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FAC POLYFLO Lets You Modulate Your MIDI & CV Synths With Your iPad + Mac


Developer Fred Anton Corvest has introduced Polyflo, a new AUv3 plugin for iOS and macOS that lets you modulate and sequence both MIDI instruments and modular gear via control voltage.

Polyflo outputs MIDI and analog CV simultaneously, making it a versatile tool for setups that bridge digital and analog workflows.

Features:

  • AUv3 plugin to modulate and sequence MIDI instruments and modular hardware
  • Outputs MIDI and analog CV simultaneously for integrated hybrid setups
  • Fully functional in software-only environments with full MIDI support
  • Converts LFOs, MIDI notes, pitch, and control changes into control voltages
  • Includes two LFO generators with random spline, cross-modulation and syncing
  • Integrated envelope follower to track audio input or sidechain signal
  • Six FLO(W) processors for combining and shaping signals with math and logic
  • Each FLO supports 18 inputs with individual polarity, divider and multiplier
  • Multi-out support, built-in waveform viewer, Audio FX, and MIDI FX
  • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views
  • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro

POLYFLO is available now with an intro price of $6.99 (normally $9.99).

 

MFX motto Brings Hardware Effects To iPad


ALM Busy Circuits has introduced MFX motto, a multi-effects plugin for iPad, based on their MFX Eurorack Module, Guitar Pedal and Desktop plugins to the iPad, with the ability to now chain multiple effects.


Effects include:

  • QuaidraVerb – 90s rack-style reverb with airy tails and era-specific crunch.
  • Almicon Reverb – Bright 80s digital reverb with modulation.
  • Digi-PCM Echo – Early digital rack delay with multi-tap and modulation.
  • Tape-Tech Echo – Tape-style delay with wow, age, and lo-fi pitch shift.
  • TY-50 Dynamics – Compressor/expander with sidechain and tilt EQ.
  • Multi Phaser – Classic multi-stage phaser with notch and LFO control.
  • Ensembles Ensemble – Chorus/ensemble with pitch shift and stereo width.
  • Modulating Panner – Clockable auto-panner with scan and offset.
  • Pocket PL8 – Metallic “plate” reverb with freeze and gate.
  • Slinky Reverb – Spring-style reverb with echo-like tails.
  • 2051 Bit Corrupter – Glitch looper simulating broken digital gear.

*Note: MFX motto is an Audio Unit Effects Plugin (AUv3), which requires a compatible host or DAW to work such as Garageband, AUM etc. It does not work as a standalone app.

MFX motto is available now for $14.99.

 

Ocean Swift Introduces Free Sample Tester For Mac & Windows


Ocean Swift has introduced Sample Tester, a free instrument designed for rapid auditioning, tuning checks, and curation of oscillator-style samples.

With Sample Tester, you can drag and drop a sample file and immediately hear it played polyphonically, letting you quickly quick check tuning, harmonic behavior, and musical context.

Features:

  • Automatically detects or permits manual setting of the root note
  • Displays MIR-derived metrics such as pitch, peak, RMS, and loudness at a glance
  • Offers an engine toggle to compare Direct-From-Disk streaming versus Time Machine Pro sample stretching
  • Provides one-click amplitude envelope shapes (Perc, Bell, Piano, Lead, Pad)
  • Supports NKS / NKS2 mappings, compatible with hardware control surfaces
  • Works fully in the free Kontakt Player—no full Kontakt license required
  • In modern production environments, sound designers and producers often sift through large volumes of raw samples.

Sample Tester is available now as a free Kontakt Player-compatible tool.