A closer look at DopplerPad 2.0

Retronyms take some time to explain the new features of DopplerPad 2.0. I have to say that so far I've found the synth editing really good to play with. Not tried the FX editor as yet.

Anyway, check out what Retronyms to have to say about the new stuff.

Symphony 2.1

Symphony 2.1 the notation app for the iPhone has arrived already. Here's what's new:

♪ Ability to start over from scratch

♪ Edit key signature after creating a new song

♪ Fixed issue with saving a song's tempo

♪ Tracks are no longer spaced out excessively

♪ Minor layout & bug fixes

Seems to have got through the app store approval process very quickly indeed doesn't it!

Symphony at the app store:

Another strange update from Teenage Engineering!

News from Teenage Engineering hinting at a new feature! Surely they're going to be at winter NAMM?

FIRe update

FIRe has just got an update with some nice new features and fixes. Here's the list:

• added input gain and overview in Transport
• improved SoundCloud integration including picture, location and contact notification
• fixed a crash when the recording prefix and suffix were both empty
• improved localization support
• fixed an issue where record and play buttons were active while the countdown display is visible
• fixed an issue automatically adding markers at lower quality sample rates
• fixed an issue updating the recordings list if there are no recordings

FIRe at the app store:


tags technorati : FIRe iPhone Audio Recorder

iVideoCamera update

iVideoCamera has had an update and has the following new features:

• 320x426 resolution in high quality mode
• longer recording (more than 15 minutes in low quality mode)
• better frame rate: 10fps in low quality mode
• more sharing features: twitter, flickr, 12 seconds, WiFi, FTP
• integrated video library, every video is saved
• green screen export issue fixed
• 'instant save' in low quality mode.. no more waiting

iVideoCamera at the app store:

TextExpander and Auteureist

TextExpander touch now supports Auteureist the writing application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Also TextExpander is on sale until the 12th of Jan.

TextExpander at the app store:

Voice Band for iPhone

This looks like an interesting idea for a music app. Make a whole some by just using your voice? Priced at $2.99 I'm not sure I want to try it out just yet, but I'll keep an eye out to see if it gets cheaper.

Voice Band at the app store:

New Blue Mikey

Blue Microphones have announced a new second generation Mikey Portable Recorder for iPod and iPhone. Mikey still features two Blue mic capsules for pro-quality stereo recording, but now has a 3.5mm line input.

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25% off a PalmGear

Palmgear is giving 25% off your order to celebrate the new year.

DopplerPad 2.0 in the app store!

DopplerPad 2.0 has arrived! I'm off to try it soon and I'll let you know what I think later on.

DopplerPad at the app store:

tags technorati : DopplerPad, Retronyms, iPhone

Palm Sounds social media

Just another quick plug to say that Palm Sounds is also at Facebook, and twitter too (if you didn't know).

Does anyone know ...

Anything about modified / customised palm PDAs? I have an idea for a project and I've been looking around for some inspiration from any pictures or details of older palm PDAs that have been hardware hacked in some way or customised.

Any info you have or anything anyone can remember about something you heard of or saw in the past would be useful.

Basically anything to do with modifying or altering the hardware of a PDA.

I know it is a bit of a vague request, sorry about that!

HHH Mobile Film Making Directory

Handheld Hollywood has released their directory of apps for film makers. It is really worth a look.

Caster: Podcasting app for the iPhone

I'd not seen a podcasting app for the iPhone before although there are lots of apps for subscribing too and listening to podcasts. If anyone's tried this I'd be interested to know.

Features:

• Record chunks of audio at a time or all at once
• All podcast clips are combined into a single file
• Writes podcast in m4a/ALAC format - if ALAC is unavailable on your device, it writes to a wave.
• Download your completed podcasts via FTP or publish directly from your iPhone
• Existing podcast RSS files are synced with Caster
• Automatically generates a new RSS when publishing
• Upload existing audio clips for use in your podcast
• Audio Normalization
• Attach images, GPS, Links, Files, and Text

Caster at the app store:


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OpenFrameworks courses

I got an email about some openframeworks events / courses coming up which might be of interest to a few of you.

openframeworks @ the public school, LA, Jan 10th and 17th

Jeremy Rotsztain and Keith Pasko will be providing a gentle and thorough introduction to openframeworks at the public school. Not to be missed if you are in the LA area.

http://la.thepublicschool.org/class/1332

While sadly, the website lists the registration as closed (we apologize as we missed this workshop in the last email), we encourage interested folks to check about availability, and further more, to propose to take or teach classes at the public school, which are located in many cities around the world.

more info:

http://all.thepublicschool.org/

Open Source Creative Coding, V&A London UK, January 29

Technology is increasingly being used to deliver messages in a variety of formats, many in the real world. Open Source coding techniques are enabling new forms of collaboration and creativity. This workshop with Hellicar & Lewis will demonstrate how to use OpenFrameworks Open Source platform to create real world installations that educate, inspire and intrigue. You will learn the basics of OpenFrameworks and explore how using software in an Open Source fashion can allow for innovation and more time for creativity, rather than endless re-invention of the wheel, and how computer programming knowledge can inspire appraisal of areas such as Graphic Design, Sculpture, Play and Anthropology. Suitable for beginners with basic computer skills. Part of the Decode exhibition programme.

