Microtones v1.2 Adds Background Audio, Better Sound Engine

microtonesDeveloper Szymon Kaliski let us know that MicroTones – a microtonal synthesizer for iOS – has been updated to version 1.2. The new version is a completely rewritten application, featuring full support for new devices (including iPhone 5 and iPad mini), improved engine, new interface and background audio.

Here’s what’s new in Microtones 1.2

  • optimization for newer devices (including iPhone 5 & iPad mini)
  • better sound engine (support for up to forty simultaneous sine waves)
  • background audio
  • new improved interface


MicroTones is a microtonal synthesizer for iOS, allowing simultaneous playback of up to forty sine waves set with accuracy to one hundredth of a hertz.

Microtones is available for US $1.99 in the App Store.

2 thoughts on “Microtones v1.2 Adds Background Audio, Better Sound Engine

  1. No audiobus or Jack? Too much rewriting and not enough checking in to see what every other developer is doing… Background audio is just a subpar solution these days

  2. Agreed. I love this app and was stoked to see it upgraded, and for only 2 bucks it’s not like I can complain. But it IS a perfect, perfect app for doing drones and the ability to add effects with Audiobus would make it one of the best synths out there for its elegance & simplicity. Does what it says it’ll do, perfectly.

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