Phawuo 3.0.1
Phawuo is an experimental monophonic virtual-analog synth with "dirty" oscillators. Good for bass sound and special effects.
The original version was developed for iPad, the current version 3 is now available on both iOS and macOS. Presets can be shared across your devices.
This app can work as standalone or as an AudioUnit v3. Please note that this type of AudioUnit works only with hosts that support AUv3.
Features
- Two special oscillators. Each one has two modes playing more rough (though antialiased waveforms with inharmonicity in higher pitches) or "cheezy" sound. Plays sawtooth / square waveform and is capable of pulse width modulation.
- Distortion and feedback ring modulation for each oscillator
- 24 dB/octave state-variable filter (LP-BP-HP)
- Two ADSR envelopes for amplitude and filter
- LFO to modulate the frequency and pulse width of oscillators' waveforms
- Effects section: two channels of delay + frequency shifter with feedback with some flexible routing. Also includes basic reverb
- Precise parameter editing: right-click on the slider.
Version 3.0.1
- AU validation fix
- improved keyboard
- minor bugfixes
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the app?
Mount the image, drag the app into the "Applications" folder and launch it. If the system blocks the launch, allow it in "System Settings → Privacy & Security".
The app is damaged or won't launch
Reinstalling from a fresh image usually helps. Make sure your macOS version matches the one listed in the compatibility specs.
How do I update?
Download the new version from the site and install it over the current one — your settings will be preserved.
The download link doesn't work
Try a mirror or a download manager. For large files the browser often drops the connection.
How do I completely remove the app?
Use an uninstaller utility — it cleans up the service files that remain after moving the app to the trash.
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Phawuo 3.0.1 · 5.29 MB