Cubasis Update Intros Improved Audio Engine & More

Steinberg has updated Cubasis – its mobile DAW for iPad – to version 1.6, introducing an improved audio engine and more. Here’s what’s new in Cubasis 1.6: New pristine audio engine with extended sample rates (44.1/48/96kHz) and bit rates (16/24-bit)* Real-time playback of arbitrary audio file formats (44.1/48/96kHz and 16/24/32 bit) independently of the project’s… Read More Cubasis Update Intros Improved Audio Engine & More

iDensity Granular Synth Now Supports Live Input Granulation

apeSoft has updated iDensity, its granular synthesizer for iOS, adding support for live input granulation via Mic, Line or AudioBus and more. Here’s what’s new in iDensity 1.5: Live Input Granulation via Mic/Line or Audiobus Effect/Receiver Sample load pitch bug fixed New Fine Controls for slider parameters Keyboard value input for all parameters Keyboard add or… Read More iDensity Granular Synth Now Supports Live Input Granulation

Reloop Beatpad Brings Professional Hardware DJ Control To iPad

Reloop has introduced the Beatpad –  a dedicated controller for Aoldoriddim’s DJAY for iOS. The controller is compatible with all iPhone, iPod and iPad generations. It charges your device using the included 30-pin and 8-pin Lightning Adaptors and (via USB) can also be used as a high-quality MIDI controller for your Mac or PC DJ software… Read More Reloop Beatpad Brings Professional Hardware DJ Control To iPad

Native Instruments Updates Traktor Kontrol S4, S2 DJ Systems

Native Instruments today announced new versions of its 4-channel DJ system Traktor Kontrol S4 and its 2-channel counterpart, the Traktor Kontrol S2. Kontrol S4 and S2 combine a DJ mixing interface, built-in 24 bit/96 kHz sound card, and an intuitive interface in a DJ system engineered for control of NI’s Traktor software. Both the S4… Read More Native Instruments Updates Traktor Kontrol S4, S2 DJ Systems

iPhone 5s Packs ‘Desktop-Class’ Power Into A Mobile Device

Apple today announced two new iPhones, the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c. The announcements were largely what people expected Apple to introduce – a more powerful top-of-the-line iPhone and a more competitively priced iPhone. The real news, though – and what makes today’s announcements relevant to musicians – is the state of performance on… Read More iPhone 5s Packs ‘Desktop-Class’ Power Into A Mobile Device

Bucephalus v2.0 Brings New Granular Synth Features, Effects & More

Refined Stochastic Technology has released Bucephalus 2.0 – an update to the physics-based sound design tool for iOS. Version 2.0 presents a brand new audio engine featuring granular-based synthesis, utilizing both a built-in library and your own custom samples. It includes an array of custom built effects including a “Chamber” reverb, three Filters (LPF, HPF and… Read More Bucephalus v2.0 Brings New Granular Synth Features, Effects & More