# Ridgewalk — A wandering granular looper

> Granular looper and AUv3 plugin for real-time audio manipulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Aqeel Aadam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridgewalk/id6502917859 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aqeel Aadam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724235864)
- Category: Music
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 24 MB
- Released: 2024-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridgewalk/id6502917859/reviews.md

## What is Ridgewalk?

Ridgewalk is a standalone app and AUv3 plug-in. Ridgewalk lets you explore sound in unique ways not possible before. Meander between microscopic moments in a sample to create an infinite soundscape, or stretch or compress audio in realtime, all while recording and reacting to new input instantly.

Ridgewalk is both a looper and a granular engine. Output is generated by a set of independent microloopers that traverse a single buffer of audio. The audio buffer can be freely recorded to, overdubbed over, and reverted to a previous version, and the microloopers will transition smoothly and instantly. With control over the microloopers’ size, behavior, and movement throughout the buffer over time, you’re free to reimagine and reinterpret audio like never before  - all in realtime.

Ridgewalk is designed as a modular tool for flexible usage. It is equally comfortable at the heart of your composition, collaborating with you as you perform, or as a finishing touch to provide a unique complementary atmosphere to deepen your mix. Ridgewalk is fully compatible with modulators such as Ableton CV or Bitwig LFOs to broaden horizons even further.

Ridgewalk has the following controls available:
Recording: Record via your choice of two unique techniques. Choose between automatic recording via input volume detection and a classic latching recording technique that can record infinitely. Buffers can be up to 60 seconds or 16 bars.
Overdubbing: Freely overdub on top of existing audio with two methods. Choose between a traditional feedback dub or a unique sidechain dub which compresses existing audio against new input. Playback will smoothly transition to new recordings instantly.
Layers: Each overdub creates a new layer, which you can then move between smoothly and revert to previous versions of audio.
Full recall: All recorded audio will be saved and reloaded when reopening a project.
Sample importing: Rather than record, Ridgewalk can import samples directly.
Volume controls: Independent volume trim controls for dry and wet volume.
Playback: Looper playback can be played and paused independently of input and recording. Playback will instantly reflect any changes to recorded audio.
Hold time: Looper playback can be automatically paused after a defined time since starting. This allows Ridgewalk to act like a strange reverb or delay.
Reverse: Playback can be reversed and audio can be recorded in reverse as well.
Looper size: Loopers can span from microscopic fragments of the buffer to the full size, and can be synchronized with your BPM.
Looper amount: Up to 7 microloopers are available, which move together in concert with one another.
Drift: Looper size and positioning can be randomly and independently desynchronized to add variations and unpredictability.
Blur: A one-stop-shop for increasing ambience: this controls looper crossfading as well as introduces reverb.
Repitch: Playback can be repitched from ±2 octaves.
Random movement (Wander): Looper positioning can be set to randomly wander the sample over time via Brownian motion.
Sequential movement: Looper position can move linearly through a sample over a time defined in seconds or synchronized to your BPM.
Manual looper positioning: Loopers can be positioned manually via tap or click, turning Ridgewalk into a performative instrument.
Instant playback: Ridgewalk can start playing back from recorded audio as soon as it is able, turning its granular looping algorithm into a live effect.
Transport syncing: Ridgewalk can be synced with your DAW’s transport to automatically start/stop playback or recording.

## Key features

- Granular looping engine
- Real-time audio manipulation
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Infinite soundscape creation
- Advanced recording and overdubbing
- Microlooper control
- Sample import

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridgewalk/id6502917859/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fav app

*2025-11-06*

Despite being an eurorack junkie this app is mind blowing. I mean I own evertything adam is creating. I lost my Studio room and just have to Deal with my iPad at the moment. Really didnt how powefull all these iPad apps became. This app reminds me also an soma‘s cosmos. If you like textuers, this app is unbeatable. Shout out to Mr. Aqeel for his amazing work.

### 5/5 — Génial

*2025-01-20, version 1.0.5*

Simple, effectif et abordable. Oublier les effets avec 4000 paramètre, chargez le sur une piste et laissez vous transporter ❤️

### 5/5 — Fun

*2024-11-26, version 1.0.5*

Amazingly fun like his other app Weeping Wall,I just run other apps through them to make incredibly changing soundscapes.

