Kalimba: Pocket Synthv1.1

What changed

• New featureAdded Generative Mode with five distinct pattern styles
• UXAdded customizable strip numbering options for scale degrees and note order
• UXImproved multi-touch logic to prevent notes cutting off and allow simultaneous play styles
• PerformanceEnhanced E-Kalimba Sustain output for better balance
• PerformanceImproved MIDI drone behavior during key and scale changes
• PlatformFixed iPhone AUv3 picker alignment during host rotation
• UXClarified performance settings and gesture instructions
• PerformanceGeneral performance improvements and bug fixes

Original release notes

Generative patterns, clearer strip numbering and more natural playing.

Generative Mode
• Create evolving patterns using the current Key, Scale and visible strips.
• Open Edit > Perform to start or stop Generative and choose its Rate.
• Explore Organic, Root, Walk, Leaps and Cascade styles.

Playing
• Show scale degrees with octave dots or number strips in ascending note order.
• Choose Degree, Note Order or Off in Menu > Appearance > Strip Numbers.
• Two fingers on the same strip no longer cut each other off.
• Play Pluck and Sustain together with separate fingers.
• E-Kalimba Sustain has a stronger, better-balanced output.

MIDI and AUv3
• Active MIDI drones follow Key and Scale changes while unchanged notes keep sounding.
• Changing Key or Scale without an active Drone does not trigger unexpected MIDI notes.
• iPhone AUv3 pickers stay aligned with the instrument when the host rotates.
• Performance settings and gesture instructions are clearer.

Improvements
• Performance improvements and general bug fixes.