New FX for Tabletop

I didn't put all the pictures in the last post, so here they are now.



iPads at the Apple Store

Did you want to own a little piece of mobile music history?

Well you can with this VL-80 on eBay, but it will cost you. This ancient musical calculator (not the actual Kraftwerk one) is definitely a piece of mobile music history, but it'll set you back between $99 and $199, and possibly more if your not careful. Too much for me I'm afraid.

VL-80 on eBay

Introducing Video Star

A new app from Frontier Design, and a bit of a departure for them. I'll be interested to see how it turns out.

Isle of Tune HD for iPad

Isle of Tune HD for iPad from Jim Hall on Vimeo.

iPads at the Apple Store

Nice to hear from Allen Porter

Allen Porter has put in a comment on my little list of apps made using his code. Read his comment here.

Tabletop 1.1 brings some cool effects

Retronyms are offering their new X2 Splitter device for free and all the other new effects for only $0.99!

The X2 will remain free forever, but the effects are only on sale until the end of the day on Tuesday. In addition to the new FX modules they've updated the rest of the app. Here's what's new:

• New compressor sidechaining template.
• Added a button that previews sounds in the Gridlok load menu.
• Improved RS3 performance for fast note triggering.
• Fixed a bug in the turntable that made the tonearm vanish.
• Fixed an issue where individual samples from factory presets did not appear in gridlok menus.
• Improved sample previewing in sample-browsing menus.
• Fixed a bug that cause devices to lock up when dragging from device list.
• Fixed a routing bug that caused cables to be drawn from the wrong device.
• Various performance and stability improvements.

iPads at the Apple Store

Epic Synth just got louder!

I said, EPIC SYNTH JUST GOT LOUDER!

Sorry about that, the latest version increases the volume output!



iPads at the Apple Store

iTouch 3G+Filtatron, eeePC701+Reaktor+WiiMote, DOT320+Sunvox, MID703+SPC :

A nice set up from Andrey.

Mockingbird - Josiah Lee Jenkins userjosiah with Loopy

Mockingbird - Josiah Lee Jenkins by userjosiah

Kinetic - Played live Korg EMX, IPad Sunrizer, IPad ModAxis, FutureRetro Revolution

Korg EMX sequencing IPad Sunrizer for Pads, IPad also used to provide spacey effects with ModAxis app. Acid is on the FutureRetro Revolution.

iPads at the Apple Store

Open Music App Collaboration Group

If you're a developer you might be interested in a new google group looking to bring app developers together to get apps working together.

GuitarJack Model 2 Audio Interface Press Release

The GuitarJack 2 is now available, here are all the details:

GuitarJack Model 2 Audio Interface Now Compatible with iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

-- Stereo and Simultaneous Voice and Instrument Recording --

Los Altos, CA - September 30, 2011 - Sonoma Wire Works introduces the GuitarJack Model 2 audio interface that connects a wide range of instruments, microphones, and other audio hardware to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch via 1/4 inch instrument and 1/8 inch stereo mic/line inputs. GuitarJack Model 2 offers stereo recording and simultaneous voice and instrument recording, 60 dB of continuous
level control, configurable Pad, Lo-Z and Hi-Z modes, and increased drive for headphones. GuitarJack Model 2 is compatible with iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPad, and iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation).

FourTrack, StudioTrack, TaylorEQ and the new GuitarTone App include the GuitarJack control panel, where users can select an input and set the input/recording level. GuitarJack provides a great-sounding
input/output solution for third party amp models, tuners and recording apps. GuitarJack features, guide, images and more at
http://www.sonomawireworks.com/guitarjack

GuitarJack Hardware Features:

• 1/4 inch (6.5 mm) instrument input: nickel-plated solid brass Switchcraft (10,000 MTBF) jack
• 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo mic/line input (no phantom power is provided)
• 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo headphone/line output with increased drive for headphones
• Dock connector designed for use without removing most cases
• Sleek and rugged aluminum shell

GuitarJack Software Features: (Control Panel Included in FourTrack,
StudioTrack, TaylorEQ and GuitarTone)

Level Control:

• 60 dB of continuous level control

Input Modes:

• Instrument (1/4 inch): mono (Pad, Lo-Z or Hi-Z mode)
• Mic/Line (1/8 inch): mono, dual-mono or stereo (Pad, Normal or Boost mode)
• Both inputs: Mic/Line input on left channel and Instrument on right channel

Included Software:

• GuitarTone and TaylorEQ Apps are available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone or iPod touch at http://www.sonomawireworks.com/ios/
• Additional Amps and Effects ($19.98 value) enabled in GuitarTone, FourTrack and StudioTrack Apps while GuitarJack is connected

Pricing and Availability:

GuitarJack Model 2 is available at the introductory price of $149 ($199 MSRP), and will ship in 4-6 weeks from:
http://www.sonomawireworks.com/store

GuitarJack will be available from select dealers worldwide:
http://www.sonomawireworks.com/dealers

Su-Preme MPA 1.0 - Android® OS - Sample based Music Production App

OP-1 20 minutes non-stop with synthesizer/loop/fx/radio

Milkymist goes on sale

Make on the Milkymist going on sale for $499, although you can make one it yourself of course as it is open source.

Concretedog's new toy

Now that is a nice long term loan. I used to have one myself although I think it was a lot older.

Via Concretedog.

Tweet 2 Sound using JavaScript, PHP, Pure Data, Absynth 5 and NanoStudio (Desktop)

Amidio bringing a new app called "Songineer"

Another new app coming from Amidio. The screen shot above is from the new app "Songineer". No details as yet.

buchla touchOSC

GameBoy Color Sound Check with LSDJ

iPod Click Wheel Games have disappeared

A number of sites have reported this now, apparently Apple have removed these games fueling rumours of the withdrawal of the iPod Classic (and possibly the shuffle too).

Personally I think it would be a shame if the classic went, but there's no knowing what they will do in the end.

Predictions for Apple's event tomorrow?

Anyone want to engage in some last minute speculation on what Apple might bring to the party tomorrow? Something completely new? A new iPhone, or 2? More on the release of iOS 5?

Who can tell, but it's always fun to speculate, especially as this will be the first without Steve!

Don't forget to enter the Polychord Contest

Although there's still time to enter the Polychord video contest to win $500, the sooner you can get your entry in the better.

All the details are here.

Rumours that Amazon may buy Palm from HP

Another rumour of Amazon looking at HP's Palm webOS as a potential next OS for it's next tablet / eReader? Sounds a bit strange, but I guess they could go to webOS from Android.

ASL on AudioBoo +

I meant to post this a few days ago, whilst not strictly mobile related, ASL posts on AudioBoo starting a paid '+' service which seems like it could be very useful for running short-ish podcast series.

Happy birthday to Wire to the Ear

Many happy returns (somewhat belatedly) for the excellent blog Wire to the Ear.

Modern DJ reports on BPM

If you didn't make it to the BPM event in Birmingham then read this report from the Modern DJ for a flavour of what it was like.

What's coming to NodeBeat

NodeBeat's next version brings some great updates:

• SoundCloud upload
• AudioCopy
• Background audio
• Improved timing

RGBSOUND is currently free

RGBSOUND is free again, but I don't know for how long.

Concertmate 200 (VL-1) on eBay

Quite rare to see a CONCERTMATE-200 "Casio VL1" KEYBOARD on eBay. The Concertmate is basically a VL-1 clone. But they are quite rare these days.

Symphony Pro still on sale until Monday

Symphony Pro is still on sale with the price from $14.99 to just $2.99 until Monday.



iPads at the Apple Store

Hexaphone is currently free

Hexaphone drops down to free for a limited time.