2022-05-08
Amazing app
One of my all time favorite music apps. The developers should update it annually at a minimum so it continues to work.
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Description
Do you want to play an electric guitar and a piano at the same time? What about choosing the electrifying buzz of a drill and blending it into the soothing tone of a human voice? Jordan Rudess and Kevin Chartier’s Tachyon gives you all these options and more.
From the makers of the award winning app, MorphWiz, comes a new creation that allows images and sound to become one as they magically blend under your fingertips. Each note you play is an individual expression, allowing independent control of pitch and tone far beyond that of traditional instruments.
Most instruments only allow you to play one sound at a time, but with Tachyon, you can seamlessly blend between any two sounds as you slide your fingers up and down the screen.
The visual experience of Tachyon is just as mesmerizing. As you move along the playing surface, a field of twinkling stars morphs into the shape of your selected instrument, allowing a direct correlation between sight and sound.
As described by Jordan Rudess, “Tachyon is simple to use and at the same time offers a unique musical expressive power. The sonic core of the app is a custom crafted sound set from my personal library, encompassing sounds as familiar as those you would find in your home toolbox, and as exclusive as the ones I use on tour with Dream Theater."
Whether you’re a seasoned musician looking for a next generation instrument to further express your creativity, or just a regular Joe browsing the app store looking for a fun and simple purchase that will delight the whole family, Tachyon is the app for you!
“Check out Jordan Rudess’s new album with Steve Horelick entitled “interSonic”which features Wisdom Music Apps”
What's New in Version 1.32
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.
- 64-bit build
- updated for iOS 11.1
- Edge Protection turned on
Seller
Name
Wizdom Music LLC
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
1.32
Size
12.9 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 8.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, iPad 2 (Wi-Fi), iPad 2 (3G), iPad (3rd Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (3rd Generation) (4G), iPad (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (4th Generation) (4G), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (Wi-Fi), iPad mini (4G), iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air11M4, iPad Air11M4Cellular, iPad Air13M4, iPad Air13M4Cellular, iPod touch (5th generation), iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation), Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS), Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch Series SE (GPS), Apple Watch Series SE (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS), Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS), Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) (GPS), Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS), Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch Ultra 2, Watch10, Watch10Cellular, Watch11, Watch11Cellular, WatchSE3, WatchSE3Cellular, WatchUltra3
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
3.5 of 5 (13 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2019-08-11
IAA doesn’t work.
I enjoyed this app when it originally came out, but now it’s almost useless because the IAA and Audiobus compatibility doesn't work. Please fix!
2019-01-14
Just,, wow.
This is one of my favorite music apps.. the only thing that could possibly make it better, would be midi.. I have 1 iPad dedicated to tachyon on my synthesizer stack.. incredible
2018-10-01
Good app but there’s a major bug
I love this app and it’s a fantastic unique instrument? There’s a problem with this app however, whenever I try to launch it with Audiobus 2, it doesn’t want to open
2018-07-11
Good app but needs MPE.
Good app but needs MPE.
I would explain more in depth but other reviews can already explain it exhaustively.
Otherwise, MPE Midi seems sensible for more expression while playing on an device with force touch or an external device with such a capability. Especially when other apps made under the developer has MPE capability also.
4 stars - because while it still is a cool app released many moons ago, the app has had multiple updates and to survived the crossover to 64-bit - an omission like MPE seems odd.
2017-11-08
I have had this forever
And still use it.
2017-09-21
It was not what I expected
it does not cost much but there are better apps at the same price and it no longer works in IOs 11
2016-06-19
Could use some more features, but an excellent instrument
A simple but amazing instrument.
I would suggest giving it a few more features, such as:
1. Reverb settings
2. Keyboard view
3. More sounds
2015-07-18
Excellent Instrument!
Mr. Rudess is the wizard of music! While its not as customizable as the other amazing apps you offer, it gives control over notes in yet another intuitive and expressive way. The best commonality between all these apps are the ability to isolate keys and scales. Beautiful work gentlemen. I'll try to upload stuff at some point :D -B. Hasson
2014-11-19
Audiobus support THANK U!
I love this app but was frustrated without audiobus support and was afraid this app was being orphaned. I am so glad for the update.
This is a wonderful sounding instrument with a really nice and intuitive interface. It's not as deep as other synths - but it's really easy to make great sounding synth leads with as well as cool sounding chords.
Explore the half circles to customize. Pick a scale root and scale type- then have at it.
Thanks Wizdom!
2013-06-20
Great sounds & fun to play
Very, very easy to get great sounds out of this. Would like to see updates. Maybe to help support development offer in app purchases for the following :
- Additional Instrument Packs
- Ability to import SampleWiz sounds
- Audiobus support
Great product, please don't let it fade away.
2013-06-06
makes iPhone worth keeping
i keep my iPhone around for apps like this. this is first one I decided to rate, fwiw.
