Apple Logic Pro X Brings New UI, Flex Pitch, Virtual Drummer, iPad Remote & More

Apple has introduced Logic Pro X, an update to their popular DAW that features a new user interface, powerful new creative tools for musicians and an expanded collection of instruments and effects. Key New Features: Logic Pro X includes Drummer, a virtual session player that automatically plays along with your song in a wide variety… Read More Apple Logic Pro X Brings New UI, Flex Pitch, Virtual Drummer, iPad Remote & More

July 16, 2013July 16, 2013114 Comments

Inter-App Audio Coming In iOS 7 – What Will It Mean For AudioBus, Jack?

One of the new features listed for Apple’s just-announced iOS 7 is ‘Inter-App Audio‘. Inter-App Audio was originally mentioned as a feature for iOS 6, but did not make the cut for that release. Here how Apple describes Inter-App Audio: Now your apps can make beautiful music together. With Inter-App Audio, apps can register their… Read More Inter-App Audio Coming In iOS 7 – What Will It Mean For AudioBus, Jack?

June 11, 2013June 11, 201320 Comments

New Mac Pro Promises Fast & Furious Face-Melting OS X Action – Was It Worth The Wait?

Apple today offered a sneak preview of its next generation Mac Pro desktop computer – something pro Mac users have been looking for for years. It’s fast and furious, promising up to 2.5 times the speed of the existing Mac Pro line, up to 12 cores, dual GPUs, Thunderbolt 2, faster memory and flash storage.… Read More New Mac Pro Promises Fast & Furious Face-Melting OS X Action – Was It Worth The Wait?

June 10, 2013119 Comments

In-App Purchases Are Here To Stay

You know all those in-app purchases developers have been adding to their iOS apps lately that unlock features (Animoog), new sound libraries (iMaschine) and new instruments (Tabletop)? Looks like they are here to stay. App analytics firm Distimo reports that three-quarters of developers revenue comes from in-app purchases: In-app purchases (IAP) now generate the majority… Read More In-App Purchases Are Here To Stay

March 29, 201340 Comments

Apple Supports AudioBus In GarageBand For iOS

Apple today threw its weight behind AudioBus, releasing an update to GarageBand that supports the tool for routing audio between applications. Here’s what’s new in Garageband for iOS 1.4: Play and record music apps supported by Audiobus directly into GarageBand Turn off grid snapping to get finer control over region and note editing Fixes an… Read More Apple Supports AudioBus In GarageBand For iOS

March 20, 201331 Comments

Did The Mayans Really Predict The Demise Of Apple’s Logic Pro?

Multiple blogs have speculated in the last day that 2012 may see the demise of Logic Pro: Bobby Owsinski writes “word has leaked out of Apple Europe (where Logic development is based) that the company has let go virtually its entire Logic team.” At MacWorld, Karen Haslam says “There may be no future for Apple’s… Read More Did The Mayans Really Predict The Demise Of Apple’s Logic Pro?

November 30, 2012December 1, 201296 Comments

Sunrizer Synth Gets Two Free Sound Libraries

Developer Constantin Aliferis has released two free sound libraries for Sunrizer synth for the iPad: CFA Vintage Electronica Virtual Analogue provides vintage electronic sound patches. CFA Ambient & Sound Design provides evolving and ambient sounds as well as arpeggios. To get the libraries: In Sunrizer, Open the patch library & select ‘Banks’; Select ‘Web Library’ and click… Read More Sunrizer Synth Gets Two Free Sound Libraries

October 24, 201214 Comments

Apple Intros 4th Generation iPad, iPad Mini

Today Apple made a variety of introductions at an event at the California Theater in San Jose, Calif. As part of those introductions, Apple introduced the 4th generation of the iPad and introduced a new iPad Mini. Here are the key points:

October 23, 2012October 23, 2012113 Comments

Apple Intros 13″ MacBook Pro With Retina Display, Updated Mac Mini & New iMac Line

Today Apple made a variety of introductions at an event at the California Theater in San Jose, Calif. The MacBook Pro 13″ with Retina Display Mac Mini updates; and A new iMac family. Here are the key points on each introduction:

October 23, 2012October 23, 20127 Comments

Will The iOS 6 Update Screw Up Your Music Apps?

iOS 6 was released yesterday – and 15% of Synthtopia’s mobile readers have probably already upgraded. If you haven’t upgraded yet, though, you may want to wait, if you use your device for mobile music making. Reader Mark Mosher reports that several apps have problems. Based on his testing, both PPG WaveGenerator and Akai SynthStation… Read More Will The iOS 6 Update Screw Up Your Music Apps?

September 21, 201234 Comments