Surface Builder

Surface Builder

Auv3 MIDI Controller

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Music
8 reviews
$9.99
$14.99

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Version History of Surface Builder

1.14

October 3, 2024

v1.14 B65 Fixed an issue with selecting a snapshot that is already selected, but objects have since been changed. Fixed an issue with the zorder of items on the screen not being consistent between load/save of surface.

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1.13

June 10, 2024

v1.13 B64 Added the ability to view and edit captured data using the MIDI Recorder tool. This is handy for debugging SysEx Tone Packets. Added a new demo surface to test sending of Tone Packets chords (handy for developers). Minor correction to the help file. 1.12 B63 Fixed an issue with the Time Clock object not displaying correctly during a host count-in. The Time Clock, can now send MIDI events after elapsed time or repeated periodically when hosted inside a DAW.

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1.12

June 5, 2024

v1.12 B63 Fixed an issue with the Time Clock object not displaying correctly during a host count-in. The Time Clock, can now send MIDI events after elapsed time or repeated periodically when hosted inside a DAW. Added a Knob Adjustment Mode to the Settings. This allows you to specify the directions permitted to turn knob objects.

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1.11

May 29, 2024

v1.11 Fixed an issue where objects marked as HIDDEN are visible after loading a surface. Fixed an issue recording SysEx with the MIDI Recorder. When loaded as an AUv3, Surface Builder imposes a minimum size which can prevent scrolling within the parent app. I have slightly decreased this minimum size to help on the iPhone. There is a new Opaque option on the style of a button that is truly 100% opaque. You can now import images into the Stock Images window using the import button. This helps on the iPhone where there is no drag and drop between apps.

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1.10

April 16, 2024

v1.10 B59 Fixed an issue which caused audio droppouts when switching scenes.

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1.09

February 3, 2024

v1.09 B57 Fixed the issue where the selected snapshot was titled Change Scene in the Function box in the Object Properties window. Modified the way the Snapshot buttons work so they can remotely trigger snapshots from an incoming MIDI message.

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1.08

November 16, 2023

Attempted to fix a crash when adding objects to the surface on iOS17.1.1

1.07

August 31, 2023

Fixed a few small bugs and spelling mistakes.

1.06

August 4, 2023

v1.06 B54 Fixed an issue where an LFO on a second scene could cause issues with MIDI not being processed properly after changing scenes.

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1.05

July 12, 2023

v1.05 Fixed an issue which prevented the app setting the number of output ports correctly. Added a new Snapshots feature. Store up to 12 named snapshots and quickly switch between them. Added a new Select Snapshot button function to enable snapshot selection from your surface. You can now invert the Y direction when using an XY-Pad (see glide options). When the main interface window is resized other floating windows will be forced into view. The XYPad Properties now correctly switches between like objects and shows the ID tag in the title. Fixed a possible state issue with Program Change buttons. Fixed an issue when viewing knob defaults of one knob, click on a second knob and the window will not close properly. Fixed an XY-Pad issue when only one axis is using NRPN 14bit. Resolved the scaling issue on loading a surface when the initial window starts hidden. When loading a new surface, all other popup windows are now automatically closed. Fixed a crash that can occur if mapping a port with a short name.

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Price History of Surface Builder

Description of Surface Builder

Surface Builder is a tool for creating control surfaces that send MIDI data to one or more audio components in order to simplify remote control tasks. You start by creating a surface of a given size, adding buttons, knobs, faders, etc. to the surface and configuring them to generate the required MIDI output. Surface Builder allows you to send note on/off, controller change and program change values as well as being able to emulate modulation wheel and pitch bend data. Buttons can also be configured to send bulk MIDI data using a single key press. You can build surfaces that span multiple scenes and link between them for large complex interfaces. Incoming MIDI data can also be used to control or trigger elements of the interface, giving a bi-directional stream of MIDI data. Surface Builder can be added as a pure MIDI plugin which allows processing of MIDI only, or as an instrument plugin, allowing you to process audio passing through it. You can even load it as an intrument and configure a surface to start and stop audio clips either manually or remotely. Surface Builder was designed to be used as an AUv3 plugin within your favourite DAW, but it can also be used in standalone to send MIDI directly to MIDI hardware using direct access to their MIDI ports. Many different object types are supported including buttons, switches, lights, rotary knobs, faders, sliders, XY-Pad, keyboards, as well as text, image and box objects. Each object has many different styles and colours, so no two surfaces look the same. Drag and drop an audio file onto a button and that button becomes a clip player. Attach rotary knobs to control the clips volume and pan. Throw on top of that a LP/HP filter knob and you are cooking on gas. Drop PNG transparent image icons on buttons to customise the look and feel. A button can record and playback bulk MIDI commands, on both button press and release. So pressing a button could send the notes of a chord when pressed, and appropriate note offs on release. A surface can consist of up to 6 scenes for really complex designs. Buttons and switches can be used to switch scenes and also to show and hide other objects to make better use of screen space. Once your surface is complete switch to presentation mode to hide all the toolbars. Each surface can be saved with compressed audio and images all in a single surface file. Features ○ AUv3 and standalone modes. ○ Bluetooth MIDI support. ○ Drag and Drop interface. ○ Send and Receive Note On/Off. ○ Supports all Control Change parameters. ○ Supports Program Change commands with bank support. ○ Multiple Audio Clip playback. ○ Record and playback bulk midi data. ○ Multi-Scene. ○ Multi-level undo/redo. ○ MIDI Monitor ○ Presentation Mode. ○ iPhone and iPad compatible.
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Surface Builder: FAQ

Does Surface Builder offer an iPad version?

