Apihima

Apihima is a professional ison (drone) generator designed for Byzantine and Psaltic music. Whether you're a cantor, choir member, or student of Orthodox liturgical music, Apihima provides the authentic sustained drone tones essential for Byzantine chant practice and performance.

AUTHENTIC BYZANTINE SOUND
• 8 traditional Byzantine modes (Glasuri) with accurate microtonal intervals
• 72-komma tuning system for authentic Eastern Orthodox musical scales
• Customizable scale intervals for advanced practitioners
• Rich, warm tones using professional SoundFont synthesis

PRACTICE TOOLS
• Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo and beat subdivisions
• Real-time pitch detection to help match your voice to the ison
• Separate Voice and Ison channels with independent volume control
• Background audio playback for uninterrupted practice

FLEXIBLE & INTUITIVE
• Touch or toggle playback modes
• Monophonic or polyphonic note options
• Fine-tune pitch with microtonal semitone and komma adjustments
• Works in portrait and landscape orientations

Perfect for:
• Byzantine chanters and choir directors
• Orthodox Christian liturgical musicians
• Students learning Psaltic music
• Anyone exploring Eastern Mediterranean musical traditions

Apihima brings the ancient tradition of Byzantine ison to your pocket, with the precision and flexibility modern musicians need.