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!"
* Relevent app(s) required; available for purchase separately
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.
"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
"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
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.
Subject | Link |
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General Intermorphic Channel All Intermorphic videos |
iOS | App Version | Download |
Liptikl for iOS is now Wotja for iOS (64-bit) 5.3.2 - 20 Apr 18 |
See Wotja | |
macOS | App Version | Download |
Liptikl for macOS is now Wotja for macOS (64-bit) 5.3.2 - 20 Apr 18 |
See Wotja | |
Windows | App Version | Download |
IMPORTANT: Liptikl for Windows has now been removed from sale and is soon to be replaced by Wotja X. | ||
Liptikl for Windows editing is coming to Wotja X for Windows soon (64-bit) 5.3.0 - 11 Apr 18 |
See Wotja X | |
Android | App Version | Download |
Liptik for Android is coming soon as Wotja X for Android 5.3.1 - 16 Apr 18 |
See Wotja X | |
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 |
IMPORTANT: Liptikl for Windows has now been removed from sale and is soon to be replaced by Wotja X.
Key: Forum Post (information) link < --- > [Download or Store link]
Liptikl 1 Desktop Standalone for Mac:
Liptikl 1 Desktop Standalone for Windows:
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] |
In 2017 we started consolidating the iOS/macOS versions of all our past apps (Noatikl [itself the evolution of SSEYO Koan], Mixtikl, Liptikl, Tiklbox and previous Wotja apps) into one powerful Composer, Mixer & Lyric Writer app called 'Wotja'.
In 2018 we are working to develop a new cross-platform UI for 'Wotja' that we can also deploy on Windows and Android as well as iOS and macOS. When the main features/capabilities of each of the above apps becomes available in Wotja X we remove the corresponding app from sale (see the schematic). The apps that have this new UI presently sport the temporary name of 'Wotja X', where 'X' stands for cross-platform.
Because the new UI will be the one that we maintain and extend moving forwards across all platforms then at the point that the features/capabilities of new UI 'Wotja X' are finally broadly similar to old UI 'Wotja' we will rebrand apps with the new UI from 'Wotja X' to 'Wotja' and we will rebrand apps with the old UI from 'Wotja' to 'Wotja A' (where 'A' stands for Accessibility and Apple [see below]). The icons used for each app will stay broadly the same, however. All docs will then be modified to use imagery from the new UI (which is very close to the old UI anyhow!).
We know this 'brand pivot' will be a bit confusing, but there is really no need to worry. All versions of Wotja, be they a 'Wotja' or 'Wotja X' variant, will OF COURSE be kept updated in tandem and throughout 2018 - no paying customer will lose out in the transition. Even if we decide to keep the 2018 'Wotja A' apps around soley for customers needing Accessibility/Apple Watch options, in 2019 there will be just ONE Wotja branded app for us to maintain and extend across all platforms as we move forwards - exciting times ahead!
Note: Our ultimate goal is to have both subscription and paid-for 'annual' variants of Wotja X available for every platform, but it will take us time to get there.
For now:
At V5.3 Wotja X does not yet have the following Wotja features that we plan to add as soon as we can:
The features we do not plan to add to Wotja X are:
We are not in any way abandoning Liptikl, but its future now lies in Wotja / Wotja X (variously 'Wotja'). If you can do something in Liptikl 1 or 2 then you can do it in Wotja for iOS or macOS (see Wotja < > Liptikl differences).
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).
What is Wotja?
Wotja is the consolidation of Noatikl, Mixtikl, Liptikl and Tiklbox into one app, branded Wotja. It can load and open content created by them and is the path forward for them. It includes new features and content, too.
As with the apps above, it comprises a set of user interfaces (UI) to both our latest generation integrated generative music engine (IME 5) and sound engine (ISE 5) and it lets you export files (.wotja / .wotjabox / .noatikl / .mixtikl).
Wotja for macOS/iOS: Both now co-opt the best of Noatikl, Mixtikl, Liptikl (and Tiklbox), and increasingly more besides, and provide a forward migration path for files created in them.
Liptikl 2 for iOS and macOS were released March 2016. All our cut-up app development work has now moved to Wotja / Wotja X (variously 'Wotja'), the evolution of Liptikl. This means 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?
Liptikl 1 for Windows will be removed from sale in April 2018.
We are doing this to make way for Wotja X for Windows, which represents its future.
Even though Liptikl 1 for Windows is no longer being updated, you may well want to purchase it for some of the following reasons (if you want it, just don't leave it too late as it might already be gone! See Downloads):
If you already have Liptikl, Noatikl, or Mixtikl 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 / Wotja X - 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.
You might want to consider getting Wotja / Wotja X if:
Note: Wotja / Wotja X do 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 the Wotja subscription version is free, you can easily try it out (see: How to copy files into Wotja). 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).
Wotja (and soon Wotja X) is already a good deal more powerful than Liptikl as it incorporates the capabilities of Liptikl, Mixtikl, Noatikl and Tiklbox.
At present the main new Wotja parameters are as follows.
Selected New App Features / Capabilities in Wotja (not in Noatikl 3, Mixtikl 7, Liptikl 2):
New Wotja Engine parameters (not in Noatikl 3, Mixtikl 7, Liptikl 2):
Consolidated Features (from Noatikl 3, Mixtikl 7, Liptikl 2):
Not supported in Wotja for macOS/iOS (and alternative approaches):
We want to devote our efforts to working on what we can uniquely do best, and that means recognising that some previous app capabilities are now better done by other tools. Our more focused approach means we can develop, extend and improve Wotja as fast as possible for our niche audience.
Sorry, there are no bundles available at the present time and because we now have just one paid for app per platform we don't expect them to come back!
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.
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:
The iCloud Drive folder on macOS is found here:
~/iCloud Drive/Wotja/
~/iCloud Drive/Noatikl/
~/iCloud Drive/Mixtikl/
~/iCloud Drive/Liptikl/
We strongly recommend using iCloud / iCloud Drive wherever you can.
There are five main reasons for that:
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: Even if you have Wotja / Wotja X for iOS or Wotja 2017+ for iOS installed on your device, to see the Wotja iCloud folder on Mac, we strongly suggest installing either Wotja / Wotja X for macOS or Wotja 2017+ for macOS.
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:
The iCloud Drive folder on macOS is found here:
~/iCloud Drive/Wotja/
~/iCloud Drive/Noatikl/
~/iCloud Drive/Mixtikl/
~/iCloud Drive/Liptikl/
We strongly recommend using iCloud / iCloud Drive wherever you can.
There are five main reasons for that:
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: Even if you have Wotja / Wotja X for iOS or Wotja 2017+ for iOS installed on your device, to see the Wotja iCloud folder on Mac, we strongly suggest installing either Wotja / Wotja X for macOS or Wotja 2017+ for macOS.
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: