IntermorphicLiptikl 1
Cut-Up Text Editor
Creative Writing Tool
Hitting the dreaded
writer's block?
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Liptikl 1 for Windows
Cut-Up Text Editor
IMPORTANT: Liptikl 3 for iOS/macOS is here - it's called Wotja 4 - See the FAQ
Hitting writer's block? Then get Liptikl and use its powerful cut-up technique to quickly help create novel text ideas for lyrics, poetry, haikus, stories etc.
Users say of Liptikl: "Brion Gysin, William S. Burroughs, BOWIE! This is the closest "cut & Paste" writing generator I've ever been able to find.", "I used Liptikl extensively while writing lyrics for my last album and found it incredibly useful", "Liptikl is the key to unlocking word combinations and mental scenery", "Ideas fall from the sky with this app. No more writers block on lyrics!"
What you can do with Liptikl
- Help unblock writer's block
- Stimulate creative writing and easily come up with new and exciting word arrangements
- Get more ideas for music or rap lyrics, poems, copy or ads etc.
- Generate unusual, obscure, non-obvious, ambiguous and unexpected results
- Use up to 5 different bodies of text for your word pool
- Randomise only the words you want to, lock the others
- Use on-screen cut-up alternatives to quickly change single words
- Use the liptikl files you make in Liptikl for iOS, Mac or Windows*
* Relevent app(s) required; available for purchase separately
How it Works
Liptikl quickly generates a random cut-up from a pool of words. This pool can include words from up to 5 user entered text fields. When creating a cut-up words can also be blended in from an optional user word library and customisable Liptikl Word Library.
For your cut-up you get to choose how many lines and how many words per line you want in it and whether you want Liptikl to attempt End of Line (EOL) rhyming.
Once an initial cut-up has been created you can continue to iterate cut-ups until you are happy. You can word-by-word lock down what you really like.
Liptikl's fast, effective, iterative approach is a great way to come up with fresh and exciting word associations to explore. It could be just what you are looking for to spark something original and different!
EXAMPLE USAGE# Try mixing a Shakespeare sonnet with some Tolstoy and then add in some short news story or headline.
# Try letting Liptikl create from scratch a cut-up from the editable default word bank, lock words or change words, iterate and then see where the idea takes you.
Here is just one example of a short cut-up created with Liptikl:
Take note my friend,
Even though time flies,
Your halo might slip,
And forever never arrives.
Reviews
Magazines
"The delightfully-named Liptikl provides a simple interface into which you enter words or phrases. The software then generates a stream of combinations in the meter of choice that can then be edited and recombined to your liking."
Music Radar
Users
"Brion Gysin, William S. Burroughs, BOWIE! This is the closest "cut & Paste" writing generator I've ever been able to find."
Revolutionarybum
"designed for song writers but it also stimulates the brains of blocked fiction-writers."
Fiction.red
"I used Liptikl extensively while writing lyrics for my last album and found it incredibly useful."
Daniel James
"Ideas fall from the sky with this app. No more writers block on lyrics!"
rhanline
"Liptikl is software at it's finest; an intuitive collaborator in the creative process. It's word combinations are inspiring and entertaining and it is adding fun back into the lyric writing process for me and the writers I work with."
Roy Campanella III
"I use Liptikl every other day for something, it has become an essential component of my personal artistic procedure."
Loopy C
"I'm an artist, and I've been playing around with Liptikl as a way to generate ideas for sculptures. Not so much descriptions but word-images that trigger a visual image for me. I find Liptikl very useful - and fun."
Johnna Klukas
"Liptikl is the key to unlocking word combinations and mental scenery, which lead one down interesting paths, often unearthing shiny lyric-stones along the way."
Lance Linimon
"... a writer can always use a new source of serendipitous word combinations. You may find yourself getting inspired."
Pauljrush
Videos
Below is a quick 3 minute of Liptikl 2 (iPad version, the iPhone version is very similar) where we give a quick tour of how to use some of the key features.
Other Videos
| Subject | Link |
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| General Intermorphic Channel All Intermorphic videos |
Downloads
| iOS | App Version | Download |
| Liptikl for iOS is now Wotja (64-bit) 4.6.5 - 22 May 17 |
See Wotja | |
| macOS | App Version | Download |
| Liptikl is now Wotja (64-bit) 4.6.5 - 22 May 17 |
See Wotja | |
| Win 10 | App Version | Download |
| Liptikl 1 (64-bit) 1.3.3 - 31 May 16 Win 10 (64-bit) 30 day Trial |
Installation | Product Key |
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| All | User Guide | Download |
| Liptikl 1 User Guide (Web/HTML) 1.3.0 - 30 Jan 16 |
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| Liptikl 2 User Guide (Web/HTML) 2.1.0 A - 30 Dec 16 |
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Notes & Requirements
- Liptikl 1 for Windows Requirements: Windows 10 (64-bit); 30 MB hard disk space, 256MB RAM.
