SpaceCraft Granular Synth

SpaceCraft Granular Synth

Musical Instrument

151 ratings
131 reviews
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 2, 2018
  • February 8, 2021

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Transform any sound into a playable musical instrument using granular synthesis. Create unique textures, soundscapes, and rhythms from your voice, ambient noise, or built-in samples. Record audio, load files, and save your sonic creations.

βœ“Granular synthesis engine
βœ“Record audio via microphone
βœ“Load audio files from storage
βœ“Create textures and soundscapes
βœ“Arpeggiated rhythm generation
βœ“Save and recall presets
βœ“MIDI and MPE support
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What's New in SpaceCraft Granular Synth

1.2.2

February 8, 2021

Changes in this version: - Eliminated error 701 in AUM (note that this was a false error, SC is working fine and the error could be removed by tapping anywhere on the the screen) - Updated the App Store description regarding compatibility with GarageBand Changes in previous version: - Infinite mode: continuous and uninterrupted granularisation of incoming audio in real-time. Grains are processed on the left of the crosshairs to allow practically zero-latency granularisation of incoming audio - New LFO types: saw, inverted saw, triangle, square, random & smooth random - Stereo phase: creates stereo effect by delaying left and right channels with respect to each other. Essentially converts mono input to stereo output (and can make stereo samples slightly more stereo) - Course and fine tuning: allows full control of the pitch of the synthesis to compensate for any pitch discrepancy in the source sample - Grain attack: allows grains to have slower attack response - Reverb damping and reverb size controls - Improved sound quality of DSP - removed transparent filter as it was causing audio dropouts in some cases (transparent filter will be reintroduced once I can figure out how to fix it) New Global Settings options: - Option of Hann grain amplitude envelope (in global settings) giving smoother sound, especially when using higher frequency grains - Option of Hermite interpolation in DSP algorithms resulting in better quality of lower-pitched grains - Option of higher quality filter: smoother sounding filter when changing crosshairs - Option to normalise audio input: automatically sets input audio recorded to maximum peak volume - Option of transparent vs legacy filter: the transparent filter is a new feature (default) which removes the effect of the filter completely when the crosshairs is at the center. The previous (legacy) filter (slightly duller sounding when crosshairs are in centre) is included in case you want existing projects to sound completely unchanged - Option to set MPE pitch bend range: select the appropriate setting depending on MPE hardware used (I.e. Seaboard, Linnstrument etc.) - Optional MPE y-axis scaling multiplier: scales MPE y-axis to cover different range of the sample - Option to disable channel pressure: disables channel pressure input when using MPE (can be useful for certain types of MIDI hardware)

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User reviews

Absolutely amazing

The best imho granular playground

Continues to impress

Spacecraft may have simple engineering on the back. It’s 2 granular elements. One is green and the other is purple. What continues to make it fascinating to play with is how so many parameters are mapped out as X/Y pads. This very intentional choice makes playing with your whole hand (or both hands on the iPad) possible where every finger tip is controlling 2 things at once. I can’t say that about any other granular synth. I’ve shared it with friends a lot over the years: they’re always first impressed with how wild it looks, and then taken back by how good it sounds.
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Excellent!

Thank you for creating this wonderful Synth. It works on very old iOS devices to the M1 Mac Mini and beyond. I love the versatilty, sound, MIDI Control.

Great

Unique and beautiful design, and wonderful sound manipulation make this a perfect app.

Still granular after all these tears

If I am looking for something a little bit left field in a composition then Space craft is my go to app . It is easy to use, well supported and very very versatile. Thanks for the last five years of support Dev.πŸ‘πŸ™πŸ™πŸΏπŸ‘πŸ‘

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

App crashes when loading files from nested Dropbox folders

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Audio glitches and heavy crackling on older iPad models

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Unexpected background audio drone when app not in use

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AudioShare compatibility issues across different iOS versions

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App resets to factory settings on reopening

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Live sampling mode latency and unintuitive behavior

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Red playhead sometimes extends beyond range selector

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Inconsistent audio input behavior in live sampling

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No audio output in DAW hosts on some iOS versions

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Crashes when multiple instances launched simultaneously

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File import failures on iOS 9 and 10

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Dropbox access limited to iCloud only on some devices

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Recording duration limitations on iPhone (1 minute vs advertised 20 minutes)

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Requested Features

20 requests

Background audio playback support

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Preset and project state saving functionality

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Faster and more flexible LFO with additional waveforms

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Wider grain selection windows for precise control

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Built-in delay effect

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Amplitude envelopes for each oscillator

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Panning and multi-channel routing options

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Sample name display in UI

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Ableton Link support

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Rest notes in sequencer via double-tap

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Ability to feed synth output to another synth in real-time

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More reverb length options

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CC automation recording in DAWs

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Bluetooth MIDI support

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Custom color scheme options

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Broader grain readout curve options

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Wider parameter control ranges

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True IAA instrument support (not just effect)

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Streamlined file import and management

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More included presets

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FAQ

What is SpaceCraft Granular Synth?

SpaceCraft Granular Synth is a musical instrument app that uses granular synthesis to transform any sound into a playable instrument. You can create complex textures, ambient soundscapes, and rhythmic patterns from sources like your voice, environmental noise, or pre-loaded audio samples.

What are the key features of SpaceCraft Granular Synth?

Key features include a powerful granular synthesis engine, the ability to record audio directly from your device's microphone, load audio files from various cloud storage services and file management apps, save your creations as presets, and record performances up to 20 minutes long. It also supports MIDI, MPE, AUv3, and IAA.

How much does SpaceCraft Granular Synth cost?

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

What devices is SpaceCraft Granular Synth compatible with?

The app requires iOS 11 and above for full folder access. It supports AUv3 and IAA, and is recommended to be used in the effects slot for live input audio recording. It is not compatible with GarageBand as AUv3 but can be used via IAA or as an effect insert.

What are some common use cases for SpaceCraft Granular Synth?

Common use cases include transforming everyday sounds into unique musical instruments, creating atmospheric soundscapes for film or games, generating experimental textures for electronic music, and developing complex arpeggiated rhythms. It's ideal for sound designers and experimental musicians.