Magellan for iPad Tutorial 1: Dual Synths

YouTube Published on Aug 13, 2012 by YonacSoftware

"Here is the first video in our series of tutorials for Magellan - Professional Analog Modeling Synthesizer for iPad. In this video, we show how to operate Magellan's TWO independent polyphonic synth engines, including: loading presets, foregrounding a synth, adjusting parameters, synth coupling, and other advanced settings."

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Magellan for iPad - Professional Analog Modeling Synthesizer

YouTube Published on Aug 7, 2012 by YonacSoftware

Update: audio demos previously posted here, and iTunes details captured below for the archives.

"We are proud to introduce Magellan - the bold new analog modeling professional synthesizer for the iPad! Not content with just one synth, we gave Magellan TWO independent polyphonic synth engines. Individually or together, they deliver a new powerful warmth to the sound of iOS music.

Complete with a full effects rack, a total of six oscillators, dual filters per engine, multiple unison stages, extensive modulation matrix, dedicated arpeggiators, powerful MIDI capabilities, and a polyphonic step-sequencer - the aural possibilities with Magellan are infinite!

All sounds in this video were made with Magellan! Please visit http://www.Yonac.com to see Magellan's full spec list!"


"***Limited time intro price!*** Magellan is the bold new professional analog modeling synthesizer for the iPad. Not content with just one synth, we gave Magellan TWO independent polyphonic synth engines. Individually or together, they deliver a new powerful warmth to the sound of iOS music.

Complete with a full effects rack, a total of six oscillators, dual filters per engine, multiple unison stages, extensive modulation matrix, dedicated arpeggiators, powerful MIDI capabilities, and a polyphonic step-sequencer - the aural possibilities with Magellan are infinite!

Check out our awesome Magellan demo! www.youtube.com/YonacSoftware

\\\ Synth ///

• 2 independent virtual analog synth engines running simultaneously

• 3 oscillators per synth engine; total of 6 realtime oscillators

• Osc unison stage w/ adjustable detune & width, up to 24 simultaneous wave generators for super-saw type effects
• Realtime PWM Modulation for osc 1 & 2

• FM module w/ dedicated blend, ADSR envelope, adjustable contour
• Oscillator 1>2 ring modulation
• Noise generator w/ adjustable tone
• VCA ADSR envelope
• Separate voice unison stage w/ settable stereo spread, detune

• Dual Keyboards w/ individual pitch & modulation wheels
• Dual Touch Pad controls w/ settable key & scale, individual voice parameterization
• Polyphonic, Monophonic, Poly/Mono Legato operation modes

• Glide
• Matrixpad modulation w/ configurable x/y destinations, synth out select, optional snapback
• Realtime oscilloscope displaying output signal (iPad 2 and 3)

• Synth coupling - allow running both synths by a single control interface

• Audio backgrounding
• Tap tempo

• 16 voice combined polyphony (8 voice combined for iPad 1)

\\\ Filters ///

• 2 filter banks per synth engine, configurable in series or parallel
• Dedicated ADSR envelope for each bank; selectable envelope curve, adjustable contour

• 11 Filter types for each bank:
• "Magellan" 24dB Resonant Low Pass
• "Victor" 24dB Resonant Low/High/Band Pass
• "Voyvoda" 12dB Low/High/Band Pass
• Formant, Comb, All-Pass, Notch filters
• True bypass

\\\ Modulation ///

• Dual LFO's per synth

• Up to 4 freely assignable destinations per LFO
• Dedicated amp setting for each LFO destination
• 3 reset modes

• Adjustable phase & delay
• Frequency tracking

\\\ Arp ///

• Dedicated arpeggiator in each synth engine
• 10 arp patterns; Settable note value & gate; swing
• 6 octaving modes, plus settable note and octave repeats

\\\ Sequencer ///

• Analog inspired 16/32 step polyphonic sequencer

• 8 track poly output per pattern in 16-step, 4 track poly out in 32-step "link" mode
• Track wise selection of target synth engine

