# Taiko Spirits

> Realistic WADAIKO drum simulator with velocity and 3D sound representation. (iPhone/iPad app by Akinobu YAMAMOTO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiko-spirits/id411262432 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Akinobu YAMAMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/389130701)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2010-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiko-spirits/id411262432/reviews.md

## What is Taiko Spirits?

"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.
  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.

Now, Please enjoy some sense of realism in this Taiko sound.

=== Contact for the app ===
Support site:http://supp-app.com/Taiko_Spirits/
facebook:http://www.facebook.com/taiko.spirits
Twitter:@taiko_spirits
E-mail:wadaikospirits@gmail.com

## Key features

- Velocity-sensitive tapping
- 3D spatial audio effects
- Studio-recorded taiko sounds
- Four types of taiko drums
- Visual fireworks effects
- Background music playback

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiko-spirits/id411262432/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2013-05-08*

Does not work, stuck updating, cannot delete it, complete train wreck. Cheers

### 3/5 — Too much lag

*2012-09-09*

The concept for this app is very good. You can play a song and practice taiko beats against it using four different drums. The problem is that there is a considerable lag from the time you hit the beat and the time it plays. It's maybe only a split second, but it's enough to make your drums beats not fit the music. If that got fixed, this might be a great app and I would recommend it to taiko students who want to practice hearing their taiko patterns played against songs in their iTunes collections. But, as it is now, it's not that useful. Maybe in the next update?

### 4/5 — Great sounds but not responsive enough

*2012-07-15*

This app is a great way to practise the rhythms learnt in taiko class at home. The sounds of the wadaiko, shime daiko, etc sound very accurate. However, the app is not responsive enough, which results in a slight delay. Fix this and you'll have a perfect app for taiko learners.

### 5/5 — Great Taiko!

*2011-03-18*

Beautiful graphics!  The program does exactly as advertised, and the seller donates funds to help the earthquake victims in Japan.  Great time to buy this app!

## Frequently asked questions about Taiko Spirits

### What makes Taiko Spirits realistic?

Taiko Spirits uses an acceleration sensor to accurately represent the velocity of your taps, producing different sound intensities. It also features 3D spatial audio, so the sound changes depending on where you strike the drum, creating a more immersive experience.

### What types of taiko drums are available in Taiko Spirits?

Taiko Spirits offers four distinct types of taiko drums for you to play: Nagadou-Daiko, Oh-Daiko, and Shime Daiko, which includes both bass and treble sounds.

### Does Taiko Spirits have ads?

No, Taiko Spirits is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted musical experience.

### Can I play my own music in the background with Taiko Spirits?

Yes, the app allows you to play your favorite tunes from your iPod in the background while you play the taiko drums.

### What devices does Taiko Spirits support?

Taiko Spirits is currently supported on iPad devices.

### How often is Taiko Spirits updated?

The latest version of Taiko Spirits is 5.0.0, which was last updated on September 21, 2016. Future updates are not guaranteed.

### What is the age rating for Taiko Spirits?

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

### What is the user sentiment for Taiko Spirits?

Based on the available data, Taiko Spirits has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 3 reviews, indicating very positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2016-09-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Thank you for handle the app.

Updated sound engine.

### 4.9.6 — 2015-10-01

Thank you for handle the app.

Minor modifications.

### 4.9.5 — 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.

### 4.9.4 — 2015-06-30

Thank you for handle the app.

Update ad banner's SDK.

### 4.9.3 — 2015-05-11

Thank you for handle the app.

Update sound engine.

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## More apps by Akinobu YAMAMOTO

- [Taiko Spirits +  for iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiko-spirits-plus-for-iphone/id451436956)

All apps by Akinobu YAMAMOTO: https://appshunter.io/developer/389130701

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