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I love TC-11 but cannot update to the latest version, which sounded awesome from the release notes.

There are lots of great synths out there for iOS, many of them faithful renditions of emir hardware counterparts. Then there are synths like the TC-11, who show us a whole new way of music synthesis. Way to go, BitShape! Show more

This sets a standard for how a synth should operate in iOS. Unbelievable controls. Check out their other app too.

Every time i try to add a patch to a folder it crashes. Otherwise, great potential. (On latest ipad Air)

This app is so innovative and flexible, making the most use of the possibilities for creating music with a touch pad

Amazing.

TC-11 is an absolutely amazing app that gives the 'composer/programmer' the ability to create their own custom "Touch Instrument" from a rather standard synth module signal flow, but with layers and layers of customizations possible to take full advantage of touch interfaces. Sources consist of 2 multi-wave oscillators, an FM osc, a "multi osc", and even granular osc plus white, LP, BP, and HP noise. These are followed by LPF, BPF and HPF filters for the individual sources and then an Amp (with additional amp modulation and pan modules). Following this are effects (S&H, waveshaper, and phaser) with a subsequent LPF/BPF/HPF for the mixed signal. Then the whole thing can go through either a resonator, a stereo delay, or a reverb. Controls for all the sources and processors can come from over 300 inputs ranging from individual touches on the screen to the device's gyroscope and magnetic compass. On top of all these devices, there are 4 modules (AHDSR, LFO, Table and Sequencer) that can also be used to control the various synth sources and processors. Actually, you can use up to 8 independent AHDSRs, 8 LFOs, 16 Tables, and 4 Sequencers in a patch. The app comes with a large library of built-in patches to get you started, and there is a very extensive and well-written manual on the developer's website that you will absolutely need to read to get the full benefit from this absolutely amazing app. I have only recently downloaded TC-11 and have spent upwards of 20 hours of my holiday weekend playing around with it, and clearly I've only scratched the surface. If you enjoy tinkering, programming, and getting into the guts of a synthesizer and want to make full use of your touch interface to build a user-customized instrument, this is definitely the app to get. Well worth the price. This app is so deep, I don't have any real improvements to suggest (yet). For me, at this point, it's simply wonderful. Perhaps after another few hundred hours using it I will have some helpful suggestions to pass on to the developer (who, as I understand from other reviewers, is very open to feedback from his users). I hope this review is helpful! Show more

Dude ...this thing is DEEEEEP. TC-11 is the one and only TRUELY original synthesizer that looks beyond immitating previous paradigms and meets the potential of the iPad multi-touch interface to create a whole new way of creating and controlling sournd. I liked the original version okay. But programming it was an exercize in tedium. The new patch interface goes a long way to opening up the potential here. Just about EVERYTHING is subject to controller input and there are LOTS of controllers available - something that is SORELY lacking in most synthesizers (both hardware and software). TC-11 includes multiple LFOs, envelope generators, tables, sequencers, etc. The touch screen can be prgrammed in MANY different simultaneous ways as a controller. The nesting of controllers and intermix of control modules and touch screen input makes TC-11 the match for even the largest and deepest modular hardware synthesizers. TC-11 is the Serge or Buchla of iPad synthesizers. Wonderful stuff. The only weakness is that the audio path is less flexible than the controller paths that you can build in this app. The addition of some new oscilator types helps. Waveshaper, resonator, phaser, multiple filter types, etc. are all good. But routing the audio modules remains fairly conventional. The good news here is that the audio quality is excellent. If you are into deep synthesis, buy it right now. Show more

I'm at a loss for words. I thought I'd seen and heard it all... ...

Wow, this already incredible app just got an excellent update. Adding granular synthesis and an awesome new patching interface and patch tags. Plus more! One of the most expressive and exciting synth apps available! Show more

The 2.0 update is spectacular. Great work from a great developer.

Visionary design. Opens new worlds of sound design and performance. In a class by itself. Amazing work Kevin! Wow!

This was already a fantastic app, but the new update makes purchasing it a no-brainer...new sounds, new controls for changing the sounds, and an all around smoother sleeker experience, plus it's pretty awesome to look at....get it. Show more

the future of music instruments is here, very cool

Wow, simply amazing app. This and animoog are by far the most brilliant music apps in the App Store. Seriously fun, soothing, therapeutic, and did I say amazing:)

Am I really the first to review this? TC -11 is pretty much the best synth app ever period.

A huge leap forward in interface and sound... And a developer not interested in letting musicians connect with his toy. Responsive to inquiries, but sample patch provided ironically speaks, "Why, why, why?" I really want to love this synth. As it stands, my creative impulse is thwarted, and my desire to explore is extinguished. I'd give it more stars for sound design possibilities, but as it stands, I feel mocked by this app. Fascinating control leading to so little feeling of control. Love of machine over musician. Such a shame. Show more

I love ipad synths. I have many of them. I like the korg, wavemapper, nave, animoog, thumbjam, alchemy, sunrizer, grain science, and the list goes on. But... I just do not see this one being one I will ever use. To me, it's not very functional for what I would need. It at best makes some ambient noises that may be of use to some people. I just do not understand all the rave reviews. For the price (which is very costly) I just can't see it. For a synth, I am not happy. Well, I saw the reviews and figured it was worth the money. It wasn't. Get wavemapper, animoog, alchemy, any korg, sunriser, soundprism, nave, before considering this. There are many other synth apps that cost less and in my opinion quite a bit better. If given a choice, I would love to get my money back and get another synth I don't have. The only reason for two stars is, it doesn't crash. I wish it did, would give reason for refund. Show more

Reading the downloadable manual, trying to understand this highly-rated app to see if I missed its point. This app is intriguing, unique, well designed and beautiful to look at, it just doesn't seem to provide enough consistent, predictable sonic control. Many visual elements seem to appear at random as special effects instead of providing useful information, like those little triangles projecting from touched circles, for instance. If I touch in the same place, they reappear in at different angles. Or those sparks slowly gliding across the screen... I don't hear any changes corresponding to their progress. Raised my rating to neutral in the meantime... A lot of talent obviously went into producing this app, so it must have value & purpose... if I can only find it... I'm trying to like this app after investing $10 in it... FIRST IMPRESSION REVIEW: Here's what I experienced: High hopes from glowing reviews, GUI eye candy, uninteresting noise, frustration, disillusionment, then buyer's remorse. This app is very over-priced at $10 "on sale". I've 100's of paid music apps and this one is musically useless. It's basically a sonic curio. The user has very little real control in producing something by intent. A 5 year old will get the same repetitive, boring results as the purposeful adult. Suggest to watch the videos then decide for yourself. What you'll hear is what you'll get, little else. Useless, expensive, uncontrollable noise.... Show more

I have too many synths to name and I am *not* a keyboardist or a modular synth expert. Unlike some other mod synths programs, this one offers fun and unique sounds without a required learning curve. More than enough presets to enjoy, with very different results. One improvement wanted: easier way to set scales than the current sequencer offers. Show more