iShala 5.3.5 - App Store

iShala version 5.3.5

Updated At: 2026-10-08

Changes: Version History - supports Expression in imported melodies - Inter-App Audio (IAA) compatible. Can now be loaded in IAA hosts - in-app registration 5.3.5 Jan 18 • added Sunanda (9.5 beats), Kalavati (9.5 beats) and Jai Taal (13 beats) rhythmic cycles • some bug fixing 5.3.1 09/25/2025 PRO EDITION: • you can now connect an external (Bluetooth/USB) MIDI keyboard and play any of the featured instruments • new switch button in manual Tanpura screen to change the order of the strings • new Monitor button in global volume pane lets you include your mic input in the app audio output • new Adjust to Sa option lets you optionally scale change the Harmonium to Sa or not • new Hold Note option lets you keep notes playing until you click on them again 5.3.0 09/22/2025 PRO ONLY: • full session recording: you can now record your practice session or performance. Just click on the record button on the top bar, start the required instruments and then sing along. Stopping the playback will save the audio file in your device's Music folder, ready to be listened to and/or shared with your friends • mic gain slider: to make the most of the new recording feature, you can now adjust the incoming audio. A mic is recommended for the best results • vibraphone loudness normalized across all keys STANDARD & PRO: • Tanpura strings customization: you can now specifically adjust the gain and fading of each string in each tanpura. This way you can customize them exactly the way you want, then possibly apply some additional FX. • new Backup/Restore Data options let you save your data files to the cloud and retrieve them later on. This can be very useful when you create various ragas/sessions and want to port them to a different device. • proper Login process: in order to use the different cloud-based features, a proper login is now required. If you have already purchased a software at swarclassical.com, you can use those same credentials. If not, click on REGISTER button and you should be able to create a new registration there. • toggle manual tanpura/vibraphone orientation: when the device is set to landscape mode, the swarmandal strings are layed out horizontally by default to spread them as much as possible. But you can now switch them to a vertical layout through a rotate button. • better handling of indents in the different phone models • additional finetuning of some tanpura samples More info on these enhancements at https://www.swarclassical.com/guides/ishala/whatsnew.php 5.2.3 07/23/2025 MAJOR UPDATE! includes the following main enhancements: - refreshed UI - new Harmonium with chords & pumping effect - flag your favorite lehras - choose Tempered or Natural scale - Pro Edition*: play all instruments live - Pro Edition: record your loops/fills - Pro Edition: new Vibraphone added * Premium was renamed as Pro Edition 5.0.4 01/19/2025 Fixes an issue with Bluetooth audio devices 4.0.14 08/03/2024 - double/halve speed buttons - select octave on harmonium - limit Swarmandal to x octaves - set max BPM when accelerating - display western note as well in played tune - keep shrutis delta visible - finetuned some tanpuras - new notification widget (requires mixing with other apps off) - various bugs fixed 4.0.13 07/24/2024 - Settings: Auto check-box allows for improved AUTO tune button to adjust global pitch as well - Settings: now allows alternating between 440 and 432 Hz tuning - New mic icon on top right corner (Premium only) allows for turning off mic when not used. Should solve issue appearing with iOS 17 on certain bluetooth devices - New rhythmic cycles (Gandharva, Ikwai and Vivek taals) - Raga > Edit: shruti sliders now show value in Cents 4.0.11 11/30/2023 - Swarmandal tuning: avaroha arrows were not working - Swarmandal tuning: Reset button now rests to default notes - fixes various crashes - NO AUDIOBUS! Facing compatibility issues with latest deployment platform. If you need this functionality, wait for a possible new update. 4.0.10 07/31/2023 Fixes a bug that was sometimes disabling mic input for Premium pitch detection 4.0.9 06/03/2022 - new Premium add-on: grants you pitch detection functionality, auto-tune, 4 more tanpuras, a low pitch tabla and 3 more manjeeras! - added Search option on menus, useful for long lists like Ragas - fixed bug on tanpuras panning - additional spacing options for tanpura - added Bhajani variety - added dozens of 6 and 8 beats lehras - added "Restore Premium" menu option when applicable 4.0.8 06/01/2022 - fixed unreadable menus and swarmandal tuning screen when on dark mode - added -/+ buttons to tanpura and swarmandal speed sliders - improved VoiceOver on FX panes 4.0.7 03/18/2022 • when accelerating, the additional speed is now shown in BPM field • tanpuras that are not fit for the selected pitch (Sa) are now disabled in list • fixed various VoiceOver issues • added Vilambit (slow tempo) Jat taal • now asks for rating after a certain number of executions • fixes some bluetooth issues and disconnections • automatically selects previous value in input dialog so it can be directly overwritten 4.0.6 02/16/2022 • unlimited number of sessions, each with its own name • new manjeera tab with 3 different bells for accompaniment • added new tabla (Tabla 1) along the iShala v3 one (Tabla 2) • distinct tanpura panes (1 & 2) and 6 tanpuras to choose from • added shuffling buttons for easy tanpura, tabla and manjeera selection • global Play/Stop button • added EQ, reverb and envelope settings per instrument • added EQ, reverb and compression settings for the whole session • separate volume/pitch of tabla and bayan • added automatic tempo acceleration • added tap-in tempo option • added audition icon when selecting pitch • added various rhythmic cycles • full accessibility for visual-impaired users 4.0.4 02/02/2022 - fixed an issue that was preventing saving of sessions settings 3.3.1 05/03/2020 - VoiceOver support for visually impaired users - new "on tilt" option for Swarmandal: triggers aroha/avaroha when device is slightly moved. Ideal for musicians requiring both hands on their instrument - new rhythmic cycles - tabla base accessible through iTunes. Can be customised with the SwarShala desktop software 3.3 02/05/2020 - fixed an issue that was distorting Tanpura and Swarmandal sound under certain conditions - added Jhumra and Pancham Sawari "plain" varieties - slight increase in overall volume 3.2 07/25/2019 - new/updated Tilwada, Ghazal and Jhaptal (plain) rhythmic cycles - fixes bug where tanpura speed was not saved across sessions - fixes bug where tanpura octave was not saved across sessions - BPM list now highlights current BPM 3.1 06/19/2019 - 4 new, perfectly sampled tanpuras - choice between low and high octave - create new custom ragas - fine tune each note in a raga in cents - play 2 tanpuras simultaneously (with panning) - added new rhythms - improved harmonium and lehras - added Reset raga button - added Tanpura defaults for certain ragas - new polyphony slider in Settings - do not stop tanpuras when changing sessions - revamped UI 3.0 05/13/2019 - about 30 new ragas with corresponding lehras - optional Manjeera (bell) stroke on Sam (first beat of the cycle) - improved Swarmandal strings (lower range less overwhelming) - pitch now allows for few notes below C - added plain Tintal and Ektaal cycles (without any extra strokes) - fixed an issue where tabla/harmonium sound would distort on slow tempos 2.2 01/26/2018 - new Swarmandal manual playing screen: click on the Swarmandal image after starting its play button and you will see all its strings in ascending or descending scale (depends on the last button triggered). You can then play them manually at wish. - added Sultal, Sandra, Sul-Phaakta and Tivra rhythmic cycles (for Dhrupad) - added Swarmandal frequency choice of 10 seconds - bug-fixing 2.1 02/02/2017 - 80+ most famous ragas - resampled, softer Swarmandal, automatically adjusted to raga - custom tuning screen for Swarmandal - playback continues when changing settings - tabla strokes/harmonium notes appear on beat count - instruments fade out when stopping - adjusts to orientation - improved 5/6 strings tanpuras - added Dhamar & Jat cycles - sessions and settings saved in real time - reverb has now wet/dry sliders - improved look&feel 2.0 12/21/2016 - Introducing Audiobus support: Now you can stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps! See http://audiob.us for more information. - Playback was stopping below 22 BPM - Volume change was not effective on mid-range Tanpura 1.7 03/12/2015 - streamlined rhythmic cycles - pitch adjustment in 1/100 of a note, up and down 1.6 07/21/2014 - different tanpura sounds for mid-range pitches - better handling of interruptions (calls, other audio apps) - quick fade of tanpura when stopped 1.5 10/16/2013

iShala version 5.3.5

Updated At: 2026-01-18

Changes: - supports Expression in imported melodies - Inter-App Audio (IAA) compatible. Can now be loaded in IAA hosts - in-app registration

iShala version 5.3.1

Updated At: 2025-09-25

Changes: Sep 25, 2025 Version 5.3.1 • added Sunanda (9.5 beats), Kalavati (9.5 beats) and Jai Taal (13 beats) rhythmic cycles • some bug fixing

iShala version 5.0.4

Updated At: 2025-01-19

Changes: Jan 19, 2025 Version 5.0.4 MAJOR UPDATE! includes the following main enhancements: - refreshed UI - new Harmonium with chords & pumping effect - flag your favorite lehras - choose Tempered or Natural scale - Pro Edition*: play all instruments live - Pro Edition: record your loops/fills - Pro Edition: new Vibraphone added * Premium was renamed as Pro Edition

iShala version 4.0.14

Updated At: 2024-08-03

Changes: Aug 3, 2024 Version 4.0.14 Fixes an issue with Bluetooth audio devices

iShala version 4.0.13

Updated At: 2024-07-24

Changes: Jul 24, 2024 Version 4.0.13 - double/halve speed buttons - select octave on harmonium - limit Swarmandal to x octaves - set max BPM when accelerating - display western note as well in played tune - keep shrutis delta visible - finetuned some tanpuras - new notification widget (requires mixing with other apps off) - various bugs fixed

iShala version 4.0.11

Updated At: 2023-11-30

Changes: Nov 30, 2023 Version 4.0.11 - Settings: Auto check-box allows for improved AUTO tune button to adjust global pitch as well - Settings: now allows alternating between 440 and 432 Hz tuning - New mic icon on top right corner (Premium only) allows for turning off mic when not used. Should solve issue appearing with iOS 17 on certain bluetooth devices - New rhythmic cycles (Gandharva, Ikwai and Vivek taals) - Raga > Edit: shruti sliders now show value in Cents

iShala version 4.0.10

Updated At: 2023-07-31

Changes: Jul 31, 2023 Version 4.0.10 - Swarmandal tuning: avaroha arrows were not working - Swarmandal tuning: Reset button now rests to default notes - fixes various crashes - NO AUDIOBUS! Facing compatibility issues with latest deployment platform. If you need this functionality, wait for a possible new update.

iShala version 4.0.9

Updated At: 2022-06-03

Changes: Jun 3, 2022 Version 4.0.9 Fixes a bug that was sometimes disabling mic input for Premium pitch detection