Phase Monkey & Blip Box by Sketch Audio : Walkthrough, Review & Demo (See Pinned Comment)

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Edit: Winners of a copy of #PhaseMonkey or #BlipBox have been picked! Threads: @gbcraw0162 X: @JakubBe58025890 Insta: @mikkoraima YT: Esben Schack / Tom Traxx 🎉🎉🎉 Note - if you're following me on all these platforms, you're massively increasing your chances of winning 😉. Chances of winning on Threads and Insta are particularly high. Original post below: This vid is a detailed walkthrough, review and demo of Phase Monkey and Blip Box by Sketch Audio. Both are really great and are usable on iPad, iPhone and Mac with a single purchase, I only have a few minor gripes, and I am sure both will be very popular. Giveaway details, appstore and other links, and appstore descriptions can be found below. 🟣GIVEAWAY: As usual I have a giveaway for subscribers to my channel - 5 winners spread across KZbin, Insta, Twitter and Threads will win their choice of either Blip Box or Phase Monkey. To win on KZbin, you simply need to 1. follow me 2. give this vid a thumbs-up 3. write a comment, any comment Winners will be picked at random after 2 days 🟣FIND ME! You can find and follow me on other social media channels by searching for Gavinski’s Tutorials. Twitter Giveaway link: x.com/gavinski_s/status/1698817188621402131?s=61&t=h9IT_HLFyi9pwn2iXlMGDQ Threads: www.threads.net/@gavinskistutorials/post/CwzKoXQBaFU/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Insta: instagram.com/reel/Cw0brP5hi8b/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 🟣SUPPORT ME! IOS KZbin is so niche that I earn only a ridiculously tiny amount of money from KZbin - around $60 a month, at present. This is why I really rely on fans of the channel to, from time to time, support me on Buy Me a Coffee (no signup needed) or PayPal. Thanks for your understanding and support, I really massively appreciate people who care enough to support me with donations. 🙏 Buy Me a Coffee donation page (you don’t need an account, just a credit card or Google or Apple Pay!): www.buymeacoffee.com/953211370u Book a 1 to 1 lesson / chat with me (please read the info carefully first!): www.buymeacoffee.com/953211370u/commissions My PayPal: paypal.me/GavinskisTutorials?locale.x=en_US 🟣USEFUL LINKS: App Store links: apps.apple.com/us/app/phase-monkey-poly-synth/id6452880369 apps.apple.com/us/app/blip-box-drum-synth/id6452880190 Other useful Sketch Audio links: KZbin: www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio/ Website: sketchaudio.com/ Twitter/X: twitter.com/sketchaudio_ Instagram: instagram.com/sketchaudio_/ Contact support: sketchaudio.com/support/ Timestamps 00:00 Phase Monkey / Blip Box: Intro & Giveaway Details 02:21 Brief demo - 5 Phase Monkeys 03:10 Phase Monkey Walkthrough Tutorial Demo 21:28 Blip Box Walkthrough Tutorial Demo 31:51 Outro & a gentle reminder Phase Monkey Appstore description: LAUNCH PARTY! 50% OFF THRU SATURDAY! TELL YOUR FRIENDS! Phase Monkey is a polyphonic synthesizer inspired by the classic phase distortion synthesizers of the mid-1980s. However, instead of being a direct copy, Phase Monkey presents a fresh take on the classic sound engine, including the rare eight-stage envelopes. The result is a surprisingly versatile digital instrument that can produce anything from warm pads to shimmering leads to snarling basses. Whatever you do, don’t have fun with it! Features: - Focused, fun, and characterful synth engine - Touch-first design, almost the entire screen is part of a control - Runs standalone or as AUv3 plug-in (in compatible host) - Universal purchase on Apple platforms: runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Presets synced across your devices via iCloud - Hook up a MIDI controller to play with a keyboard (optional) Details: - Eight classic phase distortion waveforms - Dedicated modulation oscillator for ring or noise modulation - Three rare eight-stage envelopes - Complex modulation of pitch and timbre possible via envelopes - LFO with five waveforms for classic modulation sounds - Master controls: portamento, random voice pan, onboard chorus, gain - Key behavior modes: poly, monophonic retrig, monophonic legato - Additional MIDI modulation sources: mod wheel, pitch bend, velocity, aftertouch (channel), key follow Blip Box description: LAUNCH PARTY! 50% OFF THRU SATURDAY! TELL YOUR FRIENDS! Blip Box is a sixteen voice drum synthesizer that may look nice but can sound mean. Blip Box takes inspiration from a variety of synths, both analog and digital. We pulled together all the things we love about drum synthesis: complex audio rate modulation, snappy envelopes, harsh effects; and put them together in a compact, touch-friendly package. The result is a truly unique digital sound engine that has taken on a life of its own. Whatever you do, don’t have fun with it! Features: - Focused, fun, and characterful synth engine - Touch-first design, almost the entire screen is part of a control - Runs standalone or as AUv3 plug-in (in compatible host) - Universal purchase on Apple platforms: runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Presets synced across your devices via iCloud - Hook up a MIDI controller to play with a keyboard (optional) Details: - Pure synthesis engine, no samples - Complex digital oscillator with two-way frequency modulation - White noise source - Two snappy AD envelopes with variable shape - Unique mix control for pure oscillator sound or ring mod mayhem - “Choose-your-own-adventure” effect: analog (ish) wavefolder or digital degradation - State variable filter for tone shaping - Envelopes can be routed to modulate oscillator shape, pitch, or filter cutoff - Mix to filter cutoff modulation available for crispy filter FM - Velocity responsive, either in traditional level (gain) mode or brightness mode - Multi-out mode available when running in AUv3 mode - Master tune for keeping tonal drum sounds in tune with your song

