Vox Wooah for iPhone arrives
This looks interesting ...
"Vox Wooah" is the truly unique app, it is one of the most powerful vocal processing tools with Csound core for iPhone.
The app transposes the input pitch by desired interval and ads it to the original voice.
Unlike many other vocoders and harmonisers, using which you have no access to precise settings and no control over the interval change across singing, "Vox Wooah" offers you both!
It feels as if you were holding the second singing yourself in your hand.
- This software gives you the possibility to adapt it to your own voice, adjust the analysis parameters like FFT size, window size and type, overlap.
- You can choose to preserve formants as well! With the right parameters + formant preservation your transposed voice will sound not as a funny pitch shifted joke, but as truly yours.
- You can change the pitch shifted interval on flight with just tapping the corresponding button. It is very well possible to rehearse the sequence of tapping couple of times and turn your deceive into a real back vocalist.
- One of the most intelligent implementations of the program is that you can approach 11 macro tonal scales. This means - you can divide the octave not just in twelve equal steps (standard piano tuning), but into any amount of those from two to twelve. This is truly fantastic possibility for approaching, so called, world music.
- The mix of the transposed voice is controlled with internal gyroscope, simply said, it is attached to the motion of your hand in the air.
- The app features fantastic layout and is made to be comfortable + friendly tool for a contemporary singer.
Works with iPhone 4s and higher, and it's free.
iOS MARS Meteor Promo Code Give away contest
You've got until Monday the 9th to enter this one, so if you're getting in you better make it quick!
Details of how to enter are here.
Brighton Mini Maker Faire this weekend
Get your tickets here and if you're going let me know if you'd like to meet up.
Korg Beat Boy - Rhythm, effects, recorder, and a tuner, all in one compact package!
That's a nice little piece of hardware.
KR Mini: Energize your practices and perfomances with diverse rhythm patterns!
Nice little drum machine from Korg.
Mobile Music Pinterest board
If you're a pinterest user you can find my mobile music pinterest board here. You might find some interesting stuff there, you never know.
Novation Launchkey Mini - Overview (video)
I wish companies wouldn't keep releasing stuff like this. My wallet is feeling under constant threat!
Here are the details ...
Launchkey Mini is an exciting new compact mini-key instrument/controller featuring 16 velocity sensitive, three colour illuminated launch pads - use them to launch loops, sounds, effects, transport controls, and more.
Launchkey Mini also features a 25-note keyboard, eight assignable rotary controls, seven function buttons, and a further two performance buttons. Compact and portable, Launchkey Mini is great for producing and performing at home or on stage.
Launchkey Mini key features:
'Go anywhere, play anywhere'
- Ultra-lightweight and easy to carry
- Fully powered by iPad® or USB
- 25-note mini-keyboard
- 16 velocity sensitive, three colour launch pads
- Knobs and buttons for total control
- Fully-integrated with Novation apps for iPad
- Hands-on control of included synths and music software on Mac and PC
So, in what way are they going to brighten your day?
Apple event on the 10th is for real. What do you think? Different iPhone colours? I hope that's not all.
Pocket Talkbox for iPhone arrives
Not sure what to make of this. Here's the description:
Turn your phone into a musical instrument from the future! Make the synth 'talk' just by holding the speaker to your mouth while you play. Shape the sound with your mouth!
Now you can sound like Daft Punk, Stevie Wonder, Frampton and Zapp! The interface is simple enough for anyone to pick up and play, and intuitive enough for a true funk master to get down on. Remember, all musical instruments take some practice. Have fun!
*Note- this app is available for iPad, but for playability, it is recommended for the iPhone.
It's priced at $0.99.
iKlip Photo Contest
Looks pretty easy to enter this contest and the prizes are well worth the effort. Details of how to enter are here.
S4 Rhythm Composer Pro arrives
S4 Rhythm Composer Pro is a beatbox that can be customized in various ways.
14 drum kits are preset, and also you can create and save the entire kit as "User kits" at your choice.
This app has various real-time effects.
This allows you not only to play a created pattern (song), but also to play music, controlling various effects in real time.
Specifications
- PCM Sound (Number of parts: 10)
- 14 preset drum kits
- Tempo: 30-300BPM, Tap tempo, Swing function
- Step Sequencer (16 steps/32 steps)
- Song function (Maximum 300-bar)
- Tone editing (Name, Volume, Panning, Mute Group, Tune, Dynamic Processor, Wave Trimming, Attack/Decay Time)
- Audio Import (AudioCopy, iPod Library, File)
- Audio Export
- Real-time recording
- Various Master Effects (Distortion, Dynamic Processor, Delay, Reverb)
- Control in real time, assigning the effect parameters to the FX XY Pad
- Real-time Effects (Slicer, LPF, Glitch, and Roller)
- WIST (Wireless Sync-Start Technology) is supported
- Audiobus (Input) is supported
- CoreMIDI (Input) is supported
- AudioCopy/Paste is supported
- Playing in the background is supported
S4 Rhythm Composer Pro is a dedicated iPad app. Not available on iPhone or iPod Touch. (Which is a shame)
S4 Rhythm Composer Pro is available on the app store for $4.99.
