# Wind Chimes - Generative MIDI — Physics Based MIDI & CC AUv3

> Generative MIDI instrument simulating colliding wind chimes for music creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Cem Olcay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-chimes-generative-midi/id6797114959 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-chimes-generative-midi/id6797114959/reviews.md

## What is Wind Chimes?

Wind Chimes is a generative MIDI instrument built around a physically simulated row of wind chimes. 
A simulated wind field sways the chimes, and when two collide, the struck one fires a MIDI note. 
Play it by hand, or let the wind play on its own.

REAL WIND, REAL COLLISIONS
• Up to 16 chimes hang in a graduated row
• Chimes ring by knocking into each other, not a clapper
• Tap, hold, or drag any chime to play it by hand
• Gusts sweep across the row instead of hitting all at once

CUSTOMIZE EVERY CHIME
• Choose anywhere from 2 to 16 chimes
• Spread the row from tightly packed to wide open
• Length and Weight shape each chime's swing and reach
• Go full screen for a bigger, more zen performance

A GENERATIVE MIDI PLAYGROUND
• Every chime's note comes from the current key and scale
• Turn any chime's note off, or reassign it freely
• Every chime's real swing angle can drive generative CC modulation
• Up to 16 chimes across up to 16 channels, endless generative variety

MAKE IT YOURS
• Pick from a set of beautifully designed visual themes
• Switch between Free timing and a quantized grid
• New Wind reseeds the sequence, keeping every setting the same
• Randomize rolls a brand-new layout, tuning, and wind in one tap

BUILT FOR AUV3 HOSTS
• Runs as a full AUv3 MIDI Generator in any compatible host
• Automate every wind and tuning parameter from the host
• MIDI timing is sample-accurate, synced to the host's own tempo
• Presets sync over iCloud across devices, the app, and AUv3

Play standalone with a built-in sampler for instant sound, or load Wind Chimes as a silent-audio AUv3 MIDI Generator and route it into any instrument you like.

## Key features

- Physics-based wind chime simulation
- Generative MIDI note output
- Customizable chime properties
- AUv3 MIDI generator support
- Standalone sampler included
- Visual themes and timing options

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-chimes-generative-midi/id6797114959/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very good indeed

*2026-08-30*

What a wonderful idea for creating very randomised generative music! Easy to set up in AUM. Couple your music generator with a good reverb or echo and just let it run. Alter the “wind” direction and strength. Perfect.

## Frequently asked questions about Wind Chimes

### What is Wind Chimes?

Wind Chimes is a generative MIDI instrument that uses a physics simulation of colliding wind chimes to create musical notes. You can play it manually or let the simulated wind generate music.

### How does Wind Chimes generate music?

When simulated wind causes chimes to collide, the struck chime fires a MIDI note. The app allows customization of keys, scales, and individual chime properties to influence the generated output.

### Can Wind Chimes be used with other music apps?

Yes, Wind Chimes runs as a full AUv3 MIDI Generator in any compatible host app, allowing you to route its MIDI output to any virtual instrument.

### What devices does Wind Chimes support?

Wind Chimes is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the price of Wind Chimes?

Wind Chimes is a paid app, priced at $4.99.

### How often is Wind Chimes updated?

The latest version, 1.3, was released on August 27, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically bring new features and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Wind Chimes?

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

### Does Wind Chimes have ads?

No, Wind Chimes does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application without any in-app ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-09-09

This version fixes the AUv3 plugin's AU parameter automation with external MIDI CC messages.

### 1.4 — 2026-08-29

This version add the new MIDI tuning mode to the settings menu.
- Open the MIDI tuning editor on the settings menu,
- Assign MIDI notes from your connected MIDI source to each chime.
- Auto advance mode automatically assigns the note and moves to the next note.
- Adds accented note toggle to the settings menu.
- Updates the online user manual.

### 1.3 — 2026-08-27

This version adds more scales including Japanese, East Asian, Jazz, World scales.

### 1.2 — 2026-08-23

This version 
- Adds the new transpose slider with +/- 24 steps.
- Just shift the whole chime pitches up or down at once, in the scale.
- Lets you assign themes to presets and different AUv3 instances.
- Adds more themes, now 30 themes in total.

### 1.1 — 2026-08-20

This version updates some of the factory presets.

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All apps by Cem Olcay: https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853

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