# Scale Detector For 16PAD

> Music scale detection tool for 16-pad instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Masayoshi Teshima.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-detector-for-16pad/id768526728 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masayoshi Teshima](https://appshunter.io/developer/768526731)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-detector-for-16pad/id768526728/reviews.md

## What is Scale Detector For 16PAD?

Scale Detector For 16PAD detects the music scale on 16-pad music instruments.

This app is very useful when you playing melodies, bass lines, or chords using 16 pads.

How to use
Select a scale that you want to detect.
Select a pad that you want to set to origin.
Select a key.
That's all. Selected scale will be displayed.
Blue pads are the sound of selected scale.

Scale list
1 Major
2 Minor
3 Harmonic Minor
4 Melodic Minor
5 Pentatonic Major
6 Pentatonic Minor
7 Pentatonic Neutral
8 Pentatonic Blues
9 W/H Diminished
10 H/W Diminished
11 Augmented
12 Altered
13 Double Harmonic
14 Leading Whole Tone
15 Six Tone Symmetrical
16 Nine Tone
17 Neapolitan Major
18 Neapolian Minor
19 Eigth Tone Spanish
20 Spanish Gypsy
21 Enigmatic
22 Prometheus
23 Prometheus Neapolitan
24 Romanian Minor
25 Persian
26 Hindu
27 Oriental
28 Ethiopian
29 Egyptian
30 Hungarian Major
31 Hungarian Minor
32 Balinese
33 Chinese
34 Akebono 1
35 Akebono 2
36 Iwato
37 Hirajoshi
38 Insen

## Key features

- Detects music scales on 16-pad instruments
- Highlights pads within the selected scale
- Supports custom origin pad and key selection
- Extensive list of 36 scales
- Useful for melodies, bass lines, and chords

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-detector-for-16pad/id768526728/reviews.md

### 1/5 — help

*2021-10-29, version 4.0*

How do I use it?

**Developer response:** This app detect music scale by 16pad layout.

For example,  if you are mpc user and if you want to detect c major scale starting by pad4.

[MPC]
record a c sound on your mpc.
use 16 levels function (type: tuning). 
set original key pad is 4.

[App Setting]
scale is major.
origin pad is 4.
key is c.

This app display c major scale by 16pad layout starting pad4.

## Frequently asked questions about Scale Detector For 16PAD

### What is Scale Detector For 16PAD?

Scale Detector For 16PAD is a music application designed to help users identify and visualize music scales on 16-pad instruments. It highlights the pads that belong to a selected scale, key, and origin point.

### How do I use Scale Detector For 16PAD?

To use the app, select your desired scale, choose a pad to set as the origin, and select the key. The app will then display the selected scale, with blue pads indicating the notes within that scale.

### What scales are supported by Scale Detector For 16PAD?

The app supports a comprehensive list of 36 scales, including Major, Minor, Pentatonic, Diminished, Augmented, and various ethnic and exotic scales like Persian, Hindu, and Chinese.

### What devices does Scale Detector For 16PAD support?

Scale Detector For 16PAD is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for musicians on the go.

### What is the price of Scale Detector For 16PAD?

Scale Detector For 16PAD is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned.

### How often is Scale Detector For 16PAD updated?

The app was last updated on January 7, 2020, with version 4.0. This indicates a release history dating back to December 6, 2013.

### What is the age rating for Scale Detector For 16PAD?

Scale Detector For 16PAD has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What do users think of Scale Detector For 16PAD?

Based on available data, Scale Detector For 16PAD has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings. User feedback is limited, but the rating suggests a mixed reception.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.0 — 2020-01-07

- Optimized for iOS 13
- View mode (single,  multiple)
- New settings (key, color)
- UI improvements

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