Who knew! Korg brings the DS-10 to the iPhone in the KORG iDS-10!

Well that was a surprise, Korg brings us their new KORG iDS-10 for iPhone this morning! Originally on the DS and now moved over to iOS, this is a lovely little present for the 1st of December.

See below for full app details and videos ...

The latest title in the KORG DS-10 series, now available for the iPhone!

The KORG DS-10 series was an enormous hit for the Nintendo DS. Now, seven years later, it has undergone a further evolution while staying true to its original spirit. Now available is the KORG iDS-10, a portable synthesizer studio for iPhone.

The KORG iDS-10 combines a cutting-edge analog synthesizer, voice synthesizer, and analog drum machine inspired by motifs from the original KORG DS-10. This iPhone app gives you a hand-held system to easily create electronic music, which requires persuasive sound with a minimal number of notes.

Powerful analog synthesizer lets you visually learn sound design
The analog synthesizer provides carefully selected parameters, making it easy to enjoy sound design. The unique patching function also lets you create sound in even deeper ways. Since all parameters can be automated, you have a wide range of song-production possibilities. Each synthesizer provides five types of effect with an oscilloscope that helps you see the sound. This cutting-edge synth engine takes full advantage of the iPhone’s CPU to generate astonishing sound, and will heighten your enjoyment using the KORG DS-10.

Enter your lyrics, and the voice synthesizer turns them into a voice
The voice synthesizer is one of the popular features of the KORG iDS-10. Based on a vocoder, its engine makes it easy to generate voices. It also supports input via a microphone which can be used as a conventional vocoder. The parameters are optimized for creating such voices, so you’ll be able to enjoy sound design with a different character than an analog synthesizer, further widening the possibilities for your music.

Analog drum synthesizer makes it easy to produce the sounds that you want
Drums are now more important than ever, and the iDS-10 provides an analog drum machine that’s carefully tuned for easy creation of powerful sounds. With total control over six drum sounds (kick, snare, hihat1 / ihat2, tom, and percussion), you can create awesome tracks with high impact.

Smart keyboard and KAOSS mode make step-recording enjoyable
The smart keyboard lets you specify a scale so that you can step-record without worrying about “wrong” notes. And of course there’s also KAOSS mode, where you can produce a limitless range of great-sounding phrases, with just a touch of the keyboard. The scale setting is also applied to the sequencer’s note display, so you can enjoy producing songs whether or not you have any musical knowledge or experience.

Pattern play that you can perform in real time
The pattern play capability of the KORG DS10 has further evolved, generating amazing user performances. You can seamlessly play 32 patterns, and also manipulate track mute and solo settings in real time. It’s guaranteed to result in the kind of protean acts that are notable in modern day DJ performances.

Send your songs by email for collaborative music productions
There’s a function that allows the transfer of song data via email, making it easy to exchange songs with your friends.

Mystery bingo!?
And then there’s the enigmatic mystery bingo; as you continue enjoying the KORG iDS-10, the full picture will become clearer …





This app was produced in cooperation with the game music and app production company “Detune.” Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the world of the KORG iDS-10 that resulted from this collaboration with Detune Inc.

The first title in the KORG DS-10 series was the KORG DS-10 which was announced in 2008. The second title was the KORG DS-10 PLUS which launched in 2009.

These are products of Marvelous Inc. For more details, refer to the following pages of that company’s website:

http://www.korgds10synthesizer.com/

Debut Discount: 50% OFF until December 28! Sale Price US$9.99 (Regular price US$19.99)

Miditure for iPhone arrives

Miditure is a MIDI controller app for the iPhone, it can be used to control any instruments, apps, software and hardware that accept MIDI input.

Miditure has been designed to exploit the expressive potential offered by 3D Touch capable devices (iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus), but is compatible with older devices as well.

Miditure includes a pad controller for sending MIDI note messages and an XY pad (XYZ pad if used with a 3D Touch capable device) for sending MIDI control change messages.

Each of the nine configurable pads can send from 1-4 notes with velocity, and on 3D Touch capable devices, polyphonic aftertouch.
Velocity can be set to use the devices accelerometer or can be determined from the location of the touch that triggered the pad.

The XY (XYZ) pad can be configured to send control change messages for up to 3 controls per axis.

NOTE/CHORD PAD FEATURES:

• Independent polyphonic aftertouch on 3D Touch capable devices (6s and 6s Plus)
• Nine fully configurable pads for sending notes and chords
• Each pad can play from 1-4 notes
• 3 velocity modes: impact (using the accelerometer), position (vertical), and fixed
• 7 velocity curves
• The impact velocity sensitivity can be adjusted

XY (XYZ) PAD FEATURES:

• z input (touch pressure) on 3D Touch capable devices (6s and 6s Plus)
• 3 assignable Control Change outputs per axis; control up to 9 parameters at a time with one finger.
• Adjustable range for each Control Change output.

GENERAL FEATURES:

• Controls apps locally using coreMIDI, or control external software and hardware over Wi-Fi, or by using a compatible interface.
• Save and load configurations

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a MIDI controller, not an instrument, it does not make any sound itself.
• The app can use bluetooth MIDI on compatible devices if the connect is established by another app, it does not have the capability to establish the connect itself.

Miditure costs $2.99 on the app store:

So it's true, the iPad Pro is a thing ... (and more about today's various announcements)

It was what everyone said was coming, and indeed it did come along. So what will we make of it? Is it a revolution, or is it just bigger, more powerful etc? Well the specs are impressive indeed. It's powerful. Four speakers are nice, but with the addition of the new 'Apple Pencil' it starts to look more and more like a Surface than an iPad. Except without an accessible file system of course. And actually how mobile will this be? It is big. Personally I've found the iPad Mini to be a better portable device for music making than the old format iPad. I'm not sure how this device is a step forward for mobile music making except in terms of its power.



As for Apple Pencil, didn't someone say something about your finger being the most natural pointing device? I seem to remember that from somewhere. Are we going backwards or is this just full circle.



As you can tell, I'm not sold on the Pro as yet. Not by a long way. However, the mini 4 does look like a nice upgrade, but not an innovation. Not in my book anyway.

Then there's the new iPhone ...





Force touch, or 3D touch as we're now calling it will bring some interesting developments, and that can only be a good thing. I like that. Faster is good too. But what does make me laugh is how Apple describes iOS9, "iOS 9 is our most advanced, intelligent and secure mobile operating system yet". What else would it be?

Anyway, I think the new S models are a reasonable step in the right direction. I won't be upgrading for a long time to come, but perhaps when iPhone 7 comes out.

Then there's the Apple TV and TVOS.



I had thought that there would be more mention of iOS integration, but no. Is that not on the agenda? Did I miss something? Maybe there'll be more to say about this later when it actually becomes available.

Of course the other news from Apple is that iOS9 is coming on the 16th. No doubt there'll be teething problems and then a swathe of updates on apps and also problems with music making. Just normal stuff really.

There was of course the Apple Watch, but I'm not going to mention that as I don't think that Apple sees wearables as viable for music making, and so far the attempts to do this haven't been ground breaking. I live in hope.

In other news Native released Reaktor 6. I'd wondered if they might also announce Reaktor for iPad, or iPad Pro, at least as a player. But sadly nothing so far. Again, I live in hope.

So it's been an eventful day. More will come out over time, but overall I'm not seeing real innovation coming forward. It doesn't feel like that to me.

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

Swoopster Mini also arrives from Holderness Media ...

Holderness also bring an iPhone version of Swoopster Mini ...

Swoopster Mini is a highly playable Flanger, Fuzz, and Vibrato effect designed for Audiobus 2 and Inter-app audio.

Process synths, drum machines and hundreds of other apps by connecting through Audiobus. Use Swoopster Mini as an effect inside Garageband, Multitrack DAW and AudioShare using Audiobus or Inter-app audio.

Swoopster Mini supports Core MIDI via the Camera Connection kit, USB MIDI interfaces, Virtual MIDI and WiFi connections. The MIDI Learn function lets you easily assign your MIDI controller's knobs and sliders to control Swoopster's effect parameters.

Here's what users are saying:

"Great Playground -
Swoopster puts awesome sound effects manipulation at your fingertips. With Audiobus and IAA intergration the possibilities are endless. Don't second guess, just get it."
- Mgmg4871 (AppStore Review)

"SWOOP, there it is! -
Sometimes I just send a loop into this app and just play for twenty minutes, wondering where the time has gone. Flange a rama man!"
- dmonterroso (AppStore review)

In addition to Audiobus and Inter-app Audio support, Swoopster Mini can also process external instruments such as guitar, voice and synths by connecting a microphone or professional audio interface such as the Apogee Jam, ONE, or any iOS compatible USB audio interface. Guitarists can use our effects live by connecting the output of their audio interface to an amp.

Watch demos and tutorials at www.youtube.com/holdernessmedia

For more info visit www.swoopsterapp.com

Check out our entire FX series including Caramel, Crystalline, Echo Pad and Stereo Designer!

COMPATIBILITY:

• requires iOS 8.0 or later
• iPhone 5 or newer
• Audiobus 2 compatible (Effect, state saviing)
• Inter-App audio compatible (effect node)
• Compatible with DAW apps such as Garageband and Multitrack DAW
• compatible with USB audio interfaces
• Core MIDI compatible
• Receive MIDI over Bluetooth LE

Features:

• stereo Fuzz, Flange and Vibrato effect processor
• versatile flanger capable of sounds ranging from smooth phasey flange to wildly distorted, pitch shifted madness
• flanger with positive and negative feedback
• independent left and right channel effects engines can be controlled separately or linked
• Audiobus 2 compatible (Effect, state saving)
• Inter-App Audio compatible (effect node)
• Core MIDI compatible, works with any MIDI controller via MIDI Learn
• true stereo input and effects processing
• several output style options including normal stereo, wide stereo, and sum to mono

Swoopster 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
• Apogee Mic
• Apogee ONE for iPad/Mac
• Apogee DUET for iPad/Mac
• Apogee QUARTET for iPad/Mac
• iRig
• iRig HD
• iRig iMic
• Focusrite Scarlett series (*requires USB hub)
• Alesis io2
• Alesis IO Dock
• Behringer UCA202
• many more

The app costs $1.99 on the app store

Crystalline Mini arrives from Holderness Media

Holderness Media brings us another mini sized FX app ... Crystalline Mini

Crystalline Mini is a shimmer reverb/delay effect for Audiobus and Inter-app audio. Create synth-like tones and textures from almost any sound source, perfect for guitar, vocals, synths, sound design and more.

Crystalline Mini is capable of a wide range of sounds, including classic "shimmer" effects from the 80's, unique pitch shifted delays and lush reverbs. Crystalline is a highly creative and unique effects processor.

Guitarists can plug their instrument into an audio interface such as the Apogee Jam and get the elusive shimmer reverb tone they've been searching for.

Crystalline Mini supports Core MIDI via the Camera Connection kit, USB MIDI interfaces, Virtual MIDI and WiFi connections. The MIDI Learn function lets you easily assign your MIDI controller's knobs and sliders to control Crystalline's effect parameters.

Here's what users are saying:

"Wow Holy Cow! Guitarism 12- string into Crystalline and I thought it sounded like 'Under the Milky Way Tonight'. I can't think of an instrument that would not sound fantastic with Crystalline. IGrand, Galileo, Sunrizer(holy another cow!), IPolySix all sounded like awesomeness." - NoiseHorse (Audiobus forum)

"Crystalline isn't what I was looking for many years... IT'S MUCH MORE!!! I just can't stop using it!!! By far, the best effect for guitar I've used in my life!!! Thanks again!!!" - Leonardo Leite De Castro (user)

For more info visit http://crystallineapp.com

In addition to Audiobus and Inter-app Audio support, Crystalline Mini can also process external instruments such as guitar, voice and synths by connecting a microphone or professional audio interface such as the Apogee Jam, ONE, or any iOS compatible USB audio interface. Guitarists can use our effects live by connecting the output of their audio interface to an amp.

For more info and video demos visit: http://crystallineapp.com

Check out our entire FX series including Caramel, Echo Pad, Stereo Designer and Swoopster!

COMPATIBILITY:

• requires iOS 8.0 or later
• iPhone 5 or newer
• Audiobus 2 compatible (Effect, state saving)
• Inter-App audio compatible (effect node)
• Compatible with DAW apps such as Garageband and Multitrack DAW
• compatible with USB audio interfaces
• Core MIDI compatible

FEATURES:

• Control Left and Right channel delay time, feedback, reverb and more.
• 16 delay modes for a wide variety of pitch shifted delay effects
• Multiple stereo output modes including Wide Stereo, Cross Feedback, Stereo Tremolo and Sum to Mono.
• Delay/Reverb Ducking with Sensitivity, Threshold, and Release
• Delay BPM sync, per channel or linked
• MIDI clock sync for delays
• Receive MIDI over Bluetooth LE
• Huge range of ambient sound effects possible, from beautiful shimmering reverbs to dissonant, metallic delays.
• Audiobus 2 compatible with state saving
• Inter-app Audio compatible
• Core MIDI compatible, works with any MIDI controller via MIDI Learn

Crystalline 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
• Apogee Mic
• 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

The app costs $1.99 on the app store

Caramel Mini arrives from Holderness Media

Holderness Media brings us Caramel Mini ...

Caramel Mini is a stereo distortion, crusher and fattener effect designed for Audiobus and Inter-App Audio. Caramel is perfect for adding lo-fi grit and punch to drums, bass, synths, guitar and more.

In addition to Audiobus and Inter-App Audio, Caramel 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 our effects live by connecting the output of their audio interface to an amp.

Caramel Mini supports Core MIDI via the Camera Connection kit, USB MIDI interfaces, Virtual MIDI and WiFi connections. The MIDI Learn function lets you easily assign your MIDI controller's knobs and sliders to control Caramel's effect parameters.

For more info and video demos visit: http://caramelfxapp.com

Check out our entire FX series including Crystalline, Echo Pad, Stereo Designer and Swoopster!

COMPATIBILITY:

• requires iOS 8.0 or later
• iPhone 5 or newer
• Audiobus 2 compatible (Effect, state saving)
• Inter-App audio compatible (effect node)
• Compatible with DAW apps such as Garageband and Multitrack DAW
• compatible with USB audio interfaces
• Core MIDI compatible
• Receive MIDI over Bluetooth LE

FEATURES:

• Control Left and Right channel Crunch, Crush, Girth, SIzzle independently for interesting stereo effects.
• Girth parameter adds subtle to punishing low end boost to drums and bass.
• Multiple stereo output modes including Normal Stereo, Wide Stereo, and Sum to Mono.
• Wide range of colorful lo-fi distortion tones are possible, from subtle grit and punch to absolute digital wreckage.
• Audiobus 2 compatible with state saving
• Inter-app Audio compatible
• Core MIDI compatible, works with any MIDI controller via MIDI Learn

Caramel 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
• Apogee Mic
• 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

The app costs $1.99 on the app store

Stereo Designer Mini from Holderness Media arrives

Holderness Media brings us Stereo Designer Mini!

Stereo Designer Mini is an easy to use multi-purpose stereo shaping tool for Audiobus and Inter-app Audio. Create unique wide stereo image, "stereoize" a mono sound source, apply mid/side processing, independent high and low pass filters per channel, and more.

Process synths, drum machines and hundreds of other apps by connecting through Audiobus. Use Stereo Designer Mini as an effect inside DAW apps such as Garageband, Multitrack DAW, and AudioShare using Audiobus or Inter-app audio.

Stereo Designer Mini supports Core MIDI via the Camera Connection kit, USB MIDI interfaces, Virtual MIDI and WiFi connections. The MIDI Learn function lets you easily assign your MIDI controller's knobs and sliders to control Stereo Designer's effect parameters.

Here's what users are saying:

" With Stereo Designer, Christopher has created one of the most impressive/creative stereo enhancement processors I’ve ever had the pleasure to use. If there was a VST/AU version for the desktop then I’d buy it in a heartbeat…."
- Music App Blog (www.musicappblog.com)

"Add depth to your sounds -
This can help add a missing dimension to your music. Try running a synth or drum app through it. Use an audio interface to process guitars, hardware synths, or even a signal from your desktop DAW. It works really well with the developer’s other apps too. Great with Audiobus."
- dmonterroso (AppStore review)

In addition to Audiobus and Inter-app Audio support, Stereo Designer Mini can also process external instruments such as guitar, voice and synths by connecting a microphone or professional audio interface such as the Apogee Jam, ONE, or any iOS compatible USB audio interface. Guitarists can use our effects live by connecting the output of their audio interface to an amp.

For more info and video demos visit: http://stereodesignerapp.com

Check out our entire FX series including Caramel, Crystalline, Echo Pad and Swoopster!

COMPATIBILITY:

• requires iOS 8.0 or later
• iPhone 5 or newer
• Audiobus 2 compatible (Effect, state saving)
• Inter-App audio compatible (effect node)
• Compatible with DAW apps such as Garageband and Multi-track DAW
• compatible with USB audio interfaces
• Core MIDI compatible

FEATURES:

• Control individual Left/Right channel volume, panning, filter and more.
• Mid/Side (M/S) processing mode lets you adjust the volume, high and low pass filters for Mid and Side independently.
• Widen or reduce the stereo width of an input signal.
• Independent panning position of each channel, allowing for interesting stereo placement.
• Individual High and Low Pass filter per channel for additional stereo shaping.
• Phase (polarity) invert Left/Right channels.
• Isolate the Left or Right channel and manipulate the resulting mono signal.
• "Stereoize" mono inputs using individual channel delay + High and Low Pass filters.
• Sum Left and Right channels to mono.
• Audiobus 2 compatible with state saving
• Inter-app Audio compatible
• Core MIDI compatible, works with any MIDI controller via MIDI Learn

Stereo Designer 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 Jam 96k
• Apogee Mic
• Apogee ONE for iPad/Mac
• Apogee DUET for iPad/Mac
• Apogee QUARTET for iPad/Mac
• iRig
• iRig HD
• iRig iMic
• Focusrite Scarlett series (*requires USB hub)
• Alesis io2
• Alesis IO Dock
• Behringer UCA202
• many more 

The app costs $1.99 on the app store

Elastic Drums arrives for your iPhone

Elastic Drums has arrived on the app store at last! Here's everything you need to know ...

Elastic Drums is a music app with 6 channels of synthesized drum sounds, a step sequencer and 4 fx channels, all tweakable in an elastic way. The sound range is from analog "oldschool" beatbox to the weirdest effect drone soundscapes.

Features:

• 6 synth channels with 10 different percussion synth engines (kick, snare, hit, clap, tom, ... fm, grain)
• 12 parameters for each synth engine
• automation for each parameter via knob recording or velocity
• 4 send effect channels with 2x11 mono effects and 2 x 9 stereo effects
• automation for all of the 8 possible effect parameters via xy pad
• master effects (stutter, delay, compressor ...)
• 16 step sequencer for the 6 channels, each with it's own tempo multiplier & length
• record audio and export to Soundcloud or Audioshare
• email audio recordings and presets
• iOS 8 supported

Because all sounds get generated in realtime, the app is cpu heavy! iPhones 5 and greater can handle it with no problem, on iPhone 4s and iPad 2 effects 3 and 4 get switched off by the engine automatically to save some cpu power.

Plans for upcoming versions:

• genuine iPad version (landscape instead of portrait)
• Audiobus support
• IAA support
• midi support
• new sequencer features (rolls, etc.)
• new synth engines (tom tom, sampler, etc)

Elastic Drum is out at an introduction price of $3,99 instead of $7,99

Focusrite announce iTrack Pocket for your iPhone

Now this looks like something truly awesome and also like a bit of hardware I'd really like to get my hands on too.

Here's what they have to say about it:

"iTrack Pocket is a portable, high quality stereo microphone and guitar input that lets you create and share exceptional videos using your iPhone.

Designed for singer-songwriters who want their YouTube videos to sound as great as they look, it lets you easily apply mastering effects and share directly to YouTube with outstanding quality your subscribers will love."

"iPhone microphones are great for making phone calls, but they struggle to capture musical performances. They simply aren’t designed to do justice to the sound of vocals and guitar.

That’s why Apple officially approved iTrack Pocket. It holds your iPhone at the perfect angle for recording, then captures your performance using a stereo microphone that eclipses the quality of your iPhone mic and a dedicated guitar input with built-in amp simulation."

"iTrack Pockets lets you capture audio in any of your favourite iPhone recording apps, including GarageBand.

Alternatively, for the quickest and easiest way to create truly exceptional sounding music videos on your iPhone, we recommend you download our free Impact app.

It enhances the sound quality of your videos using powerful mastering and audio effects, which you can apply with a few taps. Find out more about it now or download it for free here."

This page at focusrite has lots more detail about the interface and specs too.

So for now you can use that page to sign up to find out more and also get their new app, Impact, which is probably worth a look too.

Deregulator arrives for your iPhone

Deregulator it’s a mini-processor of stereo effects with Echo, Delay and Reverberator. Input signal goes to echo and delay simultaneously. Then delayed and echoed signal lands into reverberator. All parameters of this effects may be randomised at once and some key parameters can be randomised dynamically all time. On output we have wide effects range from simple mono echo/delay/reverb and combinations to near granulation live when remains of sounds create nebula around original input and like morning mist its blurring and smudging sound into scape of something new, vibrant and beautiful (degree of beautifulness depends on what you feed in D).
Delay just repeat sound pieces and size of every piece can be randomised, this chop and remix original sound into sometimes very glitchy, something new. Echo behaves like a usual echo unless you start randomising delay and feedback parameters. Reverb have three parameters, room size, damping and wetness of output. Off course all of them are randomisible. Randomising its a root of conception in this little app.
How it sounds like? Lets walk together to the border that splits effects from synthesisers where only granular with live input lives and question this line, she is exist? You must play with it or go to soundcloud(tag deregulator) for examples.

Go to look at instruction and detailed description on ckek.ru

Feature list:

• Three linked effect module (Echo, Delay and Reverb)
• Randomisers for every parameters of this effects
• Ability to randomise all parameters at once
• Recording of affected audio to wav
• Share files to iTunes, AudioCopy 2, AudioShare
• Audiobus of course
• 25 non-factory presets slots
• Stereo/mono

Coming soon:

• Universal app(Yeah, download once and run everywhere)
• Audiobus 2 and all slots
• IAA

Tested on iPhone 4s(iOS 6&7), iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPad 2, iPad New and iPod touch 4. And i don’t recommend run this app on something lower then 4s. On iPod4 lag is too big, Deregulator need ~100mb ram and more power in heart. iPhone 4s/iPod5 is recommended as low line to work comfortably.

Have fun and make some noise %)

The app is priced at $1.99.

dot Melody for iPhone arrives

From the creator of the critically acclaimed* music app Chordion comes dot Melody, a fun new way to make music on your iPhone.

Move dots around to create intertwining melodies, bass lines, and drum beats. Switch chords and patterns on the fly. Select from a variety of instruments and process them through delay and reverb effects.

Best with headphones or over AirPlay.

Sequencer

• Tap or drag anywhere to create new dots.
• Move dots horizontally to change pitch within the current chord.
• Move dots vertically to change duration/rhythm.
• Tap a dot to make it a rest.
• Double tap to delete it.

Chords

• Switch chords/scales on the fly to change the notes in your pattern.
• Unlimited number of chords
• Choose from suggested chords or create your own.

Patterns

• Unlimited number of patterns, each with 3 instrument layers.
• Copy, reverse, clear, randomize, and generate functions.
• Easily re-order patterns.

Instruments

• 3 instrument layers
• 23 carefully created built-in instruments
• Mod Wheel enabled
• Independent volume controls with the mixer.
• Independent delay effect sends.

Effects

• Tempo-synced delay with feedback and low pass filter.
• Reverb with mix and decay controls.

Tempo & Time Signature

• Tap Tempo function
• Choose from a range of time signatures for pattern syncing.
• Use x/x time signature to enter “free mode” and let your instruments create phase patterns.

MIDI Out - In App Purchase

• MIDI out is available as an In-App Purchase.
• Each instrument layer can use independent MIDI ports and channels.
• Mod Wheel support included.
• Advanced MIDI timing implementation

File Management

• Create new files from templates in any key
• Easily duplicate or re-name files

Record

• Hit the record button to record your jams in real-time.
• Recordings are saved to iTunes File Sharing.

Audiobus

• Use dot Melody as an Audiobus source! See http://audiob.us for more information.

Requires iPhone 4s, iPod touch 5th Generation, or newer.

dot Melody is priced at $2.99.

SoundScriber for iPhone, good idea, let's see where it goes

Thanks to Eric for pointing out this app to me. It's interesting, a good idea, but as with all good ideas, we'll have to see how it develops. I'd like to think it could be big, so I'm giving it a go.

Here's the app's description:

"Hear what's happening“ – SoundScriber is the social sound platform where anyone can record and listen to short original sounds and share them everywhere. Discover the unique and amazing content from celebrities, bands, sports, news and a lot more!

Sounds are limited to 140 seconds to keep it simple and straight to the point.

Record & Share

• Record to your voice or sounds directly from your iPhone
• Share your recordings on SoundScriber, Facebook and Twitter

Reply

• With this new feature, you can easily reply to any of the sounds on your Timeline

Discover

• Explore amazing “SoundScribers” and look who’s "Latest", "Featured" and "Popular this month"
• Pick the categories you prefer, including arts, business, comedy, music, news, sports and a lot more!
• Use the “SoundScribe” button to follow your favorites and automatically get latest sounds from them

Listen & Enjoy

• Listen and enjoy to others sound recordings on Timeline
• Listen to the latest sounds from your “SoundScribers”
• Use the “Play all” button to instantly play all the sounds since the last time you used app

And the app is free on the app store.

FourTrack version 7 arrives for iPhone

After a very long time FourTrack gets updated. Here's what's new:

• iOS 7 Tested
• Dropbox Sync: Upload and store your mixes and projects to your Dropbox account, then share your music by emailing download links to friends
• AudioCopy 2: Copy and paste audio between other AudioCopy 2 enabled apps
• Playback in background
• GuitarJack Model 2 Control Panel updates
• Updated SongTool graphics

FourTrack works with most audio interfaces, but sounds best with GuitarJack Model 2 and GuitarJack 2 USB audio interfaces, which feature a 1/4 inch input, an 1/8" stereo input, an 1/8" stereo headphone/line out with increased drive for headphones, 24-bit AD/DA converters and impeccable sound with no discernible noise. GuitarJack is ideal for jamming with GuitarTone and recording using the GuitarTone tool in FourTrack and StudioTrack, GuitarJack's studio-quality sound is designed by Joe Bryan. Read about him here http://www.sonomawireworks.com/joe.php

Echo, a music game for your iPhone

When the developer of Echo contacted me he actually said that he realised that I don't normally post about games, but that Echo was a bit different. So, I tried it, online (here), and actually it was pretty cool, so I decided that this was worth sharing, so here are the details:

Echo is a new kind of music game: part puzzle, part instrument.

In this unique puzzler, solve your way through individual tracks of a song. Perfect the part and earn the ability to remix that track.

Echo Features:

• 20 challenging stages of original music
• Novel puzzle mechanic
• Avoid collisions
• Create original music
• Fast drag and drop interface
• Hundreds of samples
• Exciting near-misses
• Simple loop-based composition tool
• Ability to perform completed songs and remixes
• Addictive and rewarding

In Depth:

Echo challenges the player to match a given pattern by placing pieces relative to the board’s walls. Hit play then watch and listen as the pieces bounce off the walls to make loops. The loops combine to make tracks and tracks combine to make songs. The challenge is to match the pattern without the pieces crashing into each other as they cross paths.

Echo isn’t only puzzles, it’s also a powerful music creation tool. Perfecting a track unlocks the ability to remix that part. In remix mode, use the loop-based game mechanic to create your own patterns with the track’s samples. No need to worry about collisions! Remix a track or the entire songs and then perform it by soloing and muting tracks during playback.

You’ll gain a new depth of musical knowledge after spending hours solving and creating intricate musical patterns. No musical experience required!

* Echo is designed for iPhones 4S and newer

And Echo is priced at only $0.99.

Synth 76477 Complex Sound Synthesizer arrives

Synth 76477 Complex Sound Synthesizer (snappy name) has arrived. Here's the details ...

Synth 76477 is a powerful sound effects generator and synthesizer app, inspired by the famous SN76477 integrated circuit from the 1970s, but containing many enhancements.
Features:

• Three oscillators, each of which can produce a sine, triangle, sawtooth, or square wave
• The outputs of two of the oscillators can be used to modulate the main oscillator
• Frequency modulation can be linear or octave based
• The duty cycle of the main oscillator can be adjusted in square wave mode
• Noise generator, either analog or digital, with an adjustable low pass filter
• Oscillator outputs can be mixed to the audio output
• Fully configurable ADSR (Attack / Decay / Sustain / Release) envelope, linear or exponential
• One shot mode available
• Unlimited number of sound effect generator boards
• User configurable array of sound effect generator buttons on each board, up to 50 on the iPhone and 150 on the iPad
• Boards as well as individual generators can be exported and imported, and transfered to and from your computer via iTunes file sharing, making it easy to share with others

Synth 76477 comes with a full set of sample sound generators, making it easy to understand how to use and configure them, and tap the full power of the app.

Note that Synth 76477 does not presently run in the background.

Buy your copy right now, and start generating your own sound effects in minutes.

The app is priced at $2.99.

AC-7 Core Solo arrives for iPhone

AC-7 Core Solo arrives at a special price of $0.99 at launch. Here are the details:

AC-7 Core Solo is the perfect hand-held wireless remote controller for your DAW based music recording system. It was expressly designed to be used comfortably with one hand, so there’s no need to put down your guitar/mic/drink while setting up the next take.

It has been tested and optimised for use with Apple’s Logic Pro X, but most of its functions will work equally well with any DAW which supports the MCU protocol. These include Reaper, Cubase, Digital Performer, Adobe Audition and many more.

(Avid’s ProTools is NOT supported in this release. We’re working on a separate dedicated ProTools controller app, which should be available soon)

How to set up on a Mac:

• Make sure the computer is connected to the same wifi network, then navigate to Finder -> Go -> Utilities -> and open "Audio MIDI Setup"
• Double click the Network icon in the MIDI window, then add a new session in "My Sessions" and enable it by clicking the checkbox.
• Make sure “Anyone” is selected in the “Who can connect to me” section, then open the AC-7 Core Solo app on your device.
• Your iOS device’s name will now appear in the Directory area, so click the name then click the “Connect” button.
• Now simply open Logic Pro X, and the AC-7 Core Solo will be automatically detected and configured.

The app is priced at $0.99 at launch.

Prodigy Synth for iPhone arrives, but there's not much information

Prodigy is apparently an FM Sound Synthesizer for your iPhone. That's all it say!

It costs $0.99.

touchAble Mini arrives

From the makers of the original touchAble, comes touchAble Mini ...

With a Special Introductory Price of $9.99 at launch ... Here's the detail:

touchAble is THE controller app for Ableton Live. Countless artists around the globe - from bedroom producers to award winning artists - use it on stage, in their studio or while on the road.

touchAble Mini offers no-compromise-control of Ableton Live from your iPhone or iPod. The scaled down interface packs most of the features of the touchAble iPad version into a very ergonomic layout, especially designed for iPhone and iPod.

You can use touchAble with as many iPhones, iPods and iPads as you want.

Each module offers full feedback from Live, making sure you always know what you are tweaking.

The Modules include:

Clips:

• Launch Clips and Scenes, Solo and arm tracks.
• Fold/unfold group tracks.
• Access to any position in the set with the Overview feature.
• Live 9 Users can use this module to manage their Live Set - Create or delete Tracks, Scenes, Clips and even stop buttons - without ever touching your Computer.

Edit MIDI Clips with the MIDI Editor.

• Drum Mode makes it easy to lay down a drum loop.
• Chord Mode allows for precise note placements and lengths - in any scale you want.

Mixer:

• touchAble's Mixer lets you adjust Volumes, Sends and Pans.
• Access the Crossfader and change A/B assignments.
• Accurate dB readings and level meters allow you to take your eyes off the computer - and only focus on your mix.
• The intuitive snap mode and multiple controls per track make it the perfect tool for live performances as well as studio-use.

Devices:

• Access Live Devices, VSTs or AUs.
• Intelligent Controls adapt to the type of control used in Live.
• For some Live devices, a native template mimics the device in Live - providing an interface that will make you feel right at home.
• Snap and Combo mode allow for quick control changes in Live situations.

Keys & Pads
Keyboard and Drum Pad include several performance features :switch the Scale, enable note-repeat or aftertouch or change the current octave & velocity.

XY Pad
the XY Pad lets you assign and control up to 12 parameters at once.

Gravity Parameters on each of the dots let you create natural and interesting effects.
Take Snapshots and restore them in an instant - or morph between them.

Browser
Exclusively available for Live 9 users, the Browser lets you access Lives Library, including all of Live’s Devices & Instruments, your Samples, Drums & Sounds.
Drag and Drop Devices on a track - or drop Samples on one of the DrumPads.

touchAble Mini is compatible with Live 8 & 9 - Intro, Standard and Suite - and runs on any iPhone/iPod running IOS 5 minimum.

The Server Software requires OSX 10.5 and above or Windows XP and above.

Download the Server Software from http://www.touch-able.com and follow the installation process.
•Studio session: Use your domestic router network and connect your iPhone/iPod to it.
•Stage performance: Create an Ad-Hoc network and connect your iPhone/iPod to it.
•Run the touchAble Server and Ableton Live.
•Launch touchAble on your iPad and tap the Server to connect.
•Within a few seconds your set will be touchAble.

FlexyDrum for iPhone arrives

FlexyDrum is a sensitive iOS Drum, use touch and device motion to control sound. 5 colours for 5 sounds, the length of your touch changes the decay while tilting the device changes the tuning. Simplicity combined with infinitesimal variations will get you room for expression.

Looks like fun to me.

The app is priced at $1.99.