### 5/5 — Superb granular device!

*2024-07-24*

Easy to use device with very good granular approach. 👌

### 5/5 — Genial idea, una app imprescindible

*2024-07-21, version 1.0.4*

Infinidad de posibilidades de creación sonora. Para crear pads y capas de sonido infinito con guitarra midi conectada a algún sinte es genial. Puedes emular fácilmente lo que hacen algunos pedales. Si lo unes a loopy pro las posibilidades son infinitas. 
Gracias Aqeel Aadam por esta gran app!

### 4/5 — Something different

*2024-07-19, version 1.0.3*

Much of what this does has been done before, but not in combination within one, elegant app. Subtlety is the name of the game here. Over use Ridgewalk and you end up with a washy mess, but make the right adjustments and what comes out can be very effective. Primarily this is of use to those dabbling in ambient soundscapes, but it can also work very well - with trial and error fiddling about - on vocals and solo instruments to produce something different.

### 5/5 — So much fun !

*2024-07-14*

Hi this plugin is instant frippertronics and more. So much fun to set it up in AUM as a bus effect and then add slowly to the composition. I played with it for an hour and it is beyond cool. Thanks

### 5/5 — A wandering granular looper

*2024-07-14*

You had me at "A wandering granular looper" 😀 This is a beautiful addition to my iPad Pro musical soundscapes. So easy to get into and so rich with infinite possibilities. Absolutely brilliant app from Mr Aqeel Adams. High five for a really great sonic playspace.

### 5/5 — Looper Love

*2024-07-13*

Love what this dev be doing. up high down low

### 5/5 — Didn’t see this coming!!!

*2024-07-13*

I use Weeping Wall a lot on projects where I am playing my bass into AUM with added effects and now Ridgewalk as a Granular/Glitchy effect on a live signal with the ability to adjust up to 2 octaves up/down just makes opens up so many possibilities. Combined with other effects or stacked into separate channels with varied settings makes this a priceless tool that is far superior some of the best boutique pedals out there for a fraction of the cost!!! So cool!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Ridgewalk

### What is Ridgewalk?

Ridgewalk is a standalone music app and AUv3 plugin that allows users to explore sound through granular looping and real-time audio manipulation. It enables the creation of unique soundscapes by meandered between microscopic moments in a sample.

### What are the recording capabilities of Ridgewalk?

Ridgewalk offers two recording techniques: automatic recording via input volume detection and a classic latching technique for infinite recording. Buffers can be up to 60 seconds or 16 bars in length.

### Can I import samples into Ridgewalk?

Yes, Ridgewalk allows you to import samples directly, in addition to recording audio. This provides flexibility in how you incorporate sounds into your projects.

### What devices is Ridgewalk compatible with?

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

### What is the price of Ridgewalk?

Ridgewalk is a paid application, priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### How often is Ridgewalk updated?

The latest version of Ridgewalk was released on June 4, 2025. The app is actively maintained by the developer, Aqeel Aadam.

### Does Ridgewalk have ads?

No, Ridgewalk does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

### What is the age rating for Ridgewalk?

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

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-04-21

* Support for Waymaker v1.1.0
* Minor visual and stability updates.

### 1.1.1 — 2025-06-04

- Fixes some issues with syncing to BPM when connected to Waymaker.
- VoiceMemo audio file type should now be supported for audio importing, among many others.
- Fixes issues with buffer size not being set properly when recording.

### 1.1.0 — 2025-05-09

- Waymaker Integration: Use Ridgewalk with Waymaker for pitch sequencing and advanced control.
- Preset management: Create your own presets or pick from newly available stock presets.
- Update notifications: Automatically check and notify when a new update is available in the App Store.
- Improved audio engine, bug fixes, and stability fixes.

### 1.0.5 — 2024-10-12

- Major stability updates and general crash prevention
- Fixed some critical bugs that surfaced with iOS 18
- Threshold volume is now a more distinctive color for clarity
- "Drift" is automatically set to 0% when loopers are synced to tempo
- Fixed some typos in tooltips
- Current version number has been added to settings number for clarity

### 1.0.4 — 2024-07-20

Fixed the Traversal Movement time not being calculated correctly on startup

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