# pyka_loop

> Interactive sound environment for creating electronic music from real-world sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by pyka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyka-loop/id517836626 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [pyka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083047417)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyka-loop/id517836626/reviews.md

## What is pyka_loop?

pyka_loop is an interactive sound environment that enables you to create remarkable music from the sounds of the world around you.

This app is designed to make electronic music-making more immediate, explorative, and playful. With pyka_loop you can record anything from the clanging of the washing up to the crescendo of an orchestra - and then prod, push, pull, tap, twist, pinch, spin, slide, and squish to skronkify your loops to create unique soundworks.

After a decade of responsive workshops and interventions, over 20,000 people from a range of backgrounds have helped us hone the design of an environment that provides you with a new way to engage in worlds of sound. pyka_loop celebrates an ‘object-oriented’ approach to interactive sound, and establishes an unguided experience that promotes exploration and rewards curiosity.

It doesn’t matter your experience in music making, pyka_loop has been created for you.

pyka_loop is developed by pyka with funding from The Arts Council of Wales and the Welsh Government. 

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Mae pyka_loop yn amgylchfyd sain rhyngweithiol sy’n galluogi chi i greu cerddoriaeth hynod o synau'r byd o'ch cwmpas.

Mae'r ap hwn wedi'i gynllunio i wneud creu cerddoriaeth electronig yn fwy uniongyrchol, archwiliadol, a chwareus. Gyda pyka_loop gallwch recordio unrhyw beth o'r clansio'r golchi llestri, i grescendo cerddorfa - ac yna prod, gwthio, tynnu, tapio, troelli, pinsio, llithro a gwasgu i skronkio eich loops i creu gweithiau sain unigryw.

Ar ôl degawd o weithdai ac ymyraethau ymatebol, dros 20,000 o bobl o amrywiaeth o gefndiroedd wedi ein helpu i gwellla y dyluniad amgylchedd sy'n rhoi ffordd newydd i chi ymgysylltu â bydoedd sain. pyka_loop yn dathlu dull ‘gwrthrych-gyfeiriadol’ i sain ryngweithiol, a sefydlu profiad di-arweiniad sy'n hyrwyddo archwilio a gwobru chwilfrydedd.

Does dim ots eich profiad o greu cerddoriaeth, mae pyka_loop wedi'i greu ar eich cyfer chi.

pyka_loop yn cael ei ddatblygu gan pyka gyda chyllid o Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru a Llywodraeth Cymru.

## Key features

- Record sounds from your environment
- Manipulate audio with touch gestures
- Create electronic music loops
- Intuitive and playful interface
- Explorative sound design

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyka-loop/id517836626/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really good

*2023-04-25, version 4.0.1*

Allows you to make great and sus sounding sounds and really well emulates DJ effects

### 4/5 — Glad yr getting on the bus

*2016-05-31, version 3.0*

Star added.

### 3/5 — Neat but limited

*2015-11-28, version 2.2*

Neat little app which would be infinitely more useful with the inclusion of Audiobus. As is, it is somewhat limited for me & doesn't get a lot of use which is a pity, AB implementation please Dev ! :)

### 4/5 — easy to use aNd fun

*2015-01-03, version 2.1*

great idea!

### 1/5 — Black Screen

*2014-09-03, version 2.0*

When I start Feed, I only see a black flashing screen and hear feedback from the mic. I can get a few icons to pop up if I swipe from the sides but bedsides that, nothing. Do you have any ideas?

### 5/5 — Great app, highly recommended

*2014-08-02, version 2.0*

I was immediately impressed by this app. I had just updated from the previous version, which was really good, but this was next level! The tutorial was a welcome feature, it has a really smooth interface that also looks great, and most importantly, it's really easy to make some awesome sounds. My personal favourite is backwards looping a load of short vocal samples over some delays, accompanied by a background drone. 

Amazing stuff, at a very reasonable price too.

### 5/5 — So different!

*2014-08-02, version 2.0*

A fantastic way to remix and play with your soundscape, an exciting tool and experience.
They say they have audiobus coming soon too!

### 5/5 — Creative and serious - gorgeous and robust

*2014-08-02, version 2.0*

A fantastic idea so well made. Fun for all ages to get back in touch with making sounds from sounds and reminding ourselves to listen better. Love it.

### 5/5 — The wonderful just got more wonderful!

*2014-08-01, version 2.0*

Feed is such a unique and powerful creative tool.  This update takes it to another level.  The app isn't complicated and yet is deep with lots of possible combinations to create weird and wonderful works of sound.  I love Feed!  It's a truly great and incredibly inspirational app.

### 5/5 — Super fun!

*2014-08-01, version 2.0*

This app is super fun and great for getting creative with! Lots to discover and so many ways to use it!

## Frequently asked questions about pyka_loop

### What is pyka_loop?

pyka_loop is an interactive sound environment that allows users to create electronic music by recording and manipulating sounds from their surroundings. It aims to make music-making immediate, explorative, and playful.

### Is pyka_loop free to use?

Yes, pyka_loop is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Who is pyka_loop designed for?

pyka_loop is designed for everyone, regardless of their experience in music making. It provides an unguided experience that promotes exploration and rewards curiosity.

### What devices does pyka_loop support?

Currently, pyka_loop is supported on iPads. Future platform compatibility may be announced by the developer.

### How often is pyka_loop updated?

The latest version of pyka_loop is 4.0.1, and it was last updated on February 8, 2023. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What is the age rating for pyka_loop?

pyka_loop has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

### Can I use pyka_loop offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, its focus on recording and manipulating local sounds suggests it may function without a constant internet connection.

### What makes pyka_loop unique compared to other music apps?

pyka_loop focuses on an 'object-oriented' approach to interactive sound, encouraging users to create music from everyday sounds and manipulate them in novel ways through touch gestures.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.1 — 2023-02-08

App Store page update

### 4.0 — 2023-01-28

This is a major update that includes a re-build of the timing and recording system that allows you to record loops at different lengths and match your composition to different tempos. All of this leaves you to be freer with your audio explorations and creativity.

### 3.0 — 2016-02-18

brand new design, better interaction logic, smoother scrubbing, pitch shifting and all that jazz

please bear with us as we reintroduce old functions from feed, bring in new swanky functions

also.... next stop... Audiobus!!!

### 2.2 — 2015-01-07

Sixteenth loop snapping, get phasing!
Reviewing sounds in the menus ducks the Feed live audio
Fancy Splash screen
Bug shooing
Performance tweaks

### 2.1 — 2014-09-08

Recording Options
Hold the Record button for more recording options.

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