Friday, December 12, 2025

ExoSphere (iOS/Mac) updated to version 1.1

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.

>>> More about ExoSphere







Thursday, December 11, 2025

Exploring ExoSphere: Three Unique Ambient Jams

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.

>> Story of ExoSphere







Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Upcoming Updates for ExoSphere

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.

>> Story of ExoSphere


Monday, December 8, 2025

ExoSphere in Motion

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.

>> Story of ExoSphere



Saturday, December 6, 2025

New Icons, Fresh Identity

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.

More of his work can be seen here: https://www.guidoflichman.com



Tuesday, December 2, 2025

ExoSphere - Endless Ambient Drift

ExoSphere is a creative tool for shaping continuous ambient and meditative compositions, based on five independent sound layers that merge into a seamless atmosphere.

>>> Get this app on App Store
Universal app for iOS and macOS (AUv3)

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.

>>> A Story of ExoSphere






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.



>>> Complete description of ExoSphere 1.0 (pdf)

Demos and reviews:

ExoSphere AUv3 - Tutorial 1: Getting Started (SoundForMore Tutorials)

ExoSphere AUv3 - Tutorial 2: Audio Input Processing (SoundForMore Tutorials)

Exosphere Ambient SoundScape Generator (iOS, M1+ Mac) Walkthrough, Demo, Review (Gavinski’s Tutorials)

ExoSphere - Endless Ambient Drifting Soundscape Generator - iPad & iPhone (The Sound Test Room)

ExoSphere for iOS/MAC - How To App on iOS! - EP 1882 S13 (Jade Starr Music)

Ken Karsh - My First Moments With ExoSphere