ExoSphere is a creative tool for shaping continuous ambient and meditative compositions, based on five independent sound layers that merge into a seamless atmosphere. It provides an effortless way to create a foundation for ambient tracks or even a complete background piece with minimal adjustments.
The first update brings significant improvements to workflow, including faster navigation, enhanced recording capabilities, and optimized file management.
What's new:
New Source Button - switch each layer between Sample, Loop, or Input for flexible sound creation.
External Input Mode - record live audio directly into layers and use it as your sound source.
File Manager Upgrade - multi‑file selection with Select/Unselect and Select All for bulk copy or delete.
Step into three luminous sound worlds where ExoSphere becomes a companion to instruments both classic and modern. Jonathan Block paints drifting atmospheres with the timeless voice of the Mellotron. Ken Karsh lets his guitar converse with evolving textures, weaving subtle ethnic colors into the flow. Colin Powell opens the doors to a live AUM session, where ExoSphere breathes alongside drums, effects, and shimmering virtual strings. Each performance is a doorway - an invitation to listen, to wander, and to discover how ambient music can bloom in unexpected collaborations.
ExoSphere continues to evolve, bringing new possibilities for shaping immersive ambient and meditative soundscapes. The upcoming updates are designed to expand creative flexibility while keeping the workflow intuitive and inspiring.
Next Update
In the very next release, each sound layer will receive a dedicated mode button. This will allow users to choose between three options:
- Sample playback
- External input recording into a loop
- Playback of the recorded loop
With these controls, it will be possible to capture and loop external signals independently for each layer, opening new ways to blend live input with ExoSphere’s evolving textures.
Planned Features in Future Releases
Looking ahead, several major enhancements are already in development:
Multi-channel input and output support – assign separate input channels to each layer and route individual outputs for more advanced mixing.
Improved sample manager – select and organize samples with group operations for faster workflow.
MIDI keyboard support – change the pitch of layers directly from a connected MIDI controller.
Sample and preset packages – load and use complete collections as a single file for easier sharing and setup.
General improvements and fixes – ongoing refinements based on user feedback.
Continuous Growth
These updates reflect ExoSphere’s commitment to providing a living, expanding tool for ambient creation. Whether used as a meditative backdrop, a creative foundation, or a standalone composition environment, ExoSphere will continue to grow with new features that keep the experience fresh and inspiring.
Below you will find a selection of inspiring video tutorials and reviews from different creators, each offering their own perspective on ExoSphere's unique approach to ambient and meditative sound design. These videos showcase the app's features, demonstrate its evolving sound layers, and highlight the creative possibilities it unlocks. By watching them, you will gain a deeper understanding of ExoSphere's concept and learn how to craft more advanced soundscapes, immersive backgrounds, and even complete compositions with ease.
ExoSphere is a creative tool for shaping continuous ambient and meditative compositions, based on five independent sound layers that merge into a seamless atmosphere. It provides an effortless way to create a foundation for ambient tracks or even a complete background piece with minimal adjustments. Designed with slow rhythmic structures in mind, it is especially suited for meditative music and calm soundscapes.
ExoSphere is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). ExoSphere works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, ExoSphere can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. ExoSphere has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site.
The wonderful designer Guido Flichman crafted the new icons for my apps. I find their minimalist style not only highlights the essence of each app but also shapes a consistent visual identity that flows through the applications themselves.
ExoSphere is a creative tool for shaping continuous ambient and meditative compositions, based on five independent sound layers that merge into a seamless atmosphere.
It provides an effortless way to create a foundation for ambient tracks or even a complete background piece with minimal adjustments. Designed with slow rhythmic structures in mind, it is especially suited for meditative music and calm soundscapes.
At the heart of ExoSphere are five complementary sound elements, each contributing a distinct dimension to the evolving sonic environment:
Core - Deep, evolving drones that anchor the listener with resonant low frequencies, creating a grounding presence in the body.
Flow - A layer reminiscent of an instrument, voice, or choir that forms the harmonic foundation of the composition. Gentle shifts its color and pitch, creating a subtle drifting detune that feels fluid and alive.
Grain - Layers of stretched environmental fragments - whispers of wind, water, and space - that envelop the listener in a textured, atmospheric sense of place.
Shard – Fleeting melodic fragments that surface and dissolve unpredictably, like echoes of imagined songs, sparking shifting associations and evoking transient images.
