Etherpad
Music synthesis & soundscapes
Free
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
• 9 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.
Etherpad — an expressive multi-touch synth that turns your screen into an instrument.
What's new
• Meet Orelia — struck gold, still singing. Our new handpan voice, where every tap rings on its own.
• Custom Scale — build scales that are yours alone
• Note Attack — Legato, Classic, or Pure: choose how every note begins
Enjoy the music!
The developer, Dinesh Yadav, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Dinesh Yadav
- Size
- 8.6 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Dinesh Yadav