Pixel Music

Pixel Music

Make music from images

7 ratings
11 reviews
$5.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 11, 2023
  • July 28, 2024

Features

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Transform your favorite images into unique musical compositions. This app uses pixel data to control pitch, duration, and velocity, allowing you to create melodies and rhythms by interacting with visuals. Explore various traversal methods and image data types for diverse sonic results.

Pixels control pitch, velocity, and note duration
Play multiple images simultaneously
AUv3 support with MIDI
Ableton Link compatible
Customizable image traversal and data mapping
Internal synth with effects
Save and load app states
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What's New in Pixel Music

2.0

July 28, 2024

>> Introducing VERSES! With Verses, you have a new way of adding dynamics to Pixel Music by customizing the step lengths of sequencers. Program different step lengths in patterns and play these across your images. There is also a randomization feature with varying control options for creating these patterns, in case you need some help with unblocking that creative juice. >> Higher Res Mode Now allowing 32x48 sequencer resolution for even more pixels to play with. >> Full list of updates: ◦ Verses: customize step lengths of sequencers in multiple sequential patterns ◦ 32x48 higher res mode for images ◦ Multiple dotted note options added for timing selection ◦ Internal Synth Activated and Allow Background Activity options are now persisted and differentiated between standalone and audio unit mode. This allows you to keep the internal synth deactivated all the time when running as an audio unit ◦ Various bug fixes

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User reviews

Great app

Great app for ambient music creation

It’s pretty good, but I use GarageBand for which it is not supported

GarageBand is pretty common place, maybe you would do better if it was functional within that venue i.e. your app?… Or, if you could choose multiple influences such as velocity for … I don’t know. I’m tired. I’ll give you five stars later.

Oh yeah, you can’t find this unless you write in Pixel Music all one word otherwise it doesn’t wanna find it in the App Store. Go figure marketing guys….
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Good app, could be better

I am happy the developer responded quickly when I had an issue getting the app to work within Logic. Now that I have had some time with it I wish it could have the ability to assign Note durations to a color value (for example: darker shades play longer notes). Also, if had the ability to tie notes if all the color values are identical.

I will still play with the app to see what I can get out of it. I am looking forward to the next update.
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App would have more potential with Midi out.

This app would be great if it had midi out or was an AUv3.

Response from developer

Thanks for the support! Sending MIDI to separate channels from each sequencer is now available in version 1.1 :)

Add Original Image record feature

This is app is great! Very smooth and the UI is nice. I would love to be able to hide the pixels and see the actual image and record a video play the image with out the pixel blur.

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FAQ

What is Pixel Music?

Pixel Music is a music sequencer that transforms images into musical notes. It uses pixel data like color and brightness to determine pitch, velocity, and note duration, allowing users to create music from visuals.

How does Pixel Music convert images to music?

The app maps pixel properties such as RGB values, luminance, hue, or saturation to musical parameters like pitch, velocity, or note duration. Users can also select how the image is traversed, from left to right to circular, and adjust randomness.

Can I use Pixel Music with other music software?

Yes, Pixel Music is AUv3 compatible and works with hosts like AUM, Audiobus, or ApeMatrix. It can send MIDI to external synths and is also Ableton Link compatible for synchronized timing.

What devices does Pixel Music support?

Pixel Music is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It offers dark mode support for a comfortable user experience across Apple devices.

How often is Pixel Music updated?

The app was last updated on July 28, 2024, indicating active development and support. The latest version is 2.0.

What is the price of Pixel Music?

Pixel Music is a paid application, priced at $5.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What age rating does Pixel Music have?

Pixel Music has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature content.

Does Pixel Music have ads?

No, Pixel Music does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with a one-time purchase price.