Valery Mironov has released Sentient Synthesizer, available for $4.99.
Svnthesizer with a neural network that learns everyday sounds and gradually builds a unique wavetable for each user. Supports AUv3 and MIDI.
The controller with the eyes represents the neural network’s learning system. When the eyes are open, the system learns; when they are closed, learning is disabled. A long tap toggles learning on or off. Dragging vertically changes the learning rate, while dragging horizontally controls how strongly the winning neuron influences its neighbors. This influence is shown by the number of open eyes and the width of the pupils. While learning, the neural network visibly swells.
When a new sound is analyzed. the neuron that best matches it updates its internal representation and swells more than the others. Nearby neurons also update, but less strongly, forming a smooth sound space inside the network.
Two grids represent the two hemispheres of the neural network. Each cell corresponds to a neuron. Tapping a cell selects the neuron whose waveform will be used. An orange dot marks the selected neuron. and the curve above it shows the fragment of waveform stored bv that neuron – the wavetable used to generate notes or modulate parameters.
The controller with the planets manages memories. Dragging it moves through time and lets you browse stored states. A double tap returns to the present moment. A long tap opens a menu with three actions marked by Russian letters: C for save from sohranit y for delete from udalit, and 3 for close from zakryt..
The planet interface represents time symbolically. The crescent shadow shows the time of day, the moon’s position indicates the day of the month, and the satellite’s position represents the orbital period of an artificial body similar to the ISS.
Below the neural grids are six synthesis sections. The first is marked with the Russian letter T, from generator, and selects the oscillator waveform. Two sliders control the fundamental frequency and volume.
The slider with stars controls the filter. Dragging horizontally selects the filter type, while dragging vertically adjusts drive. The area to the right controls filter frequency and resonance.
At the bottom of the interface is a keyboard of eight keys represented by Lissajous figures – curves created by combining two harmonic oscillations. Each figure corresponds to a note. Above the keys are two buttons: y hold from uderzhanie and 7 tuning from podstroika.
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