AudioKit Pro has officially released VIRAL Synth 2: T2x, a significant update to its popular virtual analog synthesizer app for iPhone and iPad. This new version draws inspiration from the renowned Virus TI2 synthesizer series. The update introduces a host of new features and improvements. These are designed to enhance sound quality and creative flexibility for mobile music producers.

The core of VIRAL Synth 2: T2x lies in its advanced sound engine. Firstly, it incorporates new 2x Oversampled Oscillators, which include Saw, Sine, Triangle, Square, and PWM waveforms. These oversampled oscillators contribute to a fuller low-end, clearer highs, and an overall more refined sound. In addition, the app features two modern virtual analog filters, the T-12 (12 dB low-pass) and T-24 (24 dB low-pass). Both offer smooth self-resonance for added character. Consequently, these new filters also boast snappier envelopes and improved keytracking. This allows for more dynamic and musical responses.

Expanded Tonal Possibilities with Microtonality and Scales

A major highlight of VIRAL Synth 2 is its expanded support for diverse musical tunings. Users can now explore MICROTONALITY with over 150 curated microtonal scales. These encompass North Indian scales, Hexanies, and various experimental tunings. Moreover, the app allows for the import of custom tuning files via Scala (.scl) format. This provides unparalleled flexibility for intricate compositions. Similarly, the inclusion of WORLD SCALES offers 60+ international scales, such as Arabic, Egyptian, and Eastern tunings. Each comes with selectable root keys. For those working within traditional frameworks, comprehensive WESTERN KEY + SCALE SUPPORT is also available. Producers can lock arpeggiators, sequences, and external MIDI to familiar scales like Major, Minor, Blues, and Pentatonic, or specific keys like C minor or F major. Ultimately, this ensures broad compatibility for various musical styles.

The synthesizer comes fully loaded with over 600 professionally crafted presets. These presets are designed by notable sound designers including Analog Matthew, Brice Beasley, Electronisounds, and Moby Pixel, among others. This extensive library ensures that users have a wide range of sounds available immediately, from classic synth textures to modern electronic tones. Importantly, the app maintains full backward compatibility with existing presets and sessions, ensuring a smooth transition for current users. Furthermore, new presets can save their key and scale settings, streamlining workflow.

Key Features and Integration

VIRAL Synth 2: T2x is designed for seamless integration into iOS music production workflows. It functions as a mobile plug-in instrument (AUv3) within popular DAWs like GarageBand, Logic for iPad, Cubasis, and AUM. Furthermore, the app includes a variety of effects such as Epic Reverb, Sparkle Verb, Analog Tape Delay, Distortion, Phaser, Chorus, and Crush. For performance, it offers an Arpeggiator, a vintage-style Step Sequencer, and assignable TouchPads. Notably, the developers emphasize that this is a premium app, meaning there are no in-app purchases, advertisements, or subscriptions. This offers a complete and transparent user experience. Additionally, the iPad version features “stacked” views for maximum onscreen control, improving usability.

Features

• 64-voice, Retro VA-Synth engine.
• 48+ Virus TI2 inspired waveforms.
• Advanced Synth Engine with PWM, Osc Morph, waveform shapes.
• 2x Oversampled Oscillators (Saw, Sine, Triangle, Square, PWM).
• 3 Low-Pass Filter choices (New T-12 and T-24 models).
• Trance Gate with routings to different OSC.
• MICROTONALITY with 150+ scales and Scala .scl import.
• WORLD SCALES (60+ international scales) and WESTERN KEY + SCALE SUPPORT.
• 3 LFOs with Polarity and flexible routings.
• Classic Hardware-style Arpeggiator with extra features.
• Vintage-style Step Sequencer routable to specific layers.
• Proper filter envelope ADSR with visual feedback.
• 2 assignable TouchPads.
• Four-voice Unison PER Oscillator with Regular, HYPER, and BEAST algorithms.
• EPIC Glorious Reverb + Sparkle Verb option.
• FX: Analog Tape Delay, Distortion, Phaser, Chorus, Crush.
• On-board “Record” button.
• MIDI Keyboard compatibility.
• FM wild pitch drop controls and aggressive Ring Modulation.
• iPad version with “stacked” views for maximum onscreen control.
• Premium App: No iAP, No Ads, No subscriptions.
• AUv3 State Saving for tuning and scale.
• Program Change MIDI Mapping.

Price
Intro: 4.99 USD
Regular: 19.99 USD

More info: AudioKit Pro | VIRAL Synth 2: T2x