One Million Users Sound Off with Smule's Ocarina

Fun bit of trivia:
"Today, at the Apple WWDC, Dr. Ge Wang will present “The Story of Smule, So Far” during a lunchtime session. During his talk, Dr. Wang, the cofounder and CTO of Smule, will announce that the Ocarina, the first app to transform the iPhone into an expressive musical wind instrument, has now more reached than 1 million users.

In fact, the millionth user downloaded Ocarina to an iPhone 3G, and connected to the Smule network from Japan. The user, who has nicknamed his / her Ocarina “Yuka”, (map) has listened to 58 snippets of performances from fellow Ocarina users around the world.

You can hear it here at: http://174.129.201.233/app/ocarina/render/C91/1BD1/yuka_2009-05-31_21-23-23_EA425.m4a


Ocarina, one of Apple’s all-time top 20 iPhone apps, has brought millions of people together across the globe. To date, more than 40 million performances have been observed and appreciated. A passionate Ocarina community has also formed and, using an online composition tool at smule.com, users have uploaded over 1,500 compositions for fellow Ocarina enthusiasts to learn and perform.

If you’d like to see the Ocarina in action, there are many clever, creative videos created by users and posted to YouTube, including http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhhtFAT2HqM"

You can find Ocarina on iTunes here:

Ocarina 2 for iPhone, Nose Flute Style [Over the Rainbow]

YouTube Published on Jun 19, 2012 by smuleage

"Download Ocarina 2 FREE: http://bit.ly/O2RainbowYT

GoddessLynz shows us how Ocarina can be played beautifully with your nose! Awesome expressivity of the nostrils!

Blow into your phone, play the notes, feel the magic as Ocarina 2 responds to your breath, touch and movement. Turn your phone into an ancient flute-like instrument with Ocarina 2, and play the songs you love. Ocarina 2 brings all the magic from the classic Ocarina - one of Apple's All-Time Top 20 Apps - and more!

The sequel to the original, Ocarina 2 now includes a completely new song mode. Easily play and learn your favorite songs as scores light up to guide your fingers. You control the notes, speed and tempo, allowing your expressivity to shine..."

Ocarina 2 for iPhone [Medley]


Ocarina 2 for iPhone [X-Files]

Smule Ocarina Now Available for iPod Touch

"Today, Smule, a premiere developer of interactive sonic applications for the iPhone, released an enhanced version of the acclaimed Ocarina. With Ocarina 1.3 you can now play it using touch or wind. This feature enables the product to have compatibility with 2nd generation iPod touch devices.

Users of the iPhone will have access to both modes -- wind via blowing against your microphone, or touch. In touch mode, you only need to hold down holes to create sounds and music."

The key here is you no longer need to blow into your iPhone to play Ocarina. Good for us germaphobes. :)

You Raise Me Up on Ocarina for iPod Touch

YouTube via docjazz4
"This is just me testing out the newest update for the Ocarina App from Smule...Touch Mode! This now enables Ocarina to be used on iPhones AND the iPod Touch and you can find it here: http://ocarina.smule.com"
And on iTunes here:

Tapion's Theme on iPhone Ocarina

YouTube via docjazz4

iPhone Smule Ocarina (Joy to the World)

YouTube via smuleocarina
You can get Ocarina here:

"Smule, a premiere developer of interactive sonic applications for the iPhone, announced today that its Ocarina application has jumped to #1 rank in 16 Apple App Stores internationally, including the United States, Canada, France, Sweden, Holland, and Spain among others.

Ocarina users are able to hear and see the origin of live performances and share their melodies with others around the world. In less than two weeks since the Ocarina launch, Ocarina users have listened to more than three million melodies, have generated over two hundred musical scores and have shared their creations here: http://ocarina.smule.com/forum/."

Smule's Songbook Featuring Folk Sounds from Around the World

"On Monday, Smule, creator of the popular iPhone Ocarina application, will release its Ocarina songbook featuring Folk Songs from around the World, written by Debbie Cavalier, the Dean of Continuing Education at Berklee College of Music and award-winning children’s musician with “Debbie and Friends”.

