# Gamelan Saron Xylophone — The Sound Of Music

> Virtual Indonesian Gamelan Saron instrument with real sounds and recording. (iPhone/iPad app by Duan Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-saron-xylophone/id1441320454 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Duan Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377550170)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-11-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-saron-xylophone/id1441320454/reviews.md

## What is Gamelan Saron Xylophone?

The Saron is a musical instrument of Indonesia, which is used in the Gamelan. It has 7 bronze bars placed on top of a resonating frame.

In this app you will experience real sound of every notes of it.

Features
- Multi touch supported
- Record audio while playing
- Show list of record files and play them
- Support 3 types of Saron:
+ Peking (Panerus)
+ Barung
+ Demung
with 2 different tuning system per type: Pelog and Slendro.

Many features will be update soon
We will update app monthly by fixing bug (if have any) and apply new features for it. So let us know about your experience and keep in touch with us.

## Key features

- Multi-touch support
- Record audio while playing
- Play back recorded files
- Three Saron types
- Pelog and Slendro tuning systems

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-saron-xylophone/id1441320454/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Cut-Offs & Interruptions

*2021-09-06*

Truly lovely sonorities.  But the very short cut-off time makes the app unusable.  And the constant interruptions form ads is intolerable.  I’d prefer to pay.  Also, let’s have some inter-app connectivity, please.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work.

*2020-02-06*

As the title says.

### 1/5 — Not work

*2019-10-05*

Not work

### 5/5 — I am impressed

*2018-12-26, version 1.1*

Gamelan app is the most amazing and practical app for musician. The sound quality and the tuning is superb. I've had other instruments app, none of them are as good as these.

## Frequently asked questions about Gamelan Saron Xylophone

### What is Gamelan Saron Xylophone?

Gamelan Saron Xylophone is a mobile application that simulates the sound of the Indonesian Saron, a key instrument in Gamelan music. It offers realistic audio for each note and includes features like multi-touch and recording.

### Does Gamelan Saron Xylophone have ads?

No, Gamelan Saron Xylophone does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application without any ad interruptions.

### What types of Saron are available in Gamelan Saron Xylophone?

The app supports three types of Saron: Peking (Panerus), Barung, and Demung. Each type can be played with two different tuning systems: Pelog and Slendro.

### Can I record my music with Gamelan Saron Xylophone?

Yes, Gamelan Saron Xylophone allows you to record audio while you are playing. You can then access and play back your recorded files from a list within the app.

### What devices is Gamelan Saron Xylophone compatible with?

Gamelan Saron Xylophone is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users interested in exploring Indonesian music.

### How often is Gamelan Saron Xylophone updated?

The app is updated monthly to fix bugs and introduce new features. The developers encourage users to share their experiences to help improve future updates.

### What is the age rating for Gamelan Saron Xylophone?

Gamelan Saron Xylophone has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.

### What is the user rating for Gamelan Saron Xylophone?

Gamelan Saron Xylophone has a user rating of 3.5 stars based on 6 ratings. This provides an indication of general user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2019-03-12

Fix some minor bugs.

### 1.1 — 2018-12-06

- Improve sound quality
- Show progress when playing a record
- Fix bug no sound when playing a short record 
- Ask to save after stopping recording
- Support to delete a record
- Fix bug app crashed on iPad when we tapped share the app.

### 1.0 — 2018-11-07

No release notes.

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