# MegaCurtisBig > Audio recording to synthesizer with advanced granular and wavetable synthesis. (iPhone/iPad app by The Strange Agency LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megacurtisbig/id1068291484 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Strange Agency LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/304558283) - Category: Music, Music, Entertainment - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.1 · 5 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2016-01-19 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megacurtisbig/id1068291484/reviews.md ## What is MegaCurtisBig? Turn any recording into a synthesizer! Now with support for Audiobus and MIDI. MegaCurtisBig uses an unusual hybrid of wavetable and granular synthesis to create tones and timbres quite apart from the standard FM or subtractive synthesis fare. Add this app to your arsenal to create sounds you simply cannot squeeze out of any other synth, no matter how much you’ve twiddled its knobs. Create a synthesizer from any recording, with endless tweaking possibilities. Play the sound forward, backward, or even at a single point! Unlike scratching a record, pitch doesn’t depend on how quickly you move through the recording. You can load sounds through iTunes, record directly with your iPad, or paste audio from other applications. Try it with speech, singing, synths, jackhammers, or birds. Mangle your recordings or create soft, gentle textures. What does MegaCurtis have that the old Curtis doesn't? Smoother Grains • Makes the glitch a little less glitchy and makes the synth a little more tonal Overlap Control • Successive grains can overlap for still more smoothness More LFOs • Modulate position, pitch, volume, and overlap Keyboard Scales • Set the keyboard to a musical scale for easier playability Four Voices • Play chords What does MegaCurtisBig add to MegaCurtis? Audiobus Support • Our number one request Interapp Audio • Courtesy of Audiobus Still Smoother Grains • Yes, a bit more massage for a smoother sound Filter Per Voice • Each voice now has its own lowpass filter Filter Envelopes • Why independent filters? Because envelopes User Presets • Save your work Reverb • Makes everything sound better Expressive Keyboard • Velocity on the y-axis, i.e. touch keys higher or lower for volume control Cleaner Interface • Specifically tailored for the iPad Folded Faders™ • More on this below What's up with these weird square knobs? The Folded Faders™ let you dial in 4096 steps of fine control in the space of 128 retina pixels. Instead of emulating a physical fader, which would only give you a maximum of 128 steps of control in the space provided, we've folded up the fader to lend you much more finesse. Move it slowly, and you can fine tune things in tiny increments, or move it quickly to easily make larger adjustments. It takes some getting used to, but ultimately you get far more control. Coarse Control • Drag quickly Fine Control • Drag slowly Dual Axis • Drag left/right or up/down, whichever is more convenient ## Key features - Wavetable and granular synthesis - Create synths from recordings - Audiobus and Inter-app Audio support - Keyboard scales and four-voice polyphony - User presets and reverb effects - Expressive keyboard with velocity control - Folded Faders for fine control ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megacurtisbig/id1068291484/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Needs an update. *2023-07-19* Neat little program, but the MIDI and Audiobus integration are flawed. I can’t get the program to receive any MIDI signals from AUM, and it won’t even load in Audiobus. Otherwise, great app. ### 1/5 — Audiobus compatibility misleading - avoid *2021-01-29* As a fan of all things granular and experimental, I liked the look of this devs apps for their sideways take on sound manipulation, so when I saw Megacurtis Big had been updated to AudioBus compatibility, I took the plunge. Big mistake. It technically does load into AudioBus, but if you thought that meant you could use that to route it into AUM, think again. Can’t be done. Also, the app remains very crashy on my IPad Air 2018 running the current IPad OS 14.3; the interface is fiddly, and when it works, it operates, at best, as a minor subset of some of the functionality offered by the vastly superior Samplr. If the dev manages to get proper IAA compatibility working, then I will revise this review, but for now, this is too much money for very little useful app. Avoid. ### 4/5 — Ultra granular classic *2019-04-17, version 1.4.0* The bigger bro to Curtis, and a nice sampling grain synth! I love all the old apps and they are crying for updates so let’s hope this is just the start. I mean donut was my favorite app. Anyhow this app is as glorious or twisted as your imagination seeks. ### 2/5 — Not impressed *2018-07-19, version 1.2* Update: With no update in 2 years, still no note hold, text font still ridiculously small, no new features of any kind. Why would I risk $9.99 on Soup Granular and again risk have this developer abandoning it too? —- It's not an update. It's a separately sold app. Without note hold it hand cuffs your ability to do much since you have one hand tied up holding keys. The sound still has no punch. ### 4/5 — Innovative and still improving *2017-01-12* Already getting interesting results from this innovative app. Next update would love to see the following; State saving under AudioBus, automatic restoration of last state/ loaded file in-app, Ableton Link support, and BIGGER CONTROLS. At the moment they text is way too small for comfortable use. The space is there, please use it! Nic ### 4/5 — Interapp audio via audiobus = audiobus *2016-04-23, version 1.2* Claims to have "interapp audio via audiobus" which seems to be simply audiobus with no actual interapp audio showing on the interapp audio menus. So If you have not purchased audiobus you don't have interapp audio. If the developer did not slap"tm" on everything this would be easier to overlook. The app itself is very cool take on granular synthesis and fun to play, and I happen to have audiobus so can play with other stuff. Actual interapp audio would be very welcome. ### 1/5 — Useless *2016-03-06* Bought this at the discount price but still feel like I've been fleeced. The UI is unintuitive, and results are often very unmusical. It always ends up sounding the same, which shouldn't be the case with this kind of synthesis! Also, MIDI integration is appalling. Go for Samplr instead. ### 4/5 — Much Better! *2016-02-19* Much Improved update. Clean GUI, interesting granular FX... ### 4/5 — Will Be Truly Big When... *2016-02-19, version 1.2* It finally is retrofitted to take advantage of the iPad Pro. Great app. ### 2/5 — Almost *2016-02-09, version 1.1* Great concept, but there are a lot of bugs. Crashes, or loaded samples not working. Had minor audiocopy issues as well. Too bad really, I love the idea. Hope they fix it ## Frequently asked questions about MegaCurtisBig ### What is MegaCurtisBig? MegaCurtisBig is a music application that allows users to transform any audio recording into a synthesizer using a hybrid of wavetable and granular synthesis. It offers advanced sound manipulation and integration with other music production tools. ### What makes MegaCurtisBig unique? MegaCurtisBig stands out with its unusual hybrid synthesis, expressive controls like Folded Faders™, and the ability to create entirely new timbres from existing recordings, offering sounds not achievable with standard synthesis methods. ### Can I use MegaCurtisBig with other music apps? Yes, MegaCurtisBig supports Audiobus and Inter-app Audio, allowing seamless integration and audio sharing with other compatible music applications on your iPad. ### How does MegaCurtisBig handle audio input? You can load sounds into MegaCurtisBig through iTunes, record directly within the app using your iPad's microphone, or paste audio from other applications. It supports various audio sources like speech, singing, and environmental sounds. ### Does MegaCurtisBig have ads? No, MegaCurtisBig does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, offering an uninterrupted creative experience. ### What devices does MegaCurtisBig support? MegaCurtisBig is designed specifically for the iPad, offering a cleaner interface tailored for the tablet's screen and capabilities. ### How often is MegaCurtisBig updated? The latest version, 1.4.3, was released on January 28, 2021. While the last update was some time ago, the app provides a robust set of features for its users. ### What is the price of MegaCurtisBig? MegaCurtisBig is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. This grants you full access to all its synthesis and audio manipulation features. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.3 — 2021-01-28 Fixes grain envelope and overlap calculations. ### 1.4.2 — 2021-01-27 Adds grain density and other grainy controls. ### 1.4.1 — 2021-01-25 Fixes popover issues introduced in recent OS upgrades. ### 1.4.0 — 2019-04-15 Fix opening crash introduced by OS upgrade. ### 1.2 — 2016-02-19 • Multitouch in wave play mode. Play multiple parts of the waveform at once. • Portrait mode. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*