- Note: It seems to run just fine on Windows 7 and 8, but we no longer officially support or test on those. There is a trial version, so why not give it a try?
Archive (S/W, PDFs)
Liptikl Software Archive
Key: Forum Post (information) link < --- > [Download or Store link]
Liptikl 1 Desktop Standalone for Mac:
- Liptikl 1.1.11 (Sept 21 2013): Intel Mac / Mac OSX 10.7+ (32-bit or 64-bit) [23.17 MB ZIP]
- Liptikl 1.1.3 (Jun 29 2011): Intel Mac / Mac OSX 10.4 [4.81 MB ZIP]
- Liptikl 1.0.0.30 (Aug 26 2009): PPC Mac / Mac OSX 10.4 [0.94 MB ZIP]
Liptikl 1 Desktop Standalone for Windows:
- Liptikl 1.2.12 (Jun 12 2015): Windows 7+ 64-bit [7.69 MB ZIP]
- Liptikl 1.2.12 (Jun 12 2015): Windows 7+ 32-bit [7.42 MB ZIP]
Liptikl PDF Archive
| Liptikl | LT Version [Doc Rev] / Date / Size |
| English | 2.1.0 A - 30 Dec 16[1.06 Mb] |
| English | 1.3.0 C / Mar 02 2016 [1.12 Mb] |
FAQ
General
We are not in any way abandoning Liptikl, but its future now lies in Wotja. If you can do something in Liptikl 2 then you can do it in Wotja for iOS or macOS (see Wotja < > Liptikl differences). That said, new Cut-Up Text Editing features are being worked on and are coming to Wotja. Stay tuned!
To understand why we say this it is important to understand what Liptikl actually is.
NB: See also this FAQ - Why the big changes with Wotja?.
What is Liptikl?
It is a Cut-Up Text Editor branded "Liptikl".
It principally comprises a set of user interfaces (UI) to both a cut-up text engine and that let you export files (.liptikl files and text).
Wotja is the future for all our apps
We're a pioneering and double BAFTA award-winning app team that likes to push the envelope. In 1990 we started developing the generative music system that became known as SSEYO Koan. In 2007 that evolved into Noatikl and was followed by other apps such as Mixtikl, Liptikl and Tiklbox. We're again in transition: In 2017 Wotja has now become our main focus moving forwards and it coopts the best of all our previous work.
With just one app to develop and maintain we're now better able to improve usability and deliver important new capabilities for greater creative possibilities. Wotja is available in both subscription and non-subscription versions. Wotja for iOS: Already co-opts the best of Noatikl, Mixtikl, Liptikl (and Tiklbox), and more besides, and provides a forward migration path for files created in them. Wotja for macOS: Presently has a Liptikl-like feature set but also with random mix creation - it will be extended in time.
Liptikl 2 for iOS and macOS were released March 2016. All our cut-up app development work has now moved to Wotja, the evolution of Liptikl, meaning that as of 2017 Liptikl is no longer being worked on. We took that tough decision in order to secure a future for a forward looking app that can play Liptikl files - Wotja 4 - and do more. See the Wotja Feature Comparison.
Although Liptikl 2 is now efectively frozen we expect current builds should continue to work just fine for a long time (it always remains possible that future OS or 3rd Party software changes might cause issues, however).
See also: Why the big changes with Wotja? and What is the difference between Liptikl 2 and Wotja 4?
If you already have Liptikl, Noatikl, or Mixtikl for iOS we suggest you try it (you won't know what you're missing), but if you are happy with their content, features and interfaces then you are under no obligation to get Wotja - just carry on as you are!
Note: We have both subscription and non-subscriptions versions of Wotja available. See our FAQ entry on in-app subscriptions. See also our iOS Bundles.
You might want to consider getting Wotja 4 if:
- You want to use any of its cool new features.
- You are a fan of our artisan "creative relaxation" tools and what they mean to you, and you want to help support us in our efforts to continue developing them for you.
- You want to see what comes next...
Note: Wotja 4 for iOS does not interfere with Noatikl 3, Mixtikl 7 or Liptikl 2 for iOS installations and should work fine with files you have made in previous versions of Noatikl (mobile or desktop), many mixes made with previous versions of Mixtikl (mobile or desktop) and files created with Liptikl 2. As Wotja 4 is free, you can easily try it out (see: How to copy files into Wotja 4). You may even want to try out creating some new random mixes! Note that on Liptikl for iOS files require an active IAP Tier for data to be loaded correctly (sorry, but we just could not figure a way around that).
See also: "Will there be further feature updates for Liptikl 2 or a Liptikl 3?"
Wotja 4 currently does all the things that Liptikl 2 can. As of Wotja 4.3 new Cut-Up Text Editing features have been added making Wotja much more powerful and flexible than Liptikl 2!
See the Wotja Feature Comparison.
Sorry, but the iOS "Wotja Pro 2017 Transition Bundle" that was available for a limited time has now been withdrawn. There are no bundles available at the present time.
You might want to do this if macOS updates to a new version and you do not or are unwilling to do that, you have removed Liptikl and the new version of Liptikl is no longer available for your version of macOS (we use Apple tools to build our apps, and Apple updates to these tools change which versions of macOS we can build for). So, how do you restore the last version of Liptikl available for your version of macOS?
See Apple's instructions on how to do this. Alternatively, you might try restoring from a device or even TimeMachine backup.
Common
The User Library and any changed Liptikl Word Bank words are stored on your device. If you want all your devices to use the same User Library and any changed Liptikl Word Bank words you will need to copy those entries to clipboard and, for all devices you have Liptikl installed, you will need to replace the words with these ones.
Our 64-bit Windows software will only install on 64-bit Windows; it will not install on a 32-bit operating system. So it is most likely that you are not actually running 64-Windows.
To check which version of Windows 10 you are using, use the Windows search box to look for "About Windows". This suggests "System Settings". Select that entry to go to the Settings screen.
At the bottom of the left hand panel in the Settings screen select "About". In the screen that displays you will see something like "System Type: 64-bit Operating System, x64-based processor".
If you are running 32-bit Windows and want to run our software you will need to download in install the last-released version of the related 32-bit software. These builds (where available) can be found in the relevant Archive section of the app page: Liptikl 1.2.12 32-bit; Noatikl 2.8.8 32-bit, Mixtikl 6.3.8 32-bit. Not that they will run in 30 day trial mode until you apply your Product License key.
See: Where do I find Crash Logs? and send the text in them through via our Contact Form, and don't forget to tell us what you were doing when you had the crash! Hopefully we will be able to fix the crash in the next update. Thank you!
Background
We try as hard as we can to make our apps stable. If this app does crash on you, then the chances are that for crashes in new apps (released after Jun 2014) we will (but not always) get reports from the HockeyApp integrated crash reporting system. Because of this, we have the best chance of fixing crashers and so our latest versions are likely to be the most stable. This is one reason we recommend that you always update your Intermorphic apps to the latest version, where your device/OS allows.
If you are using an earlier app then you can still send us a crash log so that we can investigate and try to fix the problem (for all users). The crash log files all start with the app name, and have an extension "crash". They are text files that we can read, and give us useful information in tracking-down a crash.
Even though we get the crash logs, it can also help us track things down if you send us any info about your particular crash, or indeed anything you think is not working right.
Intermorphic apps that support Apple iCloud / iCloud Drive:
- Wotja 4+ (iOS), Wotja 4+ (macOS)
- Noatikl 3.0+ (iOS), Noatikl 3.1+ (macOS)
- Liptikl 2.0+ (iOS), Liptikl 2.0+ (macOS)
- Mixtikl 7.0+ (iOS)
- Wotja 3.2+ (iOS)
iCloud Drive Folder:
The iCloud Drive folder on macOS is found here:
~/iCloud Drive/Wotja/~/iCloud Drive/Noatikl/~/iCloud Drive/Liptikl/
Why use iCloud / iCloud Drive?
We strongly recommend using iCloud / iCloud Drive wherever you can.
There are five main reasons for that:
- Backups: Files kept in iCloud are always backed up.
- File Synchronisation: Lets you easily create and edit on any device. For example, on an iOS device you create a file on device 1 and then edit it further on device 2, and then on macOS work on that file in the desktop version of that app, and vice versa.
- File Organisation: You can move files around on iOS with the iCloud Drive app or on desktop PC with Finder.
- Single copies of Zip files (Wotja 4 only): If you Zip up additional content that you want your Wotja file to reference (e.g. SF2, WAV or OGG files) and you put that Zip File in the Wotja iCloud folder then you only need one copy of it (rather than a copy in the Intermorphic Folder of very device you use).
- Simplicity: You don't need to understand the intricacies of the "Intermorphic Folder" or Local Device folder.
Note on iCloud Drive Subfolders (folders under the main app folder):
Our iOS apps support "flat" folders meaning they will display all files under the root folder, including files in any subfolders.
Tip: If you want to limit what files are displayed in the iOS app, you need to move the files you don't want to see out of the main app folder, perhaps into a "Archived" folder under iCloud Drive.