Tutors: Joel Gethin Lewis and Pete Hellicar

http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/courses/courses/digital_courses/index.html

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Another 2G/3G video recorder app

Another of these video recorder apps for the 2G/3G iPhones. This one includes Facebook integration as well.

iCamCorder at the app store:

HHH on Moviola

Handheld Hollywood has another good post, this time on the Moviola Pro Video guide, which looks like it could be really useful for anyone interested in film making.

Some news from NDS composer

A 'happy new year' from NDS Composer, and a brief comment that they are working on new features and fixes

Garageband Essentials 2 (app)

Another 'how to' app from the same developer who brought 'GarageBand Essentials'. In part 2 the following subjects are covered:

• Detailed use of loops - try to get away from that 'GarageBand looped' sound! 
• Arrange track 
• Master Track
• Amp Simulators
• Multi Take Recording with Audio - create the perfect take
• Podcasting in detail - create a podcast, add images, voice overs, use ducking, markers and chapters and finally a look at the export options.

GarageBand Essentials 2 at the app store:

iAnalyzer Lite

If you're looking for an audio analyzer app for your iPhone check out this one as it is free.

iAnalyzer lite at the app store:

Features coming to Symphony

There are some new features coming to Symphony 2.1 the notation app for the iPhone. The new version has been submitted to Apple and here's what to expect:

♪ Ability to start over from scratch
♪ Edit key signature after creating a new song
♪ Fixed issue with saving a song's tempo
♪ Tracks are no longer spaced out excessively
♪ Minor layout & bug fixes

And as if that wasn't enough, the dev's got a 2.2 in the wings with some great new stuff too:

♪ Dragging notes to edit pitch
♪ Auto-scroll when adding a note
♪ Number of channels now increased to 128

Symphony at the app store:

Droneo on sale

Droneo is currently on sale with the price going from $2.99 to $1.99 for a limited time.

Droneo at the app store:

Please link to Palm Sounds

Just a quick note. If you read Palm Sounds find it useful then please link to the blog from your site or blog. I know lots of readers do and I really appreciate it.

Fingerpainted Wallpapers

A new feature at Fingerpainted where if you get listed in their directory you can upload up to 3 wallpapers made on an iPhone.

DopplerPad 2.0 submitted

DopplerPad 2.0 has been submitted to the app store! And here's another preview track too.

Oyei by retronyms

DopplerPad at the app store:

tags technorati : DopplerPad, Retronyms, iPhone

OT: Lego Photo App

I know that this is really off topic, but Lego have released a photo app that turns a photo into a lego-esque photo mosaic. Brilliant!

The Lego app I'd have love to have seen was this one:

But I think it never got off the ground which is a real shame!

Shruti-1 twitter and flckr sites up

The links for Shruti-1 Flickr and Twitter accounts available now.

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For info: Arduino server OS upgrade

For information. Arduino are upgrading their server OS which will give a few new features on the forum. More here.

New Pixilang won't support PalmOS

Sad for PalmOS as:

Unfortunately, new Pixilang will no longer support PalmOS devices. Only WinMobile, Windows and Unix-compatible systems.

But great news that there's a new version of Pixilang on the way for Windows Mobile. I wonder what the new features will be?

I wonder if we'll ever see a Pixilang for iPhone?

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Some interesting 2010 predictions

Peter Semmelhack (from BugLabs) gives his top 10 predictions for 2010. Some interesting stuff in there.

I think I'll have to review back at the end of 2010 to see if he got it right.

UPDATE: Apologies, link here.

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Are you voting?

I keep seeing blog posts and getting messages about voting in these awards. Take a look here.

Bleep!Box VST will make life interesting

Bleep!Box has just announced the VST version of the great iPhone app of the same name. This is a very interesting development as Amidio have also said that their next apps will also be available in VST form too.

Are we going to see more mobile to desktop app synchronisation in the future? For some apps like Mixtikl and Beatmaker it already exists.

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Cover of KIA magazine made on an iPhone

I don't know this magazine, but I think it is great that they've used an iPhone artist to make their front cover. Read the whole story from Fingerpainted.

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CMOS Music / 1-bit workshop NYC

This looks like a great workshop, but not cheap at all at $100. This is what to expect for you money:

Learn how to make 1-bit chiptunes music without the hassle of computer programming. This is a musical introduction to basic electronic concepts through the use of CMOS digital logic chips. From a hand full of components you will create the world's simplest oscillator and 8 note musical rhythm sequencer. No soldering necessary, you'll take your project home on your very own solder-less breadboard!

Ellatron Space Oddity

Nice video in advance of a new version of Ellatron and a new site too.

SoundCloud Group for Bleep!Box / Bleep!Synth

A new soundCloud group for your creations with Bleep!Box and Bleep!Synth too.

Xewton on sale until tomorrow

Xewton is on sale with 25% off until 4th Jan.

