# Fiddl

> App for playing recorded samples with expressive gesture-based audio manipulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Castanieto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fiddl/id1506071679 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Castanieto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506071678)
- Category: Music, Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 9 MB
- Released: 2020-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fiddl/id1506071679/reviews.md

## What is Fiddl?

Fiddl is an app for playing with your own recorded samples in an expressive way. By mapping gesture parameters to audio effects and filters, a simple sample can be expressed in unique ways. 

Originally designed for the purpose of aiding the compositional workshop Small Composers conducted by the organization FIGURA Ensemble, Fiddl is now open for the public, allowing anyone to explore their own unique soundscapes.

Store up to 3 different sounds recordings at a time through your device's microphone, with up to 3 seconds of recording time for each sound. Play back and manipulate your sound recordings by using different touch gestures in the different touch gesture spaces. These spaces are defined as follows:

Impulse Space
The impulse space plays back recorded samples using percussive touch gestures, e.g. tapping the screen with your fingertips. Sounds are transformed and played back resembling a percussive membrane, producing warmer and deeper percussive sounds in the middle of the membrane and tighter and brighter percussive sounds near the edges. 

Sustained Space
The sustained space plays back recorded samples using swiping touch gestures. This is intended for sounds that are of a longer duration than the short and percussive sounds meant for the impulse space. Sounds will behave differently depending on the swipe interaction and depending on the number of fingers placed on the screen.

Discrete Pitch Space
The discrete pitch space is useful for playing back pitched sounds. These sounds are transcribed into a pentatonic scale and laid out in a horizontal key space across the screen. 

In addition to playback and sound gesture manipulation, Fiddl offers a continuous playback option, so that any gesture that is held on the screen will continuously loop and play back the sound sample until the finger(s) are lifted from the screen.

## Key features

- Record and store up to 3 audio samples
- Manipulate samples with touch gestures
- Impulse Space for percussive playback
- Sustained Space for long-duration sounds
- Discrete Pitch Space for pitched sounds
- Continuous playback and looping

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fiddl/id1506071679/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Interesting idea, no connectivity

*2020-07-06*

One would think that any developer entering the world of IOS using making apps would research the market. That done, it would be obvious that no matter how interesting the idea might be it is going nowhere without connectivity: IAA and AU3, plus in this case ways to import .wav files and export them.

Nic

## Frequently asked questions about Fiddl

### How many sounds can I record with Fiddl?

Fiddl allows you to record and store up to 3 different sound recordings at a time. Each recording can be up to 3 seconds in length.

### What devices does Fiddl support?

Fiddl is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### Is Fiddl suitable for beginners?

Yes, Fiddl is designed to be accessible to anyone looking to explore soundscapes. Its gesture-based interface makes it intuitive to use for both beginners and experienced musicians.

### Can I use Fiddl offline?

The provided information does not specify offline functionality. However, as a music creation tool, it is likely designed to function without a constant internet connection for core features.

### What is the age rating for Fiddl?

Fiddl has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Fiddl updated?

Fiddl was last updated on April 6, 2020, with version 1.0. There have been no updates since its initial release date of April 6, 2020.

### Does Fiddl have ads?

No, Fiddl does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### What makes Fiddl's gesture spaces unique?

Fiddl features distinct gesture spaces: Impulse Space for percussive taps, Sustained Space for swipes, and Discrete Pitch Space for melodic playback, each offering unique ways to interact with your recorded sounds.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2020-04-06

No release notes.

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