4.0.10
2023-07-31
- Swarmandal tuning: avaroha arrows were not working
- Swarmandal tuning: Reset button now rests to default notes
- fixes various crashes
- NO AUDIOBUS! Facing compatibility issues with latest deployment platform. If you need this functionality, wait for a possible new update.
4.0.9
2022-06-03
Fixes a bug that was sometimes disabling mic input for Premium pitch detection
4.0.8
2022-06-01
- new Premium add-on: grants you pitch detection functionality, auto-tune, 4 more tanpuras, a low pitch tabla and 3 more manjeeras!
- added Search option on menus, useful for long lists like Ragas
- fixed bug on tanpuras panning
- additional spacing options for tanpura
- added Bhajani variety
- added dozens of 6 and 8 beats lehras
- added "Restore Premium" menu option when applicable
4.0.7
2022-03-18
- fixed unreadable menus and swarmandal tuning screen when on dark mode
- added -/+ buttons to tanpura and swarmandal speed sliders
- improved VoiceOver on FX panes
4.0.6
2022-02-16
• when accelerating, the additional speed is now shown in BPM field
• tanpuras that are not fit for the selected pitch (Sa) are now disabled in list
• fixed various VoiceOver issues
• added Vilambit (slow tempo) Jat taal
• now asks for rating after a certain number of executions
• fixes some bluetooth issues and disconnections
• automatically selects previous value in input dialog so it can be directly overwritten
4.0.4
2022-02-02
• unlimited number of sessions, each with its own name
• new manjeera tab with 3 different bells for accompaniment
• added new tabla (Tabla 1) along the iShala v3 one (Tabla 2)
• distinct tanpura panes (1 & 2) and 6 tanpuras to choose from
• added shuffling buttons for easy tanpura, tabla and manjeera selection
• global Play/Stop button
• added EQ, reverb and envelope settings per instrument
• added EQ, reverb and compression settings for the whole session
• separate volume/pitch of tabla and bayan
• added automatic tempo acceleration
• added tap-in tempo option
• added audition icon when selecting pitch
• added various rhythmic cycles
• full accessibility for visual-impaired users
3.3.1
2020-05-03
- fixed an issue that was preventing saving of sessions settings
3.3
2020-02-05
- VoiceOver support for visually impaired users
- new "on tilt" option for Swarmandal: triggers aroha/avaroha when device is slightly moved. Ideal for musicians requiring both hands on their instrument
- new rhythmic cycles
- tabla base accessible through iTunes. Can be customised with the SwarShala desktop software
3.2
2019-07-25
- fixed an issue that was distorting Tanpura and Swarmandal sound under certain conditions
- added Jhumra and Pancham Sawari "plain" varieties
- slight increase in overall volume
3.1
2019-06-19
- new/updated Tilwada, Ghazal and Jhaptal (plain) rhythmic cycles
- fixes bug where tanpura speed was not saved across sessions
- fixes bug where tanpura octave was not saved across sessions
- BPM list now highlights current BPM
3.0
2019-05-13
- 4 new, perfectly sampled tanpuras
- choice between low and high octave
- create new custom ragas
- fine tune each note in a raga in cents
- play 2 tanpuras simultaneously (with panning)
- added new rhythms
- improved harmonium and lehras
- added Reset raga button
- added Tanpura defaults for certain ragas
- new polyphony slider in Settings
- do not stop tanpuras when changing sessions
- revamped UI
2.2
2018-01-26
- about 30 new ragas with corresponding lehras
- optional Manjeera (bell) stroke on Sam (first beat of the cycle)
- improved Swarmandal strings (lower range less overwhelming)
- pitch now allows for few notes below C
- added plain Tintal and Ektaal cycles (without any extra strokes)
- fixed an issue where tabla/harmonium sound would distort on slow tempos
2.1
2017-02-02
- new Swarmandal manual playing screen: click on the Swarmandal image after starting its play button and you will see all its strings in ascending or descending scale (depends on the last button triggered). You can then play them manually at wish.
- added Sultal, Sandra, Sul-Phaakta and Tivra rhythmic cycles (for Dhrupad)
- added Swarmandal frequency choice of 10 seconds
- bug-fixing
2.0
2016-12-21
- 80+ most famous ragas
- resampled, softer Swarmandal, automatically adjusted to raga
- custom tuning screen for Swarmandal
- playback continues when changing settings
- tabla strokes/harmonium notes appear on beat count
- instruments fade out when stopping
- adjusts to orientation
- improved 5/6 strings tanpuras
- added Dhamar & Jat cycles
- sessions and settings saved in real time
- reverb has now wet/dry sliders
- improved look&feel
1.7
2015-03-12
- Introducing Audiobus support: Now you can stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps! See http://audiob.us for more information.
- Playback was stopping below 22 BPM
- Volume change was not effective on mid-range Tanpura
1.6
2014-07-21
- streamlined rhythmic cycles
- pitch adjustment in 1/100 of a note, up and down
1.5
2013-10-16
- different tanpura sounds for mid-range pitches
- better handling of interruptions (calls, other audio apps)
- quick fade of tanpura when stopped
1.4
2013-02-20
- keeps playing when device goes in lock mode
- support for 5 & 6 string tanpuras
- translated to French, German, Dutch and Spanish
- reverb level
- latency adjustment for beat count
- more accurate playback
- improved Swarmandal trills
- added Bhairavi base
1.3
2012-08-17
- Swarmandal playback
- beat count for tabla and harmonium
- BPM selection
- plus and minus buttons for speed
- multiple customizable sessions
See a more detailed review at: http://apps4idevices.com/read/ishala-v1-2.html
1.2
2010-05-18
Considerably reduced loading time. Larger touch areas for more comfortable user interaction. Improved tempo progression for main rhythmic cycles. Correction of a tune problem when using pitch adjustment in Settings menu. Universal app: specific, larger graphics for iPad, in both Portrait and Landscape orientations.
1.1
2010-04-25
Includes additional ragas: Asavari, Chandrakauns, Durga, Gunkari, Jaijaivanti, Lalit, Sohini and Todi (Yaman already included in version 1.0).
Also solves a problem on certain devices where the app was closing at startup. This was because it was taking too long to initialize and was killed by a watchdog service in the device. Now the app loads the different bases in a separate thread, with a progress bar showing the advancement.