Etherpad vs Beneath

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 support in Beta) 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.

Ever wondered what a song is really about? Beneath tells you in seconds. Search for a song or share a link straight into Beneath, and get a clear, AI-generated breakdown of what it means, how it feels, and how it was made. WHAT YOU GET • Overview: a plain-language summary of the song, its emotional DNA, and scored moods and themes • Meaning: the song read through six lenses, plus hidden meanings and fan theories • Story: what the lyrics are doing, standout lines explained, and details you probably missed • Sound: genres, instruments, tempo, key and the musical traits behind the track • Info: the story behind the song, production, credits, awards, cultural impact and trivia • Explicit-content flag, so you know before adding it to a family playlist • Language detection: works with songs from around the world • Library: every song you've analysed, one tap away HOW IT WORKS 1. Search for a song in the app, or tap Share on a YouTube link and choose Beneath 2. Pick the right track from the results 3. Read the full analysis in seconds, and get a notification when it's ready Beneath never plays audio and never shows full lyrics. It quotes only the handful of lines it explains, and gives you the understanding beneath the song. Beneath Pro unlocks unlimited analyses and the full Sound breakdown. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Download Beneath and hear your music differently. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/