Glow - High, sparkling tones that flicker like light on water, bringing brightness, clarity, and a gentle radiance to the soundscape.
Together, these layers interweave into a living, breathing composition that never feels static. The result is a continuously shifting atmosphere - equally suitable as a meditative backdrop, a creative foundation for ambient production, or a complete standalone piece.
Each layer in ExoSphere is sample-based, giving the user complete freedom to define the sonic palette. You can load your own samples into any of the five layers, tailoring the sound to your personal style and creating highly individual, versatile compositions. For a quick start, ExoSphere also includes a built‑in library of curated samples, offering ready‑to‑use material that can instantly generate immersive atmospheres.
ExoSphere offers an easy start with a minimal interface: choose a factory preset and quickly refresh it by replacing samples, adjusting presence and tone. You can create new variations with the advanced randomizer, while detailed panels provide full control for those who want deeper customization.
ExoSphere is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). ExoSphere works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, ExoSphere can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. ExoSphere has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site.
ExoSphere Presets Demo - Endless evolving ambient drift. From deep drones to fleeting sparks, it shapes infinite ambient horizons that never stand still. For iOS and Mac. Coming soon at a special introductory price!
The purpose of this video is to help you become familiar very quickly with the basic purpose of each Igor Vasiliev plugin. Each is briefly demoed and explained in a nutshell. These plugins, mostly aimed at experimental musicians, are all available for iOS and I think all of them also run on M1 Macs, standalone and as AUv3. In this video, I don’t look at Igor’s older apps which are not AUv3, like Fieldscaper or Soundscaper. That’s not to say they’re not interesting, many regard them as classics, but I rarely use IAA apps these days, and decided for this video to focus just on the AUv3 ones. There was already a lot to cover!
These applications form a unified collection of experimental audio tools designed for exploring sound beyond traditional boundaries. Each one offers a different approach - whether through recording, glitch sequencing, feedback loops, granular synthesis, or noise generation - yet all share a focus on transformation, unpredictability, and creative discovery.
Together they provide musicians, sound designers, and multimedia artists with versatile ways to craft drones, textures, rhythmic abstractions, and immersive atmospheres. They are especially suited for ambient, experimental, cinematic, and live performance contexts, where evolving soundscapes and unconventional timbres can become central elements.
In essence, this suite is not about reproducing familiar music but about opening doors to new sonic worlds - tools for those who seek inspiration in noise, rhythm, and the unexpected.
Follow these links to learn more about the app, download the PDF description (also built-in the app) and watch the video demos and tutorials.
When I began working on ExoSphere, my intention was simple: I wanted a tool that could generate the foundation (or even complete tracks) of long‑form ambient and meditative compositions. I imagined something that could create soundscapes which breathe and evolve, without demanding constant intervention, yet still offering depth for those who wish to shape every detail.
At first, I thought about speed and simplicity. I wanted users to be able to sketch ideas quickly, perhaps with a single press of the randomizer, and hear a draft atmosphere emerge. But I also knew that some would want more: advanced controls to refine each layer, to make the sound truly unique. Balancing these two needs - effortless beginnings and deep customization - became the guiding principle of the design.
One of the core ideas was to divide the generators by their purpose. Each layer: Core, Flow, Grain, Shard, Glow - was given its own role in the sonic architecture. This separation made the system easier to understand and gave better results when parameters were randomized. Another idea was to keep parameters specific to each generator. By limiting controls to what mattered most for each layer, I reduced unnecessary complexity while preserving creative freedom.
Working with ExoSphere is not about following a strict technique. It is about listening, experimenting, and adjusting by ear. The basic process is straightforward - choose a sample, set its tone, presence, density and spatial depth. From there, you refine by adding modulation, letting parameters shift and evolve over time. This is how a simple sketch transforms into a living composition, one that never repeats itself exactly, always unfolding in new ways.
The result is an application with a deep, immersive sound. In headphones, ExoSphere reveals a rich low-frequency foundation and enveloping textures that draw the listener inward. On good speakers, it fills the room with atmosphere, equally suited for meditation, creative work, or quiet reflection. The modulators and sequencer are tied to a shared rhythm, so even a minimal external beat can blend seamlessly into the evolving soundscape.
ExoSphere is a universal app for iOS and Mac and will soon be available in the App Store.
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