So today is the last day that Genome is on sale, down from $12.99 to $7.99, and, in my opinion, well worth the money!
No it really is your last chance to get FM4 at half price
I mentioned this yesterday but now it really is ending. The FM4 sale ends today. It's currently half price at $4.99 instead of the regular price of $9.99.
FM4 sale price ends tomorrow
The FM4 sale ends tomorrow. It's currently half price at $4.99 instead of the regular price of $9.99. The sale was only for April so I expect it'll end tomorrow.
Making Music 74 Creative Strategies for Electronic Music Producers (book)
A lot of people were talking about this book recently but it's been really hard to get hold of a physical copy. But now there's a version on iBooks too. Here's the description of the book:
For many artists, nothing inspires more existential terror than actually making art. The fear that we’re not good enough or that we don’t know enough results in untold numbers of creative crises and potential masterpieces that never get realized.
Electronic musicians used to be able to hide behind clunky, emerging technology as an excuse for inaction. But musicians today live in a golden age of tools and technology. A ninety-nine-cent smartphone app can give you the functionality of a million-dollar recording studio. A new song can be shared with the world as soon as it’s finished. Tutorials for every sound design or music production technique can be found through a Google search. All of these developments have served to level the playing field for musicians, making it possible for a bedroom producer to create music at a level that used to be possible only for major-label artists.
But despite all of this, making music is still hard. Why?
Making Music was written both to answer this question and to offer ways to make it easier. It presents a systematic, concrete set of patterns that you can use when making music in order to move forward. It will teach you how to make music using technology, with a specific emphasis on solving musical problems, making progress, and (most importantly) finishing what you start.
The book costs $9.99 on the iBooks store:
BIAS Amp updates to version 1.5.11
This update adds support for BIAS FX iPad.
BIAS FX turns your iPad into a world-class, guitar amp-and-effects processor. It gives you an endless collection of insanely great-sounding guitar pedalboards, ultra-high definition stereo rack effects, dual amps and dual signal chain. You can share and download users and artists signature guitar pedalboards from the cloud.
All new advanced multi-effects engine
Positive Grid's approach engineering BIAS FX with a no-compromise mindset, from a detailed touch in distortion emulation to the double precision algorithm in chorus, we strive for the best possible sound quality. A huge collection of newly developed, high-definition pedal and rack effects are included: gate, boosters, overdrive, distortion, fuzz, equalizers, tremolo, phaser, flanger, chorus, octaver, compressors, delays, spring and plate reverbs—everything a guitar player needs for massive tone, with all the flavor of both modern and vintage stomp boxes. Throw all that together – it is pedalboard heaven, but without the hassle of hauling around dozens of stomps in a heavy metal box and fumbling with a snakepit of cables. Show up at the studio or gig, boot up and play!
Insanely powerful, yet easy to use
BIAS FX is the most powerful processor ever designed by Positive Grid, yet its simple drag-and-drop interface makes it extremely easy to use. Dual amps provide the resonance and vibrancy of playing through two real amps set up together in wide stereo. When integrated with BIAS AMP (separate app), you can select a different preamp, power amp, cab, mic and eq for each of the two amps. Patch everything together, including all pedals and rack effects, in any order you wish in dual signal paths running in parallel.
Download pedalboard from the cloud
There are already hundreds of pedalboard configurations available on ToneCloud for you to own, and the banquet keeps getting bigger and bigger: Positive Grid are currently working with professional artists, producers, and engineers from all over the world to create a massive, ever-growing library of extraordinary virtual pedalboards and rigs for BIAS FX. Browsing and downloading from that library is a snap: All the effects and amps in each setup can be seen at a glance, because they’re stored as Pedalboard-like snapshots. Simply scroll through the online images to select the presets of interest, then tap or click to download.
Inter app audio routing engine
BIAS FX integrates a brand new inter-app audio routing engine, you can easily insert any Inter-App-Audio compatible audio apps in BIAS FX’s dual signal paths, just like connecting audio effects app with virtual cables. BIAS FX makes it easy to go nuts with your audio apps.
We are also working to add Amp Match models on BIAS Amp iPad, stay tuned with us!
BIAS FX turns your iPad into a world-class, guitar amp-and-effects processor. It gives you an endless collection of insanely great-sounding guitar pedalboards, ultra-high definition stereo rack effects, dual amps and dual signal chain. You can share and download users and artists signature guitar pedalboards from the cloud.
All new advanced multi-effects engine
Positive Grid's approach engineering BIAS FX with a no-compromise mindset, from a detailed touch in distortion emulation to the double precision algorithm in chorus, we strive for the best possible sound quality. A huge collection of newly developed, high-definition pedal and rack effects are included: gate, boosters, overdrive, distortion, fuzz, equalizers, tremolo, phaser, flanger, chorus, octaver, compressors, delays, spring and plate reverbs—everything a guitar player needs for massive tone, with all the flavor of both modern and vintage stomp boxes. Throw all that together – it is pedalboard heaven, but without the hassle of hauling around dozens of stomps in a heavy metal box and fumbling with a snakepit of cables. Show up at the studio or gig, boot up and play!
Insanely powerful, yet easy to use
BIAS FX is the most powerful processor ever designed by Positive Grid, yet its simple drag-and-drop interface makes it extremely easy to use. Dual amps provide the resonance and vibrancy of playing through two real amps set up together in wide stereo. When integrated with BIAS AMP (separate app), you can select a different preamp, power amp, cab, mic and eq for each of the two amps. Patch everything together, including all pedals and rack effects, in any order you wish in dual signal paths running in parallel.
