VAPolyFM V2

Modular FM Synthesizer

VAPolyFM V2 is modular FM synthesizer inspired by modern FM Synthesizers. VAPolyFM operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac. 

Synthesizer

VAPolyFM V2 features 8 operators, 4 spectral form, pitch EG per operators and modular operator routing.

Effects

The Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor.

Sequencer

The sequencer features piano roll and parameter automation editor to program 16 bar pattern per clip.

Main Features

Synthesizer

  • 8 Operator Modular FM Synthesizer.
  • 4 Spectral Form.
  • Pitch EG per Operators.
  • Modular Operator Routing.
  • Analog Style Step Sequencer.
  • Eight Assignable Controllers.
  • Maximum 8 voice polyphony. (Maximum number of touches are varied on devices.)
  • Include 256 Factory Presets.

Sequencer

  • 16 bar patterns per clip. Total 8 clips.
  • Piano Roll and Parameter automation.

Audio Export

  • Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC)

Others

  • Support MIDI 2.0. Support Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64) and Per Note Control.
  • Support iCloud Drive.
  • Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out.
  • Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3)
  • Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

System Requirements

  • iOS 17 or later
  • macOS 14 or later
  • Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly recommended. If sound is distorted when using a device with less CPU power, reduce number of voices.
  • AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension.
  • AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) is supported by Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS, and Apple Logic on Mac.  For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension (AUv3).
  • *Apple, Mac and GarageBand are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
  • *Ableton and Link are trademarks of Ableton AG.
  • *All products, companies and standard names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • * Ableton Link requires Local Area Network connections.

VAPolyFMv2 is available now on the Apple App Store.

Support

User Guide (V2.0)

Specifications

Synthesizer

Synthesizer

  • Polyphonic FM Synthesizer

FM Engine

  • 8 Operators Modular Routing
  • 4 Spectral Forms
  • OP Amp Envelope: 5 stage, adjustable time and level for each stages.
  • OP Pitch Envelope: 5 stage, adjustable time and level for each stages.
  • OP Key Tracking
  • OP FM Depth
  • OP AM Depth
  • Transpose: +/- 24 semi tones.
  • Master Tune: +/- 50 cents
  • Key Sync: On/Off

LFO

  • Wave shape: sine, saw, down saw, square, triangle, random
  • Frequency Range:  From 0.04Hz to 42.2Hz
  • Amplitude modulation by ADSR envelope
  • Polyphonic (LFO2)
  • Frequency Modulation by ADSR envelope. (LFO2)

ADSR Envelope

  • Attack time:    From1ms to 6 sec
  • Decay time:    From 1ms to 10 sec
  • Sustain level:  From 0 to 100%
  • Release time: From 1ms to 10 sec
  • Delay time:     From 0ms to 10 sec
  • Key Follow:    From 100% to 25% (envelope length)

Filter

  • High pass filter: -12 dB per octave
  • Low pass filter: -12 dB per octave, -24 dB per octave
  • Frequency modulation: ADSR, LFO, Key Follow

Amplifier

  • Envelope: ADSR / Gate
  • Amplitude modulation by LFO
  • Pan modulation by LFO

Controllers

  • Modulation Wheel, Pitch Bend Wheel, Ribbon Control

Arpeggio

  • Type: Up, Down, Up&Down. Random
  • Frequency: From 1 Hz to 20 Hz

Portamento (Glide)

  • Time: From 10 ms to 10 second

Step Sequencer (Analog Style)

  • 8 Steps
  • Sample & Hold
  • Clock Frequency: From 1 Hz to 20 Hz

Sequencer (Piano Roll)

  • Loop Length: from 1 bar to 16 bars
  • Clip:               8 clips
  • Tempo:           from 20 BPM to 999 BPM
  • Host Sync:     On and Off

Effect

  • Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Reverb, EQ and Compressor

*Appearance and specification of products are subject to change without notice.

Release Note

Version 2.0

  • Initial release