Soundbeam

Soundbeam

by PZ Mobile Limited

74 ratings
120 reviews
$0.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 19, 2012
  • October 7, 2022

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Visualize sound in real-time with this audio analyzer. It displays sound as a classic oscilloscope and offers spectral visualization using Fourier transform. Connect instruments or use the built-in mic to explore audio frequencies and intensity.

βœ“Spectrum and waveform views
βœ“Real-time audio analysis
βœ“High-resolution Fourier transform
βœ“Recording functionality
βœ“Gesture controls for adjustments
βœ“Connect external audio devices
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What's New in Soundbeam

1.9

October 7, 2022

* Fixes issue where the beam will appear choppy in iOS 16. * Performance improvements and optimizations.

User reviews

Super handy tool

Other than the processor noise that seems to sneak in at 7.7 and 15k4 hz, absolutely perfect. ( ok, there’s a ton more things it could do but sometimes this is all you need!)

I think I am one of the first people to download this app when it first came out years ago!

Very powerful and robust little app! A fascinating, teaching aid for both technical and non-Technical applications! Extremely interesting!!!

Awesome little oscilloscope!

This is a delightful app that functions as an oscilloscope for audio frequencies. I used an audio frequency generator (Function Generator Pro) on one device and plugged it into my iPhone via an audio cable and was able to view sine, square and triangle waveforms as if I were using an actual physical oscilloscope. I also built an electronic circuit to generate a sine wave and fed it into my iPhone via a Scarlett audio interface and that also worked wonderfully, showing the sine wave and frequency! The iPhone has a high-pass filter that cuts off anything over 10KHz, but for my projects that frequency was plenty high enough.

Running an audio app and Soundbeam on my iPhone simultaneously showed me the waveform and the FFT-style spectrum analysisβ€”the audio came out the speaker and back in via the microphone. What a great and inexpensive way to help understand how sound waves work!

Enhancement request: let me zoom in horizontally while in waveform mode, and display the time scale.
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Great fun.

Plugged into the USB port of my piano and was very entertained by the waveforms generated. Great fun and well done.

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

App crashes on iPhone 5 with no waveform display

Bug

Waveform display not appearing despite controls working

Bug

Quarter-second latency between audio and display

Bug

Moving waveform displayed even when music is paused

Bug

iPhone reset during app usage

Bug

Orientation rotation not intuitive (tap top-left corner undocumented)

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Requested Features

14 requests

Longer recording capability (with IAP option)

Feature

Horizontal zoom in waveform mode with time scale display

Feature

X/Y function for advanced analysis

Feature

Timebase adjustment controls

Feature

Trigger functionality

Feature

iPad-specific universal app version

Feature

Absolute SPL (Sound Pressure Level) measurement

Feature

dB level display in waveform mode

Feature

Black background option for cleaner display

Feature

Support for internal audio playback monitoring

Feature

Music library integration as visualizer

Feature

Lower frequency range support (down to 10-20Hz)

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Record and compare feature for sound matching

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Adjustable scan rate for slow sampling

Feature

FAQ

What does Soundbeam do?

Soundbeam is a real-time audio analyzer that visualizes everyday sounds. It displays audio input as a classic oscilloscope and provides a spectral visualization using high-resolution Fourier transform, allowing you to see and understand sound frequencies and intensity.

What are the key features of Soundbeam?

Key features include spectrum and waveform views, recording functionality, gesture support for adjusting frequency range and intensity levels, and visualization controls. You can also connect external audio devices like guitars or microphones.

Is Soundbeam free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Soundbeam is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

What devices is Soundbeam compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and can utilize the built-in microphone. It also supports connecting external audio devices with a mini-jack input, such as electric guitars or other hi-Z devices.

How can I use Soundbeam?

You can use Soundbeam to visualize the sound of instruments plugged into your device, analyze ambient sounds captured by the built-in mic, or explore audio frequencies and intensity in real-time. It's useful for musicians, audio enthusiasts, and for educational purposes.