The v1.3.9 update halves processing load on iOS devices, enabling producers to run multiple instances comfortably in complex sessions. New CLAP compatibility expands cross-platform use, the Learn mode maps modulation with a single gesture, and the sidechain input with Hold keeps effects engaged longer after triggers end. These changes maintain the original DSP character while delivering smoother performance.
What’s new in v1.3.9:
- 50% lower CPU usage on iOS
- CLAP support for cross-platform compatibility
- Instant Learn mode for single-gesture modulation mapping
- Sidechain input with Hold option
Tides shapes audio through a flexible waveshaper and modulation matrix. You route LFOs, envelopes, and now sidechain signals to almost any parameter, creating rhythmic movement or evolving textures on drums, synths, or full mixes. The clean interface keeps focus on sound rather than menus, and the lower CPU in v1.3.9 makes it practical for live sets or dense projects inside hosts like Logic Pro for iPad, AUM, or GarageBand.
Apply it to basslines for added punch, pads for shimmer, or full mixes for rhythmic gating — the modulation matrix handles the movement while the waveshaper controls how the signal is shaped. The update makes Tides more responsive during real-time performance without changing the DSP behaviour of earlier versions.
Key features include:
- Waveshaper with flexible curve editing
- Modulation matrix supporting LFOs, envelopes, and sidechain
- Instant Learn mode for quick mapping
- Sidechain input with Hold option
- CLAP support for cross-platform compatibility
- 50% lower CPU usage on iOS
- AUv3 effect compatibility in Logic Pro for iPad, AUM, GarageBand, and Cubasis
App price: $9.99.
No in-app purchases.
Original release: 2024 | Latest update: March 2026 (v1.3.9)
