Harmonique vs Etherpad

Play chords and melodies instantly — no music theory required. Harmonique is a touch instrument that makes harmony accessible. Two columns of chord buttons — major and minor — let you play any chord in any key. Drone a chord with a long press, then improvise melodies on the piano keys above it. FEATURES • Play chords instantly — major and minor columns derived from music theory, so everything sounds good together • Drone Mode — sustain any chord hands-free, switch chords with a tap • Perform Patterns — strum, arpeggiate, or block chords at any BPM with Folk, Pop Rock, Bossa Nova, and more • 100+ instruments — piano, harmonica, guitar, organ, strings, and the full General MIDI set • Tape Delay & Ghost Verb — warm analog echo and reverb with BPM sync • 7th Chords — one toggle for richer, jazzier harmony • Circle of Fifths — visual key picker that teaches you how keys relate • Interactive Lessons — learn chord progressions, borrowed chords, music theory basics, and how to use every feature • Key & Chord Display — see what you're playing in real time • Nashville Numbers — switch between Roman numerals and Nashville notation FREE TO START 5 instruments, drone mode, chord progressions lesson, and full chord/melody playback. Upgrade to unlock everything. BUILT FOR MUSICIANS Whether you're a songwriter sketching ideas, a student learning theory, or a performer looking for a portable chord instrument — Harmonique puts harmony at your fingertips.

Etherpad is an expressive touch-based music synthesis instrument for iPhone, iPad and your Mac. Sweep your fingers across the screen to create evolving soundscapes, ambient drones, and generative textures. (AUv3 Beta support) Powered by the legendary Csound audio engine, Etherpad turns your device into a portable synthesizer that responds to every touch with rich, organic sound. No music theory required — just touch, listen, and explore. KEY FEATURES • Multi-touch synthesis — Each finger controls pitch and timbre independently • Distinct Soundscapes — Switch between evolving pad sounds and textures • Reactive Visuals — ripples, trails, rings, and column glow respond to every touch • 14 evolving sounds — from lush pads to Glass Choir, PWM Pad, and Morphwave • Advanced Scales & Tuning — Break out of standard keys and explore the Bohlen-Pierce scale, overtone series, pentatonics, and more • Jam Sessions — Load your own audio tracks directly into the app and play along with your creative flow • MIDI 2.0 — per-note expression and full MIDI support for connected controllers (Beta) • AUv3 plug-in — play Etherpad inside Logic Pro, GarageBand, AUM, and other hosts (Beta) • Ultra Low-latency audio — Built on Csound, the industry-standard audio engine PERFECT FOR • Ambient and drone musicians • Meditation and relaxation • Beginners exploring sound synthesis • Live performers and improvisers • Sound designers and experimental composers • Anyone curious about generative music Website: https://etherpad.app Touch the surface. Hear the universe.