Sonatide

About

Sonatide is an endless lo-fi soundscape for focus, reading, studying, late-night work, and slow moments between tasks. Music is generated in real time on your device, so there is no playlist to finish and no stream or connection required. CHOOSE YOUR ERA Move through six timeline modes, from the warm Rhodes and tape character of 1972 to the cassette pads and neon pulse of 1987. Each era has its own instruments, groove, palette, animated artwork, and evolving performance. SHAPE THE ATMOSPHERE Listen to music on its own, let Auto match an ambience to the era, or choose rain, sun, ocean, birds, or CRT hum. Balance music and ambience independently. Sonatide remembers each ambience level and gives you a short preview as you choose. FOCUS, THEN FADE OUT Start a 15, 30, 45, or 60 minute focus session. When time is up, playback fades out gently over 12 seconds. SAVE THE RIGHT MIX Save up to 12 favorite combinations of era, ambience, music level, and ambience level, then restore any mix with one tap. TURN FOR CLOCK MODE Rotate your iPhone for a retro landscape desk clock. Tap to play or pause, swipe between eras, choose 12- or 24-hour time, and optionally keep the display awake while listening. On iPad, Sonatide gradually settles into a calm clock view during playback. KEEP LISTENING Audio continues when you switch apps or lock the screen. Play, pause, or move between eras from system media controls. FEATURES • Endless real-time lo-fi music generation • Six 1970s and 1980s timeline modes • Selectable ambience with separate mix controls • 15–60 minute focus timer with gentle fade-out • Up to 12 favorite mixes • Animated retro artwork and landscape clock • iPhone and iPad layouts • Background playback and lock-screen controls • No account or internet connection required Pick an era, shape the atmosphere, and let the soundtrack keep moving.