[@gbcraw]

Cool! Thanks, Gav!

[@sketchaudio]

Thanks for taking the time to put this together, gav! Always appreciate your approach.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Cheers Ryan! These are up my street. Simple to use but capable of nice experimental sounds, and beautiful to look at, a winning combo!

[@PoppaDocRocks]

No way I didn’t realize sketch audio was the same as audio Symmetric! I’m a definite fan of AS, happy to see he has a more stuff coming out. I’d love to win Phase Monkey!

[@gratouilli1779]

I'm fan of ZOA and OODA ; this dev knows his subject for sure! These UI are so clear and clean that I can see myself having great fun playing with these two new apps 👍🏻

[@dr.rabbitfoot7421]

Finally the big reveal!! I do like the bar sliders more than knobs when it comes to touch screen apps

[@SiriusDream]

cool apps, especially Blip Box for blips and blops. Thank Gav for the walkthrough!

[@Steelichi9]

Really cool synths. Love this Dev. Thanks for the demo🤙🏼

[@adams115]

I always love the trippy visuals you throw in

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Cheers! I really enjoy those too, I'm a big fan of 'trippy'

[@chriswilson4466]

I’m sold! Picking both up tonight. Great video (as usual).

[@chris6442]

Although nothing groundbreaking is offered, these are still two really nice and somehow inspiring apps due to their simplicity. PD synths are not that common in the iOS world, I was once on the fence with ShockWave but didn't see the need. BlipBox would be a welcome and more flexible variant of Fractal Bits, but if you already have FAC Drumkit you get everything you need in this respect, and more. Thanks for the extended insights!

[@majorwizard047]

Blipbox has a feel that’s great for electronic. Hell even some techno.

[@collisionaire]

Neato… digging the box of blips. Thank you!

[@SnetremAip]

Love the ui too. Focus! I‘m looking forward playing with these apps!

[@iampaul9poetry]

No need to put me in the draw to win, got them, love them. Just popped in to support the channel, cheers 👍🏻🍻

[@pongtrometer]

Gr8 overview, .....the sound engine sounds great of both apps, i would have loved an internal sequencer...in both units to generate grooves, especial the drum synth , also to animate the parameters more, just like you were doing with the oscillators...extending oscillation via a sequencer. .

[@danieledidomizio7507]

Wow phase distortion is great, I'm going to do a bit of research on this. Nice demo!

[@slms7]

Thanks for the walkthrough. Very nice!

[@robinb813]

Really interesting introduction to both apps, thank you.

[@sam00sam]

Great demo. Nice sound for both apps!

[@cokomairena]

I’m intrigued about phase distortion synths. Will read about it!

[@samzzo]

Thanks for demoying these two interesting synths! I really like Blip.

[@peanutcram7927]

I like the drum synth. Thx Gav

[@Sky-l1ne]

Great overview. I like Blip Box!

[@mobypixel]

Great track and walkthrough, Gav! You got some gnarly sounds out of Phase Monkey.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Thanks Nick! Yeah I was very happy with those patches I made for the little musical demo, cheers brother!

[@bishopdredd5349]

Love the sound of drum synths in the morning!

[@ChristianKrupa]

Definitely lovely rich sounds, and a a nicely simple interface for what I used to hate programming on my old Casio...

