ANALOGy81.6.1

ANALOGy8 Virtual Analog Synth (AUv3)

ANALOGy8 (“analog-ee eight”) is an AUv3 virtual instrument plugin that can run standalone, or in any AUv3 compatible host such as Logic Pro, GarageBand or AUM. Please note that the standalone version does not include a built-in keyboard - you need to connect a suitable MIDI device to play the synth.

Overview

ANALOGy8 is an 8 voice polyphonic, or mono virtual analog synthesizer. Each voice has 3 variable shape oscillators with wave folding, plus a noise source. There are independent amplitude envelopes and velocity-sensitivity for all 3 oscillators and the noise source. This is slightly unusual, and can be used very creatively when designing sounds.

The filter stage comprises two independent variable mode filters per voice, with two and four pole variations of lowpass, bandpass and highpass ladder filters, with drive / saturation. Filter cutoff can also be modulated with velocity. Each filter has its own ADSR envelope. Each oscillator and noise source can be routed to different filters independently, or bypass the filter stage completely. This is another slight departure from typical synth designs.

There are four independent modulation sources per voice. Each source comprises a variable shape LFO with its own ASR envelope. LFOs can be sync’d to host tempo or set to drift in an “analog-ee” way. LFOs can also be switched off allowing the modulation source to be used as a simple ASR envelope.

Modulation sources can be assigned to 22 voice parameters - 1 mod source per parameter. For example, mod source 3 could be assigned to the pitch of oscillator 2 and the cutoff of filter 1, and so on. As modulation occurs independently for each voice (i.e individual played notes), the modulation capabilities of ANALOGy8 make it an interesting choice for anyone who likes evolving, or even slightly unpredictable sounds and textures.

The effects section includes an analog-flavoured delay with host tempo sync option, “random reverse” and “octave grains” effect, a lush stereo phaser, a variable size reverb and a compressor / limiter stage with optional clipper.

ANALOGy8 comes with 135 factory presets and has a "generate" feature that can be used to create new user presets.

For more info and support please visit:

www.waverley-instruments.com/robjackson

Version History Bug fix: Polyphonic MIDI aftertouch messages were also being interpreted as pitch bend messages. This looks like a regression bug that was introduced in a recent update - really sorry about that and any confusion arising!

Minimum iOS version is now 15.0 - Xcode 27 made me do it... 1.6.1 Sep 15 Added RVS (random reverse delay) to FX section. There are some examples in the factory presets, bank F.

Delay buffers are now cleared when switching and loading presets.

Updated User Guide. 1.6.0 Aug 6 Bug Fix: Modulation wasn’t applied correctly in MONO mode when MIDI keyboard tracking (KEYB) enabled on MOD sources other than 1.

Sorry about that! -Rob 1.5.1 Jul 22 New things!

Added oscillator phase reset mode parameter.

Added “grains” parameter to delay for pitch-shifted / granular octave effect.

Added stereo phaser to FX section.

Added variable soft / hard clipper to output section.

Added master output metering.

Added 25 new presets (Bank E) showcasing new v1.5 effects and features.

Updated User Guide.

Hope you like the new things! And…

If you’re enjoying ANALOGy8 and can spare the time, please do consider writing an App Store review, it would be much appreciated. Thanks, -Rob 1.5.0 Jun 14 Bug Fixes:

Preset generation wasn't including D25 in the "gene pool", which is a shame because I think it's a nice preset.

Oscillator reset logic was slightly flawed, so all 3 oscillators will now reset phase on new notes if their envelope isn't already active.

Sorry about the bugs, and many thanks for making ANALOGy8 my most successful app of 2025/26 so far - much appreciated! -Rob 1.4.1 May 21 Added 25 new factory presets (Bank D), bringing the total to 100. 1.4.0 May 10 Fix for extreme filter cutoff and / or resonance modulation causing audio clicks at end of osc amp envelope.

Fix for master MOD DEPTH not being calculated properly. If you had this set to +100%, you'll be fine. Otherwise, you might want to review your own presets - really sorry about that one.

Additional MIDI control options for modulation depth - added: polyphonic aftertouch, breath, expression, CC#14-17 and keyboard (pitch tracking).

Additional 25 (Bank C) factory presets.

Updated User Guide - added note about MOD AND MIDI - worth reading just that short section, if you can spare a moment.

Thanks, -Rob 1.3.0 May 4 ANALOGy8 will now also run on your iPhone. 1.2.0 Apr 28 BUG FIXES:

LFO Rate for MOD 3 modulation source wasn’t been properly assigned to parameter targets.

MOD envelope changes weren't immediately reflected during editing.

Spurious parameter value messages should no longer appear during state restore, preset loading etc.

Really sorry these slipped through.

NEW STUFF:

Added 25 new presets, bringing the total to 50. This means preset generation can now have over two million combinations… More presets will be included in future updates.

Presets list now has a currently selected indicator.

PDF User Guide updated, including a few typo fixes.

Under the hood improvements to factory presets and User Guide asset management.

AND...

If you’re enjoying ANALOGy8, and can spare the time, please do consider writing an App Store review - it helps, and would be much appreciated.

Thanks, -Rob 1.1.2 Apr 28 1.0.8 Apr 26