Envau
Music by Location and Touch, available for iOS and macOS.
Overview
Envau enables location-based soundscape creation and MIDI control. Define note areas on the map and activate them by location or touch-based gestures. Use the built-in synths and effects, or enable MIDI out to connect to external devices and apps.
MIDI Controller
Connect Envau to your favorite music apps and hardware. With MIDI out capabilities, you can control external synthesizers, drum machines, and more. Expand your creative possibilities by integrating Envau with your existing setup.
Music Creation
Compose songs, harmonies, and rhythms that capture your movement through space or use it as a touch-based MIDI controller. Experiment with different scales, timbres, and effects to craft unique soundscapes and expand your musical expression.
Spatial Meditations
Transform your walks into moving meditations with Envau. Design soundscapes that respond to your location, seamlessly transitioning between chords and melodies as you move. Immerse yourself in a dynamic sonic environment that enhances your mood.
Interface Guide
This guide provides an overview of Envau's interface and functionality. It covers the Studio, Map, and Layers tabs, explaining their features and how to use them.
Studio:
The Studio tab contains all controls for instrumentation, effects, and MIDI out.
Playback:
Position Amplitude: Switches between distance-based or static beacon amplitude (Drone mode only).Hold: Toggle to play notes once or continuously.Mode: Choose between Drone and Sequence mode.Sequence / Note Order: Choose between up/down/random note order.Sequence / Note Probability: Note playback probability.Sequence / Velocity Random: Velocity randomization amount.Sequence / BPM: Playback rate.MIDI:
Midi Out: Enable to send composition note and velocity data to other apps or hardware (ENVAU must be launched subsequently to the apps you intend to control).Channel: MIDI out channel. The app displays raw numbers, so you'll have to use channel 0 for channel 1 and so on.Note Off: Enable to send note off messages.System:
Show Exp. Features: Show/hide experimental features such as sequencer playback.Hi-Res GPS: Toggles GPS resolution.
Enable Exp. features in the System section to access:
Map:
The Map tab is used to create and edit compositions. Note areas (beacons) are created by long-pressing on the map. Select and configure areas by tapping them to access a piano roll and editing options.
- Adding Beacons: Use the navbar button or long-press on the map to add new beacons.
- Editing Beacons: Tap beacons to select and edit. Swipe and tap the piano roll to add/remove notes. Tap coordinates to copy/paste/clear notes or delete the beacon. Long-press and drag on the map to edit beacon radius.
- Navigation Bar:
[ XO Envau OO ]: Add new beacons.[ OX Envau OO ]: Focus position (disabled in touch mode).[ OO Envau XO ]: Toggle between touch and GPS mode to control playback manually (long press + drag) or with your location. This also restarts sequence playback.[ OO Envau OX ]: Mute/Unmute.
Layers:
Organize and manage your musical creations with Layers. Think of them as separate canvases for your compositions, allowing you to build complex soundscapes by combining different musical ideas. You can easily switch between layers, mute or unmute them, and even export and import them for sharing and collaboration.
The Layers section offers a way to store, toggle, and combine your compositions. Import and export features are available for subscribed users.
- Adding Layers: Tap the plus button in the top right to add new layers (saves the current composition).
- Toggling Layers: Tap layer names to toggle them on or off.
- Managing Layers: Swipe left to rename or delete layers.