Mazetools Soniface

Discover Sound and Music with Mazetools Soniface

Mazetools Soniface is a groundbreaking application that transforms the way you interact with sound and music. This innovative tool allows you to create, explore, and manipulate audio and visual elements in a highly intuitive manner. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Soniface offers a unique and accessible platform for your creative journey.

Key Features

Soniface provides a creative space where you can delve into the world of sound, music, and geometric visuals. With its advanced features, you can experiment with audio and visual objects, crafting your own scenes using simple touch controls. The application supports multitouch operation, enabling you to play instruments and operate controllers effortlessly. Additionally, a motion interface lets you control instruments and parameters through gestures, movements, and even dance.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

One of the standout features of Soniface is its cross-platform compatibility. Project files can be easily shared across different devices, ensuring a seamless experience whether you're using a mobile device, tablet, or desktop computer. The app is designed to be user-friendly on mobile devices while offering a more complex interface for tablets and desktops, catering to a wide range of users.

Instruments and Automation

Soniface includes a variety of powerful instruments:

• Gridsynth: A generative, visual synthesizer capable of creating drones and melodies, complete with a sequencer and arpeggiator.
• Rhythm Sequencer: Ideal for creating sample-based and synth-based basses and drums.
• Spatial & Granular Soundscape Sampler: Equipped with microphone input, a sample library, and file integration capabilities.
• Key Interface: A versatile tool for managing cross-instrument tonality, including a progression sequencer.
• Interactive LivePad and Keyboard: Perfect for controlling Gridsynth, Bass, and Sampler.

For advanced users, Soniface offers advanced controller automation, including a multi-touch editor and a body tracking interface. It also supports MIDI input and output, master FX, and Ableton Link connectivity. Basic mouse and keyboard support ensures flexibility across various input methods.

Experience and Support

Soniface is a digital space designed for the creative moment. It serves not only as an instrument and tool but also as a work of art in itself. The app is free worldwide, with no ads, and offers a free version for everyone. For those looking to unlock additional features, Soniface Pro is available for purchase. This premium version includes:

• Unlimited Instruments: Access to an endless array of creative tools.
• Pattern Mode: Create unlimited scenes with different instruments and settings for songs and performances.
• Visual Mode: 1-3 live video outputs for performance and VJing.
• Unlimited Internal Audio Recording: (.wav format, up to 7.1 channels on desktop).

Community and Development

Mazetools, the creators of Soniface, are committed to empowering creativity and democratizing musical expression. Founded by Stephan Kloß and Jakob Gruhl, the team has been dedicated to audiovisual connections, sound through movement, and spatial audio for over a decade. Their roadmap includes ongoing improvements to workflow, experience, and energy consumption, as well as the development of new features and tools like Mazetools Botany and Modyssey VR.

Feel free to report any bugs or issues you encounter. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve Soniface. We strive to provide a bug-free experience, but sometimes issues arise. Your reports help us stay on top of them.

Final Thoughts

Mazetools Soniface is more than just an app; it’s a gateway to a new world of creative possibilities. Take your time to explore the instruments, presets, controllers, and visuals. Experiment, celebrate, and even fail—every step in the musical process is valuable. Enjoy the journey with Soniface!

Your Mazetools Team,
Stephan & Jakob