Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

Arturia iSEM Recreates Classic 1974 Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module

Arturia today introduced iSEM – a software recreation of the classic 1974 Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module). The Oberheim SEM was one of the world’s first self-contained synthesizer modules and the first to bear the “Oberheim Electronics” name. The SEM was made famous by artists and bands such as Lyle Mays, Jan Hammer, Joseph Zawinul, Supertramp, 808… Read More Arturia iSEM Recreates Classic 1974 Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module

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iPad Mini, iPad 4 ‘Best Bet’ For Mobile Music Apps

Mobile app firm Agawi has released the results of its TouchMarks II research, which compares the touchscreen latency of flagship tablets running Android, Windows RT, and iOS. Touchscreen latency measures the length of time it takes for devices to react to touches. Faster is better, especially for musicians that do realtime music-making on mobile devices.… Read More iPad Mini, iPad 4 ‘Best Bet’ For Mobile Music Apps

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Virtual ANS For iOS Lets You Create ‘Deep, Atmospheric Sounds’

Developer Alexander Zolotov has released Virtual ANS for iOS – a software simulator of the unique ANS – a photoelectronic microtonal/spectral musical instrument, created by Russian engineer Evgeny Murzin from 1938 to 1958. The ANS was used by Stanislav Kreichi, Alfred Schnittke, Edison Denisov, Sofia Gubaidulina, Edward Artemiev and other Soviet composers. You can hear the sound of… Read More Virtual ANS For iOS Lets You Create ‘Deep, Atmospheric Sounds’

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Loopr Brings 64-Track Looping Power To iOS

Developer Loopr has updated their namesake iOS looping app, Loopr, adding for support for up to 64 tracks. Loopr is a low-latency loop recorder and player, designed for phrase composition. Created by long-time loopers, it is focused on ergonomics and simplicity, via one-finger controls and hands-free MIDI pedalboard compatibility. Here’s a demo of Loopr 1.1… Read More Loopr Brings 64-Track Looping Power To iOS

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Native Instruments Updates Traktor Kontrol S4, S2 DJ Systems

Native Instruments has just released updated versions of their DJ systems: the 4+1 channel Traktor Kontrol S4 and the 2+1-channel Traktor Kontrol S2 DJ system. The S4 and S2 are now also Traktor DJ-compatible. The Traktor Kontrol S4 and S2 combine a DJ mixing interface, built-in 24-bit/96 kHz soundcard, and an “intuitive” interface engineered for… Read More Native Instruments Updates Traktor Kontrol S4, S2 DJ Systems

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