Taylor really deserves a Turing Award for this.
I'm not sure if anyone understands it, but Taylor Holliday has single handedly created one of the most advanced GUI kits in the whole world capable of running a very very very complicated data-flow language that itself runs hundreds and thousands of nodes so many times a second, it actually outputs sound. What he has done is one of the greatest achievements in the whole of computing, whether anyone sees it or not. You read his codes like the RUI and you see just how he deserves to be there. A genius project, way a way more genius implementation.
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Epic
I love that there are people out there making stuff like this. Probably the most impressive app on iOS.
SECURITY RISK
I really wanted to try this app, it reminds me of some old Propellerheads software I had years ago called Reason. Unfortunately the camera comes on when the app is on. You can’t turn it off in permissions. You can turn off the microphone in permissions, but not the camera. I tried deleting it an reinstalling it to wipe the memory, no good, camera light still comes on.
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Great app but
Seems like an amazingly powerful app; however usability for me is a bit limited by an apparent bug. When I go in modules search and try to tap on the menu to filter categories, the menu that pops up immediately closes again before i can select anything.
There seems to be no other way of going back in the filters, so once I have one category set, I also cannot search anything outside of that category via text search.
There seems to be no other way of going back in the filters, so once I have one category set, I also cannot search anything outside of that category via text search.
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Among the best yet confused
Update: This, mi rack and Drambo are my top 3 Modular’s. This has a unique flair and great ui. I do have problems with the deceptive free thing. I get your point on the previous model(3) stuff is there. But it really promotes and shines when you have the the iap, which are not bundled correctly, some are close, but many of them really need to be either free( like the everything’s free title), or in proper iap collection/logical method. I bought a few iap and then I could open a demo project that needed another clock iap to show how good it “can get” . As a basic example I can only use Version 3 as then I can open those lessons or patchstorage etc. so despite my complaints I guess it’s cause I feel the argument for the new all free version really hurts this. I know you can rock it as is with no iap but then you can’t demonstrate any great patches right from the start, in that regard I feel 3 is way better. Audulus could be the best with some changes. Last thing: version 3 runs perfect and no crashes. Version 4 eats cpu and also just not solid with clock audio stutters. I know it’s because newer version is probably got ace stuff under the hood and my iPad lil old so maybe that one is on me ha. Don’t mean bad vibes though , I can stay happy with 3 and it’s still a beast.
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Response from developer
Thank you Oceans in space! We're in good company then - all solid iOS Modulars :) Would love to help fix the wonkiness you're talking about - perhaps send an email to support@audulus.com or come on our Discord or forum to elaborate a little more? Thanks again for your great review!
Pretty phenomenal lego arsenal of a sound constructor set... Awesome
This is pretty amazing ND NOW WITH ALL THE GOODIES BUILT IN, I am literally amazed with the potential madness at my fingertips...
almost perfect app
everything is working great! the only issue I have is Im unable to upload any files to the memory node with my phone. other than that the app is really cool
Make sure you are on iOS 18 or higher
Audulus is an amazing audio app! Sadly, I cannot yet benefit from the updated version until I upgrade to a device that supports iOS 18+
How many times are you going to try to get me to pay for this!?
I’ve loved Audulus for a long time, I bought Audulus 3, I bought Audulus 4….went to use it after a while and now everything is behind a paywall again! I go to add a function generator it’s 9.99 for a pack of them I go to add a filter it’s another 9.99 for a filter pack? This is ridiculous! I’ve paid for this app twice already and now I’m expected to pay yet again but only this time pay piece by piece. I can’t justify supporting getting gouged and recharged like this regardless if it’s good or not…unless this is fixed I’m dropping Audulus and will just have to stick with MiRack.
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Response from developer
Audulus 4 doesn't charge you again for anything. The function generator, or any of the Pro Modules, were never available in a previous version of Audulus. Nothing has been moved behind a paywall that was previously free. Please contact me or join or discord/forum and I'd be happy to clear this up for you and answer any questions :)
Cool as heck
A lot went into this and it shows. Amazing modular environment and I can’t wait to see what my imagination builds.
COOL!!!!
I forgot I ever installed this, then opened it in Ableton by accident. Then I got lost in it for hours. If you’re a music producer just starting to dip your toes into DSP, this is a must-try. This is honestly the perfect middle-ground between Formula, PlugData and Bitwig Grid; all available within a VST - and this one is much more math-centric, which feels much more intuitive for someone like me.
HOWEVER - I wouldn’t be ready to spend money on it just yet as it has a few glaring issues:
#1, you can save your presets, but there’s no ‘Load’ button. This may be accessed by the “Open user presets folder”, but for me this button does nothing.
