Apple iPad Air, iPad Mini Offer Twice The Performance

Apple today announced iPad Air, the latest generation of its iPad line. The iPad Air is significantly thinner and lighter than its predecessors, while offering faster performance, faster networking and more free apps. In addition to the iPad Air, Apple introduced a new iPad mini with Retina display and the same performance improvements. The iPad… Read More Apple iPad Air, iPad Mini Offer Twice The Performance

StepPolyArp MIDI Step Polyphonic Arpeggiator Adds Probability

StepPolyArp – a real-time MIDI arpeggiator for iPad – has been updated with probability for events and more. The arpeggiator can automatically generate melodic patterns from notes or chords played in real time. StepPolyArp can be used to control MIDI instruments, sequencers like Logic, Cubase, Live, other MIDI sequencers and virtual instruments installed on the same iPad.… Read More StepPolyArp MIDI Step Polyphonic Arpeggiator Adds Probability

AudioThing Releases Pong Glockenspiel Plugin

AudioThing has introduced Pong Glockenspiel – a VST/AU 32/64bit plug-in for both Windows and OSX. Pong Glockenspiel is a VST/AU sample-based plugin made by recording a toy glockenspiel played with ping pong balls. Two velocity layers (hard and soft) are cross faded to have a smooth transition while the 3 round robin (repetitions samples) avoid the… Read More AudioThing Releases Pong Glockenspiel Plugin

Novation Launchpad App Adds Audio Import

Novation has updated its Launchpad app for the iPad, adding Audio Import as an in-app purchase. Here’s what’s new in Launchpad 1.2: Audio import (via In-App Purchase) – Transform Launchpad app into a powerful performance solution to play your own original music (audio import via Dropbox) Improved library manager – Browse categories, packs, and favourites… Read More Novation Launchpad App Adds Audio Import

One Ring To Rule Them All: Hot Hand Wirelessly Controls MIDI

Source Audio have released the Hot Hand USB Wireless MIDI Controller, a wireless (duh) motion-sensing ring and USB stick receiver. The Hot Hand USB is gives the musician a new method of dynamic control of DAWs or in live-performance software like Ableton Live, Traktor, Reason, Serato DJ, and Logic/MainStage. It bypasses the knobs and faders… Read More One Ring To Rule Them All: Hot Hand Wirelessly Controls MIDI