Yes, Surface Builder can support iPad devices.

Who developed the Surface Builder app?

The creator of Surface Builder is Limelight Software.

What is the minimum iOS version for the Surface Builder app?

Surface Builder minimum iOS requirement is iOS 11.4.

What user rating does Surface Builder have?

Users are raving about Surface Builder, which has an exceptional rating of 4.8 out of 5.

What is the category of the Surface Builder app?

Surface Builder Relates To The Music App Genre.

What is the newest version of Surface Builder?

The latest version of the Surface Builder app is 1.14.

What date was the latest Surface Builder update released?

Surface Builder updated its app on October 4, 2024.

What is the exact date the Surface Builder app came out?

The release date of the app was July 5, 2024.

What is the recommended age for the Surface Builder app?

This app is rated for ages 4 and up, and contains only family-friendly content.

What languages are available on Surface Builder?

The following list of languages is supported by the Surface Builder app: English.

Is Surface Builder featured among Apple Arcade's game offerings?

Sorry, Surface Builder is not part of Apple Arcade.

Does Surface Builder contain in-app purchases?

Sorry, there are no in-app purchases available in Surface Builder.

Does Surface Builder provide support for Apple Vision Pro?

No, Surface Builder does not provide support for Apple Vision Pro.

Are ads featured prominently in Surface Builder?

No, ads are not featured prominently in Surface Builder.

Screenshots of Surface Builder

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Reviews of Surface Builder

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★★★★★

  • Kadar Woody

    Good plugin but still kind of find it difficult.

    I was hoping that I can make my vocal sound like

    whatever audio I’ve import on here as reference

    audio and it doesn’t do anything to my vocals I’m

    only limited to the effects I can use and not the

    ones I want to create, I was really looking forward

    to re-creating plug-ins I don’t have access or

    effects. I just want to make for fun.

    I think there should be an option where we could

    just support reference audio and have the effect

    sound accurate to whatever we import like I think

    there should be a knob that allows me to import

    my own audio, it would make things easier so that

     way I can actually apply the effect I want to my

    vocals perhaps an options to add presets onto

    my effect something like a convolution effect

    to add to my vocals it could work for reverb
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    Lil WoodrycLil Woodryc

  • Doesn’t allow remapping of incoming CCs?

    This plugin is really impressive and deep! I was able to quickly create a complex control panel for my vintage synth. After a bit of a learning curve, I had over 30 on screen controls correcting controlling the synth. And the panel looked good! I ran into an issue when it was time to control the plug-in with my MIDI CC knob box. The problem is that when you map an on-screen control to an INCOMING MIDI CC number, it also sets the OUTPUT control number to the same number. My MIDI knob box has fixed controller numbers for the knobs. My synth (Sequential Circuits Six-Trak) and my CC knob box (keyfax phatboy) are both vintage pieces that don’t allow the CC numbers to be re-assigned. I was thinking this plug-in would be the “go between” between my knobs and my synth. Not only could I operate the synth from my iPad screen, but also from my knob box, while watching the changes on screen (so I thought).

    There IS a MIDI learn feature in the plug-in, but it’s deep in the edit menu for each separate control. And again it's just one setting, the input and output CC number has to be the same.

    They need to add a faster MIDI mapping function (outside of the edit mode) where you can enter a learn mode, wiggle each on-screen control and then turn a physical knob or fader on your MIDI contoller, all in rapid succession without entering an edit menu for each single control. In other words, once you’ve made your perfect control panel, you won’t be able to go through and quickly map your CC numbers like you can on most popular synth plugins (TAL U no, Model D, Synth One, etc)

    Let me know if I’m wrong, but there is no way to have an on-screen knob RESPOND to one MIDI CC number while TRANSMITTING a different CC number. (I’m not talking about the value but the controller number).
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    77JAMES J7777JAMES J77

  • Great app. One little bug…

    Incredibly flexible and highly functional. I’ve used another similar product that feels like an old Win95 application. Would *like* some flashier appearance options (But you *can* use a picture for backgrounds which is outstanding!) Easy to learn and a great complement to any hardware controller.

    One little bug though. Setting any control to send a cc127 and then saving the changed value resets the value to cc0. Set it to cc126 and it saves fine.
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    Motown_SteveMotown_Steve
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