Soundscapes – Tapioca Toys
Water, fire & birds are music.
About
This app offers a unique creative experience by transforming the visual textures of molding granular materials like tapioca into ambient soundscapes. Explore a world of water, fire, wind, and nature sounds through intuitive interaction with your device's camera.
What's New in Soundscapes
1.3.1
August 28, 2022
Bug fixes
Developer apps
FAQ
What is Soundscapes?
Soundscapes is a free music app that allows you to create ambient soundscapes by filming granular materials like tapioca with your iPhone or iPad camera. It transforms visual textures into sounds of water, fire, wind, and nature.
Is Soundscapes free to use?
Yes, Soundscapes is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.
What devices does Soundscapes support?
Soundscapes is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to work with iOS operating systems.
How often is Soundscapes updated?
The latest version of Soundscapes is 1.3.1, which was last updated on August 28, 2022. While updates are not frequent, the app is stable and offers a complete experience.
What age rating does Soundscapes have?
Soundscapes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in creative sound exploration.
Can I use Soundscapes offline?
The description does not specify offline functionality, but the core interaction relies on using your device's camera to generate sounds, suggesting it may require an active connection or at least camera access.
What makes Soundscapes unique?
Soundscapes offers a novel approach to music creation by using the visual input of molding granular materials through your device's camera to generate unique ambient sounds. This interactive and tactile method sets it apart from traditional music apps.
Who developed Soundscapes?
Soundscapes was developed by Matthieu Savary. The sound design and audio synthesis were contributed by Roland Cahen and the ISMM team at Ircam-STMS.