Some more screen shots of Modular from Pulse Code Inc.
These are all from my iPhone 5, I'll show some iPad stuff soon.
Modular ... getting started
Nice little brief tutorial which helps with knowing the layout of the app without getting in the way of making sounds as soon as possible.
CRUD bass synth for iPad arrives
CRUD is an earth shattering bass synthesizer.
50 patches that will make your DNB, Dubstep mixes crunch and growl!
Features:
- 6 expression knobs that have different effect depending on preset:
- Cutoff
- Resonance
- Lfo Speed
- Lfo Depth
- Bit Crush
- Attack
- Release
- Audiobus to drop the horrors directly into your tunes.
- Midi input
Twitter news from @MusicHackspace
DIY passive audio mixer workshop - Places available! http://t.co/qHYP9GxF2R
— Music Hackspace (@MusicHackspace) September 4, 2013
Back in 2007, what a shock it was! Palm cancelled their Foleo device
Yep, it was a shock back then, but perhaps in hindsight something of a signal that they had really lost the plot. Here's the original post.
S4-Pad update
Here's what's new in S4-Pad:
- Added pad color property.
- Added folder management features of wave file.
- Added batch import features of wave files.
- Added pad expansion function.(for iPad)
- Bank switching is now possible with one finger.(for iPad)
- Improve the usability.
Back in 2007: The London launch of the Tenori-on
Amazing to think that this device was launched back in 2007 and paved the way for so many grid-like interfaces. Here's my brief original post.
The hard work that goes into the bip ui
And it pays off. I think it has a beautiful design to it's design and flow. If you don't know bip it's well worth checking out.
Twitter news from @humbleTUNE
New sinusoid, submitted, allows to set number of loops on export.
— Erik [unknown] (@humbleTUNE) September 3, 2013
Arduino Yun coming on the 10th and looks amazing
My guess is that this is going to be awesome for anyone messing in the Arduino space as the specs look just amazing, but I'm also very interested to know if the mozzi library will work well with this version of the Arduino.
More detail on the Arduino blog.
Is that just an iPhone case or is it ....
Just an iPhone case ...
No, it's a platform for building Lego creations!
Here's a little starter ... expect more ....
4Pockets has an interesting question ...
It's a good question and one really worth thinking about. Have a read and let them know what you think.
You can find it over at the 4pockets blog.
You can find it over at the 4pockets blog.
Discchord on Audiocopy in iOS7
A new PreenFM coming? Yep, CDM tells us
I can remember reading about the first one and this looks even more amazing. It's worth checking out the specs over at CDM as they're quite impressive.
More good DIY to look forward to.
More good DIY to look forward to.
Twitter news from @musichackday
Announcing Music Hack Day Chicago. Sept 21st and 22nd. - http://t.co/DdOBcP1jiL
— Music Hack Day (@musichackday) September 3, 2013
More useful buying advice from iOS Music Community
This time on Yamaha's Synth Arp and Drum Pad. There's some really good insights in this post and it's well worth a read as this could be an app that you've overlooked and it could be a very useful one from reading this piece.
Cubasis 1.6 is on the way
Cubasis 1.6 is coming soon. This update will include:
- 24 bit
- 96 kHz
- Multi audio outputs (you need of course an audio interface that has multiple outputs to support this)
- and much more!
Rough Trade East events for Cassette Store Day
If you're in East London then why not pop along to Rough Trade East for their Cassette Store day celebrations. Details of what they've got on can be found here.
Twitter news from @technemedia
Different Drummer 2.3 coming with: In-app preset community, preset folders, return to theme during automation and more
— Techné Media (@technemedia) September 3, 2013
What do we expect from Apple's media event on the 10th?
I keep hearing about new iPhones, new iPads, and all sorts of other stuff too, but what would make a real difference to the likes of us, the mobile music community?
What would you like to see?
What would you like to see?
If you're into mobile music you should be reading iOS Musician
There are some great sites for mobile musicians now, and iOS Musicians is one of the best. If you don't know it then you really should take a look.
Only a couple more days for the Jar-Jar Jam-Jam Challenge from iOS Music Community
Nice challenge, it finishes on the 5th, so if you were going to get in and give it a go, now's the time.
Everything you need is here.
Twitter news from @MusicHackdayBLQ
We're so excited to launch @musichackday Italy in Bologna, 5-6 Oct during d amazing @robotfestival,hackers here we go http://t.co/CpNq6oFcGv
— MusicHackdayBLQ (@MusicHackdayBLQ) September 2, 2013
Something new coming from the maker of Master Record?
Something new is coming along from the maker of the excellent Master Record and Audio Mastering Studio.
If it's anything like the previous two apps it'll be amazing.
If it's anything like the previous two apps it'll be amazing.
In case you were wondering if there were any new theremin apps available, there are, EasyTheremin is here and it's free
So, here's the detail ...
