Rithmatic is a patch librarian and editor that imports Yamaha DX7 sound banks, converts them to Korg volca FM2 programs, and sends them directly to the hardware.
Rithmatic is a free application for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android that’s designed to make it ease to create and manage FM patches for the Korg volca FM2.
It can import individual DX7 voices, 32-voice bulk banks, .syx and .sys files, and ZIP archives, converting the sounds into native FM2 programs. Patches can be searched, tagged, favorited and organized into collections, while programs can be sent to the FM2’s edit buffer or stored in its 64 memory slots.
Rithmatic also includes a six-operator FM editor with a node-based routing canvas and a built-in FM engine for auditioning patches without the hardware. The application communicates directly with the FM2 using USB-MIDI SysEx and operates without network connectivity.
Features:
Imports individual Yamaha DX7 voices
Imports 32-voice DX7 bulk banks
Supports DX7 .syx and .sys files
Imports ZIP archives containing DX7 banks
Converts DX7 voices to native Korg volca FM2 programs
Searches, tags and favorites patches
Organizes patches into collections
Automatically detects duplicate patches
Sends patches to the FM2 edit buffer
Writes patches to the FM2’s 64 memory slots
Six-operator FM synthesis editing
Node-based operator routing canvas
Supports all 32 FM2 algorithms
Provides operator ratio and envelope controls
Includes live auditioning of edits on the FM2 hardware
Provides full undo and redo for patch editing
Includes a built-in FM engine for auditioning patches without the hardware
Backs up all 64 programs and 16 sequences in a named backup
Restores the FM2’s programs and sequences from a backup
Reads Yamaha DX7 packed 128-byte voice format
Reads Yamaha DX7 expanded 155-byte voice format
Communicates with the FM2 using USB-MIDI SysEx
Operates without outbound network connections
Supports Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android
Requires a Korg volca FM2
Requires a class-compliant USB-MIDI connection
Rithmatic is available now for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android as a free download.
MathSynth is an iOS application that turns mathematical equations into waveforms and playable musical instruments, combining synthesis, sound design, sharing and interactive lessons.
MathSynth is a new iOS app and platform, designed for exploring the relationship between mathematics, music and sound design.
Users can write mathematical equations and generate waveforms from them in real time, then turn those equations into playable instruments using an integrated MIDI synthesizer.
The application provides virtually unlimited polyphony, tools for saving and sharing creations, a community library of user-created sounds, and interactive lessons and quizzes covering mathematical concepts.
MathSynth is currently available as a beta on iOS through Apple TestFlight.
Features:
Converts mathematical equations into expressive waveforms
Generates sounds from equations in real time
Turns mathematical equations into playable musical instruments
Integrated MIDI synthesizer for playing mathematical instruments
Virtually unlimited polyphony
Allows users to sculpt sounds generated from mathematical equations
Saves user-created sounds
Allows users to share mathematical instruments and ideas
Provides a community library for discovering and downloading user-created sounds
Includes interactive mathematics lessons
Includes a virtual teacher named Kai
Includes quizzes designed to reinforce concepts covered in the lessons
MathSynth is currently available as a free download on iOS through the TestFlight beta. The core experience is available at no cost. The site states that entering the code BETATESTER unlocks three months of Premium access during the beta. Users who publish 10 original sounds during the beta can receive a “Founding Member” reward.
The Q210 Complex Noise is a powerful new module in the modern ‘dotcom’ Moog format that they describe as a “noisemaker’s playground”. The module offers multiple types of noise, multiple ‘Grainy’ output options, Random Gate and more.
“I purchased this module because I wanted the metallic noise that works well as a cymbal,” notes Benton. “It also has white and pink noise, though the pink noise is very different than what I’m used to. That’s a good thing, having another version. The chaos sound is very interesting and adjustable. The Grainy section can alter the chaos sound wildly but also accepts external sounds. My only wish here is they did not include any CV control over that section.”