• Settable pitch, velocity, gate, octave per step

• 6 sequence direction algorithms for each pattern

• Swing
• Timeline for creating song length sequences w/ patterns
• Import/Export song files containing sequences

\\\ Chordmaker ///

• Dedicated Chordmaker module for each synth

• Create/save chord progressions, played by pressing a single key

\\\ Effects ///

• Comprehensive FX rack: Reverb, Stereo Delay w/ BPM sync, Phaser, Chorus, Flanger, Waveshaper/Distortion, Bitcrusher, Sonic Expander

\\\ Recording & Sharing ///

• Built in tape deck for recording app audio
• Metronome

• Export audio files via email, SoundCloud
• Export/Import audio files via WiFi, Intua or Sonoma Audio Copy / Paste

\\\ MIDI ///

• CoreMIDI
• Virtual MIDI, both vMIDI In and vMIDI Out ports
• Control Magellan w/ external MIDI controllers
• Synth-wise MIDI In channel select
• MIDI Out w/ settable channel or omni

• MIDI Learn w/ over 80 control destinations
• Save MIDI CC configurations to file for later use
• Sync w/ external MIDI clocks to control sequencer, arp modules

\\\ Presets ///

• Over 242 factory presets
• 34 presets and a song designed by Sunsine Audio
• Export/Import presets, banks via email or iTunes; Create/save unlimited banks & presets"

YonacSoftware KASPAR Preview

Published on Jul 19, 2017 YonacSoftware

"A quick preview of KASPAR: Multi-Engine Automorphing Supersynthesizer. Available for iPad on July 20th!"

Follow-up to this post.

miniSynth PRO Tutorial 1

YouTube via YonacSoftware — April 04, 2010 — "How to record your performance on miniSynth PRO and export using iTunes 9.1"

Yonac on iTunes:

Kauldron: Smart Analog Modeling Synth for iPad and iPhone

Published on Nov 15, 2017 YonacSoftware

iTunes: Kauldron - Yonac Inc.

"Kauldron is our warmest sounding, punchiest synth yet! A completely new modeling technology, combined with carefully designed features help you create aggressive synth sounds full of rich analog textures with the fewest knob tweaks. The result is a pure, head-on tone that requires little or no FX or post-production to sound big.

Kauldron pushes every available iOS technology to the max: it is not only fully universal (you can run it natively on your iPad and iPhone), but also an Audio Unit plugin. In fact, it is one of the first fullscreen AUv3 plugins for iOS: with iOS 11 and a compatible DAW, you can enjoy all the great Kauldron features on a nice, big spread.

Kauldron debuts the next generation of our Artificial Intelligence preset creation system, SPAWN². Completely reimagining the groundbreaking SPAWN algorithms in our hugely popular Magellan, the new SPAWN² gives you unprecedented control over generating presets. In the expert mode, you can accomplish anything from subtle ‘variations on a theme’ to bold new sounds. In the basic mode, where Kauldron does all the thinking, you get preset after usable preset with just a touch. This is not simple randomization: it is the power of machine learning put to benevolent use!

Kauldron is designed with modulation and fine dynamic control in mind. The two fully-featured LFOs and the mod envelope combine with a wide variety of MIDI learnable controls to manipulate multiple parameters. Everything is easily set up in a clearly laid out ‘mod matrix.’ The dual XY-pads can be used for controlling modulation or a wide range of synth parameters. MIDI aftertouch can be routed via the matrix for even greater control over expression and tonality.

Powerful arp with both live & program modes; comprehensive MIDI features with effortless MIDI learn; over 900 presets; recording, sharing, IAA, Audiobus 3, Ableton Link — these are just some of the features brewing inside Yonac’s Kauldron.

