Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata

Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata

by Jeff Holtzkener

16 ratings
7 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 6, 2016
  • September 6, 2016

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Explore variations of virtual ant cellular automata on square or hexagonal grids. Create complex patterns and listen to musical sonifications of ant behavior mapped to MIDI voices or drum samples.

βœ“Square and hexagonal grids
βœ“Ants with 8-direction movement
βœ“Unlimited ant placement
βœ“Musical sonification of ant behavior
βœ“Map ant direction to MIDI/samples
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What's New in Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata

1.1

September 6, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the AppleΒ Watch app icon. added stability, small bugfixes

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User reviews

Great, especially with sound/Music

Good job

Loads of fun, one small bug

Brilliant app, have wasted loads of time staring at cellular ants doing things on my screen, just what I wanted. One small issue, though: when I try to remove an ant, the app crashes.

Cool

It looks cool the sound picking thing is quite good too. The main problem is that you can’t make it run that fast (max speed is about 50fps). The music choices don’t seem to make sense (the choises have names instead of something like C# or guitar there’s things like Clare(not an actual name in app but you get the point).
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Excellent

Excellent work. Well coded. Great tools. Congrats to Jeff.

Epic

Deserves more ratings and more popularity... unfortuately there are not many people who understand Cellular Automata, but what you have done with this app is a great gift to all CA nerds 😁 Thanks alot! Well designed, no ads πŸ‘Œ

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FAQ

What is Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata?

Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata is an educational app that allows users to explore variations of virtual ant cellular automata. It features musical sonifications of ant behavior mapped to MIDI voices or drum samples.

What grid types does Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata support?

The app supports both square and hexagonal grids, offering flexibility for different simulation patterns and ant behaviors.

Can I place multiple ants on the grid?

Yes, you can precisely place as many ants on the grid as you like, allowing for complex interactions and emergent behaviors.

How does Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata create music?

It maps ant direction to MIDI voices or drum samples, allowing you to hear the interaction of chaos, reflection, symmetry, and periodicity as music.

Is Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free and does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

What devices is Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata available on?

The app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

What is the age rating for Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in educational simulations.

How often is Langton's Ant Family Cellular Automata updated?

The app was last updated on September 6, 2016, with version 1.1. It was initially released on September 6, 2016.