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VAPolyWest

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#358,405 of 719,896 by ratings on Apple · #11,366 of 20,928 in Music

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Category: Music

Description

VAPolyWest is inspired by synthesizers developed in California in the 1960’s. VAPolyWest features wave folder and lowpass gate, which are key components of the west coast synthesis. VAPolyWest also features 5 step sequencer and envelope generators which are designed to create generative music.

VAPolyWest works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export.

- Main Features -
Virtual analog west coast style polyphonic synthesizer.
Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running.
Wave folder and lowpass gate for West Coast Synthesis.
Step sequencer and envelopes designed for generative music.

Support MIDI 2.0
Built-in Sequencer. 16 bar patterns per clip. Total 8 clips. Piano Roll and Parameter automation.
Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3)
Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms.
Audio Export. Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC)
Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out.

- System Requirements -
A13 Fusion or above is recommended.
AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension.
AudioUnit Extension is supported by Apple Logic and Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS. For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension.
Sound may be distorted if CPU of the device doesn't have enough power. If it happens reduce number of voices.

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