Gesture-Based Soft Synth For iOS

Soulyft tells us that Chime is a gesture-based soft synth (standalone and AUv3) for iPhone and iPad that turns noise into soundscapes using just touch, filters, delay, and reverb. They say that it's designed for intuitive sound shaping and quick musical exploration. Here's their press release with the full details...

Soulyft Audio has announced the successful launch of Chime, an innovative synthesizer app for iPhone and iPad. Released on June 6th for $4.99, Chime transforms raw noise into expressive musical textures, controlled entirely by touch and intuition. The app quickly resonated with musicians and creatives, debuting at #5 in the App Store's Paid Music category and landing at #39 among all paid apps during its launch weekend.

Designed to encourage immediate musical exploration, Chime offers a minimalist, icon-based interface. With no explicit labels, it invites users to trust their ears, intuitively sculpting soundscapes through interactive gestures.

Chime's audio engine, built in collaboration with Sketch Audio, allows detailed sound design through simple, intuitive interactions. Optimized for the iOS AUv3 ecosystem, Chime provides up to three simultaneous sound layers on iPad, seamless MIDI compatibility, and is equally suited to standalone experimentation or integration within professional audio workflows.

"With Chime, the goal was to design an app where making music felt playful and exploratory, but still capable of serious, inspiring results." said Corey Lofthus, founder of Soulyft Audio. "Partnering with Sketch Audio was key to creating Chime's powerful yet intuitive audio engine. It's a blend of approachable design and deep sonic potential."

Following Soulyft Audio's previous success with Gradient Synth--which debuted at #6 in the App Store's Paid Music category--Chime builds upon Lofthus' continued mission to make powerful, human-focused music technology accessible to everyone.

To celebrate Chime's launch, Soulyft Audio is offering Gradient Synth at a discounted anniversary price of $0.99 through June 22.

Chime Key Features:
     • Noise-based Synthesis: Unique approach to creating playable textures from raw audio noise.
     • Gesture-Driven Interface: Users interact and shape sound intuitively.
     • AUv3 & Stand-Alone: Compatible with any iOS DAW or AUv3 host, while the iPad version lets you run three side-by-side voices for instant layering and splits.
     • MIDI Compatibility: Effortless connection with external hardware.
     • Professional Audio Engine: Developed collaboratively with Sketch Audio.

Pricing and Availability:
Available at the App Store for $4.99 (one-time purchase, no subscriptions)

More information:

• Soulyft

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