Snorkel Audio, developed by Michael Kaisser, released WaveBlender — an AUv3 effect that combines two audio signals using 22 distinct blend modes across Spectral, Modulation, Dynamics, and Math categories. You can get everything from FFT vocoding and frequency splicing to ring modulation and probabilistic gating from the same plugin, controlled by a 16-step modulator that syncs blend parameters to your host tempo. A Morph dial crossfades between the first audio input, the processed FX result, and the second audio input, giving you three mix positions across any of the 22 modes. One thing to know before buying: WaveBlender strictly requires two distinct audio inputs to function, so it operates inside hosts that support multi-bus routing — AUM and Drambo are natural fits. The standalone app only registers the plugin with iOS and provides setup instructions; it does not produce audio on its own.
Early users highlight the range as the main draw — the same plugin that produces harsh ring-mod overtones and glitchy gating also handles smooth vocoded pads with a few dial adjustments. The Soft-Clip Ceiling feature has come up repeatedly in the community as useful both as a limiter for extreme settings and as a saturation stage for controlled warmth. Three distinct randomize options accelerate exploration when the 22 modes feel like a lot to navigate.
Key features:
- 22 Blend Modes: Spectral, Modulation, Dynamics, Stochastic, and Math processing algorithms
- 16-Step Modulator: Sweeps blending parameters in time with your host
- Morph Control: Crossfades between Audio 1, the effect result, and Audio 2
- Randomization: Three distinct randomize options for fast sonic exploration
- Soft-Clip Ceiling: Tames harsh peaks and adds saturation
- Requires multi-bus AUv3 host (e.g. AUM, Drambo) — standalone app is for plugin registration only
App price: $1.99. No in-app purchases.
Original release: April 29, 2026 | Latest update: May 1, 2026
