Impaktor Adds AudioBus, DropBox Support

beep-street-impaktorBeepStreet has released an update to Impaktor – its iOS percussion synth – adding AudioBus support and more.

Here’s what’s new in Impaktor 1.2:

  • Introducing Audiobus support: stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-enabled apps.
  • DropBox sharing
  • Configurable latency: from 128 to 512 frames
  • Configurable number of loops to bounce
  • Tap tempo
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

Impaktor is available in the App Store for US $4.99.

If you’ve used Impaktor, let us know what you think of it!

The Jupiter III G Analog Percussion Synthesizer Is ‘Ballsier Than Before’

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Chamber of Sounds has introduced the Jupiter III G analog percussion synthesizer.

The Jupiter III analog percussion synth has a redesigned PCB, linear pots, a larger piezo pickup, and an LED power indicator. According to Chamber of Sounds, this makes it ‘ballsier than before’.

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How To Synthesize 808-Style Kicks

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Chris of ohdratdigital want to shred your subs, with this tutorial that looks at creating 808 style kicks that kick ass:

This week we’re looking at how to make a sound that’s never been unpopular, but is absolutely everywhere at the moment. Don’t rely on sample packs to create massive 808 style sub bass, do it yourself quickly and easily in a subtractive synth for an awesome sound!

If you’ve got your own way of synthesizing kicks, let us know!

Impaktor Drum Synthesizer Review

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This video, via noise solution, offers his take on Impaktor - a new iOS drum synthesizer that turns any surface into a playable percussion instrument:

Impaktor works by capturing real acoustical impulses from the built-in microphone and using them as an excitation source for advanced sound modules that simulate the behavior of membranes, cymbals, metallophones or strings. This makes Impaktor a highly responsive and expressive instrument.

With semi-modular architecture and several types of synthesis, Impaktor can produce a wide range of tones, from acoustic, like Tabla, Djembe, Marimba, Cymbals, Metal bars to electronic or industrial sounds.

Impaktor is available in the App Store for $4.99.

If you?ve used Impaktor, let us know what you think of it!