Selected Specs

SYNTH
• 3 analog modeling oscillators w/ multiple waveforms & true PWM
• FM via Osc 2
• Maximizer module with drift, spread & voice count for huge, stereophonic all-synth sounds
• New vAnalog filter design w/ ‘dirt’ overload for even warmer, harmonically complex tones
• Dedicated filter ADSR envelope
• Filter tracking, contour & more
• Pink/white noise generator
• Osc. phase reset & sync
• Retro & modern glide algorithms
• Virtual VCA envelope with 2 attack types
• Poly/mono operation
• Legato mode for buttery smooth passages
• Extensive modulation options via the ‘mod matrix’
• 2 LFOs w/ BPM sync, keytracking, trigger mode & more
• Assignable mod envelope
• 23 mod targets
• 11 mod controllers, including aftertouch, velocity & keytracking
• 2 XY-Pads for controlling mod targets or synth parameters
• Arpeggiator with live & program modes, 11 algorithms, gate, swing, note value, octaving & more
• Stereo mod effect with chorus & flanger modes
• BPM-syncable stereo delay
• Studio quality reverb w/ 7 room types, damping, time & mix
• 900+ presets in a wide variety of styles & sounds

SPAWN²
• Automatic preset generation via artificial intelligence
• Generate infinite new, usable presets at the touch of a button
• Expert mode lets specify Variation & Autonomy for each major synth module
• 3 unique A.I. algorithms
• Auto arp programming in any listed scale

PRO FEATURES
• AUv3 - use as Audio Unit plugin on iPad & iPhone
• Fullscreen AU mode in compatible DAWs & iOS versions
• Extensive MIDI: MIDI learn, aftertouch, MIDI CC map save/share, KB mapping, program changes & more
• Inter-App Audio
• Audiobus 3
• Ableton Link

APP
• Universal
• Powerful YPAT2 preset management system
• Classic or ribbon key controller
• Ribbon controller: Poly aftertouch into Kauldron
• Ribbon controller: Settable musical key & scale
• Classic KB: Velocity w/ sensitivity setting
• Tapedeck: Record, loop & share
• Metronome
• Tap BPM

Supported Systems
• iOS 10.3 & newer
• iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPhone 6, 6 Plus, & newer"

Magellan for iPad - What's New in Version 1.1

YouTube Published on Sep 3, 2012 by YonacSoftware

"Version 1.1 has arrived! We've added even MORE features to Magellan - the Professional Analog Modeling Synthesizer for the iPad! Our demo here shows off new 1.1 features including WIST capabilities, LFO Sync, MIDI Out for the Arp and Sequencer, INIT preset, and more!

Check out our website for more info: http://www.yonac.com
Magellan on iTunes:" Magellan - Yonac Inc.

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MegaSynth, the iPhone Synthesizer

YouTube via YonacSoftware
"Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you MegaSynth. At last, the day has come where one can venture to the Apple iTunes app store and purchase a premier synthesizer that fits in one's pocket. Rejoice and be merry! For MegaSynth shall fulfill your musical fantasies with the following features:
•5-voice polyphony
•3 oscillators with 7 waveforms each
•Configurable triad arpeggiator and chordmaker with 23 musical scales
•24-note step sequencer
•Accelerometer-controlled pitch, cutoff and resonance
•4 LFOs
•Noise generator
•Oscillator syncing
•Recording; audio file import/export via Wi-Fi connection
•Infinite user presets
•209 factory sounds
•Reverb and modulation effects
For more information, please visit www.yonac.com"
You can find MegaSynth on iTunes here:


