Tetratonics: The 4th Dimension
Four Notes. Infinite Color.
$0.99
Step into the 4th dimension of jazz harmony! Use 17 pristine instruments, sculpt upper-structure voicings with Tetratonics, and watch the geometry of sound come alive!
Tetratonics - The 4th Dimension
Four Notes. Infinite color.
Step into the 4th dimension of modern jazz harmony.
Tetratonics reveals the secret behind modern jazz voicings: take a major or minor triad you already know, add one carefully chosen color tone, and superimpose the resulting 4-note tetratonic structure over any chord. The result is immediate - beautiful, sophisticated harmony within reach.
The ultimate harmonic laboratory for improvisers, composers, and arrangers, bridging the gap between abstract theory and concrete sound.
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THE CORE SYSTEM: 10 CURATED STRUCTURES
Tetratonics curates the 10 highest-value "Triad + 1" combinations used in contemporary jazz:
- 6 Major-Based: (b2), (2), (#2), (4), (#4), (b6)
- 4 Minor-Based: -(b2), -(2), -(4), -(#4)
Optimized for harmonic beauty and functionality, every combination sounds incredible.
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THE SOUND STUDIO [NEW IN 2.0]
Tetratonics is no longer just a visualizer - it's a premium, high-fidelity auditioning space. Rebuilt on a zero-latency audio engine, our glassmorphic Sound Studio lets you play and mix voicings across two independent layers. Assign 17 gain-staged instruments (8 chord pads, 9 melodic leads) with perfect perceived-loudness parity - no volume adjustments needed when switching timbres.
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CONTEXT-AWARE AUDIO ENGINE [NEW IN 2.0]
Our Harmonic Intelligence engine dynamically adapts underlying chord voicings to match your chosen scale perfectly.
- 6 Voicings: Root Position, Open I (Drop 2), Open II (Drop 3), Tetratonic (upper structures), Shell (Root + 7th), or Root Only.
- Articulation: Select Strum Up, Strum Down, or Block. Adjust strum speed, note spacing (Loose-to-Tight), and choose from 4 velocity contours (Flat, Rise, Fall, Accent Root).
- Custom Sequencer: Drag-and-drop to reorder scale pitches into custom melodic licks, or apply 7 geometric arpeggio patterns like "Arc" or "Pendulum."
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THE HARMONIC VISUALIZER
Our stunning visualizer maps exactly how your chosen tetratonic structure relates to your underlying chord on a 12-tone chromatic ring:
- See the tetratonic pitches form a unique geometric shape reflecting precise intervallic relationships.
- Notes are color-coded by harmonic function: Core Tones (blue), Sevenths (green), Natural Extensions (amber), and Altered Tensions (crimson).
- Tap any note for an instant preview, or pivot your starting point with a tap.
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FLAWLESS ENHARMONIC CALCULATION
Drop a Triad + 1 structure over any chord and our analytical engine decodes the result. The app distinguishes between complex contextual choices (knowing when an interval functions as a b5 vs a #11, or b13 vs a #5) and outputs the perfect, standard-compliant jazz chord symbol (e.g., Cmaj7(9/#11), G7(alt)). The intelligent scale builder respects the enharmonic gravity of your chord - over flat roots, you see flats; over sharp roots, you see sharps. Every pitch is spelled correctly.
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THE CONTROL ISLAND & FAVORITES
A tactile interface designed for quick adjustments. Rapidly switch between the 10 master archetypes and see your tetratonic formula. When you stumble upon a killer voicing, tap the star icon to save it, and instantly preview or audition it directly from your Favorites library with a single tap.
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DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS, BY MUSICIANS
Built to feel like a high-end piece of gear:
- Adaptive Layout: Shifts perfectly between portrait reference and landscape practice modes.
- Premium Dark Mode: A "liquid glass" aesthetic that preserves your vision on lit stages.
- Haptic Touch: Tuned tactile haptics sync perfectly with note triggers to make the screen feel like a physical instrument.
- Pro-Audio Resilience: Rebuilt on a robust signal chain that gracefully handles interruptions (calls, Siri) and headphone changes without dropping a beat.
- Strictly Offline: Zero ads, zero subscriptions, zero data collection. Runs entirely locally on your device.
Discover a lifetime of modern harmonic color with Tetratonics today.