- recording capability would be cool
- some automation ability (or an arp) would be cool
- configurable scales would be cool
2013-05-26
Good idea on paper, ultimately disappointing
I bought this up because of the phenomenal morphwiz app that Jordan ruess(spelling?) endorsed, I assumed this one would be as musical and useful as that one. Wrong!
One of the most crucial elements of music is controlling dynamics, which apps like kaossilator, morphwiz and bebot do brilliantly, but this one offers no such control. Just flat, robotic stale sounding tones which I could look past if they sounded good but the are downright cheese-tacular. Controlling dynamics, especially on a platform like the ipad, is the only way to make the sounds come to life in a musical way and they seriously missed the boat on that part, instead opting for some pretty star animations the for e shape of the instrument your playing. I mean they couldn't even row a digital mod wheel, or xy pad or something to control volume swells, nope it's all got to be "starry"...
The sounds are cheesy and nothing beyond mere novelty status as an ipad toy. Moreover, as a gigging keyboardist looking to incorporate the ipad into my rig, I laughed when I saw the scale options, bebot and kaossilator and most other apps offer an assortment of chromatics, major scales, minors, modes, and often exotic scales that are usually completely customizable as arpeggios and so on. Five. Five scales offered. And what's more, they insult anyone who knows even a little about music theory by including the "major pentatonic" and "minor pentatonic" as two separate scales. Play the major pentatonic in the key of C, then play the minor in the key of A, only start on the note "C". You'll "see" what I mean(oooh a pun)...
Jordan, I really expected more from a dude with your prestige on the keys, but its clear your cashing in on the oppurtunity, heck I'd probably do the same thing in your shoes....wait....no way!!! For shame....oh for shame...
Two star because it looks nice and its functional as a toy...any serious musicians, save your hard earned money...or buy morphwiz ;)
2013-04-28
Odd choices
I am confused by this app, it changes the metaphor established in Morphwiz (and Bebot before that). Why have some apps where you play on the lines and some where you play between? I like the look of the interface much better than other Wisdom Music apps but I would like the ability to alter the transparency of the star field. It can get a little distracting at times. I love the way you play it, morphing between two sounds. But those sounds unfortunately are pretty lack luster and way to few to appeal to someone trying to make something unique and vivid. I hope the app grows.
2013-01-04
Neat!
I have a lot of fun with this app. Very easy to use, with really good depth and customization. Basically, Morphwiz for people who just want to play with an easy synth app. It also works well on the iPhone, which Morphwiz doesn't. The controls work well on the smaller screen.
The interface is completely amazing, too! Totally cool!
Another great one, Mr Rudess!
2012-12-22
Superb value.
The simplicity is quite endearing, if somewhat limiting to more experienced programmers of synths. However when one just wants to start jamming with an expressive instrument, Tachyon should not be overlooked. What it may lack in visual color and deep programming, it more than makes up in fast, responsive playing and quick access to the most important of parameters. A fine balance is achieved for keeping the screen area fairly uncluttered to allow manipulations of said parameters while playing a passage pad or shredding a wicked solo. The sound qualities are fairly good if ever so slightly on the cheesy side; however the excellent delay and decent chorus help improve some of the lackluster.
The morphing between two sounds keeps things interesting and being able to adjust the octave settings independently can provide wonderful feedback-like expression to one's playing. I also love the ability to switch between glide and hard notes in the midst of a solo run. Glide mode allows finger-wobble-vibrato...something I've dreamed of since my early days with synths. Real happy it is included here.
A lot more could be commented on here, but I can't wait to get back to playing some more Tachyon.
Huge bang for the buck.
2012-08-22
Average
I love SampleWiz and GeoSynth, and I do like the polyphonic morphing abilities, but in a lot of ways the sounds remind me of MorphWiz in that they are decidedly unremarkable. New musicians may find the simplicity endearing, and it's priced reasonably. But my guess is that more experienced musicians looking to record or perform won't be reaching for this one after the newness wears off.
2012-08-18
I love it -- buy it
I've had a great time playing around with this app. It's worth the money and the music is a lot of fun to play around with. This is the future of musical instruments.
2012-08-09
Awesome app!
That's how a musical app should be - easy to use, very responsive (I don't feel any latency on my iPhone 4s), and expressive as hell (you can articulate every voice individually, which is a very unique feature even for a pro synth).
Also, it's so cheap, so why not try it for yourself?
2012-08-08
Another excellent app from Wizdom.
I've had this for a few days and it's a killer app. Being able to morph between sounds is very cool, and the other options (key, scale, range, etc) make it even cooler. Not to mention the great price! Get it and have fun!
2012-08-06
Awesome App once again
Jordan and the team from Wizdom music have done it again. This is a very cool app. Morph from one instrument to another just by sliding around the screen.
The visuals are just as cool as the sounds. Love the built in effects too!
I'll be jamming the night away!
2012-08-05
No noise.
I can't get any sound on this app...and the app support page is badly designed. Not very happy with my purchase...
2012-08-04
Good for what it advertises.
Not the best considering what it could be. Before my review sullies your opinion, let me say this: for 2 bucks, buy it. Pretty great sounds, blending sounds cool, ETC.
Now, for what it could be:
You guys are wizdom music! Morphwiz, Samplewiz, Geosynth! It seems... Below you, to put out such a simple app. Don't get me wrong, I love it, but it seems like there's so much more you could do. Many of the sounds are similar, not much tweakability. The ideal thing would be to base it on an internal synth, and allow tweakage of that. You could create much more interesting blends that way! At the very least, please add different-er voices.
~Evan
2012-08-03
Waste of money
This app is so tacky. Hmm... Tachyon, tacky.... Seems fitting. All the instruments sound the same: cheesy electronic noise. I was hoping for a nice violin to accompany my real piano, but I got an electric accordion accompanying a child's toy keyboard. Very upsetting.
2012-07-31
A good follow-up to MorphWiz
This is more responsive than MorphWiz, and easier to tweak the sounds with. The internal audio engine is very nice. With only 10 instruments to choose from for the upper and lower instrument, it's kinda limited, but sometimes fewer options help get you past endless tweaking and on to playing. I like it, it's fun, I won't kick it off my iPad.
2012-07-28
Fun to play, simple to learn
This is a totally cool concept for a touch instrument. I love the fresh take on nested menu options. Nice work guys!
2012-07-28
Fun but Forgettable
For 1.99 I have no complaints, but not up to par to other apps by Rudess and developers.
The animations are cool, the sounds decent, and the idea is a solid one. You have some control over sounds and effects, and interface is friendly, but with other things and apps competing with my time I doubt I will use this much. I will change my review if I am wrong.
2012-07-27
Simple, musical, expressive, inexpensive.
For $1.99, this is a great deal! Anyone can enjoy Tachyon, and it's a great introduction to Jordan's other apps. Very simple design, with just enough control to keep it fun, but not super-deep. For what it is, it's excellent. If it could one day control his incredible SampleWiz, this thing would get a fifth star from me. Recommended for anyone who enjoys well-made musical applications here.
2012-07-27
Fun
This app is fun because you can do so much so easily.
2012-07-27
Deluxe app
As with all J. R's apps the sounds and gui are deluxe,very useful and fun to use. Played with this for hours last night and plugged into my machine mikro and ableton with outstanding results.i have all past apps from JR and they just get better. Thanks Wiz Kids.
2012-07-26
Awesome
Once again JR and his team deliver the goods. I like the morphing aspect, reminds me of MorphWiz! Great sounds!
2012-07-26
Interesting concept
But at the end of the day, I don't find the patches in and of themselves very interesting. A Far more intriguing feature would be loading in our own samples.
2012-07-26
Very very cool
A really neat treat! Will be messing with this a long time.. They will hate me at work ;)
2012-07-26
Amazing
Awesome app put out by an amazing company. Tachyon allows for very expressive playing and morphing between sounds. Very easy to play. This was only two dollars but i wouldn't hesitate to pay more. Just buy it!!
2012-07-25
Unbelievable
This is one of coolest apps I've seen in a long time, playing with this is a blast,
2012-07-25
Additional features
Please continue to make new sounds, and make the ability to import our own sounds from Samplewiz. Also make a button to lock the menu buttons so u don't accidentally hit them while playing. Importing sounds from Samplewiz would be great, great app.
2012-07-25
Its not samplewiz
What i mean by that is its nowhere in the same league imho.
Its got a very linited sound pallette...but its 2 bucks! The animations are more trippy on samplewiz and morphwiz...lol
The sounds are okay...nothing to write home about
Hopefully more patches will come or this thing will fizzle quickly like morphwiz did. I read there was a utility coming for samplewiz...i thought this was it...it is not. Cant wait until samplewiz is updated, now thats an app!
2012-07-25
Seriously...Just Buy It
This is another fantastic app made the amazing Jordan Rudess who just keeps on giving. I am having a lot of fun with Tachyon. I'm not much of a pianist, but that does not mean I can't play this and that's whats so cool about all of Wizdom Music's apps - they are for everyone! The idea of being able to morph between sounds was a good one! Just buy this and every other app put out by this company and you will certainly be glad you did.
2012-07-25
LOVE IT!
Wonderful interface, and sounds great! Another fine hit for Mr. Rudess!
2012-07-25
Cool
Very cool interface and an inspiring mix of instruments, I would say it's a very fun app that can be useful for musical inspiration.
2012-07-25
Rudess does it again
Very cool app, useable sounds, but I wish it could load sounds from Sample Wiz like you can with Geo, I'm already hearing great musical ideas with it.
2012-07-25
JR does it again
I just purchased this, and I can't put it down at the moment! I think visually this is an upgrade from Morphiz, and anyone who has wondered what Jordan's apps are like, should definitely give this a look! $2 is well with the price.
2012-07-25
Awesome and very easy to use!
I love the way this app works and the visual presentation is truly well done. I will definitely be spending a great deal of time using Tachyon.