Official press release:
"Yonac Software Releases MegaSynth, Premier Synthesizer for iPhone and iPod Touch
From the creators of miniSynth comes its long-awaited “big brother.” MegaSynth brings
together several innovative features to make it the definitive synthesizer for iPhone and iPod Touch.
(New York, NY – April 18, 2008) Yonac Software is pleased to announce the release of
MegaSynth. Following the success of the company’s analog-modeling miniSynth, the developers have worked hard to create a synth that utilizes the capabilities of the iPhone to the utmost. It combines several features to offer one of the most creative and powerful synthesizers available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. MegaSynth utilizes several features to empower the musician
including:
•5-voice polyphony
•3 oscillators with 7 waveforms each
•Configurable triad arpeggiator and chordmaker with 23 musical scales
•24-note step sequencer
•Accelerometer-controlled pitch, cutoff and resonance
•4 LFOs
•Noise generator
•Oscillator syncing
•Recording; audio file import/export via Wi-Fi connection
•Infinite user presets
•209 factory sounds
•Reverb and modulation effects
“We’ve worked hard for many months to produce a synth that caters to sonic exploration,” says CEO and MegaSynth head designer James Yonac. “MegaSynth’s features will have synth lovers drooling, yet those new to synthesizers will find the intuitive interface easy to navigate. It is sure to inspire many new musical compositions.” MegaSynth is now available at the Apple iTunes app store for $4.99.
Yonac Software was founded in New York City in 2008. The company mainly focuses on the development of music and sound related software. In September 2008, they released the hugely successful miniSynth, the app store’s first synthesizer. Yonac’s other iPhone applications include TuneORama, an easy-to-use guitar tuner, and Thereminator, a touch screen theremin."

Roxsyn Guitar Synthesizer Tips & Tricks

Published on Aug 22, 2019 YonacSoftware

"Having trouble getting optimal sounds in Roxsyn? Here are few tips and tricks for you to adjust your sound and playing."

Magellan for iPad Tutorial 3: Virtual MIDI & MIDI Out

YouTube Published on Sep 11, 2012 by YonacSoftware

"Welcome to the third tutorial for Magellan - the Professional Analog Modeling Synthesizer. In this video, we show how to use virtual MIDI with other virtual MIDI capable apps (here we use GeoSynth). We also show how to control a hardware synth with Magellan's free MIDI Out feature. You can also use Magellan's arpeggiators, ChordMakers, and sequencer with the MIDI Out."

iTunes:
Magellan - Yonac Inc.
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All parts here.

Magellan for iPad Tutorial 2: MIDI Basics

YouTube Published on Aug 21, 2012 by YonacSoftware

"In this tutorial, we show you how to control Magellan with your external MIDI controller, including connecting your iPad to the controller, adjusting Synth 1 & 2 channels, and more!

Visit http://www.yonac.com for more info."

iTunes:
Magellan - Yonac Inc.
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Added to Part 1 here.

SHREDDER - iPad Synth for Guitar

YouTube Uploaded by YonacSoftware on Dec 14, 2011

"Introducing SHREDDER - the first professional iOS synthesizer designed for guitar! SHREDDER is a full-featured FM/subtractive synth engine and MIDI interface. With SHREDDER, you can also have your guitar control other virtual MIDI iOS compatible apps or hardware MIDI devices!

Presets used in video (in order): FM Goodness, Evil Ways, Saxophone, Sitar, bass accompaniment using Fuzz Bass, virtual MIDI controlling Sunrizer for background strings, MIDI controlling hardware synthesizer.

For more information, visit http://www.yonac.com
SHREDDER on iTunes Store:"


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miniSynth PRO for the iPad

YouTube via YonacSoftware — April 03, 2010 — "Introducing miniSynth PRO for the iPad! Here's a first look into our brand-spanking-new, analog modeling pro synth with a completely new engine. For more info and some of the specs, visit www.yonac.com or the iTunes App Store."

Yonac on iTunes:

miniDrum PRO 1.1 Demo

YouTube via YonacSoftware | October 20, 2010

"Check out version update 1.1 for miniDrum PRO! This video shows off some of the new features, such as the ability to upload and use your OWN samples, mixer to edit the sounds on the pads, copy & paste, and more! Check out Yonac.com for more info!

