Pixound

2019

Entertainment

Music

18 reviews

$1.99

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Released
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iOS Version
Age Rating
Size
Devices
Languages

December 10, 2011
October 1, 2024
12.0+
4+
189.6MB
iPhone, iPad, iPod
English
German

Features

Apple silicon support

Developer of Pixound

Hologramophone Research, Inc.

⭐️4.1 / 5

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Version History of Pixound

5.1.4

May 30, 2022

Upkeep and maintenance

5.1.3

March 30, 2019

Ability to control Autoplay and Finger volumes separately Universal coordinates for performance recording to transfer to all devices and handle rotation Various bug fixes

5.1.2

March 23, 2019

—Bug fixed that could cause custom images to not save to your Preset on phones. —Fixed issues with rotation on phones with notch and other related issues —Added ability to rename Presets you've saved

5.1.1

March 17, 2019

—Fixed bug on Replace file losing image link —Improved Preset handling and loading consistency —Updated Camera and Image library access —Easier to log into account to upload presets to community.

5.1.0

March 9, 2019

—Redesigned Presets with Banks —Bigger whammy with arc display —4x Magnifier function —Ability to add random breaks in drum and bass after certain number of measures —Drag and Drop presets to banks

5.0.1

January 28, 2019

— Control Range on each voice — Control Rest behavior per voice — Improved video play experience — Tuned up Interface — Import samples from Audioshare — Bug fixes for Inter-app Audio

5.0.0

January 25, 2019

—iPhone X Support —Updated UI works better on all devices —Whammy bar added! —Set Color tolerance for RGB independently (creates more counterpoint) —Remembers last settings screen you were on —Emphasis controls —Improved sound quality —New Legato control for more natural sound —New Harmony controls —Available Pressure sensitivity for dynamics (on devices that support it) —Control the beat cycle of RGB independently

4.0.0

December 18, 2015

—Create music using Live Video (In-app purchase) —Updated Audiobus and other 3rd party elements —Fixed compatibility issues with iOS 9

3.0.0

July 1, 2014

• Free version has full pixound settings and functionality with 18 new free presets and tons of graphics to play • Universal app optimized for iPad or iPhone • New iOS 7 interface with retina graphics • New Sound Engine with Audiobus 2.1 and IAA compatibility • MIDI in-app purchase now unlocks direct MIDI out so pixound can be used as advanced MIDI controller • Ability to add custom samples (sf2, WAV and CAF) through iTunes • More responsive to touch • Easier access to Mixer with Reverb control added

2.1.1

January 7, 2013

• Better performance • Fixed bug in MIDI file format • Fixed bug in registration

Pixound In-App Purchases History

$1.99

Pixound Live Video

This one-time purchase will enable Pixound to play the world around you. Dance, point it at a basketball net, whatever you want to make music, Pixound can play it!

$2.99

Pixound MIDI Features

This allows you to save Pixound recordings as standard MIDI files so you can use them in other music programs and it enables MIDI Output which opens up a huge world of sounds!

Description of Pixound

"Pixound Turns Photos into Musical Instruments, and It’s Better Than You Think" — Gizmodo "Pixound is a trippy music app for iOS that allows users to turn any snap into a song." — MTV Hive Enjoyed by top musical artists including: Herbie Hancock, David Byrne (Talking Heads), Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO), Michael Shrieve (Santana) and many more. Have you ever jammed on Saturn's Rings with a whammy bar? Have you ever played the rainbow? What about you're dog's nose? What does it sound like? How about creating your own music just by dancing? With Pixound you can do all this and much more! Pixound is a revolutionary form of musical entertainment! Pixound provides a deep musical experience that lets YOU instantly create music using any picture. It's pure fun to play (at any age) and deep because it can be used to play music like you've never heard before. It's so much fun that artist Peter Max bought an iPhone just to have Pixound! Since there is no limit to what pictures you can play from art and graphics to photos and they can be combined with thousands of different musical settings, there is no limit to the music you can create and enjoy. You owe it to yourself to try Pixound!!! By the way, you will learn a lot about music just playing with Pixound so it's also an educational tool, sometimes referred to as a Deep Toy. Features: • Play any picture from snaps to outer space to art masterpieces • Play Live Video (in-app purchase) so that reality becomes a musical instrument • Record audio or use effects processors via Audiobus 2.1 or Inter-app Audio • Record performances including where you touched in the photo that plays back for others to see. • Play in any key or scale (over 65 scales/modes) • Add Bass and Drums from lots of choices • Tons of musical controls to create a huge variety of great music • Select from many different autoplay styles including device tilt • Add harmony voices • Add Song Progressions from basic to classical and more • Select from over 127 instruments for four voices R, B, G and bass • Import samples using AudioShare™ • Save your own settings to Banks and share with others via community or email • Built-in Reverb • Save MIDI files and go direct out to MIDI synthesizers (in-app purchase) • Access and share your creations with the Pixound Community

