Gamelan Gender

Gamelan Gender

by Otmar Kramis

3 ratings
5 reviews
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 1, 2014
  • June 1, 2025

Features

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About

This app is an iOS implementation of a Balinese Gamelan Gender Wayang, a 10-key metallophone. It offers tunable keys, Inter-App Audio/Audiobus support, and MIDI file playback for learning and practice.

Inter-App Audio/Audiobus support
MIDI file player
Animated keys for learning
Sampled sound bank
Customizable key tuning
Looping and tempo control
Two touch play modes
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What's New in Gamelan Gender

2.2.9

June 1, 2025

• support for latest devices/screen sizes

User reviews

We needed this app!

Thanks

Great app

Thanks for doing this.

Nice sound, easy to use

Sounds nice, good layout, easy to use and unlike other gamelan apps has output function for saving and exporting

New version completely messed the interface on iPhone 8plus

I love this app, but the last update completely messed with layout of the app rendering it unusable to me. The keyboard no longer displays all the note, the highlighted notes don’t line up with the proper gender notes underneath...

Response from developer

@Pierrepblais, saw your comment just now, could it be that you have set your device to scale the non plus resolution up? Unfortunately I can‘t test this in the emulator and haven’t a plus device at hand. I‘ll try to get one for debugging... Best Otmar Just got hands on a 8 plus - indeed it is calling the wrong UI file. The emulator behaves different than the device, not providing the correct scale factor. Meanwhile to get it usable, toggle keys --> "hide instrument photo" on. Then you just have graphical representations of the keys. I'll upload a new version as soon as possible. Update: New version is up, this issue should be ironed out now - happy gending!

Very Interesting And Great Sounds.

I know absolutely nothing on the origin of this instrument, though, the sound of it does seem somewhat familiar to me. And after using the demo version (which thanks for offering that, very smart choice), I was excited to purchase the full version.

I like the app so far because it gives you a really unique, uncommon sound to play with, works with Audiobus, which is really paramount for anything I decide to purchase music-wise and it has a very nice looking user interface I thought.

I should say, though, that I don't fully understand or grasp how everything works and how to fully utilize everything in this application. I think I will have to do some research to fully comprehend how to get complete use of the app. But, really I'm just excited to record these beautiful sounds through Audiobus and then apply filters to them in other apps like TwistedWave.

So, in conclusion, I think that if you are on the fence about making this purchase or are unsure about the app overall. Just do what I did and download the free demo version. I do now think the four bucks is a fair price and I'm glad that I checked this app out and glad I have something new to fool around in. Thanks again for that demo version of the app, I really think developers hurt their sales when they don't offer trial or demo versions of something they are selling.

iPhone 6 Plus/ iOS 8.3
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FAQ

What is Gamelan Gender?

Gamelan Gender is an iOS implementation of the Balinese Gamelan Gender Wayang, a 10-key metallophone. It allows users to play and learn this traditional instrument with advanced audio and MIDI features.

What are the key features of Gamelan Gender?

Key features include Inter-App Audio/Audiobus support, a MIDI file player, animated keys for learning, a sound bank sampled from real instruments, and customizable tuning.

Can Gamelan Gender be used for learning?

Yes, it features animated keys for traditional learning and allows users to loop parts, increase/decrease tempo, and set tempo changes for practice.

What devices does Gamelan Gender support?

Gamelan Gender is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How much does Gamelan Gender cost?

Gamelan Gender is a paid app, priced at $2.99.

Does Gamelan Gender have ads?

No, Gamelan Gender does not contain advertisements.

How often is Gamelan Gender updated?

The latest version, 2.2.9, was last updated on June 1, 2025. Updates typically occur to improve functionality and add features.

What is the age rating for Gamelan Gender?

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