Download pedalboard from the cloud
There are already hundreds of pedalboard configurations available on ToneCloud for you to own, and the banquet keeps getting bigger and bigger: Positive Grid are currently working with professional artists, producers, and engineers from all over the world to create a massive, ever-growing library of extraordinary virtual pedalboards and rigs for BIAS FX. Browsing and downloading from that library is a snap: All the effects and amps in each setup can be seen at a glance, because they’re stored as Pedalboard-like snapshots. Simply scroll through the online images to select the presets of interest, then tap or click to download.
Inter app audio routing engine
BIAS FX integrates a brand new inter-app audio routing engine, you can easily insert any Inter-App-Audio compatible audio apps in BIAS FX’s dual signal paths, just like connecting audio effects app with virtual cables. BIAS FX makes it easy to go nuts with your audio apps.
We are also working to add Amp Match models on BIAS Amp iPad, stay tuned with us!
BIAS FX arrives
We've been waiting and now it's here ...
BIAS FX turns your iPad into a world-class, guitar amp-and-effects processor. It gives you an endless collection of insanely great-sounding guitar pedalboards, ultra-high definition stereo rack effects, dual amps and dual signal chain. You can share and download users and artists signature guitar pedalboards from the cloud.
All new advanced multi-effects engine
Positive Grid's approach engineering BIAS FX with a no-compromise mindset, from a detailed touch in distortion emulation to the double precision algorithm in chorus, we strive for the best possible sound quality. A huge collection of newly developed, high-definition pedal and rack effects are included: gate, boosters, overdrive, distortion, fuzz, equalizers, tremolo, phaser, flanger, chorus, octaver, compressors, delays, spring and plate reverbs—everything a guitar player needs for massive tone, with all the flavor of both modern and vintage stomp boxes. Throw all that together – it is pedalboard heaven, but without the hassle of hauling around dozens of stomps in a heavy metal box and fumbling with a snakepit of cables. Show up at the studio or gig, boot up and play!
Insanely powerful, yet easy to use
BIAS FX is the most powerful processor ever designed by Positive Grid, yet its simple drag-and-drop interface makes it extremely easy to use. Dual amps provide the resonance and vibrancy of playing through two real amps set up together in wide stereo. When integrated with BIAS AMP (separate app), you can select a different preamp, power amp, cab, mic and eq for each of the two amps. Patch everything together, including all pedals and rack effects, in any order you wish in dual signal paths running in parallel.
Download pedalboard from the cloud
There are already hundreds of pedalboard configurations available on ToneCloud for you to own, and the banquet keeps getting bigger and bigger: Positive Grid are currently working with professional artists, producers, and engineers from all over the world to create a massive, ever-growing library of extraordinary virtual pedalboards and rigs for BIAS FX. Browsing and downloading from that library is a snap: All the effects and amps in each setup can be seen at a glance, because they’re stored as Pedalboard-like snapshots. Simply scroll through the online images to select the presets of interest, then tap or click to download.
Inter app audio routing engine
BIAS FX integrates a brand new inter-app audio routing engine, you can easily insert any Inter-App-Audio compatible audio apps in BIAS FX’s dual signal paths, just like connecting audio effects app with virtual cables. BIAS FX makes it easy to go nuts with your audio apps.
Key features:
- Extremely intuitive operation
- Unrivalled, component-level simulation, analog-like sound quality
- 12 classic BIAS amps, import any amp models from BIAS AMP
- 25 high-quality effect pedals with brand new sound-processing algorithms
- 5 ultra-professional rack processors that sound like high-end analog gear
- Full integration with BIAS AMP gives you unprecedented control over designing your own fully customized amps
- Dual signal path and dual amp processing
- Brand new splitter switches between and combines dual signal paths, adjusting the level and frequency range for each path to give you more tone-shaping possibilities
- Live View mode lets you recall any preset with a single tap and toggle on/off any single effect or category of effects
- Pedalboard View shows all the effects and amps in the currently loaded preset at once
- Global Settings optimizes BIAS FX’s output to sound the best in any environment—including sending to a mixer, amp head or combo or stack power amp—by letting you EQ and selectively deactivate the app’s preamp, tone stack, power amp and cab separately for each destination.
- Inter app audio routing engine lets you insert other compatible audio apps in any place in your BIAS FX signal path
BIAS FX is $29.99 on the app store now:
Enkl is a new mono synth for your iPad
A new mono synth for your iPad ... Enkl has a very intriguing design style. Here's the app's description:
This fully featured monophonic synthesizer can create a huge variety of sounds. Fat basses, stabby leads, glitchy noises, old style chip tune sounds (including arpeggios), weird percussion, you name it. Enkl does the job!
Enkl comes with 93 high quality factory presets, all crafted by professional music producers. Of course it is possible to create new ones and save.
The Extended Keyboard makes Enkl really fun to play in standalone mode, choose scale, key and hit it off!
With Inter App Audio, AudioBus and MIDI support it’s easy to connect the app to other DAW apps, MIDI generator apps or external devices.
When it comes to MIDI, Enkl supports both MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. It’s even possible to play other MIDI compatible instruments with the Extended Keyboard.
