iPad Music Software: Laurent Colson’s StepPolyArp (App Store link) – a MIDI step polyphonic arpeggiator – has been updated to support the Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer.
This means you can use it with an iPad to sequence computer software, wirelessly, and your hardware synths, using a MIDI cable.
The arpeggiator does not play any sound itself, it transmits midi notes to a Mac or a PC to be used in combination with any sequencer, virtual instrument (VSTi, Audio Unit) or midi synthesizer.
StepPolyArp is available now for $11.99. See details below.
If you’ve used StepPolyArp, leave a comment!
Features:
- 32 steps programmable matrix
- 11 configurable transposition lines
- Features copy and paste
- 8 octaves virtual keyboard
- Velocity, modulation, pan, volume, aftertouch and pitch bend step controller
- The apeggiator and keyboard fit the selected scale
- 6 arpeggiator modes
- 1 chord mode
- Unlimited number of saves
- Random patterns creation
- Presets manager
- Presets shared between computer and iPad using iTunes 9.1 or later
- 128 Undo/Redo levels
- Lockable keyboard (latch mode)
Supported midi connections:
- DSMidiWifi (free)
- Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer
Requirements:
- A computer running Mac OS X, Windows Vista or Windows 7
- DSMidiWifi server (free) installed on the computer for wireless midi connection
- A sequencer installed on the computer (Logic, GarageBand, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Reaper, ProTools, Sonar, Studio One, …)
- An iPad with iOS v3.2 or later
So..now I need a computer, Ipad and a synth just to run some arpeggios on my synth???? I have an old MMT-8 that'll do that and I need no Ipad or computer and they cost like $30. I'm waiting for some of these apps to catch up to the 80's already.
You seem to have thought long and hard about this new technology and come up with your own opinion on it that seems entirely unassailable.
You don't need one of those new-fangled iThings when you've got an old MMT-8! Good for you!
Yeah, the MMT-8 functions just like this app, if it's opposite day and you're on Mars with your head up your ass.
now, now ladies…i am using the ipad extensively as a stand-alone beat making/inspiration tool while on the road, sidewalk, subway, cafe, work place…you name it…and when i get sick of making music or i am just not feeling inspired i play a game or two or actually get productive with word processing or art making…it is a brilliant device if it fits into your lifestyle as mine so comfortably does…i rarely use the iphone now (except for quick foto or video shots…oh, it is still a better device when taking a dump too…more practical…have you tried to balancing the ipad in one hand while wiping…not easy)…and as a configurable controller (Touch OSC) it cannot be beat when used in conjunction with my eternal love Logic (which i have proudly used since version 2.5)…or as a piece of hardware like a real synth in tandem with Logic…hell, I am actually gonna buy two more just so i can have one controller and one on-demand "hardware" synth…my wife can have my first ipad then (i am a good husband ;D)…now if someone will create a synth app that is like a good ol' fashioned workstation (16 part multitimbral that can be controlled by Logic)…bring it………oh, one more thing….hearing you all cry and complain about software, hardware, apps, jazz, rock, rap, real musicians, bedroom producers…you all sound like a bunch of p*ssies doing the classic star wars vs. star trek paradigm…just quit yer b*tchin'
gotta love those incredibly bad ass motherfuckers who complain about other people complaining
they are truly their brother's keeper, and the finder of lost children
this just for ipad or can work also with ipod touch and iphone?
i´m searching a midi sequencer for ipod touch … is very expensive an ipad :S