PhaseRings

PhaseRings

Expresive Touch Music-Making

16 ratings
20 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 14, 2014
  • June 12, 2026

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Create expressive music with intuitive touch gestures. Explore various sound schemes and generative composition tools to craft unique musical pieces. Supports MIDI and Audiobus for advanced integration.

Expressive touch gesture music creation
Seven unique sound schemes
Generative composition engine
Customizable pitch compositions
Core MIDI support
AudioBus and Inter-App Audio support
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What's New in PhaseRings

3.1

June 12, 2026

PhaseRings 3.1 is a small maintenance update. • Sound scheme fix: the sampled sound schemes (singing bowl, gong, crotales, and the others built on the SoundScraper engine) regain the bright, percussive attack that some players found had softened in 3.0. The grains now read from near the start of each sample again, so taps "snap" the way they used to. • Under-the-hood audio engine build improvements. Thanks to the user who wrote in with feedback!

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Now works on modern devices!

What a pleasant surprise when I saw this wonderful musical glasses like app was just updated for modern devices for the first time in 7 years! The audio is no longer distorted, although there was a workaround if you opened a random app in AUM then open Phase Rings standalone, but now it just works.

Response from developer

Thanks for noticing! I'm thrilled it is back too :-) New version going into review today will be a modern auv3 instrument. Finally catching up with the world!

Revisiting older downloads...

...and rediscovered this gem.

7 odd years old but still great fun.

Simple to use & tiny in size 5/5

Brilliant

This is a brilliant idea. However works perfectly on iPhone 12 yet distorted sound on iPad (8th gen) Both on iOS 15.. any ideas ?

Headphone users

This sounds terrible with headphones in and I don’t know why? Tried two different pairs and all other audio is fine.

No it’s not useless !!

Previous reviews have said this app is pointless, well I beg to differ. If you open PhaseRings and then open the alchemy synth in GarageBand, PhaseRings controls the playing of the synth and also blends it’s own sounds. All of which can then be recorded into another app via audiobus. I’ve been getting some lush sweeping synth samples, especially fed through the Kosmonaut delay effect app. Like a lot of these freebie synths, it just takes a bit imagination to get some nice music from them !!! I haven’t tried it with other synths yet, but I reckon there’s more that will connect to it. Playing the rings like you would a wet finger round the top of a glass is nice way to manipulate a synth I find... try it :0)
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FAQ

What makes PhaseRings' music-making expressive?

PhaseRings allows for expressive music creation through touch gestures. The angle and size of your taps on the rings influence the timbre of the notes, offering nuanced control beyond simple note triggering.

How many sound schemes does PhaseRings offer?

PhaseRings includes seven expressive sound schemes. These range from percussive sounds like marimba and singing bowls to pure synth sounds such as phase and string synthesis.

Can I create my own musical compositions in PhaseRings?

Yes, PhaseRings features a custom generative composition engine. You can choose three base notes and scales, and the app will generate a series of harmonious setups based on your input.

Does PhaseRings support external MIDI devices?

Yes, PhaseRings has Core MIDI support for iOS MIDI Accessories and other MIDI-enabled apps. This allows for integration with hardware controllers and software instruments.

What is the update frequency for PhaseRings?

The latest version of PhaseRings is 1.5, last updated on June 18, 2018. This indicates a less frequent update schedule compared to some other music applications.

What devices is PhaseRings compatible with?

PhaseRings is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

What is the age rating for PhaseRings?

PhaseRings has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for young children and up, with no mature content.

Does PhaseRings have ads?

No, PhaseRings does not contain advertisements. As a free application, it offers an uninterrupted music-making experience without any ad interruptions.