Zema Piano
Besufekad Mekuria Music iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Zema Piano is a free Music app for iPhone and iPad by Besufekad Mekuria. Rated 5.0/5 from 22 ratings. Requires iOS 13.0. Updated May 15, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 22 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 53 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 15
- 2026 · v2.7
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About Zema Piano
Zema Piano brings global music theory right to your fingertips. It allows you to turn your voice into a piano, and is the first piano app to offer native support for traditional instruments like the Begena & Kirar, perfectly mapped to authentic Ethiopic scales (Kignit) like Bati, Ambassel. Alongside a vast library of standard and international tunings (Arabic, Japanese etc..), You can easily custom-create any of the 2,048 mathematically possible scales with just a few taps. When inspiration strikes, our voice piano mode lets you capture it instantly. Just record yourself singing or humming a single note, and the app immediately maps your voice across the entire keyboard. It turns a quick voice memo into a fully playable instrument, making it incredibly easy to sketch out ideas and experiment with your own sounds in real time. Learning and composing are just as seamless. You can easily import and export MIDI files, or learn your favorite Amharic and classic songs by playing along with a visual, raindrop-style game. If you prefer a tactile feel, the app fully supports physical keyboard accessories so you can play with actual hardware. To expand your sound, Zema can automatically "chordify" your playing, or you can build custom chords and smoothly arpeggiate through the notes with a single press. Zema Piano is built to completely adapt to how you want to play. Every button, UI element, chord voicing, and scale parameter is fully customizable through an organized settings page. Whether you prefer a clean, dark-themed interface for distraction-free practice or a detailed technical setup, you can tailor the entire experience to your exact needs, all completely free. Full set of Features: • Ability to custom create any of the 2048 mathematically possible scales. • Multi-Pane Keyboard: Stack up to two independent keyboards with individual octave and instrument controls. Includes an "Opposite Direction" mode for playing duets face-to-face! • Expressive Touch: Glissando, 20+ point multitouch polyphony, simulated velocity sensitivity, and native drag-on-keys Pitch Bending! • Flow State Learning: Elegant 3D/2D raindrop note visualization with dynamic playback tempo controls and a smart minimize toggle to reclaim screen space. • Advanced MIDI & Connectivity: Bluetooth LE MIDI, DAW network integration via Wi-Fi/USB, full MIDI file import/export, and AUv3 plugin support. • Studio Effects: Built-in reverb, delay, and X/Y pad filters. • Custom Tunings: Explore microtonal scales with 432Hz and Just Intonation support. • Pro Audio Engine: Ultra-low latency playback powered by a custom C++ CoreAudio engine.
Ratings & reviews
5.0
22 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.7 · Updated May 15, 2026
Welcome to Zema Piano v2.7! This is our biggest update yet, bringing world-first cultural features, professional studio tools, and entirely new ways to play and visualize your music. Here is what is new: World-First Ethiopic Scales (Kignit) We are proud to be the first piano app to natively support the Ethiopian modal system. Explore the soul of Ethiopian music with 7 traditional pentatonic scales built directly into the keyboard, including Tizita, Bati, Ambassel, and Anchihoye. New Ethiopian Song Library Learn Amharic classics from legends. These are seamlessly integrated into our Smart Note Guidance learning mode alongside 40+ classical favorites. Voice Piano Turn any sound into a playable piano. Record your voice or import an audio file, and our engine automatically detects the pitch and maps it across all 88 keys in real-time. Custom Chords and Custom scales. Create virtually any of the 2048 possible scales with just a few taps. Also select among the most common scales and chords with a single tap. Studio-Grade Effects Engine Take control of your sound with an expressive new dual-axis XY Pad, dedicated Pitch Bend controls, an adjustable Arpeggiator, and an Auto-Chord engine that plays major, minor, 7th, and diminished chords with a single tap. 15-Language Live Localization Zema Piano now speaks your language. Switch instantly between English, Amharic, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, and more, with no restart required. Raindrop Visualizer and Particle Effects Watch your music come alive. Cascading notes sync perfectly with your playing, complete with stunning interactive particle effects like Thunder, Fire, and Ice. 100 Achievements and Game Center Sync Level up your skills. Track your progress across 100 specific goals for exploration, mastery, and frequency, all synced in real-time with Apple Game Center. Practice Streaks and Reminders Build musical consistency with our new Streak Calendar. Track your daily practice, set custom local reminders, and never miss a day. Real-Time Oscilloscope and Sheet Music Visualize the physics of your sound with live waveform and frequency spectrum displays, or generate standard sheet music from your recorded performances. Plus, under-the-hood improvements: Full DAW and MIDI integration (Bluetooth LE, Network, Export/Import) Enhanced Dual Keyboard mode with independent instruments A massive library of General MIDI instruments Deep keyboard customization (25 to 88 keys, adjustable widths, scale highlights) Stunning Light and Dark themes Update now to experience the most powerful Zema Piano yet. Made with love by Elderlabs.
App privacy
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Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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