921, 921A & 921B : Voltage Controlled Oscillators.These are the main modules of the Model 15: This app is a recreation of the Moog Model 15 hardware modular synthesizer. A fantastic app that will only get better. Moog's Model 15 Synthesizer is a game changer. I hope in a future update Moog implements true multitouch for at least up to 2 pots being controlled simultaneously. This is quite a common way of using a real modular where both your hands are used to control 2 different parameters of the synth. You can’t control multiple dials simultaneously. One drawback of this app is that it’s not true multitouch when it comes to knob control. So the CPU is dedicated to taking care of all the audio calculations and it does not have to worry about the graphics. With this technology all the graphics related processing is offloaded to the GPU which leads to a more optimized performance for the CPU. This is all possible because it uses the relatively new Apple Metal API for Graphics ( ). It also doesn’t feel sluggish while scrolling around. What you will also notice while zooming into the interface is that the detail in the background, knobs and patch cables is astounding. Double-tapping on the interface will dim all the connected patch cables, making it easier to look at control labels. The built-in manual has all the available key commands listed. In fact, when using the iPad with a keyboard connected, you can even use key commands for zooming and navigating the interface of the Model 15. Comparatively, the Korg iMS-20 app lacks in this department and can seem quite intimidating to new users. Considering the amount of controls packed into the interface, it’s very helpful to have such zooming capabilities. The interfaced can be zoomed into and navigated around using the standard 2 finger pinch & scroll gestures. This is one of the more aesthetically pleasing & ergonomic iOS synths I have used. Moog Model 15 Ribbon Controller User Interface Now Moog has entered the world of iOS modular synthesis with a faithful recreation of their Model 15 modular system specifically for the iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch. Since the Apple iPad’s release in 2010, there has been a significant number of synth manufacturers also developing iOS versions of their synths. Let’s also not forget the plethora of software emulation plugins of analog synthesizers along with modern digital synths. The Eurorack format has opened up the modular world to the masses with more than 200 manufactures ( ) creating all kinds of modules for every possible permutation and combination. Many analog synth manufacturers are creating newer models at a very affordable price. We are undoubtedly living in the golden age of synthesizers. A $10,000 classic Moog synthesizer as a $30 iOS app? You'd better believe it, but even interesting is just how very good and usable this analog synthesizer emulation is.
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