Noteworthy features:
- Realtime rendered audio - no samples involved
- Two separate oscillators with separate LFO’s
- Oscillators can generate Triangle, Sawtooth, Square or Noise waveforms
- Oscillators can be summed or multiplied together
- Each LFO has its own ADSR and modulates its oscillator’s pitch or volume
- High cut and low cut filter with resonance (also controllable via MIDI)
- Chiptune-style arpeggiator
- Legato mode
- Ping-pong delay as a post effect
- Three band EQ as a post effect
- MIDI support (including IAA MIDI and Virtual MIDI)
- Extended Keyboard for live performing (also sends MIDI to any output port)
- Local on / off
- Pitch bend, Modulation, Low Cut, High Cut and Resonance controllable via MIDI
- Comes with 93 factory presets
- Documentation within app
- Inter App Audio support
- AudioBus support including state saving
Enkl costs $5.99 on the app store now:
Modal Jam with Pocket Operators (video)
Video description:
"a quick overdubed jam using all 3 pocket operators and Pianoteq as rhodes sound.
I used the DAW midi clock to send timing over to my Korg Volca (beats) who then sends a nice clear sync message to the pocket operators.
Added some reverb, a bit of panning and simple mastering"
Well this was inevitable wasn't it ... Web MIDI Browser 1.0.4: Apple Watch support (video)
Video description:
"Web MIDI Browser version 1.0.4 update: Apple Watch support
Now Apple Watch can be used as a MIDI controller through Web MIDI Browser. For more information check following:
http://takmiz.blogspot.jp/2015/04/web-midi-browser-104-apple-watch-support.html
http://www.taktech.org/takm/WebMIDIBrowser/Web_MIDI_Browser.html"
Holderness Media brings us Johnny Mini - Multiwave Tremolo Effects Processor for iPhone
Johnny Mini is a powerful and versatile stereo multiwave tremolo effect designed for Audiobus and Inter-App Audio, perfect for adding everything from classic guitar amp style tremolo to pulsating, rhythmic multiwave modulation effects for guitar, synths, voice and more. Harmonic Tremolo modes create vintage phaser and univibe like tones, you can also modulate the rate of the main LFOs with a second LFO for interesting speed sweep effects.
In addition to Audiobus and Inter-App Audio, Johnny Mini can process external hardware by connecting a professional USB audio interface such as the Apogee Jam or Apogee ONE, and many more compatible USB interfaces. You can also use the built in headset microphone. Guitarists can use the effects live by connecting the output of their audio interface to an amp.
Johnny Mini supports USB MIDI interfaces via the Camera Connection kit, Bluetooth MIDI (iOS 8), Virtual MIDI and WiFi connections. The MIDI Learn function lets you easily assign your MIDI controller's knobs and sliders to control Johnny's effect parameters.
For more info and video demos visit: http://johnnyfxapp.com
COMPATIBILITY:
- requires iOS 8.0 or later
- iPhone 5 or newer
- Audiobus compatible (Effect, state saving)
- Inter-App audio compatible (effect node)
- Compatible with DAW apps such as Auria, Cubasis, Garageband and Multitrack DAW
- compatible with USB audio interfaces
- Core MIDI (USB, Virtual, Wifi)
- MIDI over Bluetooth (iOS 8, receiver)
FEATURES:
- Control Left and Right channel Tremolo Rate, Depth, Shape, and Multiwave parameters to produce everything form subtle tremolo to wildly modulated stereo tremolo effects.
- Multiple modes including Classic Tremolo and Harmonic Tremolo.
- Modulate the rate of the main LFOs with a second LFO for interesting speed sweep effects.
- BPM synced tremolo including MIDI clock sync, independent per channel or linked.
- Audiobus compatible with state saving
- Inter-app Audio compatible
- Core MIDI compatible, works with any MIDI controller via MIDI Learn
Johnny Mini works with just about any professional iOS compatible USB audio interfaces. Here is a list of interfaces that have been tested and verified to be compatible:
- Apogee Jam and Jam96k
- Apogee Mic and Mic96k
- Apogee ONE for iPad/Mac
- Apogee DUET for iPad/Mac
- Apogee QUARTET for iPad/Mac
- iConnectMIDI2+
- iConnectMIDI4+
- iRig
- iRig HD
- iRig iMic
- Focusrite Scarlett series (*requires USB hub)
- Focusrite iTrack dock
- Alesis io2
- Alesis IO Dock
- Behringer UCA202
- many more
Johnny Mini - Multiwave Tremolo Effects Processor is available for $0.99
Live Electro Jam in the wild feat. PO-12 Rhythm + iPhone (video)
Video description:
"Spring got me so i took the chance to go for a walk with my new little friend, the Teenage Engineering PO-12 rhythm and my phone to do some improvised recording in the wild.
Tech facts:
- iPhone 4S loaded with Xynthesizr as a sequencer and synth, spiced up in Audiobus with Dedalus and AUFX:Dub in the FX chain. iPhone’s output is directly fed into the PO-12 audio in.
- PO-12 is doing the drums
- Music and ambient noises are live recorded on location with a Zoom H2"
SuperLooper 2.0 patch for MobMuPlat (video)
Video description:
"A quick overview of my new looping patch. New stuff includes, MIDI slave sync, re-factored loop recording, saving/loading sessions, eight additional loops and a whole host of other small tweaks/improvements."
Download Here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39052160/mobmuplat_patches/SuperLooper_2.0.zip"
MobMuPlat on the app store
Elastic Drums & zMors Modular & Ableton Live synced via Midimux
Video description:
"Elastic Drums & zMors Modular & Ableton Live synced via Midimux software works fine"
Elastic Drums on the app store:
zMors Modular on the app store:
Midimux on the app store:
sBASSdrum Drum and Groove Machine 1.1.1 is here
sBASSdrum Drum and Groove Machine 1.1.1 brings ...
Two huge improvements! Audiobus 2 is now supported. And ... MIDI! Plug in a device and get some basic drum mapping for the bass drum, snare, hi hats, and crash. Trigger the synth side with the C4 octave. See the all-new Info menu for Help.
This version also includes numerous other fixes: more stability, remembering your loops and settings on suspend/quit, and audio engine improvements.
Two huge improvements! Audiobus 2 is now supported. And ... MIDI! Plug in a device and get some basic drum mapping for the bass drum, snare, hi hats, and crash. Trigger the synth side with the C4 octave. See the all-new Info menu for Help.
This version also includes numerous other fixes: more stability, remembering your loops and settings on suspend/quit, and audio engine improvements.
Well this had to happen didn't it ... Here's Watch Band
Get your Wrist Rockin’! Watch Band puts a whole band on your wrist. Choose from an assortment of instruments or control your favorite MIDI applications.
Featured on Stuff.tv - '10 properly interesting apps for your new Apple Watch' -
"We’re not sure whether this app is mad or brilliant — it’s probably a bit of both."
*** Low 0.99 Launch Price!!! Get Rockin' Now! ***
SO MUCH MUSIC
Watch Band turns your Watch into an amazing new musical instrument that you will love once you try it. High quality samples are included to keep you sounding great.
- Guitar Chords
- Drums Pads
- Rhythm Loops
- A Full 88 Key Piano!
Jam with your friends as you discover a whole new way to make music.
SO MUCH CONTROL
Watch Band also functions as a complete wireless MIDI controller on your wrist. Watch Band uses your iPhone and Core Midi to connect to all your favorite Midi capable applications. So much can be done with just a tap on your wrist.
- Control Pro Tools / Logic / Live or other MIDI applications
- Set Tap Tempos for effects or delays
- Toggle effects on & off
- Adjust recording levels
- Tweak your mix from anywhere!
Watch Band has a variety of midi control screens to choose from including Buttons, Pads, Switches...even a Multi Channel Mixer!
SO MUCH FUN
Watch Band brings making music to a whole new world. Being able to realize an idea with just a tap on the wrist provides creative freedom not before experienced. It’s also terrific fun. You’ll love hanging out with pals creating mini concerts together.
SO MUCH MORE
The Watch Band iPhone app is a full featured player and midi controller as well. It also provides presets and options to configure your Watch layout in any way you wish!
Expect lots more from Watch Band. As we get this show on the road look out for cool new additions like:
- Expanded Sample Packs
- Additional Instruments
- Additional Screen Designs
- Open Sound Control
- Added Sensor Controls
- ...and much much more.
We are only getting warmed up. Watch Band will keep your Wrist Rockin’!
Tera Synth 1.2 arrives
Tera Synth 1.2 brings a few new features:
- Sharing sound presets via mail.
- MIDI Out to use Arpeggiator with other Apps.
- Open your recordings in other Apps using Apple’s Document interchange.
- Bluetooth audio support
Bias FX - Tone Walkthrough (video)
Video description:
"BIAS FX demo by Steve Booke Guitarist/composer.
More information:
http://www.positivegrid.com/bias-fx/
BIAS FX is the world’s first cross-platform, amp-and-effects processor. it takes digital guitar effects to an entirely new level.
Build on BIAS Amp's tone innovations, BIAS FX offers for the first time ever guitar pedalboard and rigs can be virtually created and run identical on mobile and computer DAWs. BIAS FX's Dual-Tone and Pedalboard setup can be shared or downloaded on ToneCloud, and open guitar effects community that will expand the tone potential for guitar and bass players."
TweakyBeat 1.7 is here!
The TweakyBeat update I've been waiting for is finally here. Version 1.7 adds Midi Sync, AudioBus, and Inter-App Audio so TweakyBeat is going to be just so much more useful as I'll be able to get it running alongside SeekBeats and Elastic Drums too.
But even on its own TweakyBeat is an awesome app for making synth drum sounds, and I'm not sure that you're going to find a better use of $0.99 today. So if you haven't got this app already I suggest you grab it. For $0.99 it's a total bargain, even more so now.
Looptical update is worth mentioning just because it is
It might seem odd to just post an update that is just a bunch of fixes, but as Looptical is from Moo Cow Music and they were probably the first developer to arrive on iOS, before it was iOS, and before there were even any native apps for the iPhone I sort of consider that it's worth mentioning.
So here's what's new at Looptical, and I'm glad it's still getting updates, even just fixes.
So here's what's new at Looptical, and I'm glad it's still getting updates, even just fixes.
- Fixed play button light behaviour when cueing new loops.
- Fixed an issue with the app resolution when running on iPhone and IOS8.3
- Fixed potential issue when closing the app while displaying an effects setup screen.
And the Yonac sale continues ...
I mentioned it before, but in case you didn't know Yonac's apps, or at least these three, are still on sale and well worth a look.
So take a look, and if nothing else grab miniSynth for nothing.
- MiniSynth 2 is currently free
- Magellan Jr is down to $1.99
- Magellan is 66% off at $4.99
So take a look, and if nothing else grab miniSynth for nothing.
CZ Touch 1.2 arrives
Here's what's new in CZ Touch:
- Bug fixes
- UI improvements
- Improved patch organization using folders!
- Export a zip file of all of your patches, or just a folder
- Import a .syx file from another app (e.g. Mail, Dropbox, etc) and save as a patch in CZ Touch
- Removed support for iOS6 (sorry, had to!)
Mixer Module | Ableton & Traktor controller for iPad (video)
Video description:
"CONDUCTR ABLETON MIXER MODULE
• Clear and simple control of each track’s volume and mute.
• Faders with physics: impulse and acceleration detection system.
• High-resolution clip peak meters with ultra-low latency.
• SHIFT mode for fast access to each track’s pan crossfader, solo and record buttons.
• 2 different SEND modes.
• Master Volume LOCK/UNLOCK function.
• Track’s volume LIMITER function.
• LINK function to sync Mixer and Clips positions.
DOWNLOAD CONDUCTR NOW AND TRY THE MIXER MODULE FOR FREE: http://appstore.com/conductr"
nils update brings new features
Here's what's new in nils:
- Fixing audiobus layout quirks.
- Adding loop tempo quantization function.
- Adding duplicate loop function.
- Adding 64 bit processor support.
Claydr MIDI Keyboard | Ableton & Traktor controller for iPad (video)
Video description:
"CONDUCTR CLAYDR MIDI KEYBOARD
• 4 rows onscreen. Each row can contain a different octave. Each row settings can be edited independently.
• Row settings:
-ADD NOTE: add up to 3 complementary notes to the one you play.
-3 VELOCITY MODES: Manual, Random and Fixed.
-SPREAD: add supplementary notes on higher and lower octaves of your choice.
-RANDOM: generate random complementary notes on the same scale you are playing.
-HOLD: add sustain to the notes you play.
-BEND: tremolos and pitch bending by simply moving your finger left and right on a key.
• More parameters can be set using the CLAYDR SHIFT Mode:
-Select the scale and key you want to play. 58 to choose..
-KEY mode to see only your scale’s notes.
-CHROMATIC mode to see the whole keyboard.
• When using Claydr with a MIDI keyboard, it can correct out of scale notes, add chords and apply any of its improvements to your performance.
DOWNLOAD CONDUCTR NOW AND TRY THE CLAYDR MIDI KEYBOARD FOR FREE: http://appstore.com/conductr"
Introducing CONDUCTR 2 | Ableton & Traktor controller for iPad (video)
INTRODUCING CONDUCTR 2: NOW CONTROLLING TRAKTOR TOO!
“It’s like having Traktor at your fingertips. It helps you disconnect from the computer screen with the comfort of accessing your tools rapidly and securely”
D.BEAM
Conductr 2 is an app for iPad that works as an environment within which users can load and build modules to control Ableton Live and Traktor.
Every artist is unique, so their tools should be as well. Conductr is an app that musicians and DJs alike can design according to their specific needs. And it keeps growing with the regular release of new modules.
Both the Ableton Live and the Traktor controller interfaces have been designed to provide artists with a different kind of experience: one that makes sense on an iPad. For Conductr, it is not about mimicking hardware or desktop software on the iPad, but to develop a new way of interacting with music.
Conductr 2 arrives
Introducing Conductr 2: a modular environment where you can add the modules you want in order to control Ableton Live or Traktor.
IMPORTANT: Upgrade your Conductr Server at (https://www.conductr.net) to version 2.0 in order to use Conductr 2.
- Traktor Module: SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE!
- Flexible interface: up to 4 slots for any deck you want to place (even duplicate them).
- Each deck features 3 different view modes:
- Player: Control track browsing, progress bar, loops, cues, sync, tempo and flux, plus bend and jog touchstrips.
- Mixer: Control volume, 3 band EQs with kills, 2 filter modes (Lo and Hi pass), monitor your cues, key note control and gain adjust.
- Fx: Control single or grouped fx units, automatic display of all fx and parameters’ names and control types, and create your own single or grouped fx presets.
- New interface color palette.
- Upgraded Conductr icon.
IMPORTANT: Upgrade your Conductr Server at (https://www.conductr.net) to version 2.0 in order to use Conductr 2.
Making Samples with AudioCopy (video)
Video description:
"Every year Retronyms takes a hackathon retreat know as "The Debacle!" This year we come to you from the shores of Santa Cruz, CA with a simple demo on how to make samples with AudioCopy. More Debacle videos coming soon!"
A little update for TC-Data
Here's what's new in TC-Data:
New Features:
New Features:
- Support for TC-Orbiter
- OSC crashes fixed
SynthTronica is still currently free
In case you missed it, SynthTronica is currently free and well worth downloading for your iPad.
BIAS FX - Rock Pedalboard (video)
Video description:
"Steve Booke shows how you can create a rock style pedalboard with BIAS FX. BIAS FX is the world’s first cross-platform, fully customizable amp-and-effects processor. It’s seamlessly integrated with BIAS Amp Designer, and you can create and download thousands of guitar pedalboards and rigs from ToneCloud."
Create Musical Water Targets with the Makey Makey Module (video)
Video description:
"Instructions at: http://littlebits.cc/projects/musical-water-targets
Blast away some simple tunes with Musical Water Targets! Use water to close the circuit and jam out on your computer with the Makey Makey keyboard app.
How it Works:
The Makey Makey module is grounded to one of each of the nodes in every target. Each of the three outputs on the Makey makey module is attached to each of the remaining nodes. When water hits the target, it completes the circuit between the two nodes, sending a signal through the Makey Makey module.
