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Cycle - Time Lag Accumulator

Cycle - Time Lag Accumulator

Meditative Synthesizer

508 ratings
49 reviews
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Free

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Released
August 1, 2018
Updated
January 11, 2019

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Developer

Coda Labs Incorporated
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About

This app creates evolving musical textures by repeating notes that gradually fade. It offers a meditative experience and is ideal for ambient music creation. Users can record and export their creations in various formats.

✓Time lag accumulation for sonic textures
✓Meditative and ambient music creation
✓Record and export to WAV/MIDI
✓Inter-App Audio and Audiobus support
✓12 sound options
✓Controllable tempo and reverb
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What users say about Cycle

Reviews of Cycle are mostly positive: the Music app is rated 4.5/5 from 508 App Store ratings. What users like most: unique generative looping concept with interesting fade effects, intuitive and simple user interface. Top complaints: lack of precise tempo/BPM control, limited control over sound parameters. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🎵Unique generative looping concept with interesting fade effects
  • 👍Intuitive and simple user interface
  • 💰Free to use with no cost barrier
  • 📤Export functionality (WAV and MIDI files)
  • 🎹Keyboard layout for musical input
  • 😌Great for ambient and drone music creation
  • 🎧High-quality, textured synth sounds
  • 🔄Blend of generative and user-controllable elements
  • 🎨Visually appealing design
  • ✨Peaceful and meditative experience

Negative things

  • ⚙️Lack of precise tempo/BPM control
  • 🎛️Limited control over sound parameters
  • 🔊Default sound samples can be grating
  • 📱UI layout issues on some screen sizes
  • 🎹Basic keyboard implementation
  • ⏱️No tempo indication or display
  • 🔗No synchronization with external apps
  • 🎚️Limited customization options
  • 📊Insufficient control over loop parameters
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What's New in Cycle

1.31

January 11, 2019

New year, new Cycle. This update includes: - NEW 3-octave scrolling keyboard - NEW metronome - NEW lock mode - Bug fixes and performance enhancements

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Endless fun

Interesting fade effect looping
LLinyphia

Cool exploration tool

It’s a nice implementation of a Terry Reilly concept. Fun to play. My only wishlist item would be actual numbers on the tempo setting/tap tempo.
Sstratcat1999

Genial

Sehr intuitiv und übersichtlich; ideal um es beispielsweise an ein modulares Synthesizer System anzuschließen und weiter zu bearbeiten 🕺🕺
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Export to wav and midi + free !

omg, so good. This is fantastic and def a new source for Textures and pads.

Export midi and wav supported too.

banger of an app

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Eegoki11a

Nice, but… Ableton link ? Bpm ?

It’s beautiful, it sounds nice, but the tempo doesn’t allow to set precise BPM, which is weird. Adding ableton link would change the game. As it is, it’s impossible to use with any synchronized workflow.
BBashbob
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

No sound output on some devices

Bug

WAV export generates zero data files

Bug

UI extends beyond screen boundaries

Bug

Audio playback issues requiring hard reload

Bug
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Requested Features

15 requests

Ableton Link synchronization support

Feature

Precise BPM display and control

Feature

VST plugin version for DAW integration

Feature

AU (Audio Unit) support for iOS apps

Feature

MIDI input for keyboard triggering

Feature

Real-time MIDI CC output control

Feature

Octave up/down controls

Feature

Scale/key limiting (major, minor, etc.)

Feature

More instrument sound options

Feature

Multiple simultaneous tracks

Feature

Loop recording functionality

Feature

Volume and filter control during playback

Feature

Variable fade rate control

Feature

Freeze individual loops while others fade

Feature

IAA (Inter-App Audio) support

Feature

FAQ

What does the Cycle app do?

Cycle is a musical system that functions as a time lag accumulator. It repeats the notes you play, causing them to gradually fade into silence. This process allows for the creation of fascinating and evolving sonic textures, suitable for both meditative experiences and ambient music production.

What are the key features of Cycle?

Key features include 12 sound options, a 3-octave MIDI keyboard, Inter-App Audio (IAA) and Audiobus support for integration with other apps, controllable tempo and reverb, a built-in metronome, and 5 color themes. It also allows for easy recording and exporting to WAV and MIDI files.

How much does Cycle cost?

Based on the provided information, Cycle is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

What kind of music can I create with Cycle?

Cycle is particularly well-suited for creating ambient music and meditative soundscapes. Its core functionality of repeating notes that fade naturally lends itself to long, slowly evolving musical ideas, encouraging a slower and more attentive listening approach.

Can I use recordings from Cycle in other music software?

Yes, Cycle allows you to easily record your musical creations and export them as WAV and MIDI files. These exported files can then be transferred to your computer and used directly in your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for further production.