SphereTones

SphereTones Free App

Rated 4.11/5 (1,194) —  Free Android application by Binaura

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About SphereTones

SphereTones is a visual instrument.

In contrast to traditional composition methods this approach places intuition, randomness, playfulness in the focus of attention.

The base element is the Sound-Sphere. Imagine a planet, where the ball you drop, will always be bouncing, creating a perpetual-motion machine. The height of the drop controls the time between bounces, hence the rhythm.

Zooming is the other key part of the composition. By changing the perspective, the user is able to change different aspects of the sound. At the normal level, the rhythm can be created, in a deeper state it is possible to shape the triggered sounds.

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Download and install SphereTones version Varies with device on your Android device!
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Android package: cc.openframeworks.SphereTones, download SphereTones.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
v1.4 + 1.4.1
NEW SOUND ENGINE
- sound recording
- share recorded sounds
- new samples
- support of different resolutions and screen sizes
- better multitouch navigation
- and many small changes for better user experience
Be aware that if you are UPDATING from an older version, your scene will be lost.... but a whole new opens.
More downloads  SphereTones reached 50 000 - 100 000 downloads
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What are users saying about SphereTones

R70%
by R####:

Hey guys, I'm not kinda complaining just want you to know that this is the best modern musical instrument ever! It is brilliant the way you design this and come out with this idea. But, there are some bugs when we record the sound. When i share it, the sound kinda skipped / shattered efx. Idk, it would be perfect if you guys fix this a.s.a.p.

V70%
by V####:

When i record, then stop recording, it opens up my texting app, which is completely useless. Maybe have it save the recording as.... Ummm... An AUDIO FILE??? Really need to be able to save each created scene to a file for recalling at a later date. I would give 5 stars if these functions were addressed. Also, would be amazing to be able to load user samples into the spheres. These functions would turn this app from a mere toy into a functional systematic music application!

H70%
by H####:

You start off with a blank screen and within seconds can get soundscape down. You can zoom in on spheres to customise your sounds. Zoom out for reverb. Swipe your sphere(s) to fade the sounds away and start new sounds with new spheres. You could write a whole album with going round you endless canvas fading in and out of sphere groups. This is a brilliant new app. A brilliant new way of thinking about composition. Highly recommended

R70%
by R####:

...than anything else, at this point. It's just as easy to make something cool as something really annoying. One thing it lacks is stop, pause, and start buttons; I recommend all three (stop would make the beaters all start over again, whereas pause would literally pause the action, and play restarts or resumes as applicable). Also, more sounds and octaves, as well as volume controls, would be great. Finally, a reset button would be really nice. It's a wonderful idea and a well-executed app, otherwise.

R70%
by R####:

In these days of everyone messing around with modular set ups. This brings something entirely new to mobile synthesis. I actually want to record it into Ableton. WOW! I'm also going to check out your other apps. Flux sounds interesting too.

O70%
by O####:

So intuitive to use and that moment when you just happen to come across something you made ages ago whilst scoping the vast landscape of madness you've made. I love the equalising effect you get from the zooming and all the other little bits of awesome. Thank you.

U70%
by U####:

It is good, but there arent enouch sounds to make good music, and you cant delete the spheres like what? It drives me insane.

Z70%
by Z####:

The idea behind this app is brilliant. Super simple to use & pretty addictive & relaxing. I'd be happy to part with cash for an expanded version. The sounds in this are a bit 2D & the sound library is also lacking but demonstrates what's capable. Adding own sounds would be a huge bonus as would the ability to save.

R70%
by R####:

Would be good to be able to change the individual volumes of the sounds. I couldn't really get into it. I found too much going on.

R70%
by R####:

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. An inventive and beautiful new interface for a new digital instrument. Fun to play with, and since you can record, musicians can use them as samples. What I love is that this interface gives you a glimpse what interfaces might be like in the future. Totally original.

R70%
by R####:

The app is really beautiful but I hope you consider the following in an update. 1) We should be able to screen capture video with audio. 2) It should have distinct metronome markers and we should be able to save the created structure. 3) should have an option of uploading sounds in it for playing. All apart from this, it's still beautiful and that's why you get 4 stars. I see even one feature from above mentioned points in next update, I'll immediately rate you guys 5 stars :) Keep up the good work

R70%
by R####:

If you're a musician or a music junkie, you'll fly around your room in headphones as soon as you'll start to get going with spheres. Say hello to outer space!

R70%
by R####:

This is really nice i zoomed out then the reverb came and my brain was amazed! If you could use custom sounds that would be intense! Maybe have the option of starting stoping sync or mixer for sounds... really cool thanks

C70%
by C####:

You make it what you want. If you focus real hard you make anything.

R70%
by R####:

i just placed 4-5 circles and it wont do anything. how can i play it? also how to clear the canvas?

I70%
by I####:

Amazing game play...hold up, this isn't a game. This is Fantabulous geometric Magnificent Melodic Mysticism. Incredibly Soothing. Beyond Peaceful. Spiritual Sounds from the Heavens to your finger tips!!!

R70%
by R####:

On galaxy s5

G70%
by G####:

I got hooked.

R70%
by R####:

Love the features, I mean, everything!

R70%
by R####:

Amazing aap. It would be good if you could add some tutorials on how to make sync sound.

R70%
by R####:

Meditative chimes, fun &simple

S70%
by S####:

I downloaded thirty five music apps yesterday. This is in a league of its own.

R70%
by R####:

A novel UI for sequencing with a intuitive feel and fine sounds.

O70%
by O####:

It doesn't do anything...

R70%
by R####:

Inventive and good sound quality!

V70%
by V####:

Custom samples would make it amazing

R70%
by R####:

Genius!

M70%
by M####:

Awesome

M70%
by M####:

Awesome

J70%
by J####:

You need to get this. Nov. 15 Update : Used to run very high quality. Now I have static noise all the time. The previous tones were much better and more variant. The only advantage is the fine tuning. HTC Desire X

N70%
by N####:

The sounds are not that musical, hard to pin down a good melody and after a while drives one insane. Good concept. Node beat is better

N70%
by N####:

Amazing app

N70%
by N####:

Very thoughtful.

Q70%
by Q####:

This what i imagine before

N70%
by N####:

So much potential looking. Foward. To an update if there is 1

N70%
by N####:

Nexus lover

N70%
by N####:

Very relaxing! I found myself playing and composing things for hours!

N70%
by N####:

Works like a charm. What a great little app. Thanks.

N70%
by N####:

The artist rises.

N70%
by N####:

Just absolutely freakin stupid. Flux is okay, soundbow is even worse. Do you pay your friends to write good reviews?


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