# orphinio > Virtual musical instrument app for expressive sound creation and melody playing. (iPhone/iPad app by Bastus Trump.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orphinio/id685961117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bastus Trump](https://appshunter.io/developer/495465100) - Category: Music, Lifestyle - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 13 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany) - Released: 2013-12-17 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orphinio/id685961117/reviews.md ## What is orphinio? orphinio for iPhone is a musical instrument with a unique sound between glockenspiel and jaw harp. Like on its bigger brother Orphion for iPad you can play expressive, wonderful sounds and easy or virtuosic melodies on it just by moving fingers on virtual pads. This video shows you how: https://vimeo.com/82138127 What can I do with it? ◦ Express the sounds you feel ◦ Play polyphonic music very expressively ◦ Crazy drumming and shaking ◦ Dream and relax ◦ Create soundscapes and melodies without 
musical knowledge ◦ Visually explore music and music theory ◦ Use orphinio’s innovative interface to play other synth apps via MIDI Features ◦ Different articulations from soft to plucked to hardly slapped ◦ Natural interaction ◦ Shaker mode ◦ Individual voices for each finger ◦ Extend your ways of expression as a percussionist, guitarist, pianist or other musician ◦ 9 transposable pad layouts with different tonalities from easy to complex ◦ Record and share what you play via EMail, SoundCloud or AudioCopy ◦ Audiobus support: Now you can stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps! See http://audiob.us for more information. Follow orphinio & Orphion on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orphion
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 https://twitter.com/OrphionApp ## Key features - Unique glockenspiel/jaw harp sound - Expressive polyphonic music - Intuitive virtual pad interface - Various articulations and shaker mode - MIDI output for other synths - Record and share performances - Audiobus support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 30) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orphinio/id685961117/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Hermosa *2020-10-30, version 1.2* Esta súper creativa esta aplicación, me gusta mucho! ### 5/5 — BEST APP *2016-07-16* At first my opinion for was what can I do with this? I experimented and changed the circles. I found one that sounded so good. Thank you for being alive this is my favorite app.🎶🎶🎶🎶 ### 3/5 — Lacks customizability *2016-03-14* Great app, but needs customizable layouts like it's iPad counterpart ### 3/5 — Sound distorts on iPhone 6S Plus with iOS 9.1 *2015-11-20* The sound distorts quite badly through the speaker on my iPhone 6S Plus running iOS 9.1. Other sound-making apps do not do this. ### 5/5 — Expressiv! Allerdings kein Klangwunder sondern Steuertool! *2015-10-07, version 1.2* Nutze schon eine Weile Orphion (iPad), was Dynamik und Co. recht gut nutzt. Das hier auf dem 6s+ ist jedoch noch besser, da es die Druckdynamik / 3D Touch nutzt und die Schüttel-Funktion ist auch super. Gerade WEIL das iPhone eben klein genug ist, dies zu tun. Gut als Steuerung für MIDI-Sachen die nicht so dynamisch sind - leider etwas „langweilige“ Klangerzeugung - für mich ein Controller der das iPad gut nutzt (Accelerometer und Gyro) um Velocity und Co. zu erhalten - ein kleiner Sampler oder so wäre schon gut. Aber man kann es ja so nutzen wie ich sagte. Schöne Idee auf gute Weise weiter gebracht. ### 5/5 — Lovely AND professional *2015-05-25, version 1.1* I love it and think it's an awesome invention. You can spend hours with it just exploring the way it works, And then check out how real musicians include it in their repertoires (youtube or so). Clear recommendation. ### 5/5 — Simply beautiful *2015-02-23* really fun to use and to experiment with ### 5/5 — More Than Fun! *2015-02-23* The iPad app Orphion triggered my re-interest in electronic/digital music. It's fantastic to finally have an even more portable instrument to play with. My 10 month old granddaughter loves it too! ### 5/5 — Sehr interessantes instrument *2015-01-28, version 1.1* Bereits einmal im konzert eingesetzt, muss ich sagen, dass diese App auch für einen blinden Musiker wie mich gut zu spielen bzw. zu erlernen ist. Lediglich die Einführung ist noch nicht barrierefrei. ### 4/5 — Great instrument and MIDI controller, but needs note/pad editor *2014-10-18* I bought Orphion for the iPad and liked it, but didn't even realize there was an iPhone version. Upon discovering it was only 99 cents, it was an easy decision to try it out. The iPhone version sounds great, and even the smaller screen wasn't a huge problem because it was nice to hold the device and use both thumbs to reach the whole screen. As a MIDI controller, the app is excellent. I don't think it does velocity control (or I didn't figure it out), which is too bad. But the feeling of controlling a powerful synth library with the clean, neat interface of this app is pretty great. Really the only problem I have with the app is the once cited multiple times by other reviewers, which is that this iPhone version does not allow you to set up your own pad arrangements. There are probably about 10 of them available, and you can transpose them up or down with the sharp/flat buttons. But that leaves a pretty limited set of options. In the iPad version, there is a 99 cent in-app purchase to edit your own pad arrangements. Perhaps the developer thought the iPhone screen was too small for that, but some type of solution is needed, or the app is just a bit too limited in its usefulness. That problem aside, I really enjoy the interface and the sound of the instrument, which is sort of like a percussive plucked string. Certainly worth 99 cents, but could be better with more control options. ## Frequently asked questions about orphinio ### What kind of musical instrument is orphinio? orphinio is a virtual musical instrument app that produces a unique sound, described as being between a glockenspiel and a jaw harp. It allows users to play expressive melodies and create soundscapes through an innovative interface. ### Can I use orphinio to play other music apps? Yes, orphinio can be used to play other synth apps via MIDI. This allows you to leverage its innovative interface to control and generate sounds in different compatible music applications. ### Does orphinio support recording and sharing? Yes, orphinio allows you to record your musical creations and share them via email, SoundCloud, or AudioCopy. This feature enables you to easily distribute your music or collaborate with others. ### What devices does orphinio support? orphinio is available for iPhone and iPod touch. It is designed to run on these iOS devices, offering a portable music creation experience. ### How often is orphinio updated? The latest version of orphinio is 1.2, which was last updated on October 4, 2015. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app provides a stable experience for its current features. ### What is the price of orphinio? orphinio is a paid application, available for $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all of its features for creating music. ### What is the age rating for orphinio? orphinio has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the app is suitable for children aged 4 and older, with no mature content. ### Does orphinio have ads? No, orphinio does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted music creation experience without any ad interruptions. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2 — 2015-10-04 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Now even more expressive with 3D Touch on iPhone 6S and 6S Plus ### 1.1 — 2014-09-15 bug fixes ### 1.0.1 — 2014-01-30 Bugfixes ### 1.0 — 2013-12-11 No release notes. ## Apps similar to orphinio | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mini Piano Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-piano-pro/id1628299461) | 4.8 (32) | $1.99 | Music | | [Professional Marimba](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/professional-marimba/id6683289417) | 4.7 (10) | Free | Music | | [Piccolo Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccolo-sim/id6738838589) | — | Free | Music | | [Harpejii Instrument](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harpejii-instrument/id6744958381) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Music | | [Celesta Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celesta-sim/id6738886432) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Music | | [Handpan Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-sim/id6740429440) | 4.5 (31) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Bastus Trump - [Orphion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orphion/id495465097) - [Pudel Felix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pudel-felix/id949272791) All apps by Bastus Trump: https://appshunter.io/developer/495465100 ## Related topics [orphinio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/orphinio) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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