Fluss - Granular Playground for iPhone

Fluss - Granular Playground: A Sonic Playground for Granular Synthesis Exploration

Fluss - Granular Playground is a unique sonic playground developed by Bram Bos and musician Hainbach. This innovative app allows users to explore the world of granular synthesis in a hands-on and playful way. Whether you're a live performer, an experimenter, or someone looking to learn and master granular concepts, Fluss offers a touch-based user interface that is both inviting and intuitive.

One of the standout features of Fluss is its ability to import, record, or live-process sound. As a standalone or AUv3 Instrument plugin, you can import your own WAV files, record audio, or even live-process sound to create a wide range of sonic textures, from drones and granular echoes to intricate microtonal audio landscapes.

The app's touch-based interface is designed for maximum interactivity. All sliders and XY pads are linked to a physics model, allowing you to flick and throw them around for endless bouncing motion. This unique approach to modulation replaces traditional LFOs and adds a new level of playfulness to your sound design.

Fluss also includes a Shimmer Feedback effect, which feeds the processed audio back into the grain engine. This creates an endless loop of pitch-shifting spaciousness, transforming even the simplest sounds into massive and immersive sonic experiences.

With a 3 Voice grain engine, MIDI compatibility, an Oberheim Xpander-inspired filter, and custom scales, Fluss offers a wide range of creative possibilities. Whether you're using WAVs, recording audio, or using the app as a live-processing audio effect, Fluss provides a versatile and powerful tool for musicians and sound designers.

Fluss - Granular Playground is available for both iPhone and iPad, with the iPad Air 2 or higher recommended for optimal performance. The app also offers light and dark mode UI options, allowing you to customize your visual experience.