The Ocarina is one of the oldest instruments known to man, dating back 12,000 years. Ocarinas have been made of different materials over the years including wood, clay, bones, metal, plastic, and well, yes….iPhones! Perfect for children or adults with little or no musical background, Smule’s songbook will teach you to play eight different folk songs like Kumbayah or Amazing Grace in no time. You can quickly become an Ocarina master and begin to develop a solid foundation in basic music theory along the way.

The Ocarina literally transforms the iPhone into a real instrument where sound is generated by the notes, gestures and nuance of the individual performer. It allows users to hear live performances from around the world, see exactly where they come from. Because of this, over a million users of all ages, ability and musical background, have practiced and performed their Ocarinas, shared their melodies and been brought one step closer to each other with this worldwide musical network.

On Monday, you can download a free version of the songbook on Smule’s website at www.smule.com"

iPhone App by Smule: Ocarina [Zeldarian]

YouTube via smuleage

You can find Ocarina on iTunes here:

Clocks by Coldplay on Ocarina 2

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by smuleage

"Download Ocarina 2 for FREE! [Ocarina 2 - Smule]

Blow into your phone, play the notes, feel the magic as Ocarina 2 responds to your breath, touch and movement. Turn your phone into an ancient flute-like instrument with Ocarina 2, and play the songs you love. Ocarina 2 brings all the magic from the classic Ocarina - one of Apple's All-Time Top 20 Apps - and more!

From classical to pop, video game themes to traditional songs, there is something for everyone! New and free songs released weekly. Choose from songs including:

* X-Files Theme -- Mark Snow
* Theme from Zelda -- Koji Kondo
* Mario Brothers Theme -- Koji Kondo
* Apologize -- One Republic
* Baby -- Justin Bieber
* Bad Romance -- Lady Gaga
* Clocks -- Coldplay
* The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly -- Ennio Morricone
* Ave Maria -- Bach
* Clair de Lune -- Debussy
And much, much more!

LIKE SMULE! http://www.facebook.com/smule

CIRCLE SMULE! http://www.gplus.to/smule

FOLLOW SMULE! http://www.twitter.com/smule

CHECK OUT SMULE! http://www.smule.com

***MAJOR PROPS to Doug Larsen and EastMidWest Music for this awesome video!***

CHECK OUT DOUG and EASTMIDWEST MUSIC!
http://www.youtube.com/user/eastmidwestmusic

Thanks for watching, and stay Smulean!"

iTunes:
Ocarina 2 - Smule
iPads on eBay

The Smule Mule: Jamming With Lauren on iPhone Ocarina

YouTube via smuleage
"iPhone | Ocarina | SMule.
http://ocarina.smule.com/
http://themulewashere.blogspot.com
doing the first ever On the fly Ocarina Jam!
See people anything is possible."
You can get Ocarina's Smule here:

SMule: Ocarina for iPhone [Stairway]

YouTube via smuleage
"Ocarina, for iPhone, for SMule."

SMule: Ocarina for iPhone [Zeldarian]

"Ocarina, for iPhone, by SMule. http://www.smule.com/"

"The Ocarina synthesizes sound in real-time, just like a regular instrument, based on actual gestures including wind input, tilt, and finger placement over the four holes overlaid on the multi-touch pad. Unlike other iPhone audio apps, the sound is not pre-compiled but is generated by the notes, gestures and nuance of the individual performer. As a result, it allows an iPhone user to explore and master the musical sounds of an entirely iPhone-native version of an ancient flute-like instrument.

Smule's audio engine (CHiP) and the Smule Sonic Network make it possible to hear live performances around the world. With the globe view, you can hear performances, and see the origin of that performance.

This is the fourth in a series of innovative applications from Smule (www.smule.com), based on the developer's innovative mobile audio platform."

