Gamelan Gender 2.2.8

The iOS application for Balinese Gamelan Gender Wayang presents a compelling and immersive experience for users interested in traditional Indonesian music. This metallophone, consisting of ten keys that are paired and typically doubled with an octave interval, is accurately tuned to the Slendro scale.

Noteworthy features of this application include:

• Inter-App Audio and Audiobus support, facilitating seamless integration with other music applications.
• Remote triggering capabilities for use with Audiobus Remote, enhancing workflow efficiency.
• A built-in MIDI file player, allowing users to play along or study various compositions.
• Animated keys to assist in traditional learning methods, fostering a deeper understanding of the instrument.
• A sound bank derived from authentic instrument samples, providing realistic audio quality.
• MIDI note assignment for customizable playback, enabling adjustments to suit individual MIDI files.
• Options to tune the instrument to match real-world instruments, promoting versatility in practice.
• A \em>mathematical tuning system, where only five keys require definition for comprehensive tuning management.
• The possibility to overwrite calculated tuning with individualized frequency settings across all 40 keys.
• Looping functionalities for practice enhancement, with the ability to adjust tempo on repeat loops.
• Dynamic tempo changes can be set to accelerate musical phrases during repetitions.
• The flexibility to switch to the Pelog scale for Gong Kebyar practice, enabling custom 10-key tunings.
• MIDI input compatibility via Core MIDI, supporting physical and virtual connections, including Audiobus 3.
• Two distinct touch play modes: gamelan style (strike and damp) and piano style (touch and release), catering to different playing preferences.

This application provides an impressive platform for engaging with the rich tradition of Balinese music while offering modern features that enhance both learning and performance capabilities.