orbital harp

an audiovisual instrument for iOS

download on the app store

endless orbital
symphonies

orbital harp - hypnotic, dynamic audiovisuals

orbital harp - naturally evolving melodies and textures

orbital harp - explore scales with paint and autoharp

orbital harp - dive deeper with MIDI and MPE

orbital harp on iPad - endless orbital symphonies

orbital harp on iPad - hypnotic, dynamic audiovisuals

orbital harp on iPad - naturally evolving melodies and textures

orbital harp on iPad - explore scales with paint and autoharp

orbital harp on iPad - dive deeper with MIDI and MPE

Tap to create planets. Watch them orbit suns and play notes as they pass through zones.

Sounds weave in and out as planets speed up, slow down, collide, and interact. The music shifts between chaos and calm, never repeating the same way twice.

Features

17 instruments: piano, harp, kalimba, pads, bells, theremin, and more
Beautiful visuals: nebula backgrounds, glowing planets with particle trails, dynamic lighting
Multiple scales: Major, Minor, Pentatonic, Dorian, Blues, and more
Grid and harp layouts: choose how zones are arranged
Keys or strings triggering: change how planets trigger notes
Autoharp mode: toggle or hold notes to control what's playable
Paint mode: assign specific notes to each zone, including wildcards
Per-planet control: assign different instruments, scales, and octave ranges to each planet
Built-in effects: filter, delay, and reverb with real-time control
Saves: build a library of evolving compositions
Background playback: keeps making music when you switch apps
Configurable physics: toggle wall bounces, collisions, and collision sounds

MIDI Support (Premium)

Multi-timbral output with 16 channels + X/Y position CC per planet
MPE mode with per-note pitch bend, slide, and pressure
Route to any MIDI-compatible app (AUM, GarageBand, DAWs, synths)
Per-planet MIDI routing: assign MIDI channels and MPE controls independently

Perfect for:

Ambient soundscapes that evolve on their own
Live performance and improvisation
Meditation, relaxation, and creative flow
Generative music experiments
Weird beats and drones

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