Xewton Music Studio at the app store:

tags technorati : Xewton Music Studio iPhone Garageband

Milkytracker updated

MilkyTracker has been updated at long last. I'm just glad that it hasn't disappeared.

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1 year ago today ...

I thought I'd have another look to see if there was anything useful to look at again from a year ago, and in Jan 2009 we had CDM's tutorials on using TouchOSC with Ableton, and Noise IO 1.2 came out.

New pictures up at Flckr

I took these just before the end of the year. I thought they'd be fun.

Update on retro palm

This from Alex:

Sorry, no news yet. I got full documentation on CPU and began to make own audio-driver. But at the moment i switched to new releases of SunVox and Pixilang.
Alex.

Whilst I'd love to see this retro palm software, I'm also please to see a new release of Pixilang on the cards, so good all round.

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Here's what that Gristleism mod sounds like

Gristleism LFO mod test by ASMO by Bathysphere

Gristleism Mod

More pictures here.

Another DopplerPad example

Another track made with the new version 2.0 of DopplerPad which I can't wait for.

Oyei by retronyms

DopplerPad at the app store:

tags technorati : DopplerPad, Retronyms, iPhone

Buddha Machine and Chimera in video

Found this as it has a Chimera and Buddha machine in it. Nice sound to it as well. Via Matrixsynth.

RJDJ Best Recordings of 2009 Compilation

RJDJ have published a compilation of the best recordings made with RJDJ in 2009. Some interesting stuff in there.

1 year ago today ...

The results of the 2008 most innovative app of the year came out. Interesting to look at those results against the 2009 results and see that they're not so different.

Theresynth 3 (via Matrixsynth)

Theresynth 3 pictures and description via Matrixsynth.


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Join the Fingerpainted directory

If you make art on your iPhone you might want to consider joining the directory of artists at Fingerpainted.it.

GameSalad year in review

There's an interesting post over at GameSalad covering their first year. They've come a long way in 12 months.

What does Zen Garden mean?

I found this at RJDJ Labs:

Zen Garden is an implementation of the Pure Data application programming interface. It is designed as an audio library, making it easy to plug into any audio software, either as the primary audio engine or as a plugin. It is built from the ground up in portable C++ using modern software design principles, making it easily extensible and available for use on most modern platforms, including mobile systems such as iPhone and Android. ZenGarden is open source under the LGPL. Find the official repository at: http://github.com/mhroth/ZenGarden

So does this mean that someone could use Zen Garden to develop for Palm or Windows mobile? I'd be really interested to know what devs views are?

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What will become of mobile processing

Nw that Processing is coming to Android, what will become of mobile processing? The site hasn't been updated for ages now, which is a real shame.

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Intro to RJDJ

A video intro to the RJDJ player

Intro to MIDI

If you're new to MIDI then you might find this a useful video care of Synthtopia.

Auteureist 1.2 features

Auteureist 1.2 sounds like it will have some interesting features:

• reordering of locations and characters (this takes a bit more work than chapters/novels).
• add in-app purchase code to handle new features, the first of which will be...
• the new major feature: Journal Mode. This will allow you to use Auteureist for maintainingg a journal as well as allowing you to journal and annotate your actual writing. (Yes there will be a built- in calendar). This will be unlockable via a 0.99 US cents in-app purchase. So if you want it you pay, if not you don't get Journal Mode. This is something I want since I haven't found a good journal app, and integrating it is a natural fit.
• I want to make backup/restore a bit more granular. Specifically, I want to be able to backup/restore individual novels. This will require a lot of redesign and rework on the database. It will also allow for more flexibility elsewhere. (I may push this to 1.3)
• a real contest since the timing on the NaNoWriMo one was off.
• a few surprise free features
• the usual tweaks and bug fixes.

Auteureist at the app store:


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What was your 1st app bought in 2010?

I bought a bunch of stuff yesterday, but I haven't bought anything as yet in the new decade. What have you bought so far? Anything innovative?

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25% off at Handango but only today

Handango have a 25% off sale at the moment, but it is only available today, Sorry about the short notice.

An Evening with Pixelh8

Here's an event with Pixelh8 you might want to check out on the 1st of Feb.

10% off at Maker Shed

Here's a great new year offer from Maker Shed. 10% off until Sunday, January 3rd. (Midnight PST) Use coupon code "HAPPYNEWYEAR" at checkout to receive 10% OFF your entire order.

Arduino looks back

Here's an amazing post from looking back at the last 5 years of Arduino and stabilising the IDE. Read it all here.

Shruti-1 news

Looks like Olivier is planning a web site / flickr and twitter for Shruti-1. There's something to look forward to in 2010.

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Welcome to 2010

Well here we are in 2010. Whatever you did on new year's eve I hope you had a good time. There's lots to look forward to this year, lots of great new apps on the horizon and updates on the way, and later this month an announcement from Apple which everyone is saying will be for the iSlate or some kind of tablet device.

Who knows what a tablet will bring for mobile musicians? Will it run iPhone apps or real OSX? I guess we have to wait until the 26th to find out.