Cryptoclash vs Stringflo

Cryptoclash is a strange generative synthesizer, which translates letters into sound. By typing in a string of up to 20 letters (a-z), you set up the states of the sound engine, which are represented as roaming particles. Every time they collide, things can change! Use the accelerometers to change gravity, and tap on a ball to give it a velocity boost. Each time you choose the source string, you create a new sounding patch. Some sounds are noisier, and others more meditative; keep exploring and you'll hear interesting new tuning systems (such as 26 notes per octave), and different amounts of synthesizer feedback. The central idea behind this work is that of the musical cryptogram, where letters are turned into notes; but the sound engine here avoids such a direct and obvious mapping for a combination of physics engine (thank you Box2D), live coding, sonification, finite state machines, Markov models and feedback FM. Download Cryptoclash if you are open to stranger computer music sounds, and avoid it if you just want diatonic melodies and piano sounds! If you like this, or want a free starting point, you may be interested in the other two in an accessible live coding triology; TOPLAPapp and RISCy, already available on the App Store.

Stringflo: Master the Guitar Fretboard Stringflo helps guitarists build real fretboard fluency through interactive note training, real-time pitch detection, theory tools, tuning support, and visual progress tracking. Practice with randomized note challenges, get instant feedback as you play, reveal fretboard positions when you need help, and customize your sessions by string, note, and sensitivity level. Then go deeper with built-in theory tools for chords, scales, CAGED shapes, intervals, fret numbers, and full-neck maps. Key Features • Randomized Note Challenges: Build fretboard fluency with dynamic practice prompts • Real-Time Pitch Feedback: Instantly see whether you’re playing the correct note • Fretboard Visualization: Reveal note positions and reinforce spatial memory • Customizable Practice: Select the exact strings and notes you want to train • Built-In Tuner: Tune and monitor pitch directly in the app • Theory Tools: Explore chords, scales, CAGED forms, intervals, notes, and fret numbers • Full Neck Maps: Study patterns across the fretboard with clear visual diagrams • Progress Tracking: Monitor practice history, speed, and consistency over time • Adaptive Sensitivity: Adjust pitch detection for different playing environments • Minimal Interface: Designed for clarity, focus, and fast learning Stringflo combines repetition, ear training, real-time feedback, and visual reinforcement to help you recognize notes faster and understand the fretboard more deeply. Whether you’re learning your first positions or refining advanced fretboard knowledge, Stringflo gives you focused tools for smarter practice.