A theremin in your pocket! Using your iPhone's gyroscope, this app allows you to control pitch and volume of a simulated theremin sound. Hard mode is just like the real thing, and easy mode allows you to play in any standard Western key. The "tonal compass" allows you to see which pitch you're playing.
DIY send effects in Cubasis (post at the Music App Blog)
Interesting piece at the music app blog about creating DIY send effects using Cubasis, Audiobus and iOS effects apps.
VL-5 & PT-30 Micro Jam - Week 11 - Royalty Free Electonica
Video description:
This track was created using a Casio VL-5 and a Casio PT-30, both distorted to hell! The distortion on the drum pattern was created by running its audio signal through the mic amplifier on a Prinzsound TR-5 cassette player, so called because it contains 5 transistors fact fans! The distortion on the VL-5 was created by running it into the mic inputs on my Inkel MX880E mixer. The VL-5 is not much bigger than a VL-1 but is unfortunately missing its predecessors synth function, but on the plus side its 4 note polyphonic. Nice.
Right, so here's the idea. Trying to write, upload and give away a fresh piece of music on a roughly weekly basis. Will i be able to keep it up? Will i run out of ideas? Can i be bothered? How shoddy will they be? Does anybody care? God knows. But that's the point.
Basically the idea is to flex my musical muscles a bit. I have collected quite a bit of gear over the years and not much of it is getting used as much as i'd like, so this is my attempt to justify all those purchases whilst practising improving and getting ideas down fast as an antidote to procrastination. "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." as Picasso once said.
Royalty free for you to use for whatever under the creative commons license. Just rip the audio out of the video for now, i'll get these tracks uploaded to a dropbox account when i get my act together. Let me know if you use it, i'd be stoked.
bent.FM LITE arrives
bent.FM LITE is a model of a circuit-bent synthesizer. bentFM allows the user to tweak classic circuit bending modifications like fine and octave-decimated clock bends, and experiment with more esoteric bends. Circuit-bent distortions and algorithmic sequences can be created by (im)proper connections on the bend matrix. Reroute digital serial information through the base chip set (a numerically controlled oscillator) and extra logic gates (NAND and XOR, binary counters), and experience architecture-level bit crushing. For anyone interested in circuit bending, glitch sounds, industrial music, and post-procedural art.
This app is free.
Thinking about getting the evananve preset pack? Read this
Here's a very handy buyers guide type thing from iOS Music Community which could help out if you were wondering about getting this preset pack.
Neural for iPad arrives
Neural is a simple, elegant interface for Ableton Live 8/9 that allows you to launch clips and more.
Neural's 8 track by 16 scene interface allows you to launch and stop clips, toggle clip looping, launch scenes, and mute/solo/arm tracks. Live's on-screen red box shows which clips you are controlling, and you can drag with two fingers to select which group of clips you'd like to control.
The red box will also preview which clip or scene you are about to launch, so you can drag to your clip or scene and release to fire without taking your eyes off of Live's interface.
Neural can also be used without looking at Live. Clip, track, and scene names and colors are automatically downloaded and will update in realtime. There are also on-screen indicators showing you which clips are playing, clip looping status, and mute/solo/arm status for tracks.
Neural uses network MIDI, so setup is simple. No OSC setup or IP addresses are required. Network MIDI is already native to Mac and can be installed for Windows.
Neural for iPad is priced at $9.99.
Anything new for the wait list?
It's Monday, is there anything that needs adding into the wait list? Let me know if there is, or just take a look and see what's coming up.
Are you using Dropbox with your apps?
If you're not using dropbox then it's something you should to check out as loads of apps are now using it as a default for online storage and for a variety of other purposes too, and it works quite well in my view. If you're not using it you can get your own dropbox by clicking this link, and what's more you'll get an extra 500mb just for using this link (and so will I)!
Twitter news from @j_liljedahl
Doing some major audio engine cleanups for AudioShare, hopefully nothing will break... :)
— J.Liljedahl/Kymatica (@j_liljedahl) September 1, 2013
"This Is The Voice Of The Mysterons..." by wharf99
Saturday night jam... featuring the new iMIDI iPad synth, ShapeSynth, MoDrum and a few other bits and pieces
Descent (Demo) by wharf99
Audio tracks created in NLog PRO, Shapesynth and FunkBox, real-time recording captured in Loopy HD (this is a different mix)
Emperor by Riccardo Romani 2
please check out https://www.facebook.com/PropellerheadsFigure the first facebook users community focused on propellerhead figure! :-)
Twitter news from @j_liljedahl
Screenshot of next AUFX:Dub update, with doubled delay time range and tempo sync. pic.twitter.com/wkD1eJBSz5
— J.Liljedahl/Kymatica (@j_liljedahl) September 1, 2013
Twitter news from @j_liljedahl
Did you know that in latest @Gestrument you can swap min/max in the pitch/duration ranges to flip the scales for individual instruments?
— J.Liljedahl/Kymatica (@j_liljedahl) August 30, 2013
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