Particle Chimes
Capturing the magic of some of the most famous Eurorack synth modules and adding a unique playable visualization surface.
Free · $9.99 unlocks everything · iPad and iPhone · standalone app and AUv3
Hear it
Modal engine resonator patch with four voices, processed by the Grains mode.
Sympathetic Strings engine resonator patch through the Grains mode with size and density set high, with moderate bloom feedback.
String engine with the particles exciter processed through the Stretch mode, with all three heads running independently, two tuned down an octave.
What it does
- Resonator and particles
- Physical modeling synthesis and granular processing based on the open source Mutable Instruments Rings and Clouds algorithms, Particle Chimes can make plucks, bells, organs, and woodwind sounds and then manipulate those with granular processing.
- Three particle modes
- Grains, Loop, and Stretch. Each uses three playheads in different ways. Grains creates granular clouds, Loop is a multi-tap delay, and Stretch allows the user to manipulate pitch and time independently.
- Visualizers
- Visualizations are a core part of the experience. Dozens of different visualizers react to the sounds being generated in unique ways and are themselves playable. Visuals can be exported or broadcast over HDMI or AirPlay.
- Auto
- Three modes of Auto sequencer: Turing-style generative sequencer, arpeggiator, and random drift. Select a key and tap auto for an ever-changing soundtrack for your day.
Why I made it
The very first sound I fell in love with in the modular synthesis world was the plucked string of Mutable Instruments Rings. Pairing that sound with granular processing and a rich visualization system felt like magic.
Details
| Platforms | iPadOS and iOS |
|---|---|
| Formats | standalone app and AUv3 |
| Price | Free to play; one $9.99 in-app purchase unlocks everything |
| Visualizers | 5 free, the rest with the unlock |