# Gamelan Bonang

> Javanese gamelan Bonang instrument simulator with authentic sound samples. (iPhone/iPad app by Victor Crew.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-bonang/id1519745872 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Victor Crew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513396579)
- Category: Music, Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-bonang/id1519745872/reviews.md

## What is Gamelan Bonang?

This is a basic simulator of the Bonang barung and panerus gamelan instrument. It is tuned in the slendro laras tuning system and uses sound samples from the Snail's Progress Gamelan which was made by great Javanese gong smith Pak Tentrem Sarwanto from Java.
Play the notes with a quick tap and hold a note down to dampen it (When automatic dampening is off in the options)

## Key features

- Bonang barung and panerus simulation
- Slendro laras tuning system
- Authentic Snail's Progress Gamelan sound samples
- Tap to play notes
- Hold to dampen notes (optional)
- High-quality Javanese gong smith samples

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-bonang/id1519745872/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Question

*2022-07-08*

Hi, is there any reason your gamelan apps would all be completely silent on my iPhone 7?  Thanks

## Frequently asked questions about Gamelan Bonang

### What is Gamelan Bonang?

Gamelan Bonang is a mobile application that simulates the Bonang barung and panerus gamelan instruments. It utilizes authentic sound samples from the Snail's Progress Gamelan, crafted by Javanese gong smith Pak Tentrem Sarwanto.

### How do I play notes on Gamelan Bonang?

You can play the notes by simply tapping on the instrument interface. Holding down a note will dampen its sound, provided automatic dampening is turned off in the app's options.

### What tuning system does Gamelan Bonang use?

Gamelan Bonang is tuned to the slendro laras tuning system, which is a pentatonic scale commonly used in Javanese music.

### Is Gamelan Bonang free to use?

Yes, Gamelan Bonang is completely free to download and use. It does not require any payment to access its features.

### What devices is Gamelan Bonang available on?

Gamelan Bonang is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Gamelan Bonang updated?

The latest version of Gamelan Bonang is 1.4, which was last updated on November 9, 2020. Future updates will depend on the developer's plans.

### What is the age rating for Gamelan Bonang?

Gamelan Bonang has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and users of all ages.

### Does Gamelan Bonang have ads?

No, Gamelan Bonang does not contain advertisements. Users can enjoy the musical experience without interruptions.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2020-11-09

Laras Pelog & Slendro can be selected
Several different tuning embats can be selected from different gamelans and you can tune your own bonangs.
Copy & Paste pitches feature added
Sound samples normalised to -1.0 dB and compressed internally to take less memory space up.

### 1.3 — 2020-08-11

The initial delay in playing the first note is fixed.
Options are now saved when App is closed
Automatic dampening and note numbers are on by default but can be turned off in Options.

### 1.1 — 2020-07-26

Bonang panerus instrument added. You can select Barung or Panerus in options page.
Automatic note dampening option added. When a new note is played, any note that has been playing longer than 0.2 of a second is damped.
Optional note numbers are now in a bigger font.

### 1.0 — 2020-06-23

No release notes.

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