*Also featured*: Copy & Paste in miniSynth PRO! Available soon in version 1.3.1!"


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SHREDDER - iPad Synth for Guitar with Chordmaker

YouTube Uploaded by YonacSoftware on Jan 17, 2012

"Introducing SHREDDER - Synth for Guitar 1.1, now with Chordmaker! With Chordmaker you can create up to 4-interval chords for each note, or choose from 17 built-in chord definitions. You can also transpose on the fly and save progressions to file. To play full-on chords, you simply pick the root note on your guitar. Also use Chordmaker to also control other virtual MIDI compatible apps (such as ORGAN+ seen here) by sending out auto-formed chord messages. Visit http://www.yonac.com for more info.

On iTunes:
SHREDDER - Synth for Guitar - Yonac Inc.
Organ+ - Yonac Inc.
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KASPAR Supersynthesizer Available July 20

Published on Jul 13, 2017 YonacSoftware

"Harness the enormous power of 8 polyphonic synths: meet KASPAR Supersynthesizer! Featuring our cutting edge Multi-Engine Automorphing SuperSynthesis technology, KASPAR is a gigantic machine. A total of 24 oscillators, 8 filters, 8 arps; extensive morphing, automorphing, and layering abilities; a powerful modulation system; poly aftertouch; 2 FX Busses filled with fully stereo Yonac effects — just a few of the amazing features of this behemoth synth!

Available for iPad on July 20th."

Introducing Galileo Organ 2 for iPad and iPhone

Published on Jun 19, 2018 YonacSoftware

"Available now!

Meet Galileo Organ 2: the next generation in tonewheel and transistor organ modeling! Benefiting from completely redesigned physical modeling techniques, offered as a UNIVERSAL app with a built-in AUv3 plugin, and presenting many new parameters, Galileo Organ 2 is the culmination of our adventure into recreating that perfect analog organ sound.

With 17 different organ types, three individually configurable manuals, scanner vibrato/chorus emulation, newly designed rotary cabinet & tube amp sims, as well as many new fully-stereo professional FX, Galileo Organ 2 is able to achieve sounds more authentic and diverse than ever before!

Designed for the professional, Galileo Organ 2 offers extensive MIDI support, full connectivity via AUv3, IAA and Audiobus, over 300 presets in many different genres, as well as the ability to import original Galileo Organ presets. The best organ on iOS just got way, way better!"

TROOPER Synthesizer for iOS

video upload by YonacSoftware

"TROOPER Synthesizer is available now on the App Store! Universal app for iPad and iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trooper...

Thick basses, buttery leads, feathery pads — Trooper is a total synth explosion that crams it all and more in a neat little package. It sounds HUGE, yet tweaks easy. It’s coated in analog “fat,” yet bursts with tonal surprises nestled across its controls. Get ready for an all-out sonic assault, because Trooper is here and it's our meanest, beastliest, user-friendliest synth yet!

Many of Trooper’s parameters are meant to interact and meld together in novel ways. For example, the oscillator volumes —beyond just acting as mere blend knobs— vary the characteristics of the basic signal depending on how far they are 'pushed'. The emphasis is on providing warm and round basic tones with lots of variable harmonic content.

The primary oscillators are backed by an audible LFO that is both a sound source and a wide frequency range modulator. This lets FM-based sounds to combine with traditional waveforms. A pink/white noise generator helps out pads and percussions, and insidiously changes tonality when added in small amounts.

A new filter implementation complements the pugnacity of the signal generators. In its middish settings, the resonance can be characterized as “throaty.” The filter is capable of self-oscillating, and can be controlled via the keyboard. The mated ADSR envelope is shaped to provide tonal ‘immediacy’ and smooth frequency shifts. The amount knob has a wide range that changes the feel and shape of the envelope, especially when pushed above the mid-level.

