$2.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 30, 2009
  • February 14, 2018

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Create rich, evolving drone textures with precise intonations. This synthesizer is ideal for meditation, relaxation, or experimental music creation, offering a wide range of timbres from calming to discordant.

✓Polyphonic drone textures
✓Precise intonations
✓Customizable timbres
✓Evolving soundscapes
✓Audiobus and IAA support
✓User-controlled intervals
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What's New in Droneo

1.5.6

February 14, 2018

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Updated for iOs11. That only took forever!

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Fantastic Just Intonation Ear-Training and Improvisation Tool

For me, Droneo is fantastic for ear-training in just intonation. I also enjoy improvising vocally with the drones.

Thank you for this
beautiful and useful
pedagogical and creative tool.

Please make a version for the iPad or Mac that can alternate more chords and use more consecutive partials/pitches. I would like to expand my improvisation with this tool and create possible foundations for compositions. I would gladly pay $25 or more for such an extended app.

Blessings to you and yours in Jesus Christ,
Mark Lybarger-Monson, Ph.D. in Music Composition from University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB)
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Distorted sound and no refund option

Sound output quality is terrible with major distortions. When I tried getting a refund a few seconds after trying this and the option is not available.

Cannot figure out how to access or export recordings

I tried using the audiocopy app but nothing pastes/exports there from Droneo

Found This Gem By Accident

I found this app through a comment on a YouTube video discussing a eurorack module that makes drones. This is a cheaper option and it is easily accessible for my setup. I plug my iPad or iPhone into my patchbay with my hardware synths and effects and it works perfectly.

I’m also autistic and have a few other mental disabilities and this app allows me to quickly listen to calming drones when I am overstimulated or anxious.

Thank you for creating this. My only suggestion (and maybe this is because I am still learning the app) would be to implement a way to modulate the tones on the spiral interface automatically. I know there is a chorus and other modulation methods, but maybe some more would be absolutely incredible. Again, I love this app and will probably buy more from the developer.
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Incredible work

This app has been instrumental for me as it does things that I have found no other can , the ability to dial in frequencies no matter how detailed or obscure and create Pythagorean intervals using them. As a sound healer and musician this is gold. I own many apps many synths and none can do this. So …. Please please tell me your working on the follow up to this ? An auv3 capable new version of this wonderful creation.

I would gladly part with good money for your next version of this. New interface and some added features while keeping all you’ve achieved with this. Many thanks from the Mind Orchestra.
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Response from developer

Thanks! I've been trying to put together a worthy, less confusing successor to Droneo for many years. It may happen! I use it myself a whole lot. I hope you take advantage of the years and years of sound experiments I've put in the Droneo Voices Repository. If you come up with a good one, you can upload it by exporting it and pasting it with the link on this page, and I may add it to the app's presets. https://jhhl.net/iPhone/Droneo/Voices/

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Distorted sound output

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App crashes

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Cannot access or export recordings

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Refuses to close and drains battery

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Battery drain even after swiping to dismiss

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Full restart required to stop battery drain

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Crashes on iPhone 6s, iPad Air, iPad Pro (iOS 10.2.1)

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Crashes after 20 seconds on title page

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Outdated, will not work in AudioBus 2.1

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Crashes a lot when putting in custom ratios

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Popping/clicking with 'evolving 1' timbre

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Cannot find email address for developer

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Requested Features

23 requests

iPad or Mac version

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More chords and consecutive partials/pitches

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AUv3 capable new version

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Modulate tones on spiral interface automatically

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More modulation methods

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iPad version

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AUv3 support

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iPad interface

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iPad version with larger control interface

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Accelerometer controls

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Two more drone sounds

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Tilt to alter sound with accelerometer

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Dark mode option

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On-off toggle

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Individual osc shape changes

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Ability to change individual osc shapes

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More advanced modulation options

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Recording function

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Accelerometer controls

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More drone sounds

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Tilt control

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More comprehensive help information

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Remove bee icon and theme

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FAQ

What does Droneo do?

Droneo is a synthesizer that generates rich, evolving drone textures with precise intonations. It can create a wide range of sounds, from calming and meditative to discordant and experimental, blurring the lines between tones, timbres, and chords.

What are the key features of Droneo?

Key features include the creation of polyphonic drone textures, precise intonations, customizable timbres, and evolving soundscapes. It also supports Audiobus and IAA for expanded capabilities and allows users to visualize and manipulate interval settings.

How much does Droneo cost?

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

What kind of music or use cases is Droneo suitable for?

Droneo is suitable for a variety of uses, including meditation, centering, and calming. It can also be set up for discordant noise, insect-like buzzing, and chirping. Musicians can use it for creative projects, recording, live performance, and exploring minimalist or drone-based composition.

Does Droneo work with other music equipment?

Yes, Droneo works with Audiobus and IAA, which allows for expanded droning capabilities and integration with other music equipment. This enables users to export audio directly into Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) or use it in live performance setups.