# Gamelan Saron — Gamelan Slendro instrument

> Javanese gamelan instrument simulator with multiple tuning systems. (iPhone/iPad app by Victor Crew.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-saron/id1513396580 (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
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-saron/id1513396580/reviews.md

## What is Gamelan Saron?

This is a simulator of the saron barung, peking, demung and slenthem Javanese gamelan balungan instruments. It is tuned in the slendro and pelog laras tuning system of several gamelans which can also be custom tuned and has Western diatonic C major and G major scales. It uses sound samples from the Snail's Progress Gamelan which was made by the great Javanese gong smith Pak Tentrem Sarwanto from Java.

The notes are L6, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and H1. or 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Tap the middle part of the keys to play and damp the note by tapping the lower part of the keys or choose automatic dampening from the options screen if you're lazy!

## Key features

- Gamelan instrument simulation
- Slendro and Pelog tuning
- Western diatonic scales
- Custom tuning options
- Note playing and dampening
- Automatic dampening feature


## Frequently asked questions about Gamelan Saron

### What Javanese gamelan instruments does Gamelan Saron simulate?

Gamelan Saron simulates the saron barung, peking, demung, and slenthem Javanese gamelan balungan instruments.

### What tuning systems are available in Gamelan Saron?

Gamelan Saron is tuned in the slendro and pelog laras tuning systems, and also includes Western diatonic C major and G major scales. Custom tuning is also an option.

### How do I play and dampen notes in Gamelan Saron?

You can play notes by tapping the middle part of the keys. To dampen a note, tap the lower part of the keys, or enable automatic dampening from the options screen.

### What is the sound source for Gamelan Saron?

The app uses sound samples from the Snail's Progress Gamelan, created by the Javanese gong smith Pak Tentrem Sarwanto from Java.

### Does Gamelan Saron have ads?

No, Gamelan Saron does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Gamelan Saron compatible with?

Gamelan Saron is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### When was Gamelan Saron last updated?

The latest version of Gamelan Saron was updated on April 7, 2021.

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

Gamelan Saron has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2021-04-07

Diatonic tuning option added for C major and G major.

### 1.4.1 — 2020-11-09

Corrected Yogya Kraton pelog tuning
Added Copy & Paste to tuning

### 1.4 — 2020-10-15

Laras Pelog tuning introduced
Tunings for several gamelans in slendro and pelog can be played including London Southbank, RRI Solo, Yogya Kraton.
Tune your own gamelan feature (without having to use an angle grinder!)

### 1.3 — 2020-09-10

Optional note numbers are now lined up correctly on the keys
Smaller app file size due to compressed samples being used internally.
Options are now saved

### 1.2 — 2020-07-17

Peking, Demung and Slenthem instruments added to the standard barung Saron, these are selectable in the new options screen.
It is now easier to play. Tap the middle part of the keys to play and damp the note by tapping the lower part of the keys.
Dampening now makes the sound quickly fade out instead of abruptly stopping. 
Note numbers can be displayed on the keys from the options screen.

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## More apps by Victor Crew

- [Gamelan Bonang](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-bonang/id1519745872)
- [Gamelan Kenong](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-kenong/id1521258338)
- [Gamelan Gong](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-gong/id1530584455)

All apps by Victor Crew: https://appshunter.io/developer/1513396579

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