# TriplexSnapper — Percussive FM Synthesizer

> Percussive FM synthesizer plugin for creating drum and cymbal sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Herb.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triplexsnapper/id6459407140 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Herb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656508786)
- Category: Music
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-08-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triplexsnapper/id6459407140/reviews.md

## What is TriplexSnapper?

Triplex Snapper is a percussive synthesizer plugin made especially to produce sounds like snare drums, wooden blocks, metal plates, hihats, crashes and all the in-betweens, while using the same crunchy, yet punchy retro FM synthesizer engine known from Triplex Classic and Triplex Kicker.

The 6 macro controls have been set up in a way to easily morph between different shapes and materials:
- With "surface" you control the stiffness of the material.
- "Detune" lets you tune the second drumhead/cymbal against the fundamental.
- And with "blend" you can mix between the pure drumhead sound and the drum wire or cymbal sounds.

The envelope can then be manipulated with the attack, combined decay/release and sustain controls. To top it off you can of course bend the drum in impossible ways with the integrated LFO. 

KNOWN ISSUES:
As of right now the standalone app does not support incoming Midi. Please use TriplexSnapper hosted as an AUv3 plugin.

## Key features

- Percussive FM synthesizer engine
- Morph between materials and shapes
- 6 macro controls (surface, detune, blend)
- Envelope manipulation (attack, decay/release, sustain)
- Integrated LFO for sound bending
- Produces snare, woodblock, metal plate, hihat, crash sounds

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triplexsnapper/id6459407140/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-06-24*

Great but the built in keyboard ignores polyphony setting (voices). Polyphony only works when using the app in a host.

## Frequently asked questions about TriplexSnapper

### What kind of sounds can TriplexSnapper create?

TriplexSnapper is designed to create a variety of percussive sounds, including snare drums, wooden blocks, metal plates, hi-hats, crashes, and sounds in between. It utilizes a retro FM synthesizer engine for a crunchy, punchy tone.

### How does TriplexSnapper allow users to shape sounds?

Users can shape sounds using six macro controls: 'surface' for material stiffness, 'detune' for tuning secondary drumheads/cymbals, and 'blend' to mix between drumhead and cymbal sounds. Additionally, envelope controls (attack, decay/release, sustain) and an integrated LFO offer further manipulation.

### What are the known issues with TriplexSnapper?

Currently, the standalone version of TriplexSnapper does not support incoming MIDI. For MIDI functionality, users should host TriplexSnapper as an AUv3 plugin.

### What devices is TriplexSnapper compatible with?

TriplexSnapper is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It runs on iOS devices.

### How often is TriplexSnapper updated?

The app was last updated on August 14, 2023, with version 1.1.0. It was initially released on August 9, 2023.

### What is the price of TriplexSnapper?

TriplexSnapper is a paid application, priced at $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions associated with this app.

### What is the age rating for TriplexSnapper?

TriplexSnapper has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does TriplexSnapper have ads?

No, TriplexSnapper does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2023-08-14

Added option to sync the LFO to the beat

### 1.0.2 — 2023-08-09

No release notes.

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## More apps by Christopher Herb

- [TriplexClassic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triplexclassic/id6444733628)
- [ChannelStrip LE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channelstrip-le/id6449458611)
- [ChannnelStrip Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channnelstrip-pro/id6450110316)
- [TriplexKicker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triplexkicker/id6459366158)

All apps by Christopher Herb: https://appshunter.io/developer/1656508786

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