SynthMaster Mini, SynthMaster for iPad, sounds good? Ideas welcome :)

[kv331]

Everyone is so crazy about the iPad nowadays. Some friends already started making apps for the iPad. Still dont understand the "value" iPad adds to a musicians life. Why would I want to make music on it? I cant even type?

Aside from that, I think a "mini" version of SynthMaster wouldnt be that bad. Maybe better modelled filters, audio-rate signal paths everywhere?

Any ideas?

[rectus_dominus]

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A similarly simple SM2 powered synth would be great for PC too, not just for iPad. Just make sure that the engine is cut fit exactly for the mini-synth, not just a hider skin for the original synthmaster.

The big thing is to have some Kv331 original filter changing, and wavemorphing algos with the least possible knobs. Therefore the 1paged mini-synth can have the basics with some exclusive SM2 goodies.

[vata44]

I agree, a slimmed down, bread and butter version would be great for the PC also, not just the iPhone/iPod. I actually never use synths on my iPod though, I find them rather annoying and will never purchased another one. Until they are powerful enough to run like Cubase and the batteries last long enough to actually create a song, I consider them pointless. Just my 2 cents.

[kv331]

Until they are powerful enough to run like Cubase and the batteries last long enough to actually create a song, I consider them pointless. Just my 2 cents.

+1

[Examigan]

Until they are powerful enough to run like Cubase and the batteries last long enough to actually create a song, I consider them pointless. Just my 2 cents.

+1

One good thing about those iPads is just to get little ideas down before you forget them while "out and about". With a slimmed-down version of Synthmaster, it would be inspiring as well as just plain useful.

But hey...if they get more modelled filters, we get 'em too in the full version, right!?

[lostnthesound]

Personally, I would love to see a version of SM for the iPad that would act as a controller only, similar to Waldorf's Rocket Control iPad app or Camel Alchemy Mobile. Such tactile control would be a huge benefit, and my assumption is that the CPU usage would be relatively low since the app wouldn't actual produce any sound.

Just my .02.

Cheers.