Ripplemaker

Ripplemaker

Modular Synthesis Playground

93 ratings
46 reviews
#164 in paid Music
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$8.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 16, 2017
  • January 28, 2024
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Explore sound with a West Coast-style modular synthesizer. This app offers a versatile playground for creating evolving drones and morphing basslines, with or without patching cables. It also includes a standalone sequencer with advanced pattern generation and mutation features.

West Coast-style modular synthesis
Prewired monosynth functionality
Virtual patch cables for experimentation
Standalone sequencer with random pattern generation
Realtime probability-based mutation engine
AUv3 plugin support
Ableton Link and MIDI Clock Sync
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What's New in Ripplemaker

1.4.3

January 28, 2024

Fixed a quirky MIDI incompatibility with Garageband.

Charts

Top Paid

📉 164-24

Music

This app dropped -24 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on July 22, 2026.

User reviews

Amazing but

Crashes when I click on the Bluetooth midi connector and the note selection/ sequencing doesn’t show up when used in AUM as a node

Amazing but

Crashed when I click on the Bluetooth midi connector

Surprising

This app is exactly what I was looking for. Versatile synth and sequencer. Nice modular patching. Extremely easy to use. I was able to start a patch on my iphone and transfer it to my iPad.

I like to make 3 min film cues and then add to or edit them elsewhere. What I immediately liked about this app is that its not TOO simple or TOO complex. It generates good random patterns too! And it’s all on one screen. Don’t let the simple interface fool you, this is a powerful unit. I love the west coast “energy” and tone. Its sounds great.

My complaints: 1) Ableton link won’t sync phone-and-pad (or anything) and the 2) Bluetooth crashes both units. 3) I wish it would tell you which patch is loaded like other synths do. 4) Also the two different load and save areas took getting used to. Hoping for some minor improvements but overall this is a great synth.
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Worth it just for a kick

Buchla on the go without even touching the price of a Buchla. Honestly bought it to stop being envious of the tip-top Buchla modules and now I’m buying an audio interface just to run this app into a mixer

Great instrument

Fun synth. Excellent developer response.

Response from developer

A restart of your device will fix it. It forces iOS to rescan for installed AU plugins (this is a known iOS bug). Update: good to hear that fixed it, thanks!

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FAQ

What is Ripplemaker?

Ripplemaker is a mobile application that simulates a West Coast-style semi-modular synthesizer. It provides a versatile playground for sound exploration and experimentation, allowing users to create everything from morphing basslines to evolving generative drones.

What are the key features of Ripplemaker?

Key features include a variety of West Coast-flavored modules like complex oscillators and slope generators, virtual patch cables for deep patching, a powerful standalone sequencer with random pattern generation and mutation, and AUv3 plugin support for use in iOS DAWs. It also offers Ableton Link and MIDI Clock Sync.

How much does Ripplemaker cost?

Based on the provided information, Ripplemaker is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or a subscription model, indicating a one-time purchase for the full functionality.

What devices is Ripplemaker compatible with?

Ripplemaker features a universal design and works on iPad 4 and later, iPhone 5S and later, and iPod Touch 6th generation and later. It also supports various connectivity options like AUv3, CoreMIDI, Virtual MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI, Audiobus 3, Ableton Link, and MIDI Clock Sync.

Can I use Ripplemaker with my DAW?

Yes, Ripplemaker can be used with your DAW. It functions as an AUv3 (Audio Unit Plugin) Extension, allowing it to be integrated into iOS DAWs. It also supports Ableton Link and MIDI Clock Sync for seamless integration with other apps and hardware.