dot Melody
$1.99
1.1.1for iPhone, iPad and more
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About dot Melody
dot Melody is a multidimensional graphic arpeggiator, sequencer, and drum machine from the creator of the critically acclaimed music apps Patterning & Chordion.
Move dots around to create intertwining melodies, bass lines, and drum beats. Switch chords and patterns on the fly. Process your instruments through delay and reverb effects.
Featured on the App Store “Best New Apps” list.
Best with headphones or over AirPlay.
• iOS 8 and Above •
•• Sequencer ••
Tap or drag anywhere to create new dots.
Move dots horizontally to change pitch within the current chord.
Move dots vertically to change duration/rhythm.
Tap a dot to make it a rest.
Double tap to delete it.
•• Chords ••
Switch chords/scales on the fly to change the notes in your pattern.
Unlimited number of chords
Choose from suggested chords or create your own.
•• Patterns ••
Unlimited number of patterns, each with 3 instrument layers.
Copy, reverse, clear, randomize, and generate functions.
Easily re-order patterns.
•• Instruments ••
3 instrument at a time : lead, bass, and drums.
23 mod-wheel enabled sounds to choose from.
Independent volume controls with the mixer.
Independent delay effect sends.
•• Effects ••
Tempo-synced delay with feedback and low pass filter.
Reverb with mix and decay controls.
•• Tempo & Time Signature ••
Tap Tempo function
Choose from a range of time signatures for pattern syncing.
Use x/x time signature to enter “free mode” and let your instruments create phase patterns.
•• MIDI Out ••
Each instrument layer can use independent MIDI ports and channels.
Mod Wheel support included.
Advanced MIDI timing implementation using MIDI timestamps.
•• File Management ••
Create new files from templates in any key
Easily duplicate or re-name files
•• Audiobus ••
Use dot Melody as an Audiobus source! See http://audiob.us for more information.
•• Sync ••
Ableton Link, MIDI Clock Sync, and Inter-App Audio Sync.
Move dots around to create intertwining melodies, bass lines, and drum beats. Switch chords and patterns on the fly. Process your instruments through delay and reverb effects.
Featured on the App Store “Best New Apps” list.
Best with headphones or over AirPlay.
• iOS 8 and Above •
•• Sequencer ••
Tap or drag anywhere to create new dots.
Move dots horizontally to change pitch within the current chord.
Move dots vertically to change duration/rhythm.
Tap a dot to make it a rest.
Double tap to delete it.
•• Chords ••
Switch chords/scales on the fly to change the notes in your pattern.
Unlimited number of chords
Choose from suggested chords or create your own.
•• Patterns ••
Unlimited number of patterns, each with 3 instrument layers.
Copy, reverse, clear, randomize, and generate functions.
Easily re-order patterns.
•• Instruments ••
3 instrument at a time : lead, bass, and drums.
23 mod-wheel enabled sounds to choose from.
Independent volume controls with the mixer.
Independent delay effect sends.
•• Effects ••
Tempo-synced delay with feedback and low pass filter.
Reverb with mix and decay controls.
•• Tempo & Time Signature ••
Tap Tempo function
Choose from a range of time signatures for pattern syncing.
Use x/x time signature to enter “free mode” and let your instruments create phase patterns.
•• MIDI Out ••
Each instrument layer can use independent MIDI ports and channels.
Mod Wheel support included.
Advanced MIDI timing implementation using MIDI timestamps.
•• File Management ••
Create new files from templates in any key
Easily duplicate or re-name files
•• Audiobus ••
Use dot Melody as an Audiobus source! See http://audiob.us for more information.
•• Sync ••
Ableton Link, MIDI Clock Sync, and Inter-App Audio Sync.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.1.1
Last updated on Jan 29, 2018
Old Versions
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
• Fixed crash on iOS11
• Shiny new icon
• Adjusted layout for iPhone X
• Smaller dots on iPad
• Fixed crash on iOS11
• Shiny new icon
• Adjusted layout for iPhone X
• Smaller dots on iPad
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Version History
1.1.1
Jan 29, 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
• Fixed crash on iOS11
• Shiny new icon
• Adjusted layout for iPhone X
• Smaller dots on iPad
• Fixed crash on iOS11
• Shiny new icon
• Adjusted layout for iPhone X
• Smaller dots on iPad
1.1
Nov 15, 2016
Universal App.
Now with Ableton Link, MIDI Clock, and Inter-App Audio Sync.
Now with Ableton Link, MIDI Clock, and Inter-App Audio Sync.
1.0.3
Sep 22, 2014
French, German, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese are now supported.
MIDI Out is now free - use dot Melody to control other software and hardware synthesizers.
iOS8 Ready!
Updated to latest Audiobus library.
Inter-app audio support.
Minor bug fixes.
MIDI Out is now free - use dot Melody to control other software and hardware synthesizers.
iOS8 Ready!
Updated to latest Audiobus library.
Inter-app audio support.
Minor bug fixes.
1.0.2
May 29, 2014
• New navigation system for editing advanced settings.
• Pitch and duration labels help you to understand what the heck the dots mean! Labels can be disabled from your phone’s “settings” app.
• New animations when dragging dots help you see which note will be played. Animations can be disabled from your phone’s settings app.
• You can now delete files!
• Update to MIDI Port names. In some cases, you may need to re-select MIDI output ports to update your MIDI settings.
• Changes to tutorial.
• Pitch and duration labels help you to understand what the heck the dots mean! Labels can be disabled from your phone’s “settings” app.
• New animations when dragging dots help you see which note will be played. Animations can be disabled from your phone’s settings app.
• You can now delete files!
• Update to MIDI Port names. In some cases, you may need to re-select MIDI output ports to update your MIDI settings.
• Changes to tutorial.
1.0.1
Apr 27, 2014
Bug Fixes:
• Crash on 64-bit devices when loading files
• Issues with Virtual MIDI ports refreshing
• Issues with Virtual MIDI output connections
• Audiobus panel is now located on the right side of the screen and can be hidden.
• Crash on 64-bit devices when loading files
• Issues with Virtual MIDI ports refreshing
• Issues with Virtual MIDI output connections
• Audiobus panel is now located on the right side of the screen and can be hidden.
1.0
Apr 21, 2014
dot Melody FAQ
Click here to learn how to download dot Melody in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of dot Melody.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
dot Melody supports English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese