Elastic Instruments

v2.0 —DESKTOP

Elastic OSC

The Macro Synth: Playful Macro Synthesizer for Mac / PC, iOS & Android — 24 oscillator models, 8-voice polyphony, built on Mutable Instruments Plaits DSP.

Desktop (AU/VST3)
App Store
Google Play
Elastic OSC Desktop version

About the App

Create on mobile.
Continue on desktop.

Elastic OSC is now available across all major platforms: macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. Design sounds anywhere — on your phone or tablet — then continue shaping them in your desktop workflow. One synth, every device.

An 8-voice polyphonic macro-oscillator based on Mutable Instruments Plaits, reduced to just four core parameters across all 24 oscillator models.

The four core parameters map to an expressive XY pad for fast, intuitive sound exploration. A second XY pad gives direct control over the built-in effects — immediate, playful, and fun.

The desktop version works as a plugin on Mac(AU/VST3) and PC(VST3). Tested in Ableton Live, Bitwig, Reaper, Cubase, FL Studio, and Logic Pro. MPE support and multiple LFOs are already included for free in the Desktop version.

A versatile Arpeggiator and full parameter automation make it easy to build entire sonic worlds.

Pricing

mac OSX
Windows
Trial

€ 39

Intro Price

€ 49

AU / VST3 · MPE & LFOs included
macOS 10.14+ · Windows 10+

Buy Desktop via Oudio
iOS
iPad OS

€ 14.99

MPE & LFOs as in-app purchases

Buy on App Store
Android

€ 9.99

Intro Price

MPE & LFOs as in-app purchases

Buy on Google Play

Videos

Intro & Demo.

Desktop Release Video
How does it sound?
MPE Update
Elastic OSC, Macro OSC docutorial
Nu-Trix demo
Elastic OSC only!
LFO Update
Gavinski Tutorial

Press & Reviews

What people say.

„Elastic OSC becomes a must on iOS. It’s fun to use as an instrument in your iPad DAW of choice.“

CDM

„If you make music on iOS and you’re even remotely interested in synthesis beyond presets, Elastic OSC is essential.“

AudioNewsRoom

„Takes the Mutable Instruments algorithms on a wild trip. A nearly perfect app.“

SYNTH ANATOMY

„Trotz minimalistischem UI bietet die App beeindruckenden Sound und Flexibilität für iOS-Musikmacher.“

AMAZONA.DE

„Elastic OSC lässt mich als Performer sehr schnell wechseln zwischen radikal unterschiedlichen Sounds und dennoch kann ich sie sofort verändern. Radikal, mit wenigen Handgriffen.“

Moogulator

„It’s rare to see such a coherent transfer from hardware to the iPad. Incredibly fun from the very first minute. The GUI is really well thought out. Omg, so good.“

Robert Lippok

„This is absolutely the best sounding iOS synth I have ever had the privilege to experience. I am blown away — the UI, the automation, and it sounds so bubbly and warm.“

User review Apple Store

Screenshots

  • Elastic OSC Desktop version

Features

Everything under the hood.

  • 24 Different Sound Engines (MI Plaits DSP)
  • 4 Main parameters per engine (Freq, Harmonics, Morph, Timbre)
  • Recordable Modulations/Automations (1, 2, or 4 beats)
  • ADSR Envelope for Amplifier
  • LPG Envelope for Timbre, FM, Harmonics modulation
  • 8-voice polyphonic mode
  • Adjustable Velocity effect on Volume and/or LPG Modulation
  • DX7 sound bank support

  • Multiple Arpeggiator Modes
  • 4 Main parameters per engine (Freq, Harmonics, Morph, Timbre)
  • Adjustable Rates and Octave Ranges

  • 5 Overdrive/Distortion modes
  • Hi-Low Filter
  • Chorus / Flanger
  • Delay and Reverb
  • Automations for all FX parameters
  • Master Gain + switchable Limiter

  • MPE with polyphonic aftertouch (free on Desktop)
  • Desktop: Standalone + AU + VST3
  • Tested in Ableton, Bitwig, Reaper, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro
  • Mobile: AUv3 plugin (AUM, Cubasis, Logic)
  • External MIDI keyboard / sequencer support
  • 600+ Presets from pro sound designers
  • MPE Lock button — preserve mapping while browsing presets

MPE Update

v 1.3
IOS
Android
MACOS
Windows

500+ Presets

MPE — Free on Desktop, IAP on Mobile

MPE is included for free in the Desktop standalone version. On iOS and Android it’s available as an in-app purchase. Map Glide (X), Slide (Y), and Pressure (Z) to synthesis parameters — all gestures work polyphonically, each note shaping parameters independently.

Map Glide (X), Slide (Y), and Pressure (Z) to synthesis parameters — control them with external MPE controllers or the built-in keyboard. All gestures work polyphonically: each note controls parameters independently.

8 Modulation Targets

  • Frequency Amount
  • Timbre Amount
  • Morph Amount
  • Harmonics Amount
  • Engine Amount
  • Filter Amount
  • LFO1 Amount
  • Gain Amount

3 Modulation Sources

  • Glide (X) — Pitchbend
  • Slide (Y) — Timbre CC74
  • Pressure (Z) — Aftertouch

Notes

  • MPE presets included free
  • Lock button preserves mapping
  • Edit MPE = in-app purchase

Recognition

Best Synth 2025

Elastic OSC (iOS) made it into several Best of 2025 lists from leading music technology publications.

Feedback

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    Credits

    Team / Legal

    Development:
    Oliver Greschke, Baptiste Le Goff, Lucie Gosset, Fredrik Wallberg, Valentin Ackva

    Design
    Gösta Wellmer

    DSP
    Engine sounds are derived from the open-source code of the Mutable Instruments PLAITS Eurorack module. Immense thanks to Émilie Gillet for generously sharing this beautifully crafted DSP code!


    Portions of this software are derived from Mutable Instruments PLAITS,
    © 2016 Émilie Gillet – licensed under the MIT License.

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