The Snail
Published by INST RECHER COORD ACOUST MUSICALE on Jan 15, 2017
Genre: Music
Ratings: 4.00
Version: 2.3.5
Updated: Nov 26, 2022
Downloads: 410
The Snail is a music app developed by IrcamLab. Available for $1.99, it was updated to v2.30 on November 26, 2022, and currently holds a 4 out of 5 rating based on 38 reviews. Before downloading, make sure your device has at least 26 MB of free space and runs Android 8.3+ or iOS 9.3+.
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Description
Similar to the human cochlea where the different frequencies are split-up and analyzed, The Snail for iOS uses a spiral grid to visualize root notes and overtones of any incoming sound with utmost precision.
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Using The Snail on PC or Mac
The Snail can be played on Windows and macOS using Android emulators such as BlueStacks. Download an APK version and follow our BlueStacks installation guide to get started. For help with downloading or installing APK files, visit our forums.
User Reviews and Ratings
★★☆☆☆ Sometimes literally just doesn’t work
I have this app as a VST on my computer and it’s part of my workflow. However, in a twist, it doesn’t work well here. It worked the first time I opened it, but every time since, the app doesn’t accept any sound in. The only use that comes out of it is the sine wave played as your finger travels around the interface. Expected a bit better but there is still use to be had
★★★☆☆ Has difficulty detecting pitches
I like the concept and sisplay modes, but in practice it seems to not “hear” or detect very well especially with guitar or uke when there is a little background sound. In fairness, other iOS tuners seem to struggle with this as well.
★★★★☆ Excellent, but
The ability to tune multiple instruments at once and pin point the frequencies of sound we would not normally be able to discern as pitches is incredible. What brings this app down, however, is that it does not retain settings after closing and does app does not reorient when the device is turned sideways or upside down.
★★★★★ Compatibility issues addressed!
Yay! It works again!
★★★★★ With latest update this tuner is excellent
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Now that it is fully functional on iOS 15 it is once again my favorite tuner.
