ReBirth For iPad Reborn, With MIDI Sync, Background Mode, Audio Sharing & More

ReBirth – the seminal software studio  – has gotten some love from Propellerhead, with a new update. Here’s what’s new in ReBirth 1.3: Duo Mode – flip instruments around and jam with a friend on the same iPad MIDI sync – sync ReBirth to your DAW, MIDI hardware or other apps Background mode – keep… Read More ReBirth For iPad Reborn, With MIDI Sync, Background Mode, Audio Sharing & More

Sound Magic “Orchestral Strings One” Composer Technology Contest

Sound Magic has announced the Orchestal Strings One Composer Technology Contest. From now until the end of November, composers can submit a finished work created with Sound Magic’s free Orchestral String One. Any style or genre is acceptable; up to 2 minutes in duration. Sound Magic will select several winners based on the most skillful use… Read More Sound Magic “Orchestral Strings One” Composer Technology Contest

$300 iPad App, Different Drummer, Lets You Tap Into The ‘Fountain Of Drumming’

Hologramophone has released a iPad drum machine app, Different Drummer – priced at $299.99 – that promises to let you ‘use the innate rhythmic power of waves to control all aspects of drumming.’ Here’s what they have to say about their approach: Since waves are the primal source of all cyclical motion in the Universe, it makes… Read More $300 iPad App, Different Drummer, Lets You Tap Into The ‘Fountain Of Drumming’

DM1 Drum Machine For iPad Update Adds Sample Import, Time Signatures, More

Fingerlab has updated DM1 – its virtual drum machine for the iPad – to version 3. Here’s what’s new in DM1 v3: Samples import (from iPod, microphone, AudioPaste, DropBox & iTunes Folder) Time signature FX per track FX automation Pads Ribbon Automation Export new features (separated tracks, AAC encoding & DropBox) Master volume track 22… Read More DM1 Drum Machine For iPad Update Adds Sample Import, Time Signatures, More

New iPad Piano App ‘Stands Up To The Most Powerful Virtual Instruments Available’

IK Multimedia has introduced iGrand Piano for the iPad – a new virtual piano app that they say ‘stands up to the most powerful virtual instruments available on a computer’. Features: 8 multi-velocity stereo grand and upright piano instruments (including one by registering) Expandable library of 9 additional studio-grade instruments available via in-app purchase Intuitive… Read More New iPad Piano App ‘Stands Up To The Most Powerful Virtual Instruments Available’