One Red Dog Media has released an update to Arctic Keys – its iOS software synthesizer.
Here’s what’s new in Arctic Keys 1.2.0:
One Red Dog Media has updated Arctic Keys, its virtual analog synthesizer for iOS.
Here’s what’s new:
Synthetic Bits shared this video today, which demonstrates using iOS devices in a fairly elaborate multi-platform MIDI performance.
The video demonstrates the CoreMIDI capabilities of two iOS music apps, FunkBox and Little MIDI Machine, when connected to an iRig MIDI interface.
Other instruments used are a Korg Monotribe, Little Phatty, Tattoo drum plugin, Arctic Keys synth app, NLog synth plugin, and Ableton Live.
The performance is a real-world demonstration of the current state of iOS as a music platform, and reflects the work developers have done as part of the Open Music App Collaboration initiative.
While I’d disagree with the generalization that music apps that don’t support MIDI are ‘just toys’, the focus that iOS developers have placed on improving MIDI communication between apps has opened up a lot of options for musicians.
Check out the video and let us know what you think about the state of iOS as a music platform!
Reader Tim Webb, aka Discchord, offers his thoughts on One Red Dog Media’s Arctic Keys, one of the latest software synths for the iPad.
“Arctic Keys improves upon the standard Subtractive Synth model with an elaborate step-sequencer,” says Webb. “This is great for a rhythmic control over the parameters.”
Unfortunately, Webb’s bottom line on Arctic Keys is that it’s a really interesting new synth, but ‘buggy as shit’.
It’s important to note that Webb reviewed version 1.0.1. One Red Dog Media has been rapidly updating Arctic Keys, releasing several updates to address crashes in patch browser, problems that cause keys to stop working and other issues. One Red Dog Media has also been actively responding to issues raised by Synthtopia readers.
The current version, 1.0.3, currently has a four-star rating in iTunes.
If you’re an Arctic Keys user, let us know what you think of the latest version.
Arctic Keys is $4.99 in the App Store.
iPad Music Software: Developer One Red Dog has released Arctic Keys ? described as a ‘hardware quality synthesizer” for the iPad.
Arctic Keys is a virtual analog synthesizer for iPad that features a classic dual-oscillator subtractive synthesis design.
Features:
Arctic Keys is available now in the App Store for USD $4.99.
Details and demo video below. Check them out and let us know what you think of Arctic Keys!
Developer One Red Dog Media, creator of Molten drum machine for iOS, has announced that their new virtual analog synthesizer for the iPad, Arctic Keys, has been submitted to Apple for approval.
Arctic Keys is a four-voice synth, offering extensive modulation capabilities, an arpeggiator, a sequencer and deep MIDI options.
Here’s what they have to say about Arctic Keys:
Tweak. With all the synthesizer parameters immediately available on one page, you get instant feedback as you tweak.
The two LFOs each have three modulation destinations. Each LFO may also be free running or sync’ed to tempo and the timing rate adjusted.
The modulation matrix allows for deep routing between the Mod Wheel, aftertouch and 16 x 4 analog-style gated step-sequencer.
Perform. The classic arpeggiator is complimented by the 16 x 4 gated step-sequencer. Play a note to trigger the sequencer.
Step through a sequence to play short melodic lines or let it modulate the synthesiser. Each of the 4 tracks have an assignable modulation destination and loop point.
Adjust the velocity by tapping along the length of the key from top to bottom. Change the key mode to mono for retro lead lines.
Share. The live phrase recorder lets you save your performances as 44.1KHz 16-bit WAV files and as a Standard MIDI File.
The MIDI File includes all the knob’s control change information along with the notes you play.
Use Sonoma AudioCopy or Intua Audio Sharing to paste recorded audio directly into other apps.
E-mail the patches you make or share them over Wi-Fi
Pricing and availability are to come. Continue reading