Punchline, New iOS Drum Machine ‘Inspired By Pocket Operator PO-12’
Developer Charles Vestal has introduced Punchline: an iOS drum machine and fx audio unit.
Vestal says that Punchline is inspired by the Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-12, but with some “extra bits”.
“It’s both a fun time for a train ride,” he notes,” but also a unique way to get some interesting loops out of your iPhone or iPad.”
Features:
- 16-Step Sequencer – 4×4 step grid with pattern chaining, retrigs, and live recording modes for complex beat programming. Select a step for razor-sharp parameter-locks or set per-sound pattern lengths for unique polyrhythms.
- 16 Drum Sounds – drum samples including bass drum, snare, hi-hats, toms, and percussion with pitch, filter, and level controls. Import your own WAV files and create custom sample kits. Save and share kits as .punchlinekit bundles. Browse sample kits.
- Real-time Automation – Record knob movements and effects automation in real-time.
- 16 Punch-in Effects – Curated effects including reverb, delay, distortion, filters, and modulation for creative sound design.
- Pattern Chaining – Create complex song structures by chaining multiple patterns together for extended compositions.
- AudioUnit Integration – Use in your favorite DAW as an AUv3 plugin for adding beats, or as a sequenced gate insert effect with the same punch-in FX.
- AudioUnit Integration – Use Punchline in your DAW with full-featured AudioUnit v3 plugins for seamless workflow integration.
It runs as an AUv3 plugin, too, so you can use the same UI there, but it also runs as an audio effect. Using the same sequencer, you can create a sequenced gate (or leave it open), and use the same punch-in fx and parameter sequencing for global gate length, and a Moog-style resonant filter.
Punchline is available now for $8.99
