iVoxel

iVoxel

by Harry Gohs

17 ratings
155 reviews
$6.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 3, 2010
  • November 28, 2024
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This app transforms your voice into a singing machine using a powerful vocoder and synthesizer. It allows real-time voice manipulation, pitch correction, and the creation of unique vocal effects from recorded speech.

Real-time voice analysis and resynthesis
20+2 Channel vocoder
Pitch follower and automatic tuning
Voice spectrum recorder (voxels)
Included prerecorded voxels
Live keyboard playback of vocoded voice
Polyphonic synthesizer with analog waves
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What's New in iVoxel

3.0.0

November 28, 2024

- iOS18: fixes issues with sound quality

User reviews

IVoxel

Hello….how do I get a refund….i couldn’t get the app to work at all…..not what i was expecting.

Seems like great app but buggy/ hangs

Just got this and seems like a great app, but, running this on a 2019 iPad Pro (iOS 18) in standalone mode with nothing else running, the app hangs, especially when I try to change to a different preset. It just starts to run a random sound in the background, and sometimes I can change some settings and sometimes I can’t. For the most part once that weird noise starts, I can’t change anything, can’t change to a different preset, etc., and I just have to close the program out and reboot it. I really want to like this app, but right now it just seems buggy and unusable for me, and I’m bummed that I wasted my money on it. I was considering also getting the matrix vocoder, but now I’m not so sure if I should. As inexpensive as these apps are, I’m low income and I really wish I could get a refund so I can buy something else that will work for me. I’ll be happy to change my review if this gets fixed, because it otherwise seems like it should be a really great app and I know other people have had success with it.
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Latest Update has broken a great app for older devices

Sadly the iOS 18 compatibility update has broken it for me (accidentally/ stupidly updated to the latest version). I don’t have the storage space to update to 18 (on 17 running an old iPad Air 3). It now doesn’t recognise voxel changes or input and crashes regularly. It was an amazing app for me prior to this so I’m still giving it 4 stars. Any chance of a fix for older iPads?
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Bad rating for potent app

If you do not notice the volume knob (it is in a strange spot, but still, there it is), what do you do? Leave a bad review, delete the app.

If there are too many functions to "figure out", and you take a manual as an insult, what do you do? Well, yes, you leave a nasty review and complain about wasting SEVEN dollars.

Look, there are some quirky things in iVoxel that should have been addressed over time. Yes, the sequencer is slightly fiddly and balky, but it is there, with all the voxels at your disposal for tune writing for your choir of crazy, spectrally shaped voices. This is a remarkable vocal-sound-design tool (warts and all) musical with all sorts of uses. After all the years it has been on the app store, there is still nothing like it.

That people have dragged this app down with lazy complaints here rather than sending them to the developer strikes me as odd. Maybe the developer is hard to reach? I have never found one of his apps so confusing I need to make contact.

The app is worth exploring and enjoying, even in late 2024. It deserves to get some refinement and update love from Harry for the new year, but that is his call.
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The sounds are spot-on in my opinion

I don’t know why this app has had so many bad reviews. I saw a demonstration of it on YouTube I thought it sounded amazing but hesitated buying it once I saw the bad reviews. Exactly what I was hoping it would be. The sound is perfect in my opinion. If you don’t believe me just look it up on YouTube.
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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes on launch or during use

Bug

Hangs when changing presets or settings

Bug

Random background noise and clicking sounds

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Microphone input not recognized or working intermittently

Bug

No sound output in standalone or Audiobus mode

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Touch controls unresponsive in certain screen areas

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Import/export functionality broken

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Sequencer not playing sounds or producing audio

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Recording functionality causes crashes

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Compatibility issues with iOS 18, iOS 17, and older versions

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Audiobus carrier wave option not appearing

Bug

MIDI stuck notes and keyboard responsiveness issues

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Display rendering issues on certain devices

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Audio routing not working with external interfaces

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Requested Features

14 requests

AU v3 plugin support for modern DAW integration

Feature

Audiobus 3 and IAA (Inter-App Audio) support

Feature

Core MIDI support beyond Akai controllers

Feature

Lightning to USB audio interface compatibility

Feature

Custom word/text input for voice synthesis

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Metronome for sequencer alignment

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Direct audio export and playback within app

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Improved sequencer with copy/paste/undo functionality

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Bluetooth audio output support

Feature

Sync options for modern music production

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Better microphone input handling

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Volume normalization and better level controls

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Ability to delete recorded voxels

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More comprehensive tutorial and help system

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FAQ

What does iVoxel do?

iVoxel is a unique app that combines a voice-optimized synthesizer with a powerful vocoder. It allows you to transform your voice in real-time, creating a 'singing machine' effect. You can manipulate pitch, gender, and other vocal characteristics, and even record and play back your own voice spectrums as 'voxels'.

What are the key features of iVoxel?

Key features include real-time voice analysis and resynthesis, a 20+2 channel vocoder, pitch follower with automatic tuning to selectable scales, a voice spectrum recorder (voxels) with nearly 300 included, and the ability to play your vocoded voice live on a keyboard. It also boasts a polyphonic synthesizer with analog waves and various voice manipulation effects like gender change and pitch vibrato.

How much does iVoxel cost?

Based on the provided information, iVoxel is a paid application. There are no mentions of free trials, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What are some common use cases for iVoxel?

iVoxel can be used in multiple ways. You can use it as a real-time vocoder by singing into the microphone while playing tunes on the keyboard. It's also useful for recording the analyzed spectrum of your voice to create unique vocal instruments. Musicians can use it to sing over their favorite songs or integrate it into their existing music production workflow via Audiobus.

Is iVoxel compatible with other music apps?

Yes, iVoxel is Audiobus compatible, allowing it to be used in the Input, Filter, and Output slots of an Audiobus signal chain. It also supports Virtual MIDI and Background audio, and is compatible with CoreMIDI and Korg/WIST standards, enabling seamless integration with other music applications and hardware.