#2, basic DAW-compatible functions are absent. This is a HUGE pain, because if you accidentally press CMD+Z by muscle memory, and your last action in your DAW was to move or insert Audulus, your DAW receives the Undo command instead of the plugin and you lose ALL your work, even if you hit Redo. Complete reset. Opt+drag on modules does not duplicate. Plugin window is not resizable. Things like that.
#3, the UI and customization leave a lot to be desired. Specifically the outer-edge section where things like Save, Load, Prefs, etc. are supposed to live - I forget what this is called but in Audulus this part is almost completely barren. Makes the whole thing feel like a beta version.
If I felt negatively or indifferent about Audulus, I wouldn’t be writing all this. I would really love to see a more complete version of this plugin with the features I mentioned plus an addition of more modules such as FFT/IFFT conversion, granular buffering, and other things that are native to comparable apps. Looking forward to seeing this one evolve - I’ll be ready to give that 5-star review and tell all my music nerd friends about it.
HOWEVER - I wouldn’t be ready to spend money on it just yet as it has a few glaring issues:
#1, you can save your presets, but there’s no ‘Load’ button. This may be accessed by the “Open user presets folder”, but for me this button does nothing.
#2, basic DAW-compatible functions are absent. This is a HUGE pain, because if you accidentally press CMD+Z by muscle memory, and your last action in your DAW was to move or insert Audulus, your DAW receives the Undo command instead of the plugin and you lose ALL your work, even if you hit Redo. Complete reset. Opt+drag on modules does not duplicate. Plugin window is not resizable. Things like that.
#3, the UI and customization leave a lot to be desired. Specifically the outer-edge section where things like Save, Load, Prefs, etc. are supposed to live - I forget what this is called but in Audulus this part is almost completely barren. Makes the whole thing feel like a beta version.
If I felt negatively or indifferent about Audulus, I wouldn’t be writing all this. I would really love to see a more complete version of this plugin with the features I mentioned plus an addition of more modules such as FFT/IFFT conversion, granular buffering, and other things that are native to comparable apps. Looking forward to seeing this one evolve - I’ll be ready to give that 5-star review and tell all my music nerd friends about it.
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Cool design, menu filtering doesn’t function properly
I really like the design but unfortunately the menus system is buggy on an iPhone 17 pro.
In order to navigate to the free modules you have to scroll down past the pro ones, but the the tag system/ filtering window automatically closes after selection.
There is an extensive amount of modules, but without that filtering being available it’s not very practical. Would be even interested in purchases pro modules if that issue was fixed.
In order to navigate to the free modules you have to scroll down past the pro ones, but the the tag system/ filtering window automatically closes after selection.
There is an extensive amount of modules, but without that filtering being available it’s not very practical. Would be even interested in purchases pro modules if that issue was fixed.
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Response from developer
Thanks Handvo for letting me know about that bug!
Old Love
I had version 1 back in the days. Beautiful to experience what the future looks like. A moment to experiment, lern and have fun.
Better than MAX and developer could easily charge more
This app is a gift from the gods. Don’t listen to the ungrateful plebs.
Addictive
If you like making or manipulating music and you like building stuff, this is for you. I’ve been building stuff in Audulus for a lot of years and there’s more to learn from it.
Subscription dead
My yearly subscription is no longer valid because the dev is money hungry and killed it. Screwed out of money, will delete. Hate this business practice another gem ruined by greed!
REALLY COOL SYNTH
There just one thing could you make it so the when you scroll while holding a wire on mobile your screen follows cause it’s annoy to have to widen the screen to connect points(:
Ridiculous UI
I couldn’t get to the second screen of the “Start Here” patch. Literally could not navigate to it. Buttons exist, why be cute with uncertain panning on the first user experience?
Impressed Enough to Subscribe
I have a serious aversion to subscriptions on iOS/iPadOS due to Apple’s App Store policies. I am making a rare exception for Audulus 4. The amount of work and love Taylor has sowed in is extraordinary. So intuitive and easy to use, seriously thank you Taylor. Being left handed I find the interface to be acceptable except when switching from Performance Mode to Edit and back. A dedicated button in the top right interface panel instead of the slide out would be quite helpful. Try navigating with your left hand and you’ll notice your hand blocks the view. Thanks again, I have purchased each iteration, 1,2,3 and now 4. ❤️
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Amazing app to learn about Modular synthesis
Well.. I’m nowhere near getting my head round this but I can see what an incredible app it is ! The gui is superb and I have managed to make something that resembles the start of a musical track . It’s fun and has huge potential. Add to that the multitude of other apps and effects I have to play with in AUM, along with other musical instruments I can play in via my Irig and I don’t think it will be too long before I have a good track .
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