Bram Bos has introduced Ruismaker, an Audio Unit drum synth for iOS. Ruismaker works inside sequencer and Audio Unit Instrument hosts, including Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Modstep, AUM and MultitrackStudio. It uses analog modeling and FM synthesis to create all its sounds, not samples.
Developer Ales Tsurko has released Eera – a monophonic software synth for iPad with a built-in X/Y controller that allows for continuous control over pitch and expression.
Novation has updated Launchpad for iOS, adding support for real-time audio stretching, Ableton Link and more. Here’s the official video intro:
Medly Labs has released Medly 3.0 an update to their iOS music making app that adds support for new controls, Apple Watch, 10 languages and more. Here’s what’s new in Medly 3.0:
EarMaster has announced that its ear training and sight-singing application – already available for Mac & Windows – is now available for iPad. It offers exercises for all levels, designed to train users to: sight-read and sight-sing music; recognize intervals, chords, scales and melodies by ear; increase rhythm and pitch precision; learn to transcribe music… Read More New Ear Training & Sight-Singing App For iPad, EarMaster
Mixvibes recently updated Remixlive to version 1.1, adding support for Inter-App Audio, Audiobus, SoundCloud and more Here’s what’s new in version 1.1:
Auxy Music Studio – a free beatmaking app for iOS, has been updated to version 2.0. Here’s what’s new in Auxy 2.0: Add up to 16 instruments Add up to 24 loops per instrument Arrange your tracks with scenes Create transitions between scenes New sounds Here’s a video intro:
Korg has introduced plugKEY, a portable MIDI + audio interface for iOS devices. The plugKEY attaches directly to your iOS device with a Lightning connector, so no adapter is needed. It’s designed to provide you with what you need to connect a keyboard to an iOS device and get MIDI in and audio out. Here’s… Read More Korg Intros plugKEY, A MIDI + Audio Interface For iOS Devices
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:
