# Nature - Oscillator

> Visual to sound synthesizer using camera input and spectral synthesis. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Zolotov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nature-oscillator/id906588504 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Zolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/324462547)
- Category: Music, Photo & Video
- Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nature-oscillator/id906588504/reviews.md

## What is Nature?

The world around us is an endless source of visual information, the flow of the fractal code of life. "Nature - Oscillator" is one of the attempts to translate this code to sound, using spectral synthesis algorithm of the Virtual ANS engine (software simulator of the unique Russian synthesizer ANS). The program continuously reads the image from the camera and interprets it as the spectrum of the sound. And you can easily control the scanning curve: its amplitude, type and speed.

[ How to use ]

Start the app and you will hear the sound immediately. Try to move the camera and you will hear the sound change.
If there is no sound for some reason - try to reduce the Quality parameter in the app menu.

How to change the scanning curve:
 * amplitude: touch the screen and slide up or down;
 * speed: touch the screen and slide left or right;
 * type: use the slider at the top of the screen.

Any sound can be recorded by pressing the REC button on the right side of the screen.

## Key features

- Camera-to-sound translation
- Spectral synthesis
- Adjustable scanning curve
- Amplitude control
- Speed control
- Sound recording

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nature-oscillator/id906588504/reviews.md

### 5/5 — AWESOME!

*2025-03-10*

Thanks

### 4/5 — It’s perfect, ngl

*2025-02-12*

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.

### 5/5 — So cool

*2025-02-07*

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

### 4/5 — A Close-to-Perfect App From a Stellar Developer

*2023-07-01*

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.

### 5/5 — OMG: Astounding real time camera -> ANS encoder! 🔊

*2020-11-24*

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!

### 4/5 — Unique sonification app!

*2019-02-23*

I dig this app and pretty much everything by this developer. I would love to see something like this that can output midi, too.
Thanks and cheers!

### 5/5 — Поддержку Audiobus- вообще бы не было цены

*2019-02-02*

А так восторг полный

### 5/5 — Simple, Intuitive, Brilliant!

*2018-08-28*

Nature is a little jewel of synthesis using environmental input (camera). It is fun and easy to use with a delightful range of sounds generated. The record function lets you port samples to other uses. Zolotov is a genius.

### 4/5 — Issue with position on screen

*2017-11-29*

I love this app, but since iOS 11 it appears positioned incorrectly once it is launched and only shows up in half of the screen. Is a fix or update on the way?
Update: thanks for the quick response - looking forward to the update. A great developer, Virtual ANS is also a fav.

**Developer response:** This bug will be fixed as soon as possible. Sorry for inconvenience...

### 4/5 — Don't you wonder sometimes, 'bout sound and vision?

*2015-07-24*

Lovely sonic weirdness. The app looks like something The Man Who Fell to Earth might've scavenged from his space ship. Strangely addictive and a whole lot of fun. I'd love it if this was made AudioBus friendly.

Nathan

## Frequently asked questions about Nature

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2025-10-03

optimization + bug fixes.

### 1.2.1c — 2023-10-23

* auto-repeat in the virtual (on-screen) text keyboard;
* bug fixes.

### 1.2.1 — 2020-12-15

* user files are now available through the Files app;
* bug fixes.

### 1.2 — 2017-12-09

* camera selection and rotation (in the system settings);
* bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2014-08-13

No release notes.

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All apps by Alexander Zolotov: https://appshunter.io/developer/324462547

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