Virtual ANS 3 recreates the historic Russian ANS synthesizer as a graphics-driven music editor and spectrogram-based instrument. It’s rated 5.0 from 68 users and has a long development history spanning 2589 days, with 1,000+ total downloads and 2 downloads in the last 30 days. Not ranked in any top lists, this niche tool focuses on experimental sound design and visual audio workflows.
Pros & Cons
Niche, graphics-driven workflow ideal for experimental sound design
MIDI input and polyphonic mapping enable expressive synthesis
Cross-format support (WAV, PNG, JPEG, GIF) for flexible workflows
Historical reference to the ANS adds a unique creative context
0 downloads in the last 30 days, indicating low recent visibility
Not ranked in any top lists, which may affect discoverability for some users
Paid app ($5.99) may limit adoption for casual users or hobbyists
About Virtual ANS 3
Virtual ANS 3 is a music & audio app developed by Alexander Zolotov.
How many times has Virtual ANS 3 been downloaded?
Virtual ANS 3 has been downloaded 1.4 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 2 times.
What is the rating of Virtual ANS 3?
Virtual ANS 3 is rated 5.00 out of 5 stars, based on 70 ratings.
Is Virtual ANS 3 free?
Virtual ANS 3 costs $5.99 to download. The APK download size is 17.89 MB. The latest version available is 3.0.4b. The last update was on December 16, 2025.
What are the requirements for Virtual ANS 3?
Virtual ANS 3 requires Android 4.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play June 2019.
Description
Virtual ANS is a software simulator of the unique Russian synthesizer ANS - photoelectronic musical instrument created by Evgeny Murzin from 1938 to 1958. The ANS made it possible to draw music in the form of a spectrogram (sonogram), without live instruments and performers. It was used by Stanislav Kreichi, Alfred Schnittke, Edward Artemiev and other Soviet composers in their experimental works. You can also hear the sound of the ANS in Andrei Tarkovsky's movies Solaris, The Mirror, Stalker.
The simulator extends the capabilities of the original instrument. Now it's a full-featured graphics editor where you can convert sound into an image, load and play pictures, draw microtonal/spectral music and create some unusual deep atmospheric sounds. This app is for everyone who loves experiments and is looking for something new.
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Key features: * unlimited number of pure tone generators; * powerful sonogram editor - you can draw the spectrum and play it at the same time; * any sound (from a WAV file or a Microphone/Line-in) can be converted to image (sonogram) and vice versa; * support for MIDI devices (Android 6+); * polyphonic synth mode with MIDI mapping; * supported file formats: WAV (only uncompressed PCM), PNG, JPEG, GIF. * many new features compared to version 2.3; see the full list: http://warmplace.ru/soft/ans/changelog.txt
Homepage, user manual and versions for other systems: http://warmplace.ru/soft/ans
Known solutions for some problems: http://warmplace.ru/android
Recent changes: fixed a bug with incorrect handling of the BACK button/gesture
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★★★★★DoctorJohnManhatan wtf· Oct 10, 2020
This is a true genius app. The work of a genius. A must-have for music lover
★★★★★Loren Persi· Oct 1, 2024
Excellent App. A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to get a feel for the ANS system, virtually.
★★★★★andrew stanworth· Jan 16, 2022
Wonderful so far! I haven't had it long, but I've just put it on a drum track of all things & blimey! 😂5 stars. Try drawing that ! ✔🔥
★★★★★Let It Shine· Dec 27, 2023
This is a powerful tool for creating atmospheric and unique sound and music.
★☆☆☆☆Jacobus Opperman· Aug 19, 2021
Sounds good, but extremely unused friendly.
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Trust & Safety: Permissions requested: android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, android.permission.INTERNET, android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO, android.permission.WAKE_LOCK, android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE, nightradio.virtualans3.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION. The app relies on standard network and storage permissions for media handling and enforces licensing via Google Play (CHECK_LICENSE). It also includes a non-exported dynamic receiver permission. No location permissions are requested.
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