Ribbons : Touch Instrument 1.4

Olympia Noise Co. – Commercial – iOS
out of 66 votes

Ribbons is a highly enjoyable and expressive musical instrument that takes inspiration from early electronic instruments like the Ondes Martenot and the Theremin. With an interface and synthesis engine firmly rooted in the present day, Ribbons (formerly known as "Ondes") captures the fluid playing style of these classic instruments.

Unlike any other instrument you've played before, Ribbons offers a unique experience whether you're gliding through melodies and chord changes or creating intricate polyphonic sci-fi soundscapes.

Winner of the 2014 Best iOS Instrument - Sonic Joy Awards
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by Apptronica Magazine

The use of headphones or external speakers is recommended for the best audio quality.

Ribbons is developed by Olympia Noise Co., the creators of Patterning and Chordion.

Expressive Playing Surface

Slide freely between notes, breaking free from traditional keyboard limitations.
On supported devices, use 3D Touch to control synthesis parameters.
Adjustable note snapping allows for flexible playing styles and ease of use.
Utilize the hold function to sustain notes while you take an epic solo on top.
Vertical movement can be mapped to volume and synthesizer parameters, opening up dynamic possibilities for your music.
Experience more polyphony than you have fingers!
Customizable keyboard range and size.
Guidelines assist you in playing in key, with the option to choose from common scale types in any key or create your own.
Explore unique tuning systems to delve into the world of microtonal sound!

Unique Synthesis Engine

Morphing wavetable oscillator featuring five wavetable sets.
Swarm oscillators allow for detuning and lag effects, creating new textures.
Various wavetable modulation sources, including Y-Axis, sine wave, noise, circle, and ADSR envelope.
Resonant low pass filter to shape your sound.
Filter modulation sources include ADSR envelope, sine wave, and Y-axis.
Amplifier section with master volume, Y-axis control, and ADSR envelope.
Y-axis can be mapped to control the rate and depth of wavetable and filter LFOs.

Effects

Diverse selection of reverb types with adjustable amount.
Delay effect with adjustable level, feedback, time, and filter.

MIDI

Use Ribbons as a MIDI controller to control your favorite software and hardware synthesizers.
Now supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) output or use "classic mode" to manually manage MIDI ports.
Map each touch to a unique MIDI Port/Channel for polyphonic pitch bend. Please consult the instructions to achieve optimal results due to Ribbons' unique pitch bend capabilities.

Inter-App Audio

Record directly to Garageband and other audio apps on your iPad using Inter-App Audio or Audiobus.
Built-in Inter-App Audio transport allows you to control a host app’s play, record, and rewind buttons.
Supports Audiobus State Saving.

Beautiful Design

Visualization of synthesis parameters allows for enjoyable and intuitive editing of parameters.
Clutter-free screen design provides a focused environment for making music.

A built-in Manual is included, making it easy to explore and learn about Ribbons' features.

Overview

Ribbons : Touch Instrument is a Commercial software in the category Audio & Multimedia developed by Olympia Noise Co..

The latest version of Ribbons : Touch Instrument is 1.4, released on 02/05/2024. It was initially added to our database on 02/05/2024.

Ribbons : Touch Instrument runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Ribbons : Touch Instrument gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros

Intuitive touch interface for playing different musical notes and sounds
Offers a variety of instrument settings and sound options
Great for creating music on the go and experimenting with different melodies
Provides a unique and innovative way to interact with music

Cons

May have a learning curve for users unfamiliar with touch-based music interfaces
Limited control and customization compared to traditional physical instruments
May not offer the same level of precision and expressiveness as traditional instruments

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