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Free App, PixiVisor, Lets Your Use Audio Effects On Video

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PixiVisorPixiVisor - an iOS app that lets you treat video as audio – is now available as a free download.

PixiVisor is a tool for audio-visual experiments. It consists of two parts:

  • Transmitter converts the video (static 64×64 image or 10FPS animation) to sound, pixel by pixel (progressive scan). This lets you listen to the sound of your image. But the main function of the Transmitter is to transmit the signal to the receiving devices.
  • Receiver converts the sound (from microphone or Line-in input) back to video. You can set the color palette for this video, and record it to animated GIF file.

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Creators Have ‘Big Plans’ For The Future Of AudioBus

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audiobus-logoOne of the new features listed for Apple?s just-announced iOS 7 is ?Inter-App Audio?. Many readers are wondering what Apple’s announcement means for the future of AudioBus, an independent solution for routing audio between applications.

The AudioBus creators have shared their views on the announcement and how it affects the future of AudioBus: Continue reading →

iPad DJing Goes Pro With NI Traktor Kontrol Z1

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Native Instruments is now offering a ‘pro’ solution for iPad DJs, Traktor Kontrol Z1 – a new controller and audio interface intended for both Traktor DJ for iPhone or iPad and Traktor Pro 2. They call it ‘the world’s smallest professional mixer and audio interface”.

When used with Traktor DJ, the Z1 adds headphone cue, dedicated faders, filter and effects controls, and 3-band EQ for each channel. The integrated audio interface boosts audio output to club-ready levels.

According to NI, Traktor Kontrol Z1 is also the smallest professional mixer for Traktor Pro 2. It can be combined with Traktor Kontrol X1 and F1 controllers, to create a setup with full control of Traktor’s Remix Decks and transport functionality. Continue reading →

Meteor Multitrack Recorder Adds Multi-Channel Audio Recording

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meteor-multitrack-ipad-recorderDeveloper 4Pockets has released an update to Meteor Multitrack Recorder for iOS, adding multi-channel audio recording and more.

Meteor is a digital multi-track recorder DAW designed specifically for the iPad. The program features up to 24 tracks of  Stereo, Mono and MIDI audio, a built-in mixer and multi-effects processor.

Here’s what’s new in Meteor Multitrack Recorder version 1.6: Continue reading →

Inter-App Audio Coming In iOS 7 – What Will It Mean For AudioBus, Jack?

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icon-ios7One of the new features listed for Apple’s just-announced iOS 7 is ‘Inter-App Audio‘.

Inter-App Audio was originally mentioned as a feature for iOS 6, but did not make the cut for that release.

Here how Apple describes Inter-App Audio:

Now your apps can make beautiful music together.

With Inter-App Audio, apps can register their audio streams to share with other apps. For example, a series of apps could publish audio streams of instrument tracks while another uses the combination of these streams to compose a song. Inter-App Audio also provides for MIDI control of audio rendering, remotely launching other registered Inter-App Audio apps and more.

It’s too early to tell how this will impact AudioBus & Jack, third-party tools for audio routing on iOS. Continue reading →