The output stage features a virtual VCA that imparts tones colloquially termed as “fat”. Extra modulation is provided by a non-audible LFO and a dedicated envelope. The LFO offers numerous wave shapes, BPM syncing, and key tracking. Its output is controllable via the mod wheel, velocity, or aftertouch.

The Esprit parameter helps deploy some of the Trooper “special sauce.” Highly interactive with the stages preceding it, Esprit is known to be handy in tightening up bass tones, and in adding the "je nais se quois” to presets at large. The Get6 parameter is a one-touch ticket to big, mix-filling synth sounds. So whenever you’re lost in an empty mix…it’s got your six.

The arpeggiator inspires rhythms with five algorithms, variable note value, octave range, and gate. The 'Texturizer' purveys a wide range of modulation effects that include chorus, flanging, variable comb, resonant delay, and stereo imaging. The BPM-syncable two-tap delay has time and feedback controls per channel, and is tuned a little darker than our usual offerings. Trooper can run in monophonic or polyphonic mode, the latter providing up to 12 voices. Legato is available in either mode.

The robust MIDI implementation also includes MPE support, and the synth is able to I/O MIDI performance data. The 'MagTouch' virtual controller lets you to play and record (in AUv3 hosts so enabled) over the MPE protocol. MIDI learn is made easy via a visual interface, and users can save, patch-link, and share MIDI CC maps. Bluetooth MIDI input is also supported.

The AUv3 implementation lets you to run multiple instances of Trooper in DAWs. Trooper’s fluid UI accommodates a wide variety of screen sizes and view configurations. Feature navigation is designed to be nonintrusive so that parameters can be accessed easily. The iPad implementation supports portrait layout, so that pretty much all is on one screen.

Included are over 250 presets that range from deep basses to weird so-and-so's, stopping by many other sounds along the way. The powerful YPAT2 system helps you save, catalog, and share presets with ease.

The standalone app provides a “Tapedeck” to record, save, and share your ideas on the quick. It features a built-in looper, and a metronome with configurable time signature. The standalone also features tap tempo, and MIDI clock syncing. DSP is in high resolution 64-bit, with native processing at up to 96kHz."

Something's Brewing from Yonac

Published on Oct 20, 2017 YonacSoftware

"Coming soon. Universal & Audio Unit ready."

Yonac are the makers of various iOS apps.

Magellan for iPad Version 2.1 Update & 64 Presets from Sunsineaudio

Published on Feb 3, 2013 YonacSoftware·42 videos

"Version 2.1 is here! Our song here shows off new 2.1 features including Audiobus's FX slot, new FREE FX (Equalizer & Compressor), ability to rearrange FX flow, and SPAWN - Magellan's artificial intelligence preset creator! All Magellan sounds in this video were created with SPAWN.

Check out our website for more info: http://www.yonac.com
Magellan on iTunes: Magellan - Yonac Inc."


Explorer 3 - 64 Presets for Magellan
Published on Feb 3, 2013 sunsineaudio·12 videos

"Sunsine Audio is proud to announce our third set of 64 new presets for Magellan from Yonac Inc. Explorer 3 utilizes full XY pad and Mod Wheel support for all presets, enabling easy and interesting variation in sound and texture. Contains basses, leads, pads, keys, and arpeggiation sequences.

*Compatible with Magellan for iPad and Magellan Jr for iPhone. Requires iOS 5.1 or later.*

Format:

• 64 presets

• 1 .yban bank file

• Easy Installation Instructions

Price: $2.49

Available at - www.sunsineaudio.com

Download Free Preview Pack - http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/n66h0r"

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AirVox for iOS - Playing Scales

YouTube Uploaded by YonacSoftware on Jul 26, 2011

"Going through some of the musical scales in our new app, AirVox. AirVox has 50 scales to choose from: we just show major, major pentatonic, blues and gypsy minor. Also, having some fun with the left-hand filter cutoff at 01:39."

AirVox - Gesture Controlled Music - Yonac Inc. - iTunes
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