General
How does Sonic Moves work?
Sonic Moves is a platform for creating and experiencing body-interactive soundscapes and pieces of
music. It consists of
two independent apps: the Sonic Moves Creator for designing content and the Sonic Moves Player,
which is used to play
the created songs with the body. A person is tracked via the camera of the iPhone or iPad. The
individual positions of
the hands, for example, can influence the music and sound.
Where can I find Sonic Moves?
Sonic Moves Player is available in the App Store for iPhone and
iPad.
Sonic Moves Creator will be available in May 2025 on the App Store.
What about data protection and privacy?
We do not collect any data about the use of the Sonic Moves apps.
How can I get support if I have a problem?
Please write to support@sonicmoves.net.
Sonic Moves Player
What is the price of Sonic Moves Player?
Sonic Moves Player is completely free to download and play.
How can I find Sonic Moves songs?
Sonic Moves Player is the playback station for all songs created by creatives in Sonic Moves
Creator. Several songs are
already pre-installed in the player. Additional songs can be loaded via the “+” button in the
future. We are working on
creating a community that creates interesting Sonic Moves compositions and will update the app
accordingly. To stay up
to date and find new songs in the future, you can join our Discord.
How does motion control work?
Sonic Moves uses your device's camera to create a virtual 3D skeleton in real time using artificial
intelligence. The
coordinates of this model then influence the sound. Body tracking takes place locally, i.e. on the
device. No data is
sent to a cloud.
Is Sonic Moves also available for Android?
No, for technical reasons and because of our development capacity, Sonic Moves is only available on
Apple platforms.
What is the difference between “ARKit Tracking” and “Standard Tracking”?
ARKit tracking uses a special Apple feature that also recognizes the position in the room. Standard
tracking cannot do
this, but it works faster and more accurately, which is why we use it as the default setting. The
position in space is
currently used for improved immersion in pieces with spatial audio.
Can I customize the controls?
If you want to create your own interactive sounds, you can try out the Sonic Moves Creator and play
them directly in the
Sonic Moves Player.
Sonic Moves Creator
For which platforms is Sonic Moves Creator available?
Sonic Moves Creator will be availalbe in May 2025 for macOS and iPadOS.
Projects are 100% compatible between Mac and
iPad.
Are there differences between the Sonic Moves Creator versions for iPad and Mac?
The iPad version offers live tracking via the camera as well as a video import function for
reproducible tracking
results. The Mac version does not yet include this function. However, it is possible to stream live
tracking data to the
Mac from an external device using the Sonic Moves Player. Both versions contain pre-recorded body
tracking data for
testing.
How much does Sonic Moves Creator cost?
What subscription models or one-off purchases are available?
Sonic Moves Creator is a paid software for professionals and enthusiasts. We offer a subscription or
a lifetime license. A monthly subscription costs ca. 10$, a yearly subscription costs 80$. The
permanent license costs 100$.
Why do I need a subscription for Sonic Moves Creator?
The development of software is a long-term task. We are a small, independent team of two people and
have been working
intensively on Sonic Moves for the last few years. Every Euro goes directly back to the developers
and into further
development, because we still have a lot to do in the coming years!
Is there a free version or a trial period?
All subscriptions include a 14-day free trial period.
Which devices and sensors are supported?
Sonic Moves does not use any external sensors or cameras, but only the camera of the device used
(e.g. front or rear
camera of the iPad).
Do I need an internet connection to use the app?
No, the Sonic Moves apps work completely offline. However, an internet connection may be required to
share songs.
Is Sonic Moves also available for Android or Windows?
No, for technical reasons and because of our development capacity, Sonic Moves is only available on
Apple platforms.
Are there any tutorials or a community to help you get started?
To make it easier to get started, we offer a series of video
tutorials. There is also a
Discord community that you can join.
Are there templates?
Over time, we will include several template projects that you can change as you wish. You can also
save your own
projects as templates for later and share them with others.
Can I load my own sounds or samples into the app?
Yes, the following nodes can use their own sounds: Audio Loop, Grain Sampler, Virtual Instrument.
Which audio file formats are supported?
Audio Loop and Grain Sampler support MP3, WAV, AAC. Virtual Instrument supports SF2.
Can I use external plug-ins with Sonic Moves?
No, in order to make Sonic Moves compatible with all devices, we have not integrated any external
plug-ins.
Can I use Sonic Moves as a plugin?
No, Sonic Moves is designed as a standalone app.
Is there a way to connect the app to other software tools or DAWs?
Yes, via MIDI. You can send MIDI control values and MIDI notes from Sonic Moves to other apps.
How can I share my songs from the Creator?
There are two ways to do this: “Test in player” is intended for test purposes. You can use
it to create a quick
export that you can send to other devices via Airdrop. You will find the button to the left of the
“Export” button.
The “Export” button is used to export a song for others. This allows you to create an encrypted
export that you can
publish on a website, for example.
