Developer Benjamin Olson has introduced Waverails for iPad – a modular path-based loop processor, inspired by ‘avant-garde tape music and early electromechanical musical contraptions’.

Instead of recording, overdubbing and splicing together tape, Waverails lets you splice, warp, blend and reverse audio (live input and/or samples) in real-time by using path-based modular components.

Waverails can be used as an audio processor or live performance tool to create effects and performances that aren’t easily replicated in real-time with traditional audio software and effects.

The developer says that Waverails is designed for creating:

Lo-fi warped sound collages

Phased loops

Chopped up real-time glitchy beats

Massive glittery ambience

Granular textures

Harmonic and rhythmic effects that transform input sounds into music

Features:

Audiobus support (filter port)

Control each modular component’s parameters in real time

Jump functionality lets you easily set cues and sync object positions and speeds

Fine grained or musical interval-based speed control

BPM control to match audio input tempo

Perform any task with a few taps, without needing any gestures/long presses.

No additional hardware or apps required, create new sounds using internal or imported samples

Info function to share and learn information about custom patches.

Here’s the official video demo:

Pricing and Availability

Waverails is available now as a free download. Full patch editing and save functionality require an in-app purchase.

If you’ve used Waverails, leave a comment and share your thoughts on it!