# variant:breaker

> Generative audiovisual artwork with interactive music and evolving visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Interval Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variantbreaker/id1086691199 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Interval Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/364824624)
- Category: Entertainment, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variantbreaker/id1086691199/reviews.md

## What is variant?

variant:breaker is an audiovisual artwork that creates beautiful, ever-changing music and imagery. The app combines user input and built-in randomness to create images and music that will continually change, grow and evolve, offering a new and different experience every time. For users of all ages, variant:breaker is a chance to explore and experience a unique work of generative art.

variant:breaker was created for an installation in New York City’s Times Square, and combines immediately responsive interactivity with aggressive visuals and sound designed to stand up to one of the most intense audiovisual environments in the world.

To interact with variant:breaker, simply touch the screen. Each touch will play a new, randomly selected sound and alter the visuals. You can use up to 10 fingers at once to control the sounds and visuals.

You can view the indeterminate audio engine by tapping the dot in the lower right. The display shows the different elements of the musical composition as they are loaded by the engine through a combination of chance and user input. The center button opens a menu of settings for the app, and the button to the right allows you to take screenshots of the visuals, automatically saving them to your photo library.

The Variant apps are a new series of generative audiovisual artworks from Interval Studios featuring visuals by Joshue Ott and music by Kenneth Kirschner. Each Variant features a unique visual composition by Ott based on his superDraw visual performance software, as well as a new indeterminate musical composition by Kirschner. Each Variant app also offers a different set of interactive controls for the user, ranging from the ability to subtly influence the development of the piece to total interactive control over both visuals and sound. All of the Variants are generative artworks: through a varying combination of built-in randomness and user input, each Variant will continually grow and evolve over time without ever directly repeating itself either visually or musically, offering the user an ever-changing, ever-evolving audiovisual experience.

## Key features

- Generative music and imagery
- Interactive touch controls
- Multi-touch support (up to 10 fingers)
- Visualizes audio engine
- Screenshot functionality
- Ever-changing, non-repeating experience

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variantbreaker/id1086691199/reviews.md

### 3/5 — How to record???

*2020-03-21*

Excellent idea, but how can I record my session? Need auv3, or at least interapp audio for to link app with other apps! Thx!

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2017-05-20*

Get all the Variants apps. 

Each of these apps are spectacular both visually and aurally. A feast for both the eyes and the ears. 

Wonderfully done!

### 5/5 — Beautifully Done

*2017-01-03*

This app is wonderful. I love playing around with it and having it make different audio experiences.

## Frequently asked questions about variant

### What is variant:breaker?

variant:breaker is a generative audiovisual artwork that creates unique, evolving music and imagery. It combines user input with randomness to offer a new experience with every interaction.

### How do I interact with variant:breaker?

You can interact with variant:breaker by simply touching the screen. Each touch plays a new sound and alters the visuals. Up to 10 fingers can be used simultaneously for control.

### Can I see how the music is made in variant:breaker?

Yes, you can view the indeterminate audio engine by tapping the dot in the lower right corner. This display shows the musical composition elements as they are generated.

### Does variant:breaker have ads?

No, variant:breaker does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

### What devices does variant:breaker support?

variant:breaker is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### Is variant:breaker suitable for children?

Yes, variant:breaker has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages to explore its generative art and music.

### Can I save the visuals from variant:breaker?

Yes, the app includes a feature to take screenshots of the visuals. These screenshots are automatically saved to your device's photo library.

### How often is variant:breaker updated?

variant:breaker was last updated on June 3, 2016, to version 1.01. While updates may not be frequent, the app provides a stable generative art experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.01 — 2016-06-03

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

-fixed issue that could result in stuck touches.

### 1.0 — 2016-05-27

No release notes.

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## More apps by Interval Studios

- [Thicket:Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thicketclassic/id364824621)
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All apps by Interval Studios: https://appshunter.io/developer/364824624

## Related topics

[variant](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/variant)

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