Slewpi Combines Motion, Color And Sound
Slewpi ($0.99) by Rumi Humphrey is a unique art and music app that allows everyone, whether they have musical abilities or not, to create interesting tunes. It is entertaining for kids and adults alike.
When you first open the app you get comprehensible instructions. Simply choose a color and a brush and start finger painting on the screen. As you paint, you will heard corresponding digitized notes. A few seconds later, what you just created will begin to loop. Add onto the loop and watch the strokes disappear, then replay.
There are several features that add to the fun. Add loops to extend the song, change colors, change brushes, metronome and background color can be switched to black.
Slewpi isn't perfect. There are several features I hope to see added in the future. First, the paints could look a little prettier. Secondly, it would be nice to adjust the length of loops. Thirdly, adding instruments rather than just a synthesizer. And, fourthly, sending audio files via email or with iTunes file sharing would be nice.
If you or your kids are into creating art and music all at once, Slewpi will provide some fun and entertainment. It works for both iPhone and iPad and can help you relax and rescue you from boredom when you can't get to sleep or are stuck in an airport.
