What the heck?
I bought this on accident and it’s really confusing and weird. Do not and I repeat NOT buy this unless you actually know what to do like what?!
Huh??
Is this some 1st graders’s coding class project?
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Explore the Peak District's topography through sound. This app transforms LiDAR data into an interactive audio experience, allowing you to play the landscape by drawing pitch and resonance lines.
✓Interact with LiDAR data
✓Create audio soundscapes
✓Play the landscape
✓Draw pitch and resonance lines
✓Speed and height control synth
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What's New in LidarSynth
1.0
May 25, 2019
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What is LidarSynth?
LidarSynth is a free music application that allows users to interact with LiDAR data of the Peak District to create an audio soundscape. You can play the landscape by drawing pitch and resonance lines.
How does LidarSynth work?
The app uses the speed of your finger movement and the height of the landscape underneath your finger to drive the synth. By moving your finger across the landscape, you draw a pitch and a resonance line.
Is LidarSynth free to use?
Yes, LidarSynth is completely free to download and use. It does not feature any in-app purchases or advertisements.
What devices support LidarSynth?
LidarSynth is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up.
When was LidarSynth last updated?
LidarSynth was last updated on May 25, 2019, with version 1.0. The app was initially released on the same date.
What is the user feedback on LidarSynth?
Based on 6 ratings, LidarSynth has an average rating of 2.5 stars. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base.
Who developed LidarSynth?
LidarSynth was developed by Will Hurt as one of three digital interactives created for Buxton Museum's BM125 celebrations.
