# AriVibes — Musically augment your sounds

> Real-time audio manipulation app for creating percussive music from everyday sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Ariel Elkin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arivibes/id497947030 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ariel Elkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/497947033)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arivibes/id497947030/reviews.md

## What is AriVibes?

Its main goal is to musically transforms the sounds of objects. When you tap an object while holding the iPhone close to it, the phone picks up the sound and modifies it in realtime so that the sound outputted to your headphones or speakers is more percussive. 

You can also use the device's touch screen and accelerometer to modify parameters that shape different percussive sounds, and these parameters can be modified in realtime as well to allow for expressive effects. 

***For an optimal user experience, please connect wired headphones to your device. ***

AriVibes uses your device's microphone to capture sound, and allows you to manipulate it in realtime. You can thus get dazzling percussive sounds from your fingers tapping a table. You can try slapping your chair to play a lifelike mandolin. Explore the enthralling sonic possibilities of your city’s streets. Use the on-board looper to get a groove on with literally anything you can get your hands on! You can also record your performances and export them as WAV files (via iTunes). 

Please note that the best user experience can be had by connecting wired headphones to the app (as explained in the app's onboarding flow).

The app (or different versions of it) is primarily aimed at sonic artists, as well as regular iPhone users and at professional and semi-professional musicians. Regular iPhone users such as amateur musicians or other fun-seekers will be able to play and create percussive rhythms with objects such as household items (tables, pans, chairs, etc), with the possibility of recording and sharing their performances, or playing along to pre-recorded songs. 

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FEATURES:
* Great set of audio effects 
* All effects are realtime
* Percussive presets
* Melodic presets (make objects play musical notes)
* Crazy presets (for chaos lovers)
* Very, very low latency (less than 20ms)
* On-board looper
* On-board session record
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It's your handheld musical augmenter. Visit www.AriVibes.com for videos, sounds, and music made with AriVibes.

## Key features

- Real-time audio effects
- Percussive and melodic presets
- On-board looper
- Session recording
- Low latency audio processing
- Export performances as WAV

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arivibes/id497947030/reviews.md

### 5/5 — "Found" sound audio looper with effects.

*2013-11-02*

Does what it says on the box. Not bad at all.

### 5/5 — Wonderful thing.

*2013-08-24*

I love audio apps like this I must admit. This is something different and off-the-wall but also very, very useable. Great for making unusual loops and sounds to paste into other projects or just for plain amusement. 5 stars for originality and making me chuckle.

### 4/5 — Has good potential!

*2012-05-13*

This app has good potential if they could address a few issues.  Firstly no ability to play back what you have recorded (it's a pain you have to export out of iTunes) and secondly the user interface is awful! I like the design and what they have tried with it but the controls are unnecessarily awkward and fiddly because of the layout and size of the screen. Also (and this could just be me) the three recording loops seem confusing to use, never being sure if you have overwritten the loop or the loop has recorded the previous loop! If these could be resolved this would be a five star app. It's very similar to the Inception app (but you have better control here) with great effects. I hope there are more updates with more effects and a revamp of the screen controls because this app has great potential!

### 5/5 — Great free app

*2012-04-10*

Really fun percussion app. Allows you to make serious sounds out of any surface. Definitely give this one a download.

### 5/5 — Really addicting FUN!!!

*2012-04-07*

Great graphics and loads of nonstop fun

## Frequently asked questions about AriVibes

### What is AriVibes?

AriVibes is a music creation app that transforms everyday sounds into percussive music in real-time. It allows users to manipulate captured audio using their device's microphone and touch screen, offering a unique way to explore sonic possibilities.

### How does AriVibes work?

When you tap an object near your iPhone, AriVibes captures the sound and modifies it in real-time to be more percussive. You can also use the touch screen and accelerometer to adjust parameters for expressive effects.

### What kind of sounds can I create with AriVibes?

You can create percussive rhythms from household items like tables and chairs, or even explore the sounds of your city streets. The app also offers melodic presets to make objects play musical notes.

### Can I record my music with AriVibes?

Yes, AriVibes features an on-board looper and session recording capabilities. You can record your performances and export them as WAV files via iTunes.

### What devices is AriVibes compatible with?

AriVibes is available for iPhone and iPad. It is designed to work on these iOS devices.

### Is AriVibes suitable for beginners?

Yes, AriVibes is aimed at both professional musicians and regular iPhone users, including amateur musicians and fun-seekers. Its intuitive interface allows for easy creation of percussive rhythms.

### Does AriVibes have ads?

No, AriVibes does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### How often is AriVibes updated?

The latest version of AriVibes is 1.5, which was last updated on February 14, 2021. While updates may not be frequent, the app provides a stable experience.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.5 — 2021-02-14

Updates for iOS 13 and 14.

### 1.3 — 2013-01-10

* Support for Sonoma AudioCopy: copy the loops you make in AriVibes into apps that support AudioPaste!
* Fixed iTunes export bug
* Various bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2012-03-26

* Several performance upgrades
* Fixed iTunes export
* Fixed bug that caused the the tutorial to be launched twice

### 1.0 — 2012-02-01

No release notes.

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