VAPolyFMWest

VAPolyFMWest is a combination of FM and West Coast synthesis. It features 4 operator, 8 waveform, 8 algorithm FM synthesizer inspired by iconic rack mount FM synthesizer in 1980’s and wave folder and lowpass gate, which are key components of the west coast synthesis.

VAPolyFMWest operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Main Features

- FM Synthesizer
- 4 operators, 8 waveforms and 8 algorithms
- Wave folder and lowpass gate
- 3 channel analog style step sequencer.

- Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running.
- Built-in effects and piano roll sequencer.
- Audio Export. Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC)
- Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3).
- Support MIDI 2.0.
- Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out.
- Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms.

- Support MIDI Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64)
- MIDI CC Settings are saved. It will be recovered when the app launched in the next time.
- UI Color can be selected from black, navy, gray, blown and red.
- Font size for title of controls are adjustable.

- Factory Preset 128
- Effects Preset 40

System Requirements

- iOS 17.0 or later
- Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly recommended.
- AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension.
- AudioUnit Extension is supported by Apple Logic and Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS. For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension.
- Sound may be distorted if CPU of the device doesn't have enough power. If it happens reduce number of voices.