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WELCOME TO THE FOURTH DIMENSION: TETRATONICS 2.0 IS LIVE!
What was once a silent visual calculator is now a high-fidelity, playable, tactile instrument. Version 2.0 transforms Tetratonics into a professional, zero-latency harmonic laboratory. We have rebuilt the entire app from the ground up around a dual-sampler AVAudioEngine to let you play, layer, and orchestrate modern jazz harmony in real time.
Here is the complete, high-fidelity breakdown of everything new in Version 2.0:
--- THE SOUND STUDIO ---
Step into a glassmorphic control room. Rebuilt as a unified three-tab panel, the Sound Studio lets you sculpt every detail of how your harmony is arranged and performed:
- TETRATONIC TAB (Melody): Sculpt the upper structures. Drag-and-drop to reorder scale pitches into custom licks, apply 7 geometric arpeggio patterns (Ascending, Descending, Pendulum, Arc, Resolve Up, Resolve Down, Block), and slide note timing from driving to loose.
- CHORD TAB (Harmony): Voiced with 8 gorgeous pads. Select from 6 classic voicings, 3 articulation styles, and 4 velocity contours visualized as live sparklines.
- MIX TAB: Independently balance the volume of the chord and tetratonic layers from 0% to 100% of your device's full dynamic range.
--- 17 CURATED, CALIBRATED INSTRUMENTS ---
No more flat, dry synthesizer tones. Tetratonics 2.0 features 17 studio-grade, gain-staged instruments divided across two independent layers:
- 8 CHORD TIMBRES: Rhodes (vintage warmth), Strings (orchestral swell), Synth Pad (ethereal stereo), Vibraphone (metallic bell), Guitar (acoustic pluck), Grand Piano (acoustic benchmark), Perc Organ (classic organ click), and Warm Pad (analog sweep).
- 9 MELODIC TIMBRES: Celesta (crystalline attack), Marimba (wooden resonance), Flute (woodwind breeze), Music Box (delicate chime), E. Piano (percussive bite), Harp (sweeping classical pluck), Clavinet (funk-infused bite), Vocal Lead (wordless swell), and Square Lead (digital retro).
- PRO LOUDNESS PARITY: Every instrument is individually calibrated across three axes (velocity, sampler gain, and output dynamic ceiling). You can switch from a punchy Clavinet to a breathy Flute with zero perceived volume jumps.
--- JAZZ VOICINGS & SHIELDED ENHARMONICS ---
Our Harmonic Intelligence engine actively listens to your choices, dynamically restructuring the accompaniment to support your scale:
- 6 PROFESSIONAL VOICINGS: Stack them closely in Root Position, spread them using Open Position I (Drop 2) and Open Position II (Drop 3), frame them with Root + 7th (Shell), anchor the bass with Root Only, or play our bespoke "Tetratonic" voicing, which seamlessly fuses the chord's core skeleton with your scale notes voiced as a cohesive upper structure.
- THE THEORY DONE FOR YOU: Drop any four-note scale over any chord and watch our engine resolve enharmonic ambiguities (knowing b5 vs #11, b13 vs #5). The scale builder respects key signature gravity (flat roots use flats; sharp roots use sharps) to present flawlessly spelled chord symbols like Cmaj7(9/#11) and G7(alt).
--- THE INTERACTIVE HARMONIC DIAMOND ---
Our 12-tone chromatic visualizer is now a fully interactive instrument. Notes are color-coded by chord function: Core Tones (blue), Guide Tones (green), Extensions (amber), and Altered Tensions (crimson). Tap any note on the outer ring for an instant, haptic-synced audio preview, or tap the center to trigger the full, combined performance.
--- STAGE-READY PRO-AUDIO RESILIENCE ---
Built for the gigging musician:
- ADAPTIVE INTERFACE: Seamlessly rotates between portrait pocket reference and landscape practice layout.
- LIQUID GLASS DARK MODE: Sleek, high-contrast aesthetic designed for lit stages.
- AUDIO RESILIENCE: Gracefully survives phone calls, backgrounding, notification alerts, and hardware changes (AirPods unplugs, Bluetooth device switches) without clicks or dropouts.
- STRICTLY OFFLINE: Zero ads, zero subscriptions, zero tracking.
The developer, Oliver Richard Erich Naumann, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Oliver Richard Erich Naumann
- Size
- 149.6 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026

