Etherpad
Touch synthesis & soundscapes
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Touch the surface. Hear the universe.
Etherpad is an expressive touch-based music synthesis instrument for iPhone and iPad. Sweep your fingers across the screen to create evolving soundscapes, ambient drones, and generative textures.
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
• Multiple sound presets — Switch between evolving pad sounds and textures
• Visual feedback — Beautiful particle effects respond to your touches
• Effect overlays — Add visual layers like ripples, glow, and trails
• Scale selection — Choose from various musical scales for melodic exploration
• Landscape & portrait — Designed for both orientations on iPad
• Low-latency audio — Built on Csound, the industry-standard audio engine
PERFECT FOR
• Ambient and drone musicians
• Sound designers and experimental composers
• Meditation and relaxation
• Children exploring sound and music
• Live performers and improvisers
• Anyone curious about generative music
ABOUT CSOUND
Csound is a powerful audio synthesis language used by musicians, researchers, and educators worldwide for over 30 years. Etherpad brings its sonic capabilities to your fingertips through an intuitive touch interface.
TIPS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE
For uninterrupted performance on iPad, enable Guided Access (Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access) before playing. This prevents accidental gestures from interrupting your sound.
Touch the surface. Hear the universe.
Ratings & Reviews
- Enabled Split mode
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
- 4.1 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Dinesh Yadav