# Air

> Generative audio-visual art app with user-controlled composition modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Opal Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air/id312163985 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Opal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292792589)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Italian, Japanese, European Spanish, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2009-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air/id312163985/reviews.md

## What is Air?

Air is a generative audio-visual work created by musician / software designer Peter Chilvers and Irish vocalist Sandra O’Neill.  Based on concepts developed by Brian Eno, with whom Chilvers created Bloom, Air assembles vocal and piano samples into a beautiful, still and ever changing composition, which is always familiar, but never the same.

Air features four ‘Conduct’ modes, which let the user control the composition by tapping different areas on the display, and three ‘Listen’ modes, which provide a choice of arrangement.  For those fortunate enough to have access to multiple iPhones and speakers, an option has been provided to spread the composition over several players.

Recommended for headphones and external speakers.

"Air is like 'Music for Airports' made endless - which is how I always wanted it to be" - Brian Eno

## Key features

- Generative audio-visual composition
- Vocal and piano sample assembly
- Four 'Conduct' modes for user control
- Three 'Listen' modes for arrangement choice
- Multi-device sound spreading option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 141)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air/id312163985/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Favorite Purely Ambient App

*2026-05-01*

This Brian Eno app is ideal for relaxing — think needing music without needing to focus on songs tracks or albums. It’s infinite. Just turn it on & it goes until you pause it. I EXCLUSIVELY choose to play the piano version without the layered voices. It seems to be more focused. Thanks Opal Limited!!

### 3/5 — Good app, but could be better

*2023-08-25*

For starters, I’m not so sure if it’s appropriate for me to give a three-star review to this App, since it does all it’s promised, and for people who are fans of ambient music - myself included - it’s more than satisfactory for the price.

But for musicians and producers, there are some lacking elements, and indicting for that may not be fair given that the Eno apps aren’t explicitly made for their purposes.

Air was the cheapest of those, and because I couldn’t find any technical specs, I gambled and gave it a shot for the price in hopes that I would be able to tell whether I could use the others, and unfortunately, it falls short for producers for a couple of reasons.

The first is lack of IAA or AuV3 support. With one or both of these elements, there would be no doubt of a five-star rating because it would mean that the live sounds could be patched through the universe of iOS effects available in real-time, ensuring the ultimate sonic experience.

But the second issue is that - as far as I can tell - there is no way of capturing the sound other than patching it live to a recording device, which is awkward and needless given the state of recording apps today. Mind you, I stress: the Eno apps are not expressly for those purposes, but I don’t think it would be much of a stretch to add those features.

For those music-makers who do seek ambience-creating apps with IAA support, try Moodscaper, Guitarscaper, Pianoscaper, and Cosm (they don’t work with Audiobus as of this writing; you will need AUM, but you will still be able to patch through FX and record).

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2023-06-07*

"Air" takes the graceful, smooth vocals and pianos of Music for Airports and turns it into a never-ending soundscape that retains the mastery of Brian Eno's original Ambient series. A masterpiece of generative music.

### 5/5 — Music for Airports e' il modello, Air va oltre

*2018-02-15, version 2.0*

Se ami Music for Airports questo Air ti fa' volare sul serio. For talented listeners!

### 5/5 — Simply beautiful

*2017-05-01*

So impressed and loving the Reflection App decided this was also worth a try. So calming to listen too. Helps me wind down and take away the days stress. Use the sleep function to send me every night into blissful dreamy land of nod.

### 4/5 — Wow, an update after five years!

*2017-04-21*

Okay, it's nothing earth-shattering, but still - thank you so much for thinking of us supporters from so long ago.  Sure, it would be nice to have Audiobus support, or different moods, or ?  Perhaps some other day.  In the meantime, a little update is much appreciated.

### 1/5 — Another abandoned App

*2017-04-15*

This App like several others ENO + collaborators released aren't maintained and are 32-bit apps. When iOS 11 is released they'll quit working which is sad.

**Developer response:** Good news - an update for Air is imminent, which will make it fully 64 bit. Sorry for the delay, it was written eight years ago and required a substantial rewrite. All other Opal Limited apps have already been updated.

### 5/5 — 瞬時に聖堂へ

*2017-04-13*

やっぱりイーノの音の感じ
というか領域か
聴きたい意思があって
だけど勝手に伝わってきますよ
僕みたいに平凡以下なのにも
どこの領域って分からないんだけど
もしかしたらおんなじな訳で
少しすごいな。

### 5/5 — Listen on your stereo...

*2016-12-24, version 1.3*

It's a generative Music for Airports and it's a dream...

### 5/5 — Eno's Girgle to Burgle

*2016-11-17, version 1.3*

Ring-ting-ticker, this is my app to-do. Jolly done, you.

## Frequently asked questions about Air

### What is this app?

This app is a generative audio-visual work that creates a unique, ever-changing composition using vocal and piano samples. It is inspired by concepts developed by Brian Eno and allows users to influence the composition through various modes.

### How can I control the music?

The app features four 'Conduct' modes that allow you to control the composition by tapping different areas on the display. There are also three 'Listen' modes that offer a choice of arrangement for the generated audio-visual experience.

### Is this app free?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What are the best ways to experience this app?

The app is recommended for use with headphones and external speakers to fully appreciate the audio quality. For an enhanced experience, you can also spread the composition across multiple iPhones and speakers if you have access to them.

### What is the inspiration behind this app?

The app is based on concepts developed by Brian Eno, with whom one of the creators, Peter Chilvers, previously collaborated on Bloom. Brian Eno himself has described the app as 'Music for Airports' made endless.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-04-20

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Added support for iPad.
Reworked navigation for iOS 9+.

### 1.3 — 2012-02-28

iOS 5+ display bug fixed
AirPlay button added (where supported)
Band name updated to Letka
Letka biography and album details added
Peter Chilvers and Sandra O'Neill biographies updated

### 1.2 — 2011-05-16

iOS 4.3 Bug fix - removed clicking sound
Retina Display support
Multitasking where supported - set to 'ON' to continue playing Air in the background

### 1.0.1 — 2010-02-10

Air continues to play when display put to sleep.
Less long silences between notes in 'Listen All' mode.
Simplified Chinese Translation added.

### 1.0 — 2009-09-15

No release notes.

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## More apps by Opal Limited

- [Bloom](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id292792586)
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- [Quarta](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quarta/id964483244)
- [Brian Eno : Reflection](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brian-eno-reflection/id1180524479)

All apps by Opal Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/292792589

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