Set your Makey Makey up to any of the musical interfaces on Makey Makey’s website, and jam away.
littleBits is the easiest way to learn and invent with electronics. Learn more at littleBits.cc"
Introducing: The Makey Makey Module (video)
Video description:
"More at http://littlebits.cc/bits/makey-makey
Make the mundane momentous with Makey Makey and littleBits! With the Makey Makey Bit, you can use everyday objects to trigger your Bits and control cursors on your computer’s keyboard, or even control your computer with Bits. Perfect for newbies and experts doing art, engineering, and everything in-between.
littleBits is the easiest way to learn and invent with electronics. Find out more at littleBits.cc"
MultitrackStudio for iPad 2.0
MultitrackStudio for iPad 2.0:
- Extension Pack (in-app purchase) is now called Pro Extension.
- Pro Extension: Songs can have either an extra Effect Return or up to 8 Groups.
- Pro Extension: Time stretching in track editors.
- Pro Extension: Tempo editor can process audio tracks.
- Pro Extension: Create new song using current as template.
- Pro Extension features Phase Inverter effect.
- Can now record multiple Audiobus sources simultaneously.
- Uses Audiobus 2.1.5 SDK.
- Improved transport cycling: Overview bar remembers cycle region after transport stopped, longtapping Play button starts cycling, transport menu features 'Set Cycle Start' and 'Set Cycle End' options.
- Editors: add and draw modes can be sticky (see 'Sticky add/draw modes' setting in Preferences pane).
- Editors: tweaked graphics to make it easier to see which mode an editor is in.
- MultitrackStudio Instruments: step through presets by swiping vertically over the instrument box. Also works for SoundFont Player presets and the Pro Extension's Convolutor effect impulse responses.
- Tempo editor shows mixed version of tracks in background.
- Matrix Sampler now displays the note to which the current cell responds.
- Fixed: SoundFont Player ignored pitch bend range setting.
- Fixed: Matrix Sampler's Volume knob settings weren't stored and recalled correctly.
- Several other fixes.
Elastic Drums connected to Ableton Live via Midimux & Audimux (video)
Video description:
"First create a midi connection from your device via Midimux
Then connect the audio stream from your device to your daw via Audimux. It will appear there an unique new audio input"
BIAS FX - Quick Preview (video)
Video description:
"Guitar World's Steve Booke gives you a taste on what's coming in just a few days. BIAS FX is the world’s first cross-platform, fully customizable amp-and-effects processor. It’s seamlessly integrated with BIAS Amp Designer, and you can create and download thousands of guitar pedalboards and rigs from ToneCloud."
Music IO Version 1.20 arrives
Music IO Version 1.20 brings several advances to the only professional solution for MIDI and audio over USB.
Huge improvements to audio:
Make sure to update your Mac server: latest Mac version is at musicIOapp.com/mac
Huge improvements to audio:
- 4 stereo tracks (8 tracks) of audio from iOS to Mac
- Route up to 4 instruments and one effect per track
- Crystal-clear, 32-bit uncompressed audio and very low latency over USB
- VST and AU plug-ins on Mac, in both 32- and 64-bit versions: route audio from any track to any track on your DAW
- Various performance enhancements including glitch reduction and even lower audio latency
- Swipe display left to get to Settings
Make sure to update your Mac server: latest Mac version is at musicIOapp.com/mac
Patchblocks Demo + Interview MUSIKMESSE 2015 (video)
Video description:
"Patchblocks is a nice little synth platform with 10-bit audio, that you set up through a digital modular environment much like a simple version of MAX MSP. Charming, and brilliant. Totally affordable and very low latency. Check it out!"
Audulus 3 on the way ...
Audulus 3.0 is coming along nicely :). Today I built a scale quantizer with an intuitive interface. pic.twitter.com/ZPetMeHuSz
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Elastic Drums connected to Ableton Live via Music IO (video)
Video description:
"Music IO makes the Midi connection between your device and your daw. And with the new version you can stream your device audio directly in a Music IO VST/AU.
Sometimes it seem, I got lost of the audio connection. Dunno, if it's related to the app I used or to the connection software."
What's your app of the week?
What's the app that's been most useful or the most inspiring this week? Or maybe just the app that's been your work horse for the last few days. Tell me which one it is and why.
What's your favourite SoundCloud group?
I've been posting a variety of the SoundCloud groups that I like, but of course I don't know every mobile related group. So, if there are groups that you'd like me to mention or just think are full of wonderful tracks please do let me know.
SoundScaper 1.2 brings loads of MIDI goodness and more
Here's what's new in SoundScaper 1.2:
- Complete MIDI control for all faders, knobs and other modes.
- Possibility to create MIDI control maps for different controllers.
- Two different MIDI devices can be used to control.
- Quick MIDI learn mode for each fader in advanced control panel.
- Change type of faders on the oscillator main panels.
- Copy and Paste operations for oscillator parameters through text clipboard.
- Copy and Paste operations for scenes through text clipboard.
- Possibility to send scene parameters through Email.
- New features for automation in advanced control panels.
- Additional samples in built-in samples library.
- Built-in description updated.
- Minor bug fixes.
ToneStack is still on sale, so I thought I'd mention it
Yonac's ToneStack seems to be still on sale. It's currently 75% off, down from $19.99 to $4.99.
Don't forget that Steinberg's apps are on sale right now
Celebrating Musikmesse, Steinberg has all its apps on sale until the 19th. Here's what's on offer:
- LoopMash is on sale and down to $1.99
- LoopMash HD is down to $3.99
- Cubase IC Pro is down from $16.99 to $9.99
- And Cubasis is down from $49.99 to $29.99
FX Live 2 version 1.2 is here
Here's what's new:
- Fixed bug with pan position getting lost when a clip loops
- Fixed an issue that caused the effect name to be changed if you clicked on a file in the select screen but then selected cancel.
- Perform screen cue list now shows the duration of the cue which in the case of multiple events in the cue is the longest duration.
- Event countdown changes to show the fade out count when an event is fading.
- New option in the audio effect properties dialog to allow an effect to be marked as 'don’t fade end’ This is used when you have an effect that normally you want to let run to its natural end but want the option to fade it early if you need to. So setting this option allows you to set a fade out time that will only be used if you leave the effect early either by stop or by moving to another CUE.
- Pressing STOP on the effect players has been changed to use the programmed fade out time of the effect and not the emergency fade time. The STOP ALL button will still fade any running effects immediately regardless of their set fade times.
- You can now share archives between compatible devices using AirDrop, this will work over Wi Fi or Bluetooth automatically and is very fast. You can share archives between FX Live and FX Lite using this method as well. Press the share button on the show archive list on the home screen.
- Added the ability to print a cue sheet of the current show by pressing the print button on the shows list on the home screen
- In addition to the learn mode you can now enter MIDI codes manually by clicking on any of the MIDI code displays. A new MIDI entry dialog allows you to enter values in either decimal or hex.
- FX Live is now fully integrated with Google Drive for storing archives as well as loading audio files. To use this feature you need to link the app to your Google Drive account using the button in the settings screen. This is only needed once.
- You can then use the archive to Google button on the home screen, this may take a while if its a big show but you will get a message when its completed.
- You can import audio directly from Google Drive to the application from within the file import dialog. A new Google Drive button allows you to list all audio stored on your drive in any directory or search for files containing a specific name.
Koushion - Velocity & Gate Sequencing (video)
Video description:
"Koushion v4.2 adds some very useful features. Where the previous update gave us the ability to sculpt MIDI CC sequences, we now can do the same with Gate and Velocity.
Between stored patterns and on-the-fly creation, it hits a sweet spot of simplicity and power. I find myself using it in a wide range of situations like sequencing analog hardware or as a quick sketch pad and note input device for Logic and Ableton."
Steinberg apps on sale until the 19th (including Cubasis)
Celebrating Musikmesse, Steinberg has all its apps on sale until the 19th. Here's what's on offer:
- LoopMash is on sale and down to $1.99
- LoopMash HD is down to $3.99
- Cubase IC Pro is down from $16.99 to $9.99
- And Cubasis is down from $49.99 to $29.99
apeSoft's apps are still on sale right now
Following iDensity 2 arriving a load of the apeSoft apps are on sale. Here's the list:
I don't know for how long they'll be on sale though.
I don't know for how long they'll be on sale though.
iDensity 2 is here
Here's what's new in iDensity 2.0:
This major release of iDensity 2 introduce the multi-streams Granulation. This version is fully compatible with iDensity 1, you can play old presets and sound files. iDensity 2 is fully compatible with iDensity 1, you can play old presets and sound files. In-App Purchase will give you all the functionalities for all Granular Streams.
- New User Interface
- New: 4 Granular Streams (In-App Purchasing)
- New: Control Manager LFO
- New: Setting, Skip Sampler State from Presets
- New: Variable Stereo ECHO Delay
- Removed zip noise drom Echo Parameters
- Removed zip noise from Ring Modulation Dry/Wet
- Removed zip noise from ClassicReverb Dry/Wet
- Support for 14 bit MIDI nRPN
- iOs 8.2 SDK
- Audiobus 2.1.5
- Midibus 1.27
- Inter-App Audio fixed
- Save Control Manager in the Presets
- Bug Fixed
This major release of iDensity 2 introduce the multi-streams Granulation. This version is fully compatible with iDensity 1, you can play old presets and sound files. iDensity 2 is fully compatible with iDensity 1, you can play old presets and sound files. In-App Purchase will give you all the functionalities for all Granular Streams.
Apogee MetaRecorder arrives, and guess what, it works with the watch too ...
This is new from Apogee. It looks cool although the $4.99 IAP is slightly annoying. However, I shall give it ago, and of course it makes me realise that I'm starting to want an Apple Watch ...
Anyhow, here are the details ...
Professional field recording made easy
Apogee’s MetaRecorder is the first two-channel audio recording app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to offer intuitive multi-take recording, tagging and file organization for any field recording scenario.
Essential features of MetaRecorder can be controlled from Apple Watch - start and stop recording, add a take to Favorites, add Markers or set your microphone input level.
**Free version of MetaRecorder is limited to 60 seconds of continuous audio recording. For a limited time, connect Apogee or Sennheiser iOS audio interface to upgrade or purchase full version in the App to unlock recording time restriction**
Made for ClipMic digital and MKE 2 digital by Sennheiser
The perfect companion to Sennheiser’s clip-on digital microphones, MetaRecorder features 24 bit/96kHz recording quality plus software control of the mic input level and DSP processing.
