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App Tutorials
Tutorials for apps by forms of synthesis plus online tutorial resources.
Synth Apps
Apps that use synthesis to create sounds.
Bit Byte Tracker
Atari Inspired Trackers
- Atari style 8-bit style synth sounds
IAA
Audiobus 3
USB Audio Interface Multitrack
Modular
- There are a wide range of modular iOS apps with various capabilities to interface with hardware modular synths.
- Sound On Sound Tutorials on modular synthesis concepts.
- Chris Meyers series of Lynda.com videos. Forget the Arturia Modular ones, but both the Moog Mother-32 and it's Eurorack 'Learning Modular Synthesis' follow-on are excellent. These obviously aren't free but they're worth paying for. @LinearLineman.
Sample Based
- Synth apps that use audio samples to create sound.
Sample Instruments
- How to import EXS files into AudioLayer by VirSyn🏪
- iOS Piano Thoughts tutorial and review posted by @LinearLineman
Wavetable
- Apps that use wavetable synthesis.
MIDI
- Apps used to route and effect MIDI messages.
Media Tool Apps
iOS Music Creation Protocols
AU Audio Unit
- AUv3 or Audio Unit version 3 Apps
IAA Inter-App Audio
iTunes File Sharing
- iTunes File Sharing is a method for transferring files to and from apps using a computer.
Online App Tutorial Resources
Types of Apps
- Resources to search for apps by type online
Forums
- Online user and developer forums.