Jamulator vs Raga Explorer

Using player-piano-like grids, finger paint drums, then choose from over 100 other instruments to create musical arrangements in just minutes. You can zoom in to arrange your notes with precision, or just swipe and see what sounds come out. Quantization makes most of your casual swipes sound interesting and musical. Once you have something you like, you can forward it to friends so they can add parts to the jam session. When you think it's finished, you can publish it for all app users to listen to. There is also a sampler that lets you record audio, and then play notes of different pitch using the same player-piano-like grid. You can make your voice sound like a chipmunk, or like Darth Vader. A very high quality musical instrument using general MIDI 2 standard voices. New in 2.1.0: Live realtime jamming. There is still a little lag, but because of the metronome it feels like you are actually jamming. You are certainly interacting musically in close to realtime.

Raga Explorer is your guide to the ancient world of Indian classical music. THE TIME WHEEL At the heart of Raga Explorer is an interactive clock showing which ragas are traditionally performed at each hour of day and night. Indian classical music has always been tied to time: certain ragas belong to the stillness of pre-dawn, others to the heat of noon, the romance of dusk, or the quiet of midnight. Drag the needle or tap the clock icon to jump to the current hour. EXPLORE 100+ RAGAS Browse a curated collection of ragas from both the Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian) traditions. Each entry includes: • Aroha & Avaroha — ascending and descending scale • Vadi & Samvadi — primary and secondary notes • Rasa — the emotional essence the raga evokes • Traditional time and season of performance • Thaat / Melakarta family classification MOOD & RASA Ragas are organized by the emotion they embody — serenity, devotion, longing, joy, valor, wonder. Find the raga that resonates with how you feel right now. HINDUSTANI & CARNATIC Both great traditions of Indian classical music are represented, letting you explore the full breadth of this ancient art form. Whether you're a student, a performer, or simply curious, Raga Explorer opens a door to one of the world's oldest and most sophisticated musical systems.