Apple iCloud Drive FAQ:
See: iCloud Drive FAQ
How to display iCloud Drive on your iOS device home screen:
Tip: Why can't I see the relevant app folder in my Mac's iCloud Drive folder or in the iCloud Drive on icloud.com?
Tip: To see the Wotja iCloud folder on Mac, we strongly suggest first installing either Wotja for macOS or Wotja Pro 2017 for macOS. Either will do and (similar on iOS to Wotja or Wotja Pro 2017 for iOS) they both share the same folder.
If you have just installed one of our iCloud Drive supporting apps for the first time, then it seems it can take a while for the iCloud Drive synching to happen and for the folders/files to appear on your Mac. We know not why.... but a couple of suggestions to try are:
Yes they can (try emailing them to yourself).
Liptikl 1 Desktop note: Only the first 3 of the Sources are visible and can be used or saved; Liptikl 2 allows use of all 5 Sources.
Intermorphic apps that support Apple iCloud / iCloud Drive:
- Wotja 4+ (iOS), Wotja 4+ (macOS)
- Noatikl 3.0+ (iOS), Noatikl 3.1+ (macOS)
- Liptikl 2.0+ (iOS), Liptikl 2.0+ (macOS)
- Mixtikl 7.0+ (iOS)
- Wotja 3.2+ (iOS)
iCloud Drive Folder:
The iCloud Drive folder on macOS is found here:
~/iCloud Drive/Wotja/~/iCloud Drive/Noatikl/~/iCloud Drive/Liptikl/
Why use iCloud / iCloud Drive?
We strongly recommend using iCloud / iCloud Drive wherever you can.
There are five main reasons for that:
- Backups: Files kept in iCloud are always backed up.
- File Synchronisation: Lets you easily create and edit on any device. For example, on an iOS device you create a file on device 1 and then edit it further on device 2, and then on macOS work on that file in the desktop version of that app, and vice versa.
- File Organisation: You can move files around on iOS with the iCloud Drive app or on desktop PC with Finder.
- Single copies of Zip files (Wotja 4 only): If you Zip up additional content that you want your Wotja file to reference (e.g. SF2, WAV or OGG files) and you put that Zip File in the Wotja iCloud folder then you only need one copy of it (rather than a copy in the Intermorphic Folder of very device you use).
- Simplicity: You don't need to understand the intricacies of the "Intermorphic Folder" or Local Device folder.
Note on iCloud Drive Subfolders (folders under the main app folder):
Our iOS apps support "flat" folders meaning they will display all files under the root folder, including files in any subfolders.
Tip: If you want to limit what files are displayed in the iOS app, you need to move the files you don't want to see out of the main app folder, perhaps into a "Archived" folder under iCloud Drive.
Apple iCloud Drive FAQ:
See: iCloud Drive FAQ
How to display iCloud Drive on your iOS device home screen:
Tip: Why can't I see the relevant app folder in my Mac's iCloud Drive folder or in the iCloud Drive on icloud.com?
Tip: To see the Wotja iCloud folder on Mac, we strongly suggest first installing either Wotja for macOS or Wotja Pro 2017 for macOS. Either will do and (similar on iOS to Wotja or Wotja Pro 2017 for iOS) they both share the same folder.
If you have just installed one of our iCloud Drive supporting apps for the first time, then it seems it can take a while for the iCloud Drive synching to happen and for the folders/files to appear on your Mac. We know not why.... but a couple of suggestions to try are:
Note: If you have purchased a licence for Liptikl 1 for Windows via our website you will receive an email containing your Customer ID, Order ID and Product Key (the version purchased via the Mac App Store does NOT require a product key). Check you have followed the Product Key section in the Liptikl User Guide.
Note: If you're running on Windows, and find Liptikl 1 doesn't save its license key when you close the application, use the Windows option to run "as Administrator". Enter and save your registration details. Restart the application normally: it should now be fine.
If the above does not get you going, then please try the following steps:
- Close Liptikl.
- Open Liptikl. Select Help from the Main Menu and then Liptikl Product Key. Then enter your Customer ID, Order ID and Product Key. We recommend you copy and paste the Product Key and do not try to type it in.
- Once entered, close the software and restart it.
- Tip: Do not have any spaces at the end of the Product Key ... or at the start.
- Problems copying/pasting Product Key?
- Windows - To paste on Windows, you must :
- Right click in the text box
- ... then select 'Paste' from the pop-up menu
- Alternatively, click in the text box, and press Control-V (for paste).
- See also https://forum.intermorphic.com/viewtopic.php?t=263.
- Windows - To paste on Windows, you must :
- Tip: If you are still having problems, please contact us and let us know the version numbered displayed in Help About (as well as OS version, how much free disk space you have, how much RAM do you have, the format of your hard disk [e.g. FAT32]).