Great design, simple to use, unique features
This is a very well designed synth. The interface is laid out quite well which makes it easy to understand and reverse engineer for those presets you want to know more about. I also like the waveform sequencer which is something I haven’t seen elsewhere (perhaps it exists but I haven’t seen it). And each waveform is editable in ways that can make some really cool and interesting sounds, just what I was looking for. I should also add that I found a small bug, notified the developer and in less than a week the fix was pushed. So great response time. Really work checking out.
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Not Working in GarageBand
I’ve been using PolyWave to make music for about a year now. I’ve used it a lot, and definitely found it useful. But, for the past few months, every time I try to open PolyWave in GarageBand, or open a song that used PolyWave, nothing that’s been recorded with PolyWave will play. It will even say “PolyWave is not installed in your device”. I didn’t buy the full package before, so I took upon myself to buy it $11.99 thinking it would fix the problem. Nope. I would really give this app a 5 star rating, but it doesn’t even work, and now I spent $11.99 on a broken tool. If it gets fixed, I will most definitely change my review. Don’t waste your time or money on this right now.
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Response from developer
Sorry for this issue with Polywave and GarageBand. We have made some test but all works fine for us. Could you contact us at contact@fingerlab.net so we can help you to solve this issue ? Thanks
Simple interface, complex results
Most of the wavetable synths available to iPad users are very complex and take lots of dedicated time to learn and can take a long time to yield the results you were looking for.
PolySynth takes a different approach.
This is not to say users are stuck with another virtual analog synthesizer, far from it. The user can create their own wavetables by drawing themselves. There are several functions that can be connected. Most controls can be modulated through one of the two LFOs which can create interesting movement and timbral changes. The interface looks basic but is clever and many programming features can be accessed such as automation which has many functions that can be controlled. It is simple but effective and fun to work in.
I like complexity in sound and PolySynth delivers.
PolySynth takes a different approach.
This is not to say users are stuck with another virtual analog synthesizer, far from it. The user can create their own wavetables by drawing themselves. There are several functions that can be connected. Most controls can be modulated through one of the two LFOs which can create interesting movement and timbral changes. The interface looks basic but is clever and many programming features can be accessed such as automation which has many functions that can be controlled. It is simple but effective and fun to work in.
I like complexity in sound and PolySynth delivers.
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Response from developer
Sorry for this issue, please install the last update v2.0.4 as it will fix this issue.
Digital distortions
I try not to do reviews when there’s usage issues but I can’t find a working web page. On an iPad Air 2024 (256 gig storage, M2 chip.) PolyWave distorts as if the iPad is struggling to process the app.
It is a very interesting app and I hope it’s user error or my ignorance of the app. When resolved I will change the review to its deserved five star rating.
It is a very interesting app and I hope it’s user error or my ignorance of the app. When resolved I will change the review to its deserved five star rating.
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Response from developer
Sorry for this issue, please install the last update v2.0.4 as it will fix this issue.
Static when I play 3 or more notes
This is a great digital synth but there is an annoying static noise when I press multiple keys, which hurts my ears when I wear headphones and the static continues even when it is recorded. Apart from that, it is a very good.
