Very Promising
Excellent concept - easy control set so we’re not bogged down in synthtweak minutia, intuitive after a few minutes, creative on the quick. * I guess it’s ok that the interface is flat, minimal, and … well … DARK … like here in the end times, what we were expecting - visual entertainment? Like we’re all so psychically beat down we should feel lucky anyone could muster the initiative and energy to give us a Zen of Doom background sonic generator. But still - a LITTLE more zip and sparkle might make it more engaging. Not that I’m complaining. * Can you PLEASE make it fill the whole screen on an iPad? The letterboxing makes it feel like a naked port from some other platform. * Also, these drones BEG for some pitch modulation, user-controllable for more immediate expression. Not a pitch wheel, though. Long running LFOs routable to pitch or amplitude, with a waveform or 3 AND a randomize knob might hit the spot. Better yet, something like sliding “aftertouch” à la the Animoog keys. Or simply stepless pitch sliding across the keys, like in VirSyn synths when we just turn off Quantize. * Finally, maybe a simple delay for even more perceptual smearing?
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Hard to use on iPhone.
It’s really hard to see everything in iPhone. I like what the app does but the interface is a barrier.
It’s absolutely beautiful
and one of the best synths for iOS. There are many hidden features btw. I cannot praise the sound enough. This is the most analogue sounding synth here in the AppStore. I use it daily
Lovely ambient synth
Perfect for my drone and ambient projects and I have a lot of synths. Well worth it
Remarquable
Un son étonnant, une capacité à produire des nappes d’une autre dimension, une réelle simplicité d’utilisation, ce synth associé à quelques effets au choix est une véritable réussite 👍
Unique en son genre !
Unique en son genre !
Evolving Soundscapes - Latest update fixes iPhone layout 🙏🏽
Sparseness is the key here. The mechanics tab has been opened up and mapping MIDI CC to these to move slowly with an LFO really shows this off over several minutes. Playing / programming chords into this with some reverb, delay, or granular effects really open this up.
I can’t figure out the spray effect to work well for me musically. EQ the high noise helps or shut it off completely. Utilizing noise from an app like Needlepoint works better for me as I do understand the need for texture. Not gonna knock a star for that.
Read somewhere that an idea for the lights flashing in the image was kicked around. Would dig that!
I can’t figure out the spray effect to work well for me musically. EQ the high noise helps or shut it off completely. Utilizing noise from an app like Needlepoint works better for me as I do understand the need for texture. Not gonna knock a star for that.
Read somewhere that an idea for the lights flashing in the image was kicked around. Would dig that!
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Excellent!
Bought this on launch and really liked it. Had a few minor issues with iPhone interface being small, but those are now updated and perfect! Great sound for cinematic atmospheres. Will be using this frequently. Highly recommended :)
Beautifully atmospheric
Love this, add a big reverb and you have instant blade runner style ambience. It adds subtle movement to the sounds to add interest which would take a lot of work to program using standard synths.
My best purchase so far this year.
My best purchase so far this year.
Meh
Sounds are not notably distinct. G’band:Lotus pond is great for free or The user interface doesn’t expand on iPhone or iPad. I reached out for direction from the developer her, with no answer. I would like to get my money back, please.
Response from developer
Hi there, sorry to hear that Dark Park isn’t working well for you. The app is entirely expandable as an auv3 inside a host, and the new update has a much improved layout for iPhone Standalone.
Nice! Small on iPhone but sounds great!
This is such a fun concept and totally relevant to my interests! At first I was confused because I couldn't get anything but static, but resetting the app let me get different sounds from the presets. It is a bit small on iPhone but I'm sure that will be fixed in a future update! I'm really excited to dive into this and learn how to use it properly.
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Response from developer
Hi there! Thank you for your review, I’m glad you’re enjoying Dark Park. The most recent update has an improved layout for iPhone now, so that should make it easier to use on your phone :)
Disappointing
I can’t use this all the presets sound really similar and the variable controls on the Uk don’t really produce results to improve sonic performance.
Response from developer
Hi there, so sorry to hear that you found Dark Park disappointing. There’s an update now with an improved scan engine for a wider variety of sounds within the dark ambient genre.
Can’t see screen
The app appears extremely small on my iPhone. Virtually unplayable. I wasted $
Response from developer
Hi there, the latest update has a completely redesigned layout for iPhone.
Wow!
For those of us that dwell in the dark ambience realm, this hits on every point. For his introductory app, I can’t wait to see what comes next.
Response from developer
Hi there, thank you for your review! I’m glad to hear that you’re enjoying Dark Park! The most recent update has further improvements that I think you’ll find interesting!