# moodscaper SE — generative ambient music

> Generative ambient music instrument for creating atmospheric pads and effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Rob Jackson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodscaper-se/id1247452905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 764 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodscaper-se/id1247452905/reviews.md

## What is moodscaper SE?

Moodscaper SE is a "Special Edition" of the moodscaper app that comes loaded with three alternative mood sample sets comprising ambient electric guitar, massive mellow modular sounds and an extraordinary orchestra!
 
Moodscaper SE is also an easy to use instrument for creating epic-sounding pads and effects as part of a larger iPad-based music-making setup.

Main features:
 
· Unique generative atmospheric sample-based instrument
· Simple user interface
· Sleep timer
· Three scale-based moods - light, sad and dark
· Variable dynamics - from mellow and sparse to full-on drama!
· Three loopers with optional sync
· Provides tasteful auto-accompaniment to your playing in realtime or in loops
· Hints displayed on keys that should sound good with root notes or chords
· Samples are randomly stacked for a bigger sound with more variation
· Effects section with filter, dual-delay and reverb
· Effects tweaks can be recorded in loopers
· Additional 20 key instrument for each mood
· IAA support (as a generator) with no special setup required
 
For more information, a downloadable manual, demos and support, please visit website via the support URL.

Thanks and happy moodscaping!

*** Please note that this app is now in maintenance / bug fixes only mode as it relies on "deprecated" (by Apple) technology such as IAA. ***

## Key features

- Generative atmospheric sample-based instrument
- Simple user interface
- Sleep timer
- Scale-based moods
- Variable dynamics
- Three loopers with sync
- Auto-accompaniment

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodscaper-se/id1247452905/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thanks !!!

*2025-06-22*

Please more themes sound packs 
Очень хочется новых наборов звуков 
Новых возможностей с работой и игрой 
В стиле эмбиент и традиционной электроники и кино

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-05-18*

AMAZING fun with this synth - 😌

### 5/5 — Great!

*2025-03-23*

Thanks for great products. And please make “scapers ensemble” pack, like a “chorus ensemble”. I’d like to buy them all).

### 5/5 — Touch and relax, loop and dream and finally Breathe.

*2020-10-10*

Fulfilling the iPad’s potential for exploration, experience or focussed music making. Try trial and error, test and discovery before looking at manuals and tutorials. This app builds on Eno’s music for airports traditions and comes in a few flavours, seek them out.

### 5/5 — Still the very best bang for the buck!

*2018-10-06*

Still one of the most original music apps on the App Store in my opinion. Fun and easy to play. Makes incredible soundscapes and ambient Atmospheres.

### 3/5 — Depuis que je connais ce développeur 👍

*2018-02-13*

👍👍👍👌

### 5/5 — It's like a mood ring, but it's an app!

*2017-11-28*

Did I date myself with the mood ring comment? Whatever! I love this app! I already have moodscaper and I already downloaded the extra sounds for it but I like Robs apps so much that I bought this one just to support the developer. I don't know Rob and I've never met Rob. I just love his apps.

The sounds in this thing are incredible and it inspires me to do other things. What I mean by that is I record a few bars from moodscaper se and then improvise new things over it. Usually using guitar but sometimes other synthesizers.

Look for videos on YouTube to get an idea. This isn't like buying a MiniMoog soft synth. These are specific sounds designed with ambience in mind for max moodiness.

### 5/5 — If I was stranded on a desert island...

*2017-08-03*

and could only take one app with me, this would be it!  (If I could take two more, they would be Moodscaper and Pianoscaper 😀) This app has three sound sets - SE-01, 02, and 03 - and each produces a different listening/performing experience.  They're not obviously different because they all produce beautiful ambient, warm, lush sounds.  My impression is that SE-01 is more harmonically rich and more slowly melodically (?) evolving.  SE-03 is more orchestral sounding often with low and high tones at the same time.  SE-02 (my favorite) is more lively, both rhythmically and tonally.  It has beautiful phasing and pulsing accents almost like an arpeggiator.  It is easy to toggle between these three sound sets in performance.  My thanks to Rob for creating this app so I don't have to go iTunes to load these sounds into Moodscaper!  Even though that option is free. For me, a few bucks to avoid this hassle is well worth it!  Moodscaper SE is gorgeous!

## Frequently asked questions about moodscaper SE

### What is moodscaper SE?

moodscaper SE is a "Special Edition" app designed for creating generative ambient music. It offers a unique sample-based instrument with various sound sets, including ambient electric guitar, modular synth, and orchestral sounds.

### What are the main features of moodscaper SE?

Key features include a simple user interface, a sleep timer, three scale-based moods (light, sad, dark), variable dynamics, three loopers with optional sync, and auto-accompaniment. It also provides hints on keys that sound good with root notes or chords.

### Does moodscaper SE have ads?

No, moodscaper SE does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers its full functionality without interruptions from ads.

### What devices does moodscaper SE support?

moodscaper SE is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be used as a generator with IAA support, requiring no special setup.

### How often is moodscaper SE updated?

moodscaper SE is currently in maintenance and bug fixes only mode, with its last update on January 30, 2025. It relies on older Apple technology like IAA.

### What is the price of moodscaper SE?

moodscaper SE is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this application.

### What is the age rating for moodscaper SE?

moodscaper SE has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Can moodscaper SE be used with other music apps?

Yes, moodscaper SE supports Inter-App Audio (IAA) as a generator, allowing it to be integrated into a larger iPad-based music-making setup without special configuration.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2025-01-30

Fix (more of a workaround really...) for device orientation messing up layout due to changed APIs (sorry, this has been broken for ages)

Updated support URL - so you can let me know about broken things ;-)

### 1.0.2 — 2018-11-15

IAA stability improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2017-11-28

Random stuff!

Added more playback randomisation - this should be noticeable on longer evolving chord and effect sounds.  You may even hear some things you haven’t heard before!  Hope you like this little tweak.

### 1.0.0 — 2017-06-16

No release notes.

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## More apps by Rob Jackson

- [moodscaper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodscaper/id1088768073)
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- [touchscaper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchscaper/id1250344299)
- [guitarscaper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarscaper/id1316544251)
- [moodscaper LE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodscaper-le/id1435065372)

All apps by Rob Jackson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998

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