Regulators for Uilleann Pipes

Regulators for Uilleann Pipes

Uilleann Regulators and Drones

5 ratings
11 reviews
#195 in paid Music
📚 Education
🎵 Music
$3.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 29, 2009
  • July 24, 2018
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This app simulates the drones and regulators of Uilleann pipes, offering realistic sound samples and adjustable tuning. It supports multitouch for independent playing of regulators and includes auto-chord play mode for live performance.

Simulates Uilleann pipe drones and regulators
Realistic 16-bit audio samples
Adjustable tuning (+/- 50 cents)
Multitouch for independent regulator play
Auto-chord and single regulator modes
Customizable drone styles and root keys
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What's New in Regulators for Uilleann Pipes

4.2

July 24, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Faster playing and audio quality improvements.

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📉 195-20

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This app dropped -20 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on July 24, 2026.

User reviews

Crashed

Worked well, sounded good now it just crashes upon opening.

Definitely needs iPad version

Fantasic app. It would be so much easier to play with an actual practice set or the iPad uilleann app (also fantastic) if there was a "full size" version of this for the iPad. I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Not that this isn't a good app; it's just kind of impractical considering the size of the iPhone screen. Please consider making the iPad version!
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Needs the chanter app

I would love to see a chanter interface to go along with this. I realize you have one that looks like a piano. It would be cool to record the one while playing the other. Tutorials would be nice too. It's a neat app worth .99 cents just for the annoyance it gives to my Bonnie lass!

A great app

I have had the opportunity to spend a fair bit of time working with 4QuarterSet. I suppose the first thing that comes to mind is how basically *neat* the thing is. It is an elegant and beautiful app. The new feature allowing the user to tune the drones and regulators is amazingly useful. I have compared the sound of the regulators in the app to 'real' recorded regulators, and there is no discernible difference in sound quality whatsoever, an amazing accomplishment. It's great for pipers to be able to use, and perhaps even more interesting in that it can give non-pipers some insight into how the regulators work, and therefore more understanding of the uilleann pipes in general. The designer is clearly engaged in a labor of love. A great little app.
Kieran O'Hare
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Flawless

This app is precisely as advertised. If you want several sets of uilleann pipe drones and regs for less than the cost of an SUV, this is it. There's no sensible complaint left to be made, so here are a few senseless ones: it can't shingle my roof. It can't tell off-color jokes. It won't engage in a melee with my Scottish bagpipe apps, also by the talented Mr. Eskin.
If you've read this review, that means you want 4quarterset.
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FAQ

What are the key components simulated in Regulators for Uilleann Pipes?

Regulators for Uilleann Pipes simulates the three drones (Tenor, Baritone, and Bass) and three regulators found on a full set of Uilleann pipes. It offers realistic sound samples based on actual instruments.

Can I adjust the tuning of the drones and regulators in Regulators for Uilleann Pipes?

Yes, you can tune the drones and regulators +/- 50 cents in one-cent increments using the 'Cents' slider. You can also quickly reset the tuning offset to zero by touching the displayed offset value.

Does Regulators for Uilleann Pipes support playing multiple regulators at once?

Absolutely. The app supports multitouch and independent playing of all three regulators simultaneously. You can even slide between adjacent keys on the same or different regulators.

What are the different play modes available in Regulators for Uilleann Pipes?

Regulators for Uilleann Pipes offers two play modes: auto-chord and single regulator play. In auto-chord mode, specific touches trigger chords, which is suitable for live performance.

What are the sound sample details for Regulators for Uilleann Pipes?

The app uses 16-bit 44 KHz, seamlessly looped audio samples based on real recordings of instruments, not synthesized tones. These samples are tuned using proper just intonation relative to the drones for a realistic sound.

Can I play along with my own music using Regulators for Uilleann Pipes?

Yes, you can play along with tunes on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Start your music before running Regulators, and use your device's settings to access music controls for track changes.

What are the available root keys and drone styles in Regulators for Uilleann Pipes?

You can select from root keys of D, C#, C, B, or Bb. The app also allows you to choose between Lynch or Crowley drone styles, with Lynch samples recorded from a personal set and Crowley samples provided by Vinnie Kilduff.

What is the price of Regulators for Uilleann Pipes?

Regulators for Uilleann Pipes is a paid app priced at $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned.