# YOKA INSTRUMENTS

> A suite of free music creation and ambient sound generation instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Takashi Tsunoda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoka-instruments/id6760506320 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takashi Tsunoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884742586)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoka-instruments/id6760506320/reviews.md

## What is YOKA INSTRUMENTS?

【Included Apps】

● RIPPLES — Ambient Touch Instrument (Free)
  An ambient instrument played by touch. Supports up to 6 fingers. Vertical position controls pitch, horizontal position controls filter.

● ASTROCHIME — Chimes Played by Asteroids (Free)
  A physics-based chime instrument. Asteroids collide with stones to create music in space. The background shows the current-location night sky.

● DROPPLE — Auto-Play Character Plugin for RIPPLES (Free)
  A plugin exclusive to RIPPLES. A water-drop character walks across the screen and plays automatically. Launch it from the button on the left side of RIPPLES.

● SCANBIENT — Camera Ambient Generator
  Generates music automatically from the camera feed. Works best when pointed at scenes with movement.

● DRAWSCILLATOR — Draw Your Own Waveform
  An instrument that turns shapes drawn inside a circle into sound.

● BENDRUM — Dual-Oscillator Drum Synthesizer
  A drum synthesizer with dual oscillators.

● SIMPLOOPER — Cross-App Loop Recorder
  A plugin for recording and looping across apps.

All apps are currently available for free.

## Key features

- Ambient touch instrument with multi-finger support
- Physics-based chime instrument with space visuals
- Auto-play character plugin for ambient instrument
- Camera feed music generator
- Draw-your-own-waveform sound synthesizer
- Dual-oscillator drum synthesizer
- Cross-app loop recorder

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoka-instruments/id6760506320/reviews.md

### 4/5 — This has potential and is nice as is.

*2026-04-20*

I like this concept with fingers and also the graphics’s.  If you wanted to make it pro you could consider adding midi auv3 etc or additional app for a price. Cheers

## Frequently asked questions about YOKA INSTRUMENTS

### What is YOKA INSTRUMENTS?

YOKA INSTRUMENTS is a collection of free music creation tools for iOS devices. It includes ambient instruments, synthesizers, and loop recorders designed for experimental sound generation.

### Is YOKA INSTRUMENTS free to use?

Yes, all the apps included in YOKA INSTRUMENTS are currently available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices does YOKA INSTRUMENTS support?

YOKA INSTRUMENTS is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for the iOS ecosystem.

### How often is YOKA INSTRUMENTS updated?

The latest version of YOKA INSTRUMENTS is 1.2, last updated on April 15, 2026. Update frequency information is not explicitly detailed, but the app has received updates.

### What is the age rating for YOKA INSTRUMENTS?

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

### Can YOKA INSTRUMENTS generate music automatically?

Yes, features like DROPPLE, an auto-play character plugin for RIPPLES, and SCANBIENT, which generates music from camera feeds, offer automatic music generation capabilities.

### What makes the ASTROCHIME instrument unique?

ASTROCHIME is a physics-based chime instrument where virtual asteroids collide with stones to create music. Its background displays the current-location night sky.

### Does YOKA INSTRUMENTS have ads?

No, YOKA INSTRUMENTS does not contain advertisements. All included apps are free and ad-free.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-04-15

v1.2.0

・New app "DROPPLE" — A RIPPLES-exclusive auto-play character plugin is now available!
・New notification feature — Stay informed when new instruments are added (opt-in from settings, supports 11 languages)
・Native audio optimization — Removed unnecessary lock-screen indicators and improved sleep-prevention reliability
・Settings menu now shows update availability with direct App Store link
・Various minor improvements

### 1.1.6 — 2026-03-31

Loop Recorder (SIMPLOOPER) Improvements
• Significantly improved loop recording timing accuracy
• Fixed click noise at loop boundaries
• Added Slicer feature documentation to manual
• Manual now available in all 11 languages

All Instruments
• Added 3 pentatonic scales: Penta Major, Penta Minor, Hirajoshi
• Scale selector organized into 13th Chord and Pentatonic groups

ASTROCHIME
• Fixed a bug that caused no sound output
• Fixed harmony generation for pentatonic scales

DRAWSCILLATOR
• Adjusted default Release and Delay feedback values
• Optimized note range layout for pentatonic scales

### 1.1.5 — 2026-03-30

Audio Engine Improvements

Significantly improved audio quality when using the looper. Eliminated distortion that occurred when playing live over loop playback
Migrated all instruments to a unified audio architecture for stable mixing

### 1.1.4 — 2026-03-29

Looper improvement: Now opens in standby mode when launched from an instrument, giving you control over when recording starts
Improved BPM sync between looper and instruments. Instruments follow looper tempo when looper is active
Improved looper recording latency compensation
Fixed distortion in RIPPLES delay effect when many voices overlap

### 1.1.3 — 2026-03-26

Fixed audio distortion when delay effects overlap (RIPPLES, SCANBIENT, DRAWSCILLATOR)
Fixed an issue in ASTROCHIME where rocks moved too far on ball impact
Fixed an issue where the screen would go to sleep during use on iOS 26.4

## More apps by Takashi Tsunoda

- [TYPORAIT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typorait/id6761259574)
- [ASTROTIMER](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrotimer/id6761328042)
- [ARPJAM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arpjam/id6762045552)
- [ARPJAM Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arpjam-studio/id6775859535)

All apps by Takashi Tsunoda: https://appshunter.io/developer/1884742586

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*
