# TheGaits

> Generates music from footsteps in specific outdoor locations. (iPhone/iPad app by Iglesia Intermedia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegaits/id486231901 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Iglesia Intermedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/444356085)
- Category: Music, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegaits/id486231901/reviews.md

## What is TheGaits?

The Gaits turns footsteps into electric guitar chords, zen gongs, and more...the user becomes a musical instrument as he or she strolls down the High Line in New York City. The user moves through a series of composed spaces, with various families of sounds tied to each area. 

Created by Cameron Britt, Lainie Fefferman, Daniel Iglesia, and Jascha Narveson. Produced by Friends of the High Line and Make Music New York, in association with MATA. Presented as part of Make Music Winter on December 21, 2011. For more information, visit makemusicny.org/thegaits

Please note, this app only functions within the geographic bounds of the High Line in downtown New York City. Your device will require location services (i.e. GPS) in order to detect your location.

## Key features

- Footsteps create musical chords
- Explore sound families in different areas
- Interactive musical experience
- Location-based soundscapes
- Transforms walking into music

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegaits/id486231901/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2017-12-22*

Read about it in Time Out New York and downloaded, excited to test it out since my parents were in town. To be clear: this app plays the “ding” sound you hear when you get text messages at a random cadence, with occasional organ swells. My parents were unimpressed.

## Frequently asked questions about TheGaits

### What is TheGaits?

TheGaits is a music application that transforms your footsteps into musical sounds like guitar chords and gongs as you walk through specific outdoor areas.

### Where can I use TheGaits?

TheGaits only functions within the geographic bounds of the High Line in downtown New York City. You will need to enable location services on your device.

### Does TheGaits have ads?

No, TheGaits does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience.

### What devices support TheGaits?

TheGaits is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is TheGaits updated?

The latest version of TheGaits was released on December 15, 2023, indicating active development and updates.

### What is the age rating for TheGaits?

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

### How does TheGaits compare to other music apps?

Unlike typical music creation apps, TheGaits uses your physical movement in a specific location to generate sounds, offering a unique interactive experience.

### What is the user feedback on TheGaits?

Based on available data, TheGaits has received a perfect 5.0-star rating from one review, suggesting positive initial user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2023-12-15

This version fixes an issue so that the app continues operating while backgrounded or screen is locked.

### 2.0.0 — 2023-12-12

Updated version for 2023 layout of the High Line

### 1.3 — 2014-12-19

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

Fix GPS for iOS 8.

### 1.2 — 2014-11-26

New content for 2014!

### 1.11 — 2013-12-14

tweaked UI

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All apps by Iglesia Intermedia: https://appshunter.io/developer/444356085

## Related topics

[iglesia intermedia](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/iglesia-intermedia)

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