lgOpre version 1.3 is a free update that adds adjustable tempo.

Runs on iOS, iPadOS and macOS.

New features:

• Set Your Own Tempo – Control playback speed by triple-tapping the screen. Faster? Slower? It’s up to you!
• Updated Help Screen – Improved readability with bolded key details and new instructions for tempo adjustments.

Bug Fixes & Improvements:

• Better Sound Block Visibility – Ensures elements stay visible and consistently trigger sound.
• More Responsive Gesture Controls – Swiping to remove nodes is now more reliable.

Download from the App Store here.

lgOpre version 1.2.1 is a free update that adds Drag & Drop Sound Blocks – a top-requested feature – and support for iOS 18.

Runs on iOS, iPadOS and macOS.

Download from the App Store here.

New features and fixes:

• Drag & Drop Sound Blocks: You can now move sound blocks, giving you even more control over your composition.
• Built for iOS 18: This update is fine-tuned for iOS 18, ensuring smooth performance.

lgOpre version 1.1 is a free update that adds colors, new pitches and supports the latest devices including iPad.

Download from the App Store here.

New features and fixes:

• Colors of sound blocks can be changed which also changes the pitch of the sound (swipe right on a sound block)
• Sound blocks can be deleted individually (swipe left)
• Home screen
• Help screen
• Audiovisual screen with back button to return to home
• Runs properly on the latest iOS devices including iPad. Fixes the black screen at launch issue.
• Added support for iOS 17; minimum iOS version supported is iOS 13

lgOpre iOS App User Guide

Create with sound and image using lgOpre. The app features sound blocks activated with a rhythmic dot. Make your own visual patterns with a synchronized melodic soundtrack using a simple touch interface.

From the home screen tap the question mark (?) to view the help screen. Tap anywhere to dismiss the help screen.

Tap anywhere else on the home screen to start creating and audiovisual composition.

Creating with sound blocks

• Tap to add sound blocks. Each pattern is linked to sound.
• Tap on an existing pattern to silence it. Tap the pattern again to restart the sound.
• Double tap to optionally delete all sound blocks.
• Color and pitch of a sound block can be changed by swiping right.
• Sound blocks can be deleted individually by swiping left.
• When you leave the app your creation is saved so you can start again later right where you left off.

lgOpre is pronounced: LUH ‘GOP RUH.

Contact

Send feedback, bug reports and feature requests to:

support [at] galbraithstudio [dot] com

lgOpre App Screenshot

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lgOpre App Screenshot

Create, explore and play with sound and image using lgOpre (pronounced luh GOP ruh), an app from artist and composer David Galbraith. Like his video installation artworks the app features abstract images linked to sound with a rhythmic red dot. Generate your own graphics with a synchronized melodic soundtrack using a simple touch interface.


Tutorial

Tap the screen to start your audiovisual composition. Tap on the black part of the screen to add more patterns.

Tap on an existing pattern to silence it. Tap it again to unmute and add it back to the composition.

Swipe up to remove the last pattern added. Swipe up again to remove a randomly selected pattern.

Double tap to remove all and start over.

When you leave the app your creation is saved so you can start again later where you left off.


Collaborate

Play alongside a friend who also has the lgOpre app and inspire each other in a sound and image jam session!


Troubleshooting Tips

Can’t hear sound?

Make sure the volume is turned up on your device.