Virtual ANS 3 App Reviews

Really interesting way of adding spectral or microtonal information as sound generation by using an image for creating that information — much like a wavetable, but using the pixel rgb information. In a weird way it’s an interesting experiment on leaving ‘pictures’ in a piece of music; I’d love for something similar to allow a video input for changing information over time — or a strange loopback from his Quantum VJ — video from that as input to Virtual ANS which in turn feeds back to Quantum V

it took me a while to form a cohesive project with this, i'll admit. however, once I did, it was incredibly satisfying. i'd like to conclude that the best usage for this app is forming unique soundscape with a darker sci-fi appeal. making use of all the tools—unique brushes, different gradients, and otherwise—you can make quite a bit of complex tracks with an otherwise "simple" interface.

Russian audio engineer Yevgeny Murzin’s 1958 ANS synthesizer, there is only one, as a frequently updated tastefully expanded multi platform app/software. Thank you, thank you, thank you Alexander Zolotov!

Love this app, appreciate the update

I have been using the previous version for a while. Decided to get this new version even though its a paid update and not “free” as we have come to expect with iOS apps. Glad I got it just for the improved higher res interface! I haven’t even delved into the polyphonic synth yet but I’m quite pleased that I got this. Thanks!

I wrote an earlier spectral painting synth app, and this one has a lot more features! For me, the best is setting it to go really slowly, but short loops that manually evolve make for good “live coding” performance.

Used to work, tried deleting app and reinstall...

Not sure what to make of this. I just upgraded from the old version and plenty of features and workflows changed enough to make this not a drop in upgrade. There is learning curve. Some features seem hopeful like notes per octave, but getting this or othe features to work is a challenge. And the default tiny sonogram screen that is really hard to expand is annoying.

If you would have added an import feature that automatically pixelate/granulate a photo and placed it on the grid. Your face would make music. We could add to the image or erase. Any photo could make music… If you would have included this feature you would be very rich by now. Unfortunate, that you have abandoned this potentially fabulous app. PS, I’m really surprised you missed this concept!

Rating after my first try using it because it’s freaking incredible. Can’t believe I waited so long. Great for experimental music and creating atmospheres and also much more to discover .

It’s just cool and fun to play with! I’ve been enjoying capturing live video of my virtual ANS sessions and layering the videos with live Theremin performance.