Apihima

Byzantine tone generator.

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Master Byzantine chant with authentic ison drones. Features 8 traditional modes, precise 72-komma microtonal tuning, built-in metronome, and real-time pitch detection. Apihima is a professional ison (drone) generator designed for Byzantine and Psaltic music. Whether you're a cantor, choir member, or student of Orthodox liturgical music, Apihima provides the authentic sustained drone tones essential for Byzantine chant practice and performance. AUTHENTIC BYZANTINE SOUND • 8 traditional Byzantine modes (Glasuri) with accurate microtonal intervals • 72-komma tuning system for authentic Eastern Orthodox musical scales • Customizable scale intervals for advanced practitioners • Rich, warm tones using professional SoundFont synthesis PRACTICE TOOLS • Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo and beat subdivisions • Real-time pitch detection to help match your voice to the ison • Separate Voice and Ison channels with independent volume control • Background audio playback for uninterrupted practice FLEXIBLE & INTUITIVE • Touch or toggle playback modes • Monophonic or polyphonic note options • Fine-tune pitch with microtonal semitone and komma adjustments • Works in portrait and landscape orientations Perfect for: • Byzantine chanters and choir directors • Orthodox Christian liturgical musicians • Students learning Psaltic music • Anyone exploring Eastern Mediterranean musical traditions Apihima brings the ancient tradition of Byzantine ison to your pocket, with the precision and flexibility modern musicians need.

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    Information

    Seller
    • Cosmin Stahie
    Size
    • 193.6 MB
    Category
    • Music
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © Cosmin Stahie
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