# Taiko Spirits + for iPhone > Realistic virtual WADAIKO drumming simulator with 3D sound and motion feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by Akinobu YAMAMOTO.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiko-spirits-plus-for-iphone/id451436956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Akinobu YAMAMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/389130701) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 55 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2011-08-12 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiko-spirits-plus-for-iphone/id451436956/reviews.md ## What is Taiko Spirits + for iPhone? "You don't know the real WADAIKO App!!" "If you have the app, you can get real WADAIKO sounds!!" "Taiko Spirits +" has evolved to to become a more realistic WADAIKO app. "Taiko Spirits +" has the reasons why the app are a full-fledged WADAIKO app. [Major features] 1.To represent faithfully the velocity. By utilizing an acceleration sensor, it is possible to faithfully represent the velocity. In other words, if you tap lightly on the taiko, the app beat weak Taiko sounds, else if you tap strongly on the taiko, the app beat strong Taiko sounds. 2.The taiko sound representation in 3D space. Depending on where you tap the taiko, the sound of the drum is different. If you tap on the left side from the center position of the taiko, the app beat the sound is listen to the left ear is more strongly, else if you tap on the right side from the center position of it, the app beat the sound is listen to the right ear is more strongly. 3.Taiko sound is all that was recorded in the studio. Sound of the taiko (skin and edge) is using all were recorded in the studio. Sound of the taiko is using those skins and edge, as well as the strength, the sound was recorded separately struck in the hands of right and left. 4.The app have four types of taiko.(Option) You can play Nagadou-Daiko, Oh-Daiko, Shime Daiko(Bass and treble). 5.Fireworks will appear when you tap the taiko. When you tap the taiko, a variety of fireworks will appear depending on the strength of the tap. In addition to this, you can play your favorite tunes in the background has been included on the iPod and sample sounds.(Option) Now, Please enjoy some sense of realism in this Taiko sound. === Contact for the app === Support site:http://supp-app.com/Taiko_Spirits_Plus_for_iPhone facebook:http://www.facebook.com/taiko.spirits Twitter:@taiko_spirits E-mail:wadaikospirits@gmail.com ## Key features - Velocity-sensitive drumming - 3D spatial sound effects - Studio-quality taiko recordings - Multiple taiko drum types (optional) - Visual fireworks feedback - Background music playback ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 太鼓セグメントコントロール | $1.99 | one-time | | 伴奏セグメントコントロール | $2.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Taiko Spirits + for iPhone ### What is Taiko Spirits +? Taiko Spirits + is a mobile application designed to simulate the experience of playing a WADAIKO, a traditional Japanese drum. It aims to provide a realistic drumming sensation through its features. ### How does Taiko Spirits + simulate realistic drumming? The app utilizes the device's acceleration sensor to detect the velocity of your taps, producing sounds that vary in intensity. It also simulates 3D spatial sound, meaning the sound will be perceived differently based on where you tap the virtual drum. ### What kind of taiko sounds does Taiko Spirits + offer? All taiko sounds in the app were recorded in a studio, capturing the nuances of both the skin and edge of the drum. The sounds were also recorded separately for strikes made with the right and left hands. ### Can I play different types of taiko drums with Taiko Spirits +? Yes, the app offers four types of taiko drums as an option: Nagadou-Daiko, Oh-Daiko, and Shime Daiko (both bass and treble variations). ### Does Taiko Spirits + have ads? No, Taiko Spirits + does not contain advertisements. ### What devices is Taiko Spirits + compatible with? Taiko Spirits + is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### How often is Taiko Spirits + updated? The latest version of Taiko Spirits + is 5.8.0, which was last updated on September 14, 2016. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years. ### What is the user rating for Taiko Spirits +? Taiko Spirits + has a rating of 3.7 stars based on 3 user ratings. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.8.0 — 2016-09-14 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Thank you for handle the app. Updated sound engine. ### 5.7.7 — 2015-10-01 Thank you for handle the app. Updated AD Banner SDK. ### 5.7.6 — 2015-09-19 Thank you for handle the app. Supported for iOS9. can not start app in iOS9, we've had the inconvenience. I apologize from the bottom of my heart. ### 5.7.5 — 2015-06-30 Thank you for handle the app. Update ad banner's SDK. ### 5.7.4 — 2015-06-10 Thank you for handle the app. Update ad banner's SDK. ## Apps similar to Taiko Spirits + for iPhone | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Taiko Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiko-sim/id6739978169) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Music | | [Touhou BGM on VGS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touhou-bgm-on-vgs/id680248037) | 4.9 (17) | Free | Music | | [笙Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time/id1479262268) | — | $3.99 | Music | | [Metronome by Piascore](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-by-piascore/id1218690234) | 4.3 (11) | $4.99 | Music | | [Koto Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koto-sim/id6740201723) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Music | | [Japanese taiko drum.Timer app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-taiko-drumtimer-app/id6466732307) | — | Free | Music | ## More apps by Akinobu YAMAMOTO - [Taiko Spirits](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiko-spirits/id411262432) All apps by Akinobu YAMAMOTO: https://appshunter.io/developer/389130701 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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