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Ah, you had am OG, nice!

[@ChristianKrupa]

@@GavinskisTutorials yeah one of the cz ones, I think whatever the cheapest was, I think I got it for £95 in Notting hill music exchange, foolishly left it in a studio and let someone ‘borrow’ it for a bit, but it got ‘lent’ on in the same manner and lost touch with 🙃 I think I’ve lost a few synths and amps that way through the years…

[@andropolonsky]

Omg!..its great looking javels! Totally agree Gav!..its a brilliant and simple!..love to vin and play around!..thank you to introducea new way and new developer name too!..love his work and style!..

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Yeah! Defintely my cup of tea!

[@pericvictory]

Looks great I like glitchy stuff , hi from Northern Ireland

[@nosense280]

Very happy this developer is ‘back’! Love ZOA en OODA a lot and these seem so cool too! Thank you for the walkthrough, some knobs need a bit of explanation ;)

[@MosEisleySpacePort1138]

Simple and clean UI. Nice. Thanks, Gavin!

[@Mrdarcysdream]

Very nice Gav, great dev

[@c0urs]

I like the simple interfaces of these 2 apps

[@gustavopontas3112]

Wow! I really liked Blip Box!

[@sevenape]

Another brill video Gav!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Cheers Dan. As you could probably tell, I really like these!

[@rheslip20]

Interesting apps. Blip Box looks kind of fun. Thanks for the demo Gavin!

[@attilahorvathphonaak4492]

Sounds great! Thx!

[@jackcimino8822]

Yay! A new phase distortion synth.

[@jinxradar]

Looking forward to these

[@tempestwood]

Both of these apps look awesome. Unfortunately, I’m going to miss the intro pricing, so I would love to win one. 😊

[@unlinkaudio]

Lovely UI and Phase Monkey sounds great!

[@gbcraw]

Expecting this to be another awesome demo. :)

[@timelapsedigital2536]

Minimalism design is very nice!

[@cuezaireekaa]

yay!! thx gav

[@DeineHeileOma]

This kind of distortion relaxes me somehow

[@Francesco_L]

Very nice drum synth. Thank you!

[@esbenschack540]

At school at the moment, can’t wait to see the video later!🤤❤

[@GavinskisTutorials]

You won! Please email me ASAP at the email address posted in the About section of my channel and also send a reply to this message here in YT just before you email me. In your email mention who you are, from which platform, and whether you want Phase Monkey or Blip Box, cheers! If I don't hear from you within 24 hrs I'll pick another winner, the faster all winners reply the sooner everyone gets their codes 🔥

[@esbenschack540]

@@GavinskisTutorials I’m sending an email now, thanks a bunch🙌🏼😘

[@1001usuarios]

qué nostalgia de aquellos tempranos 80s con el buen casio CZ101

[@BreakSpace]

All apps from the same author are true Universal, and work on old, archaic Intel-based devices. ;) Thanks Gav, you make me very interested. 👍🤩

[@RCAVDH]

Great demo

[@rbuck2307]

Yes, please!

[@awesomeanimationandvideo6196]

Awesome stuff

[@shinyisshiny7780]

Phase Monkey sounds great! also Blip Box is a hardware unit, and i got my hopes up it was an official emulation, but no haha.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Ah! So is this an unofficial emulation?

[@bazebuster8330]

Hi and good morning 🤫 - but only for us earthlings I. Europe. I‘m really curious what you’ll show us.

[@joedominguez-romero]

I can make great drumkits with Blipbox 👍🏼

[@pipster1001]

Phase monkey sounds good

[@HypeConsumer]

Thanks for the walkthrough. Is this the first PD synth on iOS? Can’t recall another one. It looks and sounds great!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

There are a few - Shockwave by Kai Aras, but it is monophonic, and also one by Retronyms. Phase84 is the name I think?

[@brsma]

@@GavinskisTutorials Not to forget about Nikolozi's excellent Mela (and its early predecessor NPD)

[@osidenick8891]

Love the richness of some of those synth sounds.

[@aaronbachelderMusic]

Both sound quite nice, and I will definitely use blip box, but the adsr layout in phase monkey looks terrible to work with.

[@1csmellon]

Looks good.

[@creativecollection4357]

🤖🚨❤sounds beautiful

[@sjustme1]

These apps sound great!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Don't they! Beautiful UIs too

[@Rijge]

These sound like some fun apps.

