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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 28, 2009
  • August 23, 2017

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This app offers a unique sonic puzzle experience using a virtual machine for sound synthesis. Users control the machine by placing command letters and adjusting parameter sliders to generate experimental, often noisy, electronic music.

Virtual machine for sound synthesis
Instruction-based sound generation
Parameter sliders for sound control
Grid-based command placement
Experimental sonic art focus
Live coding principles
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What's New in TOPLAPapp

1.2

August 23, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 64-bit builds for iOS 11 compatibility

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User reviews

Great combo of flexible free fun

$0 price is right. 100% experimentation with experimental noise. Obscure control UX promotes exploration well. Bravo.

Love at first glitch!

This is an improvisers dream/nightmare… And I love it because of that. As someone who has been producing and performing on various synthesizers since the mid-80s… This is one of those “machines“ that defies many norms simultaneously as it capitalizes on new ones. I hope this app and it’s associated website continue to be updated and stay relevant because I think it’s a gift in more ways than not, as well as a musical challenge. All instruments are challenging in different ways, but this one in ways that (for me) are far more appreciated than understood. I like the challenge, and I like the surprise. Many thanks to the developer!
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Please update!!

I just recently discovered this app and love it. I would love a little more explanation on what each letter and box represent to be able to predict the sounds a little better for performing. Maybe even an effects section to further mangle the sound. I know chances are slim that this or RISCy will get updated but you would be doing a great service to the noise genre by giving this a refresh.
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One of my first apps, still the best.

Half a decade after downloading, It's still the one I use to show people what music can be.

The bleeding edge!

It makes me so happy to see this get an update! This is one of the first music apps I ever downloaded, and while the results are often somewhat harsh, this app is a real 'eye-opener' for some of the truly original and unusual things one can do with music and sound in iOS.

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FAQ

What kind of music does TOPLAPapp create?

TOPLAPapp generates experimental and often noisy electronic music. It's designed for those interested in stranger computer music sounds and sonic art.

How do I control the sound in TOPLAPapp?

You control the sound by placing command letters (T, O, P, L, A, p) in a grid and adjusting associated parameter sliders to modify the virtual machine's output.

Is TOPLAPapp suitable for beginners in music production?

TOPLAPapp is intended for those interested in more experimental sonic art. It's recommended to download only if you are open to unconventional computer music sounds.

What are the historical influences of TOPLAPapp?

The app draws inspiration from instruction synthesis pioneered at the Institute of Sonology in the 1970s and the live coding movement, which involves modifying running programs.

What devices does TOPLAPapp support?

TOPLAPapp is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

How often is TOPLAPapp updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 23, 2017. Updates are not very frequent, with the last update being several years ago.

What is the age rating for TOPLAPapp?

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

Does TOPLAPapp have ads?

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