Info

Hi 👋, thank you for using synth:ans.

IMPORTANT: be very careful when using headphones and reduce the volume as this synth might produce loud sounds.

NOTE: This synth is currently at a very early stage. Some features are not usable yet, some aren't working as expected. And the design... let's not talk about the design for now please ;)

So I highly appreciate that you are testing it. Feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestions are always very welcome 🙏.

Contact

You can email me at hello@volltone.com.

I hope you have some fun with synth:ans.

Peace ✌️,
Chris McSoup

Version

You are currently using version "2022-05-04-22-05-58".

About

This synth is inspired by many other synths and software. It uses a 3 operator FM engine written in FAUST and compiled to web assembly which is then connected to Tone.JS. Big thanks to the devs behind FAUST and Tone.js which made the coding part a real fun experience.

There is also a thread about this project on Elektronauts - my favorite place on the internet. If you want to have some more background infos have a look in at the Topic Chimera of Volca Drum and Model:Cycles in the browser.

Known Issues

  • Step sequencer record mode can modify default pattern, but no way to save pattern yet
  • some buttons are without function yet (perf, stp jmp, env, 2nd, retrig, track, lfo)
  • play button plays predefined step sequence on track 1 (can be changed by clicking rec and pressing steps)
  • no documentation yet
  • strange slide in sound engine when two distant notes are played quickly (envelope not retriggered?)
  • new sliders are always positioning centered in relation to the touching finger/mouse cursor

Changelog

2022-05-04

  • Added parameter locks.

2022-05-03

  • New UI Components for the sliders.
  • Sliders generate absolute values now instead of relative

2022-05-01

  • Implemented basic step recording (no p-locking yet)

2022-04-27

  • Fixed issue with unreliable step sequencer
  • Added visualisation for active trigs and current step

2022-04-26

  • Added rudimentary mouse support for keyboard 🎹.

2022-04-25

  • Added basic touch keyboard 🎹 to step sequencer buttons (not yet working with mouse only on touch devices)

2022-04-24

  • Added this info dialog
  • Improved fullscreen handling
  • Published it 🙈