[@widgetman]

i'm drooling

[@adrianfernandez5001]

🔥🙌

[@daevkeli1013]

I givinski, Gavinski. gimme a phase monkey pleaski.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Lol

[@Roikat]

Love me some CZ 🔊

[@royor3]

Monkey see, monkey do, monkey want.. bought the monkey..🤣 While watching your demo I just had to have Phase Monkey.. the sounds you were pulling out of this thing were fantastic.. also opened up Phase84 to remind me how cool phase distortion was.. still a great synth too.. Fave moments + features: The random panning per note with the spread control is crazy Love it! @14:10 The sounds when you modulated the pitch + shape with the envelope were so cool.. @15:26 Blip Box seems pretty cool too.. 16 separate sounds on 1 screen.. kinda combining my 2 faves for these kind of sounds - Fractal Bits + SKIIID.. would love to see a randomizer on this one.. The UI on both of these are definitely made for the touch environment of iDevices.. so easy to see + tweak.. this is what we need more of.. apps specifically made for our iPads/iPhones.. Well done! Thanks for the demo + giveaway Gav.. I’d go with Blip Box but I have a feeling it’ll be on my iPad before you pick the winners.. 😁

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Great comment as usual Roy! Yeah I reckon at these intro prices a lot of people are just instabuying. If you like these kind of UIs, you just see these and want them immediately, they're so beautiful. And yes, easy as hell to tweak but capable of so much. I'm a fan!

[@jakubberan2720]

Looks great!

[@carlosloor88]

I hope this is the one giveaway I win!!!

[@jaysgood10]

In phase, outa phase I’ll take it ya know?

[@SonicVibe]

🎉

[@nandokrafft8926]

nice ❤

[@rolandpyle8914]

Interesting new apps. Change of direction for the developer of Zoa?

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Hi Roland! Well, he's definitely got a new look. He has done non midi apps before so not sure it will be a change of direction, exactly, but let's see!

[@elsantoproductora]

Hi mate, is there a way to change the panning inside Blip Box? Thanks for the video!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Hi, can't remember offhand! I review so many apps I end up using very few of them, particularly drum synths as I hardly use drums. Check the online manual, cheers!

[@VitorZanoni]

Valeeeeu!

[@djsun1]

Shweet local 😊

[@duesonoio]

😮😮😮

[@lostinfoundation]

Will be hard to chose

[@tomtraxx2589]

Great ❤

[@GavinskisTutorials]

You won! Please email me ASAP at the email address posted in the About section of my channel and also send a reply to this message here in YT just before you email me. In your email mention who you are, from which platform, and whether you want Phase Monkey or Blip Box, cheers! If I don't hear from you within 24 hrs I'll pick another winner, the faster all winners reply the sooner everyone gets their codes 🔥

[@tomtraxx2589]

@@GavinskisTutorials thank you so much Gavin 🙏 - email you in a minute 👍

[@tompoynton]

Ah is this what you were teasing?

[@GavinskisTutorials]

A few weeks ago, yes, the glitched out video less than 2 mins long, title something like ‘beta testing an app I really like’ - that one! That was a few Phase Monkeys

[@HotStrange]

Any idea why Ryan started a new company? Is he still planning on developing apps with the old moniker? Hope those aren’t abandoned. I use Autopad and SDS-X all the time. Btw, thanks for the demo. The UI for these is awesome and a deep accessible PD synth is much needed on iOS. Phase84 isn’t updated often and Shockwave is only monophonic. Seems like the dev killed it so far, sounds great! (editing to say you can take me out of the running for the giveaway, I know I can’t resist waiting LOL so I’d rather it go to someone else that needs it)

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Haha, at this price I guess a lot of ppl will just grab them! He's definitely not abandoning his old apps. Not really sure tbh why he started a new company. I did ask but the answer was a bit vague, maybe he'll comment on this post if he reads it 😂

[@HotStrange]

@@GavinskisTutorials haha he’s seems pretty open to responding (or has been in the past) and used to upload on his channel quite a bit. Either way, I picked them up just now. Intro is only happening for a few days so I went ahead and took the dive. They seem great so far!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

@HotStrange yeah how long is the intro again?

[@HotStrange]

@@GavinskisTutorials says until Saturday on the App Store so 4 days roughly. Still, for the price hard to complain. Already made some batty patches in Phase Monkey

[@andristeika1452]

Blip needs Randomise button

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Would be nice, would also quite like one in Phase Monkey

[@PhilanderingBastard]

Hm. Is there a PD-shaped hole in my wallet?