Fingrophone

Fingrophone

by Ian Simon

8 ratings
11 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 8, 2010
  • May 3, 2011
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About

Create music with a unique touch interface that offers precise pitch control and scale adherence. Explore various scales, effects, and multi-touch gestures for expressive performances. Play along with your existing music library.

โœ“Intuitive touch interface
โœ“Adjustable octave range
โœ“5 selectable scales
โœ“High-quality audio output
โœ“Chorus, slide, and delay effects
โœ“Multi-touch performance
โœ“Plays over iPod music
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What's New in Fingrophone

1.3

May 3, 2011

-added support for iPad

User reviews

Fun, but crashy

I was looking for a virtual Theremin, and after trying half a dozen apps, this one turned out to be the easiest to use. However, as others have pointed out, it crashes nearly every time I change the settings (although not while I'm playing). I guess that's not surprising, since it hasn't been updated in more than two years. It was adequate for my very simple needs (adding a two-bar solo to a recording), but it would be way too frustrating to use on a regular basis.
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Ukulele guy

Totally cool !!

3 of 5

Sounds better and is more intuitive than other theremins, but it seems to crash every other time settings are changed. Fortunately it seems to be stable while actually playing the instrument. Worth every bit of "free" but I would be happy to see more stable version with more development, perhaps an onscreen menu so's you can change settings on the fly would be super cool...
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Best iPhone instrument to noodle on

If all you really want is something to noodle on, this is your app. Just turn it on and start goofing off. :D

I have Garage Band, I've tried a bunch of piano apps, random instrument apps, a kalimba app, etc, and this is the one I default to if all I want is to just have fun.

Crashes!

Kind of cool, but it crashes almost every time I change the settings and hit Rock Out. Running iOS 6 on iPhone 4.

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FAQ

What devices is Fingrophone compatible with?

Fingrophone is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It requires iOS 4.0 or later.

How does Fingrophone's interface work?

You play Fingrophone by touching the screen. Moving right increases pitch, while touching higher or lower adjusts 'soft-quantization' to stick to scale notes or allow precise pitch control.

What scales can I use with Fingrophone?

Fingrophone offers 5 scales rooted at each note: pentatonic, major, harmonic minor, melodic minor, and chromatic. You can select your preferred scale from the settings.

Can I play Fingrophone along with my own music?

Yes, Fingrophone allows non-interruption of your iPod library, so you can solo over tunes from your collection.

What effects are available in Fingrophone?

Fingrophone includes a cool chorus effect, a slide effect, and a user-adjustable delay effect to enhance your performances.

How often is Fingrophone updated?

The latest version, 1.3, was released on May 3, 2011. The app was initially released on February 8, 2010, indicating infrequent updates.

What is the user rating for Fingrophone?

Fingrophone has a rating of 3.4 stars based on 8 user ratings.

Is Fingrophone suitable for beginners?

Yes, Fingrophone features an intuitive touch interface that makes it simple to start playing. The scale adherence helps beginners stay in key.