Keylimba

This is the only kalimba app I've found that goes up to 21 tines, lets you adjust the tuning to each tine, and SOUNDS LIKE A REAL KALIMBA. The UI is simple, intuitive, and unobtrusive, and the playing function is flawless. I purchased the upgrade to support the creator and oh my god??? All of the instrument options sound INCREDIBLE—like...better than other apps that are FOR that instrument. Example: The piano option has an ethereal, frosty tone, the perfect amount of reverb and sustain, and doesn't sound super plunky or bright like so many apps tend towards. Also, I'm obsessed with the music box option!! Just like the piano and the kalimba options, it's perfectly balanced, soft and clear, and so sweet sounding. I got this app for on-the-go when I don't have my kalimba with me, but I've ended up using it more than my kalimba even at home. 😂 The ONLY thing that would make this app better would be the ability to make tabs. I still haven't found an app that feels intuitive when it comes to tabs, and I KNOW this creator would do a fantastic job. I would happily pay for another upgrade for that ability!!

I downloaded this a few days ago, and man has it been fun. Really cool concept, executed brilliantly. Ever option in the settings feels like it has a purpose and the customizability here is really impressive. With just 3 dollars, it also unlocks a bunch of extra instruments, and the kinds of sounds you can produce are quite neat. This, combined with the awesome looping system, means you can have multiple instruments playing at once. Now, some suggestions I have to improve the app: 1. I think adding a “hold” option to the settings would be great. I’m not entirely sure how it would be implemented, but having a feature to extend the samples into long tones, instead of just short blips, would significantly benefit the saw and some waves, as well as the recorder sample. 2. The tuning system is really polished currently, and I think it could be enhanced by adding a chromatic option. Due to this instrument being digital, it is not limited to the practicality of a real kalimba. Having a chromatic set of notes would be extremely useful in varying up scales, to make an even more versatile experience. 3. This is just a personal preference, but I think it would be great if an option to stop the jiggling of the face at the bottom when nothing is being played. It is somewhat distracting, and kind of disrupts the calmness of the app. But that’s a light suggestion Anyway, overall great app!

I downloaded this app in July 24, 2020 and my goodness has it grown. I also purchased the added bonus of extra instruments and I absolutely love it! The lyre/harp is one of my favorites. The only thing that bothers me would be the change in the little voice blob since the new version 6.0 makes it 3d and adds a light rim on him. I loved Keylimba for its simplicity and versatility and I get distracted really easily if there is a stark contrast in an area (like the light rim on little voice blob). I hope there’s a feature in the future that allows players to choose between the new look of blob boy or the old/first 2d version instead since I’m sure there are people who do like its new look. I’m still giving this app a 5 stars because it’s an amazing app and my bother is just an extremely minor complain and preference. I’ve always wanted a kalimba but I haven’t been able to purchase one physically so when I heard of this in July, I was starstruck. Thank you so much developer for making this amazing app :) I and many others love it so, so much. (Also, the new reverb effect makes music sound more ethereal it’s so cool!)