Nature - Oscillator

Nature - Oscillator

by Alexander Zolotov

19 ratings
15 reviews
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 13, 2014
  • October 3, 2025

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This app translates visual information from your camera into sound using spectral synthesis. Control the sound's amplitude, type, and speed by interacting with the screen and camera feed. Record any generated sound with a simple button press.

Camera-to-sound translation
Spectral synthesis
Adjustable scanning curve
Amplitude control
Speed control
Sound recording
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What's New in Nature

1.2.2

October 3, 2025

optimization + bug fixes.

User reviews

AWESOME!

Thanks

It’s perfect, ngl

I have been doing so much research just to replicate, Aphex Twin and few other in some way for a year now and this is a good developer.

So cool

This is mesmerizing, playing with audio scans of what you see. Would love to see this as an OBS plugin

A Close-to-Perfect App From a Stellar Developer

Alexander Zolotov’s apps are a joy to use, and I have been doing so for years. The pixelated retro GUIs of his keystone apps are a welcome and refreshing - and somewhat comforting for us older folks - change from the sleek GUIs of Moog, Korg, and Sugar Bytes’s counterparts (nothing against them, though). The necessary learning curve isn’t too steep, and almost presents a challenge to being able to use them to create music, which makes them fun as well.

Among them is Nature, which takes full advantage of the brand new dimension offered by mobile devices for sound crafting and music-making. Nature uses photo-input and interprets it into neat atonal and chaotic sounds that can be manipulated, agitated, modulated, and mitigated by the built-in oscillator.

Its only failing, and the most frequent thing I find myself criticizing, is its lack of AUv3/Audiobus/Inter-app support (as of July 2023, the time of this writing). Even though you can record your creations in realtime, being able to patch Nature through vocoder programs to be able to make wild modulations live would be an unprecedented development potentially leading to entirely new avenues to sounds never heard before.

I hope this becomes a standard in a future update. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out Zolotov’s other killer apps SunVox, Fractal Bits, and PixelWave.
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OMG: Astounding real time camera -> ANS encoder! 🔊

Alexander Zolotov never ceases to blow my mind with his original, innovative and creative code play! This app is so overlooked, but truly wonderful! If you have his Virtual ANS this is an *essential* addition as it uses the ANS engine but driven by the optical input of the camera (data stream). Simple in concept; but infinitely variable in output potential (e.g. a visual world to ANS synthesis encoder) and you can interact with various parameters in real time too. Then there’s the ability to patch it into other systems (signal chains, FX, visual input systems et al). Just brilliant as ever - thank you for this!
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FAQ

What is Nature - Oscillator?

Nature - Oscillator is a music application that uses spectral synthesis to translate live camera input into sound. It allows users to manipulate the sound by adjusting parameters like amplitude, speed, and curve type.

How do I control the sound in Nature - Oscillator?

You can control the sound by touching the screen to adjust amplitude (slide up/down) and speed (slide left/right). The type of scanning curve is controlled by a slider at the top of the screen.

Can I record the sounds I create with Nature - Oscillator?

Yes, any sound generated by Nature - Oscillator can be recorded by pressing the REC button located on the right side of the screen.

What devices is Nature - Oscillator compatible with?

Nature - Oscillator is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

What is the age rating for Nature - Oscillator?

Nature - Oscillator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How often is Nature - Oscillator updated?

The latest version of Nature - Oscillator is 1.2.2, and it was last updated on October 3, 2025. This indicates a history of maintenance and potential improvements.

Does Nature - Oscillator have ads?

No, Nature - Oscillator does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

What is the price of Nature - Oscillator?

Nature - Oscillator is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.