Oscalate

Realtime synthesizer and sequencer for Android

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Realtime synthesizer and sequencer for Android

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Oscalate is a real-time polyphonic synthesizer for Android. Create multi-timbral instruments with modular oscillators. Create songs using a 16-step grid sequencer. Choose from 300+ included instruments,. Export to WAV. MIDI is also supported.

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Oscalate

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Welcome to the Launch of Oscalate! Hello Product Hunt! 🎉 I'm Charles, the creator of Oscalate, a real-time polyphonic synthesizer for Android. My goal was to build a visual app that allowed me to create music whenever and wherever inspiration struck. I wanted to explore musical soundscapes and create new sounds without relying on samples. After several years of development (while sharing the joys of my children's childhood) I want to share the tool that I still use almost daily. Inspired a bit by music trackers of long ago, and accessible to musicians of any level Oscalate gives me the freedom to create almost anywhere and I hope you find it useful too. Here's what makes Oscalate special: - Create and Layer Sounds: Use modular real-time oscillators to craft unique layered multi-timbral instruments (with more sound generation methods coming soon). - Straightforward Sequencing: Compose patterns, blocks, and full songs with an easy-to-use 16-step grid sequencer. - Extensive Sound Library: Includes over 300 instruments, with more instrument packs on the way. - Export & Share: Render your creations to WAV files to share with the world. - MIDI Support: Play with an external MIDI controller for more dynamic performance and control. It's available on Android! Versions and Upgrades (available as in-app purchases): Discovery (Free Version): Up to 6 instruments and 32 blocks in the sequencer, reduced sample rate for WAV files, MIDI support, view-only synthesizer settings. Compose (Paid Version): Unlocks expanded features, up to 16 instruments and 128 blocks in the sequencer, view-only synthesizer settings. Design (Coming Soon) - Paid Version: Will offer unlimited instruments and blocks in the sequencer (up to the limits of your hardware/phone), export instruments and songs to XML, share songs and instruments, full synthesizer access, and free instrument packs. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Feel free to ask any questions or share how you envision using Oscalate in your musical repertoire. Your feedback is invaluable as I continue to improve and expand the app. Thank you for checking out Oscalate! 🚀 Questions for Engagement What features are you most excited about? Any specific instruments or packs you’d like to see in the future? How does the app perform on your device? Is it responsive and smooth? Looking forward to your feedback and suggestions!

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2yr ago

Hey @charles_romaniuk , congratulations on the product launch of Oscalete! 🎊 looking forward to trying out.

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2yr ago

Telebugs

Hey, Are there plans to integrate with any other music production tools or platforms? Congrats on the launch!

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2yr ago

Oscalate

Maker

@kyrylosilin Hi, thanks for the question. There are no specific plans for direct integration with other production tools, but Midi export is the first step with other formats possible if there is demand. The app will be ported to other platforms as well to benefit from the performance possibilites and portability. Charles

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2yr ago

Congrats on the launch of Oscalate, Charles! 🎉 The combination of modular oscillators and a 16-step sequencer sounds like a dream for music creators. I love that you focused on making it accessible for all levels; it really captures the spirit of music-making without the fuss. Excited to explore those 300+ instruments! I'm definitely looking forward to the unlimited instrument feature in the upcoming Design version. Also, any plans for sound packs inspired by different genres? Would love to see some unique soundscapes. Can’t wait to dive in and start layering sounds! Keep up the great work!

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2yr ago

Oscalate

Maker

@ezshine Hi, thanks for the comment and question. Instrument packs will follow different themes and geners, from electronic to acoustic, from classical to jazz, from ambient pads, to pluck guitars and more. The sky is the limit. The upcoming instrument packs will focus on more basic instruments to get people started and mix in some more exotic sounds. Charles

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2yr ago

Charles, the app looks promising but I worry it might be too ambitious for the average user, with so many features packed in can it still be user-friendly without overwhelming us with options, also curious how it handles on older Android devices and if it’s really smooth as claimed?

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2yr ago

Oscalate

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@codecrafter7 Hi, thanks for your comment and the insightful questions. You're right—Oscalate has a lot of features, with even more on the way. However, like any powerful tool, its features are designed to be discovered and learned over time. If a feature isn’t easily found or understood, it might as well not exist, so keeping the interface organized is key. To avoid overwhelming users, there are options in the Settings menu for Advanced Controls and offer buttons with Icons or Text to keep things straightforward. As for older Android devices, performance can indeed be challenging, especially with low-end hardware. That said, Oscalate’s performance largely depends on how intensively you use it. During testing, I ran Oscalate on a mid-range tablet from 2015, and it performed nearly as well as on a mid-range phone from 2021. Some of the songs I created (which you can check out on the Oscalate website) played without any issues. I’ve noticed that battery level and the number of open apps significantly impact performance, so keeping those in check can help. Charles

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2yr ago

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Sounds like an exciting launch, Charles! 🎉 The concept of a real-time polyphonic synthesizer on Android is quite appealing. I’m particularly intrigued by the modular oscillators for creating layered sounds. Given that you aim to allow musicians of all levels to create, how user-friendly is the 16-step sequencer for complete beginners? Also, will you be implementing any collaborative features in future updates, or focusing mainly on individual creation? Looking forward to trying it out!

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2yr ago

Elisi : AI-powered Goal Management App

Congrats on the launch, Charles! Oscalate sounds awesome for music creation on the go. I'm curious, how does the app handle latency when using MIDI devices? That can be crucial for real-time performance. Also, any plans for future updates to enhance the sound library?

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2yr ago

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