By refining the oscillator’s core algorithm, DOTEC-AUDIO has managed to squeeze even more “liquid” grit and authentic analog-style harmonics out of the app. For $9.99, this update cements DeeACID’s position as one of the most flexible and performance-oriented 303-style synths in the AUv3 ecosystem.
What’s New in v2.6?
The headline of this update is the Improved Oscillator. In the world of acid techno, the subtle nuances of the square and sawtooth waves are everything.
- Enhanced Harmonic Content: The oscillators now feel more “present” and “thick,” especially when pushing the resonance on the ladder filter.
- Improved Aliasing Control: High-register notes and fast pitch slides now sound cleaner and more defined, maintaining that “rubber band” feel without digital artifacts.
- Smoother Wave Mixing: Mixing the sawtooth and square waves feels more cohesive, allowing for complex, hybrid timbres that go beyond a standard clone.
A Modern Acid Powerhouse
For producers working in Logic Pro for iPad or AUM, DeeACID offers features that traditional hardware clones lack:
1. The “Type II” Filter & DIABLO Switch
Introduced recently, the Type II filter provides a different sonic character—fatter and more aggressive—than the traditional ladder filter. Combined with the DIABLO switch, you can take the synth from “classic Chicago” to “industrial mayhem” in a single click.
2. Supercharged Phrase Generator
The built-in phrase generator is a massive workflow win. It creates unlimited acid lines based on your selected key.
- MIDI Drag-and-Drop: You can generate a phrase you like and simply drag it onto a MIDI track in your DAW (like Logic or Cubasis) for further editing.
- Real-time Sync: The phrases stay perfectly in time with your host’s clock.
3. Standalone DJ Deck Mode
DeeACID isn’t just a plugin; it’s a performance instrument.
Ableton Link: Seamlessly jam with other iOS apps or a laptop running Ableton Live over Wi-Fi.
DJ Interface: In standalone mode, you get a dedicated DJ deck UI with tap tempo, pitch faders, and bends.
DeeAcid is a fun and easy-to-use TB-303 style synthesizer with standard sound controls and a pattern generator, though it lacks direct programming of your own sequences unless using an external sequencer on iPhone and iPad.
The app offers a distinct oldschool game graphics with hypnotic visualizations, making it entertaining for casual use. The sound is not the most convincing 303 emulation, but it can be fun for quick acid lines in iPad music production. It runs as a standalone and AUv3, integrating into hosts like GarageBand for mobile workflows. Ableton Link offers support for syncing and a turntable-style control that seamlessly integrates the app into your DJ setups.
For how to make music on iPad, DeeAcid is a lighthearted option for beginners exploring acid sounds, though the pattern generator limits custom sequencing without external MIDI.
Key features include:
- TB-303 style sound with standard controls
- Pattern generator for quick sequences
- Distinct oldschool game graphics with hypnotic visualizations
- AUv3 and standalone compatibility
- Ableton Link
App price: $9.99.
In-app purchases: None
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