software sampler

Way Out Ware’s Jim Heintz demos iSample 2 (App Store link), and makes some pretty freaky sounds along the way.

Here’s what’s new in iSample 2:

• sample trimming with pinch to zoom, two finger scrolling and scrubbing
• sample length quantization
• loop positioning/viewing screen
• mixer
• delay effect
• a reverb effect,
• step sequence pattern editor with 12 separate pattern buffers
• a song mode that allows you to build songs out of patterns
• WIFI sharing
• tempo control with tap to set tempo

iSample 2 retails for $9.99. Read more…

Native Instruments has released Kontakt 4, the latest version of its mega sampler, featuring a larger sample library, expanded convolution effects and new “authentic expression” technology.

Details below.

KONTAKT 4 will be availble on October 1st, 2009., priced at $399 / 379 €. Read more…

Way Out Ware has introduced iSample (App Store link), a powerful, yet simple, sampler for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Features:

• 6 sample pads with direct to disk recording.
• Very fast response to pad touches.
• Up to 6 samples can be played at the same time.
• Banks of pads can be saved and loaded.
• Each sample can be looped.
• A loop lock feature allows you to loop a pad as long as you want.
• No need to interrupt audio play for any tasks.
• Samples can continue looping during load and save.
• Ergonomically designed for the iPhone or iPod touch screen.
• Even large fingers can play easily.
• Unique multi-touch recording makes for very fast and accurate mutiple sample captures and accurate slicing of sounds.
• Record lock feature allows you to create longer recordings without touching the pads.

Way Out Ware iSample retails for $2.99 and is available now.

The video playlist above features an overview of Native Instruments’ Battery 3, along with a series of tutorial videos.

This is a free collection of Native Instruments Kontakt 3 tutorial videos.