Finger Gong
Play a Living Gong
About
This app simulates a living gong, responding to touch with synthesized sounds. Explore different gong shapes, alloys, pitches, and mallets, or enter Bliss Mode for curated sound environments for relaxation and meditation. Visualize sound with wave simulations and Chladni patterns.
What's New in Finger Gong
1.04
April 28, 2026
Localization updates
In-App Purchases
$9.99
Thankium Alloy
Rare alloy resonating with gratitude and warm shimmer.
FAQ
What is Finger Gong?
Finger Gong is a real-time gong synthesizer that creates unique sounds based on your touch interactions. It offers various customization options for gong shapes, alloys, and pitches, along with visual feedback.
Can I use Finger Gong for meditation?
Yes, Finger Gong features a 'Bliss Mode' with curated sound environments specifically designed for meditation, relaxation, and healing. These presets are voiced for calm and utilize specific gong tunings.
Does Finger Gong have ads?
No, Finger Gong does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with optional in-app purchases.
What devices is Finger Gong compatible with?
Finger Gong is available for iPhone and iPad devices, running on iOS.
How does the sound generation work in Finger Gong?
Each sound is synthesized from scratch using fourteen oscillators per voice, which are detuned and coupled to create blooming, beating, and fading harmonics. Your touch input like speed, direction, and pressure directly shapes the resulting sound.
What are Chladni patterns in Finger Gong?
Chladni patterns are a visual representation of sound vibrations. In Finger Gong's Chladni mode, thousands of sand particles settle into real nodal patterns, demonstrating the physics of sound waves as revealed by Ernst Chladni.
What kind of in-app purchases does Finger Gong offer?
The provided data indicates Finger Gong has in-app purchases, but specific details about what these purchases entail are not listed. Users can explore various gong shapes, alloys, pitches, and mallets within the app.
How often is Finger Gong updated?
Finger Gong was last updated on April 28, 2026, with version 1.04. Further update frequency information is not available.