It’s available now on Apple’s AppStore™ for $0.99 here:

SMule: Ocarina for iPhone [Played by The Mule]

YouTube via smuleage
"iPhone | Ocarina | SMule.
http://ocarina.smule.com/
http://themulewashere.blogspot.com
The Mule comes in style and busts out an old classic on The Ocarina"
You can get Ocarina here:

SMule: Holiday Greeting for iPhone Ocarina

YouTube via smuleage
"iPhone | Ocarina | SMule.
http://ocarina.smule.com/
Happy Holidays!"
You can get Ocarina here:

Smule: An Introduction to the iPhone Ocarina app

YouTube via smuleage
"This is an introduction to the basic features of the Smule Ocarina.
It should get you going on blowing, holding, and playing the instrument as well as show you how to access the globe where you can see and hear other people around the world who are playing."
You can find Ocarina here:

Apple WWDC09 Dr. Ge Wang From Smule

YouTube via kentarothebest. via CDM
"Apple WWDC(Worldwide Developers Conference)09 Dr. Ge Wang From Smule

Their application - Leaf Trombone: World Stage

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZ...

For more information:
http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/iphone/"
You can find Ocarina on iTunes here:


The Spirit of Ocarina here:


Leaf Trombone here:


You can find the lite version of Leaf Trombon here:

Ocarina 2 [X-Files]

Ocarina 2 [X-Files] from Ge Wang on Vimeo.

iTunes:
Ocarina 2 - Smule

Smule Ocarina

image via the iTunes order order page.

You can get Ocarina here:


You can find prior posts with videos, images and more info here.

Live iPhone musical performance - Kids by MGMT played on iPhones and iPod Touches

YouTube via mentalistsuk
"The Mentalists play Kids by MGMT on their iPhones and iPod Touches, using only apps downloaded from the Apple App Store. Apps used Ocarina, Retro Synth, miniSynth, DigiDrummer Lite. http://www.thementalists.co.uk"

Ocarina on iTunes
Retro Synth on iTunes
miniSynth on iTunes
DigiDrummer Lite on iTunes
Digidrummer on iTunes

VGM #91: Title Theme (Ocarina of Time)

Published on Nov 2, 2016 Ace Waters

"Zelda Month is here! I've got five brand new Zelda covers on the way! Lets start things off with a fun, groovy synth cover of the Title Theme from Ocarina of Time!"

Stanford Mobile Phone Orchestra Plays Stairway to Heaven

Stanford Mobile Phone Orchestra Plays Stairway to Heaven from Scott Beale on Vimeo.
"The Stanford Mobile Phone Orchestra Plays Stairway To Heaven on their iPhones at The Crunchies 2008.
laughingsquid.com"
I'm guessing they are using the Smule Ocarina:

That does look like the Smule guy on the left. via Palm Sounds.

Zelda's Lullaby from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Piano, ContinuuMini and Xylophone

Published on Apr 27, 2020 MiniMan

"Love this piece of 90s nostalgia. Such a peaceful and beautiful song. Recorded April, 2020 in quarantine at my home studio in Philadelphia.

Harp - Treated Piano
Ocarina, Strings and Glass Harp - Haken ContinuuMini (www.hakenaudio.com)
Xylophone - Xylophone"

Smule: Zephyr [Pass it on...]

YouTube via smuleage

"Zephyr, for iPhone and iPod Touch, by Smule.
http://www.smule.com"
You can get Zephyr here:

Smule are the makers of Ocarina:

iPad (and Smule)

Three music apps in this video presented by Smule co-founder Dr. Ge Wang.

Their upcoming Magic Piano [see this post], and Ocarina [albeit the iPhone version].

Realize this is behind doors at an Apple store for a private screening for ABC news about the iPad in general, and the one showing the demos is the creator of probably the most popular music (synth based) apps for the iPhone. Smule sent in videos to post here on MATRIXSYNTH before their fist apps took off.

Here's one for Ocarina from Dec 2008 and one for Sonic Vox from Oct of 08. It's pretty cool seeing them get the spotlight here.

Smule on iTunes Magic Piano on iTunes

The first app, or rather book I plan to pick up? It's not a synth, it's this. Be sure to see Boing Boing's review on the iPad here and the 3:47 mark in the video below [the Marvel comics app will probably be second - see 3:37 below - I've always wanted to re-read X-Man 94 on]. Also be sure to see this post and poll when the iPad was first announced. It's an interesting look back and it will just get more interesting over time.

PCMag: Apple iPad video review from PCMag.com Reviews on Vimeo.

"PCMag's Tim Gideon takes an in-depth look at Apple's first tablet, the iPad, prior to the April 3rd launch. Check out iWork, Maps, iBooks, and other apps and read the full review at pcmag.com"