Concentric Rhythm

Concentric Rhythm

by Jeff Holtzkener

43 ratings
30 reviews
$3.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 14, 2017
  • March 4, 2021

Features

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Generate, develop, and explore musical patterns using geometric transformations and simple processes. Visualize musical timelines as circles for intuitive manipulation and create complex rhythms and melodies. Connect to other MIDI-compatible apps and devices.

Geometric pattern generation
Circular musical timeline visualization
Melodic line tools (random-walk, scale-based)
Rhythmic line generation (cross-rhythms, Euclidean algorithm)
MIDI output to other apps/devices
Visualizations of polyrhythms
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What's New in Concentric Rhythm

3.0.4

March 4, 2021

- can auto-save last MIDI Send value - significant improvements for Audiobus and AUM hosting

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

MIDI Send

Allows MIDI from Concentric Rhythm to be sent to other apps or devices

User reviews

Amazing

When I first picked this up 5 years ago (or whenever it came out), I didn’t fully appreciate the genius. I was still relatively new to music production and didn’t see how unique this gem really is. Over the years, I find myself using it more and more and more. It’s an amazing tool.

I only wish I could get it for my old MacBook Pro!
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Very low subdivision , 36 seriously 🥲

It would be the best sound app ever if it has a maximum of 96 beats but i dont know the developper choosed to put a limit of 36 please upgrade it to 96 or even 64 please !

Love this tool

Helps to really see what’s happening rhythmically.

Wish it could create a notable transcription for performance.
Wish it was on my Mac.

Thanks
George

Great sound library

Just missing a ride cymbal sound to be perfect!

Much improved from a few month ago!

In my opinion this app has seen a lot of improvements since I used it a few months ago!
I launched it inside AUM, as an interapp audio device on an audio channel. In the Concentric settings, I chose midi out to AUM, and set each separate concentric "ring" output to a separate midi channel. In AUM, I set up multiple instruments, on separate audio channels. I then filtered the incoming midi signals for each of these AUM instrument channels, to match the incoming Concentric midi channel I wanted to use. Seems to work so far!

The app doesn't seem to tempo match with the AUM tempo. Can this be done??

The settings menu, and the organization of the input and control buttons, could benefit from some workflow improvements.
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FAQ

What does Concentric Rhythm do?

Concentric Rhythm is an interactive tool that helps you generate, develop, and explore musical patterns. It uses geometric transformations and other simple processes to create and evolve music, visualizing the musical timeline as a circle for intuitive manipulation.

What are the key features of Concentric Rhythm?

Key features include generating musical patterns through geometric transformations, a circular timeline visualization, tools for melodic lines like random-walk generation and scale-based inversion, and rhythmic line generation using cross-rhythms or the Euclidean algorithm. It also supports MIDI output to other compatible applications and devices.

How much does Concentric Rhythm cost?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. The exact cost of these in-app purchases is not specified in the description, but they likely unlock additional features or content.

Is Concentric Rhythm compatible with other music apps?

Yes, Concentric Rhythm allows you to assign patterns to different MIDI channels and send your results to other MIDI-compatible apps or devices. However, there are known compatibility issues when used with AUM, particularly on iOS 14.

Who would benefit from using Concentric Rhythm?

This app is beneficial for electronic music improvisers, musicians looking to experiment with and develop musical material, and anyone interested in exploring musical ideas through a unique, hands-on approach. It's designed to be accessible even for users without a musical or mathematical background.