Arturia iSEM
Developed by Arturia | Last updated: May 10, 2024
Arturia iSEM is a music app, developed by Arturia, available on iOS and Android since its release in October 2013. The updated version 1.5 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 12.1+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what Arturia iSEM has to offer.
About Arturia iSEM
COMPATIBILITY
Apple’s AudioUnit v3, Inter-App Audio connectivity, AudioBus 3, Korg’s WIST and Apple’s CoreMIDI are all supported.
Furthermore, iSEM is fully compatible with the Audio Unit Extension format. It can be directly launched in any Audio Unit host applications.
DESCRIPTION
iSEM is a recreation of the classic 1974 Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module), one of the world's first self-contained synthesizer modules and the first to bear the "Oberheim Electronics" name.
The Oberheim SEM was made famous by artists and bands such as Lyle Mays, Jan Hammer, Joseph Zawinul, Supertramp, 808 State, Vince Clarke and Depeche Mode.
Based on the TAE® technology found in our Oberheim SEM V software, iSEM brings back the sound and special characteristics of this iconic synth in an sonically accurate and expanded touch-based emulation.
What you can do with the iSEM?
The iSEM is a powerful instrument capable of producing a wide range of warm analog sounds.
Reproducing the unique SEM architecture, with its oscillator sync, characteristic filter shape and specific envelope response, the iSEM is able to generate the fat basses that have made the Oberheim brand so popular. Thanks to its simple and clever PW and pitch modulations, it is also very easy to produce moving and lively leads.
Its remarkable 12 dB/oct multimode filter is a real blast from the past, becoming an awesome weapon in the context of current electronic music. This unique module can instantly tailor your sound to fat, crisp, or spectral textures with access to all the nuances in between…
iSEM comes with over 500 sounds that you can browse through and play. You can also easily create your own sounds with the easy to use interface.
Play iSEM's numerous sounds from the iPad keyboard or control iSEM from a MIDI keyboard or other app via CoreMIDI and integrate it into your studio or live performance.
If you are an owner of of the Arturia SEM V software on your Mac or PC, you can even import and export sounds between your laptop or desktop SEM V and iSEM.
FEATURES
All the original parameters of the Oberheim SEM: two oscillators, each offering sawtooth wave and variable-width pulse wave with PWM, sine wave LFO, 12dB/oct multi-mode Filter with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch, two ADS envelope generators.
Added functionalities: New LFO, Noise, Sub oscillator, Arpeggiator, Portamento.
Polyphonic playability
8 Voice Programmer module allows each voice to have different settings
HOLD and CHORD modes.
Virtual Analog Chorus.
Virtual Analog Delay.
Full user MIDI mapping of panel controls.
Supports WIST sync to other iOS devices.
Support of AudioUnit Extension, AudioBus 3 and Apple’s Inter-App Audio connectivity.
The Oberheim™ name used here is a trademark of the Gibson Guitar Corp. The trademark is used by license to Arturia.
What's new in version 1.5
- Updates and bugfixes for iOS 13
- Upgrade AudioBus to Version 3
- Improved Startup Time
Download the Arturia iSEM App
Arturia iSEM has an IPA/APK download size of 80 MB on its latest version. Arturia iSEM costs $9.99 to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 96 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!
Ranking History in App Store (U.S)
Changelog
Compatibility
- iPad Pro
- iPad Mini
Review: Take it for what it is...awesome
Lots of competition and plenty of haters. This one has the “sound” for me. Thick and creamy.
By Nitpick Pete
Review: Great synth
It took me a while to really appreciate this synth. It really cuts through the mix so well. The sounds...
By Tonywils
Review: Very good app
My favorite synth plugin. Also, i left a review about a crash and they fixed the app within a week....
By 44D3A7HQ
Review: a 5 star synth easily
My absolute favorite iPad synth, for many years now. Responsive developer, amazing sounds. Useful for techno, rocks EDM, almost anything...
By Deltacaster
Review: No more Crashes !
This update 1.5 fixed the problem when loading presets, thanks ! Now im 😃 happy.
By Pancho Villa80s