Transform Your Final Cut Pro X workflow
Apply metadata tags like Keywords, Favorites, Markers and more to your audio files while recording in the field, then share the recorded audio and Final Cut Pro XML files to Dropbox directly from MetaRecorder. When imported into Final Cut Pro on a Mac, the captured metadata greatly simplifies the process of organizing and parsing your media, substantially accelerating your post-production workflow.
Ideal for capturing Speech, Events or Audio for Video
MetaRecorder and Sennheiser clip-on digital microphones are perfect for anyone who wants a simple high-quality setup to record Podcasts, presentations, news reports, interviews or meetings directly to their iPhone.
There are amazing moments happening in your life you’ll want to relive in the years to come. Children’s recitals, performances, weddings, anniversaries and retirement parties - capture these memories with the best sound quality possible using Sennheiser clip-on digital microphones and Apogee MetaRecorder.
Independent filmmakers can rely on iPhones as flexible tools for video production.As the audio component in a dual system DSLR video shoot, Sennheiser clip-on digital microphones and an iOS device make capturing professional quality productions simple and efficient.
Unlock the full potential of MetaRecorder: LIMITED TIME OFFER
The free version of MetaRecorder is limited to 60 seconds of continuous recording.
For a limited time, if you have a compatible Sennheiser or Apogee device, you can unlock unlimited continuous recording in MetaRecorder for free simply by connecting any compatible device (see list of devices below).
If you do not have a compatible device, you can make an in-app purchase to upgrade to unlimited recording.
Compatible devices for unlocking MetaRecorder include:
- Sennheiser ClipMic digital
- Sennheiser MKE 2 digital
- Apogee JAM
- Apogee MiC
- Apogee ONE for iPad & Mac
- Apogee Duet for iPad & Mac
- Apogee Quartet for iPad & Mac
Highlights
- Record multiple takes and navigate easily between them
- Mono or stereo audio recording up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution
- Effortless media organization of field audio recordings
- Add metadata such as Keywords, Markers + Notes and Favorites on the fly
- Customize audio file names
- Export to Dropbox as FCPXML format to open in Final Cut Pro
- Control input gain and other settings for compatible devices
- Control essential features with Apple Watch
Motion Synth 1.1
Here's what's in Motion Synth 1.1:
- MIDI over Bluetooth LE (beta, for iOS 8+ only): Control laptop software via Bluetooth. Send low-latency MIDI messages from the Motion Synth to your mac via a Bluetooth Low Energy connection.
- Send MIDI over USB: Now compatible with the MusicIO app, allowing the Motion Synth to control your mac audio software via your iPhone USB (Lightning) cable. Simply run the MusicIO app in the background to transmit all the Motion Synth's MIDI messages to your mac via your iPhone cable. The MusicIO is also the first app to allow realtime audio transfer from your iOS device to your mac, allowing you to record your iPhone audio performances into your choice of audio software with pristine digital quality. Super simple, reliable, low-latency, and also works with extra long iPhone USB sync cables! See available USB alternatives for PCs at http://auug.info/wiki/doku.php/midi_over_usb_lightning
- Video tutorial: A step-by-step video guide for setting up the Garageband app to work with the Motion Synth app has been integrated into the Motion Synth app.
- Feedback button added to "Help / Account" screen ("Help / Upgrade" screen in the Single-Key version of the app).
- Bug fixes.
Sugarbytes brings us more awesomeness in the shape of Cyclop for iPad!
I'm a big fan of Sugarbytes apps as you might know and here's a new one to play with today. It looks amazing and I'm really looking forward to getting to play with it.
Here are all the details for Cyclop ...
Cyclop now available on the iPad – ready to unleash monstrous bass sounds to the mobile world.
Cyclop is a monophonic synthesizer. It does one thing very well: delivering cutting-edge digital madness at the low end of the frequency spectrum.
Cyclop is the master of subs, beautifully controlling even the lowest notes, always sounding stomach-rumblingly thick. It uses mid/side processing to introduce stereo imaging between 250Hz and 4kHz. This ensures wide, interesting sounds that retain their punch and bass. There are no phasing issues, which means Cyclop cuts through the mix very nicely.
Enjoy an incredible depth of sound design possibilities, great real-time control with the Wobble Knob and FX knob. Integrated effects sequencer, vast modulation system and the preset browser will take your inspiration to new levels.
The interface has been improved for touch performance and the overall cpu usage has been reduced.
- Monophonic Bass Synthesizer
- 6x2 Synthesiser Engines, 10x2 Filter Engines
- Analog Sync, FM, Sample Transformer, Spectromat, Saw Regiment, Phase Stressor
- Vowel Filter Mode
- Free Signal Flow for 2 Oscillators, Filters and Distortions.
- Incredibly versatile modulation system
- Multi FX Knob/Sequencer
- powerful Preset Browser with tagging and rating
- Full MIDI Support (Virtual, Network, External)
- Music Library Access (Transformer Oscillator)
- iTunes File Sharing
- Inter-App Audio
- Audiobus
DJ Mag: “It is decidedly digital-sounding, but not in a bad way, and as the growing list of fans proves, it can be turned to good use in just about any electronic genre, past, present and (probably) future.”
Rating: 9.5/10
Producer Spot: “Very good for his complexity, very versatile and easy to use if you need sub bass sound for your productions. Sugar Bytes offers High quality and good prices with all their products.”
Rating: 9.5/10
Computer Music: “Anyone will find it powerful and unique-sounding, adding spice to existing tracks and inspiring new ones.”
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Cyclop costs $24.99 on the app store