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Howl: A formant synthesizer

Howl: A formant synthesizer

by Daniel Clelland

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36 reviews
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  • Released
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  • December 20, 2015
  • August 16, 2024

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Daniel Clelland
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This app is a vocoder and synthesizer that uses formants to mimic human voices. It features a pitch-space keyboard for melody creation and offers various effects like bitcrush and reverb. It also supports Audiobus for routing audio to other applications.

✓Simple synthesizer (sawtooth wave)
✓Simple vocoder (four parallel bandpass filters)
✓Audiobus support
✓Adjustable pitch-space keyboard
✓FX (bitcrush, reverb, vibrato, tremolo)
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What's New in Howl

2.4.1

August 16, 2024

- Fixed labels in dark mode

User reviews

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Nerdy fun

This is a lot of fun to play with. It’s probably useful if you are into linguistics or phonetics. You can almost make it talk. It would be cool if consonants were added to make this fully possible.
NoahSpurrierNoahSpurrier

Remove audiobus with no additions come on!

Auv3 please !!!!🙏
DJSUN1DJSUN1

Used to be amazing.

iOS needs improvement. App no longer makes any sound.
Bleezus BlakeBleezus Blake

not working, only makes sound of microphone

it doesnt make any sound and i've tried on my phone and my ipad and ive tapped on both pannels

it also makes a dot in the other panel once every 10 seconds and copied the sound of the microphone making a super high pitched buzz
lukepuke311lukepuke311

Broken latest version of iOS?

Doesn't seem to do anything anymore other than try to listen to the mic and cause feedback
Ray HoldenRay Holden
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FAQ

What does Howl do?

Howl is a vocoder and synthesizer application that uses formants to simulate human voices. It allows users to create melodies with a pitch-space keyboard and apply various audio effects.

What are the key features of Howl?

Key features include a simple sawtooth wave synthesizer, a four-bandpass filter vocoder similar to the Klatt engine, Audiobus support for routing audio, an adjustable pitch-space keyboard, and effects like bitcrush, reverb, vibrato, and tremolo.

Is Howl free to use?

Yes, Howl is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What kind of audio can I process with Howl?

You can use Howl as a standalone synthesizer or vocoder. With Audiobus support, you can also pipe your own audio through the vocoder or send the app's output to other compatible software for further processing.

Who is Howl designed for?

This app is designed for musicians and sound designers who want to experiment with vocal synthesis, create unique vocal effects, and explore new melodic possibilities through its formant-based synthesis and pitch-space keyboard.