Apihima

Apihima is a professional ison (drone) generator designed for Byzantine and Psaltic music. Whether you're a cantor, choir member, or student of Orthodox liturgical music, Apihima provides the authentic sustained drone tones essential for Byzantine chant practice and performance. AUTHENTIC BYZANTINE SOUND • 8 traditional Byzantine modes (Glasuri) with accurate microtonal intervals • 72-komma tuning system for authentic Eastern Orthodox musical scales • Customizable scale intervals for advanced practitioners • Rich, warm tones using professional SoundFont synthesis PRACTICE TOOLS • Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo and beat subdivisions • Real-time pitch detection to help match your voice to the ison • Separate Voice and Ison channels with independent volume control • Background audio playback for uninterrupted practice FLEXIBLE & INTUITIVE • Touch or toggle playback modes • Monophonic or polyphonic note options • Fine-tune pitch with microtonal semitone and komma adjustments • Works in portrait and landscape orientations Perfect for: • Byzantine chanters and choir directors • Orthodox Christian liturgical musicians • Students learning Psaltic music • Anyone exploring Eastern Mediterranean musical traditions Apihima brings the ancient tradition of Byzantine ison to your pocket, with the precision and flexibility modern musicians need.