Developer Michael Tyson (Audiobus and Loopy) has announced a major update to The Amazing Audio Engine – a framework for programmers that’s designed to streamline the creation of audio apps. Apps build using The Engine include Loopy HD, Audiobus, SEctor, DM1, AudioShare, zMors and others. Here’s an in-depth introduction from Tyson:
Digital DJ app-maker Mixvibes today introduced Remixlive, a “remix toolbox” for iOS tablets and mobile devices. Remixlive was specifically designed as a bridge between DJing and music production: the app allows users to lay down samples on an easy-to-use grid of pads, and tweak the samples in seconds.
Developer Erik Sigth has released Shape Synth 4, an updated version of his polyphonic synth for the iPad. Shape is a 16-voice polyphonic synthesizer that lets you draw the shape of the oscillator waveform. The update adds Ableton Link support, enhanced synthesis capabilities and more. Here’s what’s new in Shape Synth 4:
Fieldscaper for iOS, described as a ‘sound warp field recorder and scape constructor’, has been updated to add a looper mode and more. FieldScaper consists of two main parts: The first part is the field recorder, with special options for different ways of recoding environmental sound from microphone or other sound sources. With the sample editor… Read More Fieldscaper Update Adds Looper Mode & More
Apple has introduced the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, a new accessory that may interest musicians using iPads for music making. The Adapter lets you power your device, while you connect USB peripherals like hubs, Ethernet adapters, audio/MIDI interfaces, and card readers for CompactFlash, SD and microSD. Compatible models include:
Developer Rodrigo Yanez has introduced a new DJ app for iPad, DJDJ. He describes DJDJ as a ‘complete no-nonsense DJ mixing App in your iPad’. It lets you beat match tracks, use EQ, use EFX, save and trigger cues and cued loops, all in one screen. Here’s a video intro:
Novation today introduced a new sub-brand, Blocs, focusing on app development and a new beatmaking app for iOS, Blocs Wave. Blocs Wave is a music creation app designed for touchscreen beatmaking. Here’s a performance demo:
Developer Jonathan Mackenzie has released scriptSONIC – a programmable musical instrument for the iPad. scriptSONIC is designed to combine the open-ended power of a programming language (Javascript) with the expressiveness of a touch-screen.
Alexandernaut has released an update to Fugue Machine for iOS that promises to deliver faster, tighter MIDI and more. Here’s what’s new in Fugue Machine 1.2.0:
This video takes a look creating custom drum kits in Arturia iSpark:
