Novation has released another update to Blocs Wave, adding Sections for building more complex compositions. Here’s what they have to say about it: Blocs Wave now lets you build bigger ideas. Pads are grouped into sections, which can be used to create new ideas or try variations. Swipe left or right to change section in… Read More Novation Blocs Wave Update Adds ‘Sections’
Bit Shape has released an update to TC-11, its fully programmable multi-touch synthesizer for the iPad. The update adds multi-mode, which lets you control up to 4 simultaneous patches on screen (on 64-bit iPads). It’s also now a universal app for iPad and iPhone devices. Here’s the official video intro:
Clawtar is a musical instrument and MIDI controller app for iPad that adapts to your hands, instead of making you adapt to a preset layout. Clawtar’s adaptive interface allows you to position your hands and fingers in the most natural and comfortable way. After choosing your position, you can play by moving only your fingers, with… Read More New iPad MIDI Controller, Clawtar, Adapts To Your Hands
Olympia Noise Co. has released an update to its Patterning iPad drum machine app, adding support for Audio Export, MIDI Mapping, Inter-App Audio Track Output, improved MIDI output and more. Here’s what’s new in Patterning v1.1:
Numerical Audio has released RP-1 v1.2, an update that offers some significant new features, along with bug fixes and other improvements. The update brings three new effects algorithms: Tremolo: makes use of the mod section’s LFO to create a tremolo effect which in combination with the regular delay and RP-1’s routing options allows for an entire range… Read More RP-1 Delay v1.2 Update Adds Three New Effects Algorithms
Audionomy has introduced DM2 – a new synthesis-based drum machine, from the creator of DM1. DM2 is powered by Pure Data, an open source language for audio and visual synthesis. Along with a polymetric sequencer and an extensive song mode, DM2 includes a fully graphical editor for creating drum sounds. Here’s the official video intro:
The Roland Demora module was originally introduced as the delay effect in Roland’s line of Eurorack effects modules. But the introduction of Roland Aira Modular Customizer changed that. The Modular Customizer is a free app for Android, iOS, Mac & Windows that lets you customize the way Roland’s four Aira Eurorack effects modules work. Here’s a demo that shows the… Read More Using The Roland Demora Euro Module As A Complete Synth Voice
Apple today announced an update to GarageBand, targeting the huge Chinese market with new instruments, sounds and loop content inspired by the music history of China. The update adds traditional Chinese instruments — the pipa, erhu and Chinese percussion — along with 300 Chinese musical loops. GarageBand for iOS users also get two new Chinese templates for… Read More Apple Updates GarageBand With Chinese Sounds & Instruments
Mogees for iOS, the companion app to the Mogees contact microphone, has been updated with SCOPE – a sound engine that uses real-world vibrations to shape your sound.
Novation shared this short video that demonstrates how to use any of their hardware MIDI controllers with their Launchpad for iPad application.
