Fluss - Granular Playground

Fluss - Granular Playground

Tactile Granular Synthesizer

70 ratings
46 reviews
$13.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 14, 2023
  • March 22, 2025

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Explore granular synthesis with a tactile interface. Import, record, or live-process audio to create unique sound textures, drones, and echoes. Features kinetic sliders for dynamic modulation and a unique shimmer feedback effect.

โœ“Granular synthesis engine
โœ“Import, record, or live process audio
โœ“Kinetic sliders for modulation
โœ“Shimmer feedback effect
โœ“MIDI playable
โœ“Oberheim Xpander inspired filter
โœ“Microtonal experiment support
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What's New in Fluss

1.4.1

March 22, 2025

1. Improved behavior of Pitch touchpad 2. Standalone app now allows background audio Note: background audio can be enabled in the System Settings page for Fluss. Remember to always manually close the app if you enable this setting!

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User reviews

Amazing!

This is just extraordinary. I found it really hard to stop playing with it. Watch Hainbachโ€™s YT video to get started then just have fun.

WOW

Hammer

Almost perfect

It would be great if there was an option to adjust the Layer field on the left and right for each of the three grains. Unfortunately, the Layer field setting can only be adjusted for all three together.

This thing mangles your sound, and Iโ€™m here for it!

One use for this app is to take original compositions and put a unique twist on them. Another is to use your voice (or someone elseโ€™s) and warp it into who-knows-what? It is possible to record sounds directly into the app, although I tend to prefer using existing sound files.

This thing is a bloominโ€™ playground! Great for soundscapes, which Iโ€™m only now later in life starting to experiment with. I am nowhere near fluent with granular synths, so reading othersโ€™ comments regarding improvements and alterations is interesting to me โ€” stuff I never thought of.

But Iโ€™m going with a win-win on this one โ€” and you canโ€™t go wrong with the price point, either!
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Crashes

It worked first time then the screen is black, so I think it crashes , I restarted and it was black again

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes with black screen

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No audible output

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App resets when put in background

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Cyan play head difficult to see on waveform

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Requested Features

20 requests

Adjustable layer field per grain

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Record from internal microphone

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More control over grain direction

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BPM settings

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Transition from clean to new sounds

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AUv3 plugin version

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Scan speed multiplier (x2, x4)

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Draw lines on pitch XY pad

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Lock oscillators on pitch XY pad

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Assign play heads triggered by external controller

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Snapshots for pitch section

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More clock and tempo syncing options

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Visualization of buffer, playback head speed, modulation

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Quantizer visualization

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User-changeable pitch XY pad layout

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Global friction and separate sensitivity option

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Modulation to specific play head

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Proper sampling button (microphone access)

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Preset browser arrows

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More control over panning, filter, scan speed

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FAQ

What is Fluss?

Fluss is a granular synthesizer app designed for tactile exploration of sound. It allows users to import, record, or live-process audio to create a wide range of sonic textures, from drones to microtonal audio. The app features a unique kinetic slider system for dynamic modulation and a shimmer feedback effect for creating spacious soundscapes.

What are the key features of Fluss?

Key features include a 3-voice granular engine with independent playheads, kinetic sliders and pads for interactive sound manipulation, a shimmer feedback effect, a filter inspired by the Oberheim Xpander, MIDI playability, and support for custom scales and microtonal experiments. Users can also import WAV files, record audio, or use it as a live processing effect.

How much does Fluss cost?

Fluss is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or subscription models mentioned for this application.

What devices is Fluss compatible with?

Fluss is a universal app designed for both iPhone and iPad. However, an iPad Air 2 or higher is recommended for the best experience due to the app's processing demands and interactive interface.

What are some common use cases for Fluss?

Fluss is ideal for creating evolving soundscapes, granular echoes, drones, and unique microtonal textures. Its tactile interface makes it suitable for live performance, experimentation, and learning the concepts of granular synthesis. Musicians can also use it to process existing audio files or live input.