Ribn vs Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3

Ribn is a MIDI controller with 8 assignable ribbons. What makes Ribn unique is its ability to record and loop your finger movement. This allows you to add organic repeating modulation to your synths and effects, kind of like complex LFOs. You can assign a unique MIDI channel and CC# to each ribbon. As long as your gear responds to MIDI CC messages you will be able to control it with Ribn. ** FEATURES ** • 8 MIDI CC ribbon pads • Add modulation to your MIDI hardware synths, effects, eurorack modulars, drum machines, etc. • Configurable MIDI channel and CC# per ribbon • You can name each ribbon to help you identify what parameter it's controlling • Turn off looping on individual ribbons to turn them into regular sliders • Choose any number of ribbons between 1 and 8 • Full screen mode (removes navigation bar to help you focus) • Switch between 3 sets of configurations using presets • MIDI sending works while the app is in the background • iPad landscape mode • Select multiple MIDI outputs • Ribbons record and loop your finger movement • Use a wired MIDI interface, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi • All settings are saved automatically • Works with external hardware as well as other iOS synths • Works on iPhone (including iPhone X) and iPad starting with iOS 10 ** EXAMPLE USES ** • Control hardware MIDI synths parameters like the filter cutoff frequency, resonance, oscillator octave, etc. • Control any soft synth in Ableton Live (or your favorite DAW) by connecting your iOS device to your Mac via Wi-Fi and choosing "Session 1" as the MIDI output in Ribn. • Control your Eurorack modules by running Ribn through a MIDI to CV converter. • Control other iOS synths like the Moog Model 15 or Arturia iSEM. • Control drum machines and effects. For example, try controlling the room size of a reverb effect unit with a looping ribbon or the snappiness of a snare drum on a drum machine. The possibilities are endless. • Daisy chain your MIDI hardware using MIDI Thru ports and assign each ribbon to a different MIDI channel. This way you can control more than one piece of hardware at a time. For example, you can assign the first 4 ribbons to a synth and the last 4 to an effect unit. ** HOW IT WORKS ** • Connect your MIDI gear (like a synth) to your iOS device using a MIDI interface (wired or bluetooth) • Launch Ribn and select your MIDI interface in the settings page. • Find out which CC# and MIDI channel your gear responds to (usually at the end of the manual) and enter this information in RIbn's edit view. • Slide your finger on a ribbon to send CC values and control the parameters on your MIDI gear. ** WHAT IS MIDI AND CC? ** • MIDI is just the way electronic musical instruments talk to each other. • CC (Continuous Controller) is just a way to control various parameters using MIDI. For example, a synth's filter cutoff frequency can be controlled using a MIDI CC signal. ** NOTE ** • Ribn is a MIDI controller and doesn't produce any sounds. To use Ribn you must connect it to a device that responds to MIDI CC signals (check your gear's manual to be sure). • Ribn doesn't send note data, it only sends CC signals (you can't play melodies with it, but you can control various parameters like synthesizer filters, or effects settings). • To connect your iOS device to MIDI gear you will need to buy a MIDI interface. A MIDI interface typically connects to your iOS lightning port and provides standard MIDI DIN ports to connect to your hardware. There are also bluetooth MIDI interfaces that connect wirelessly. Alternatively, you can connect to your Mac over Wi-Fi and control software synths that way. This setup is a little more complex but totally doable (I've tested controlling Ableton Live plugins over Wi-Fi with Ribn and it worked perfectly). • Audiobus and AUv3 are not supported at this time. However, you can still control other iOS synths by routing the internal MIDI ports and having Ribn run in the background.

LowFi Dojo Automaton is a creative MIDI automation AUv3 plugin that brings the fun back to MIDI recording and automation. Born from the need to simplify MIDI automation, it transforms the often complex tasks of MIDI recording and parameter control into an engaging, visual experience. Originally designed for AUM on iOS to provide essential MIDI recording capabilities, it also works seamlessly with Logic Pro on macOS and AudioBus 3 on iOS. **Note: This is an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin and does not function as a standalone app. While primarily developed for AUM and tested with Logic Pro, it also works great in Audiobus3 and Loopy Pro** Why Automaton? Traditional MIDI recording and automation can be intimidating with complex interfaces and technical barriers. Automaton takes a different approach, focusing on making both MIDI note recording and parameter automation accessible and enjoyable through an intuitive circular interface that lets you see your music and movements as you create them. Perfect for AUM users who need a straightforward yet powerful MIDI recording and automation solution. Key Features - Intuitive circular visualization with color-coded notes and automation paths - Real-time MIDI recording and playback for both notes and CC messages - Comprehensive MIDI CC automation recording and smooth playback - Support for standard MIDI CCs, high-resolution CCs, and channel mode messages - Visualize automation movements with dynamic particle effects - Record and playback parameter changes from supported synthesizers - Adjustable loop length and playback speed - Note quantization options (1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32) - Octave shifting (-4 to +4 octaves) - MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support - Smooth automation transitions - HOLD mode for sustained notes Getting Started in AUM Load the plugin: Tap the '+' button in AUM Select "MIDI Effect" Choose "LowFi Dojo Automaton" Set up MIDI routing: Connect your MIDI keyboard/controller to the plugin's input Connect the plugin's output to your synth/instrument Basic recording: Press Play in AUM (recording requires transport to be active) Press the "RECORD" button to start recording Play your MIDI keyboard/controller and move synth parameters Watch as notes and automation paths appear in the circular display Press "RECORD" again to stop Your recorded sequence will automatically loop Fine-tuning: Adjust "LOOP LENGTH" to change the sequence duration Use "SPEED" to control playback tempo Toggle "QUANTIZE" to snap notes to the grid Use "OCTAVE" to shift notes up or down Toggle "HOLD" to switch between sustained notes (ON) and short triggers (OFF) Adjust "SMOOTH" to control automation transition smoothness Automation Recording When used with compatible synthesizers and instruments, Automaton can record and play back various types of MIDI control data: Parameter movements (filter cutoff, resonance, etc.) Expression controls Modulation Aftertouch Pitch bend Any MIDI CC supported by your instrument Logic Pro Usage When using LowFi Dojo Automaton in Logic Pro: Insert as a MIDI effect plugin in your track's signal chain Ensure the transport is running for recording functionality All features work identically to iOS operation Compatible with Logic's Smart Controls automation