IK Multimedia has introduced iGrand Piano for the iPad – a new virtual piano app that they say ‘stands up to the most powerful virtual instruments available on a computer’.
Features:
- 8 multi-velocity stereo grand and upright piano instruments (including one by registering)
- Expandable library of 9 additional studio-grade instruments available via in-app purchase
- Intuitive instrument edit controls including ambience, lid, brightness, release, tuning and transpose
- Included MIDI Recorder with overdub and punch-in capability
- Export performances via E-mail, File Sharing and Audio Copy
- Large visual metronome with variable click volume and adjustable tempo
- Easy-to-use instrument editor with transpose to adjust ambience, tonality and tuning
- Virtual MIDI and MIDI Program Change support
- Low-latency for real-time playing
- Designed in concert with iRig KEYS portable MIDI keyboard and iRig MIDI interface
- Free version also available
Here’s a demo of iGrand Piano in action:
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