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Pixound: FAQ

Is the Pixound app compatible with iPads?

Yes, the Pixound software is iPad-compatible.

Who created the app?

The Pixound app was made by Hologramophone Research, Inc..

What’s the minimum iOS version needed for the Pixound app?

The minimum required iOS version for the app to work is 12.0 or higher.

How do users rate the Pixound app?

Pixound has a user rating of 4.1.

What is the main genre of the Pixound app?

Music Is The Primary Genre Of The Pixound App.

What Pixound application version is the current one?

5.1.4 is the most recent version of the Pixound app.

What is the update date for Pixound?

The date of the last Pixound update is October 1, 2024.

When was the app initially released?

The Pixound app was initially released on February 5, 2023.

What age rating does Pixound have?

The Pixound app is rated Hologramophone Research, Inc.: Contains no objectionable material.

Which languages does Pixound support?

Pixound currently features the following languages: English, German.

Is Pixound available in Apple Arcade's lineup?

No, Pixound is not available on Apple Arcade.

Are there in-app purchases available in Pixound?

Yes, Pixound offers in-app purchases to enhance your experience.

Is Pixound tailored for Apple Vision Pro compatibility?

Unfortunately, Pixound is not tailored for compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.

Are ads featured prominently in Pixound?

No, ads are not featured prominently in Pixound.

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Reviews of Pixound

Leave a Review Pixound

Very interesting app.
Got this because I'm into interesting musical instruments that don't follow the norm. With a bit of practice you can make some good backgrounds that when recorded, can be put through some filters to produce usable content.

Remember, this is an experimental instrument that only gives interesting output, if you are prepared to put in the time.
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Robert-Dowell
2 years ago
Crazy Awesome!
This is so much easier to use than it used to be, even for a musical novice! What a marvelous way both to learn about and to play music.
Pandernaught
5 years ago
Developer Response
Totally appreciated!
Patented! Wow!
The tech for this app was patented ... In 1995. And guess what! The patent expired today, the release day for the app. It is not even a very good implementation of the tech. Pitch is vaguely related to luminosity. Color seems to be related to instrument somehow, but everything is crammed into preset tempos and scales, which are not related to image at all, throwing out any discernible connection between the sound and the image. There are many many iOS windows MacOs linux apps that do this better, many for free. Save your buck! Try virtualANS for a decent version of what this says on the tin.
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Rich Rath
6 years ago
Developer Response
You seem to have issues with my patent which had 73 claims where so many music technologies were invented (probably before you were born). Your assessment of the technology is amateur and your description of your usage of the app indicates you barely glanced at the controls and have missed the entire point of pixound—THE ORIGINAL! I'll make sure to mention your opinion to Herbie Hancock, one of many happy pixound users.

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Pixound

2019

Details about Pixound

Features

Developer of Pixound

Version History of Pixound

Pixound In-App Purchases History

Price History of Pixound

Description of Pixound

Pixound: FAQ

Is the Pixound app compatible with iPads?

Who created the app?

What’s the minimum iOS version needed for the Pixound app?

How do users rate the Pixound app?

What is the main genre of the Pixound app?

What Pixound application version is the current one?

What is the update date for Pixound?

When was the app initially released?

What age rating does Pixound have?

Which languages does Pixound support?

Is Pixound available in Apple Arcade's lineup?

Are there in-app purchases available in Pixound?

Is Pixound tailored for Apple Vision Pro compatibility?

Are ads featured prominently in Pixound?

Video & Screenshots of Pixound

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Reviews of Pixound

Leave a Review Pixound

Very interesting app.

Crazy Awesome!

Developer Response

Patented! Wow!

Developer Response