# Penyacah

> Penyacah (iPhone/iPad app by emacsian Company Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penyacah/id388826847 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [emacsian Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/388819355)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penyacah/id388826847/reviews.md

## What is Penyacah?

World's first iPhone/iPad implementation of the main instruments of a Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar!

The Penyacah is a seven-key metallophone in the Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar that is one octave higher than the jublag, and supports the main melody played by the giying.


* Authentic sound bank sampled directly from real instruments
* User interaction designed to replicate true playing experience
* Playing sound can be stopped --- essential for Gamelan!
* High-quality photos showcasing real instruments
* Optimized for ultra-low latency audio playback
* Zoomable views for detailed instrument exploration
* Customizable display of cipher notations to suit your preferences
* Completely ad-free for uninterrupted enjoyment


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.1 — 2025-09-08

Minor fix: improved tutorial screenshot annotations for better clarity.

### 4.0 — 2025-09-03

* Major rewrite for latest iOS—faster, smoother, and more reliable!
* Refreshed UI with modern iOS elements for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.

### 3.2 — 2023-07-04

Updated for iOS12+

### 3.1 — 2020-03-26

Compatible with latest iOS.

### 3 — 2016-10-14

* Enhanced iPhone6/6s/7, iPhone6 Plus/6s Plus/7 Plus user experience.

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## More apps by emacsian Company Limited

- [Gong Kempur Kemong](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gong-kempur-kemong/id388819352)
- [Ketuk Cengceng](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ketuk-cengceng/id388822563)
- [Jegog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jegog/id388825401)
- [Jublag](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jublag/id388826323)
- [Giying](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giying/id388827902)

All apps by emacsian Company Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/388819355

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