Virtual Synth for iPhone

Virtual Synth is now available on the App Store!

Virtual Synth is an experimental synthesizer for your iPhone/iPod touch. You can generate sine tones and square waves from a wide range of frequencies. Experiment with different beat frequencies to generate modulating signals. A minimal control interface and engaging graphics make it even more fun to use.

Interface:
Touch to create an instrument anywhere on the grid. The labels display frequency values. You can select a different instrument/frequency and tap on an existing instrument to change it. The beat frequency for modulating waves increases diagonally. Tap with two fingers at any time to remove all instruments.

Controls:
X: to toggle frequency labels.
+/-: to toggle adding or removing instruments.
F: to toggle slider display to change frequency range.
sin: to add a sine tone.
mod: to add a modulating signal.
sqr: to add a square wave.

Virtual Synth was created as a class project at the Media, Arts and Technology program of UCSB in the Spring of 2011. It was realized with constant help and encouragement from Charlie Roberts and Lance Putnam’s generic synthesis library- Gamma.