Mobile music-making company IK Multimedia announced today the availability of a Lightning cable for their iRig KEYS — the company’s slim, portable keyboard for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch (as well as the Mac or PC). Use of the Lightning cable with iRig Keys will enable consumers to use the compact keyboard with the recent iterations… Read More iRig Keys, Now Lightning Compatible
Can a metronome be something to get excited about? That’s the question raised by this reader review of Metronomics HD – a ‘ridiculously flexible rhythm monster’, created by John Nastos for Mac, iOS, and Android.
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App developer Shape of Sound have released Sketch Synth 2, a ‘pad based rompler’ that lets you draw sounds and draw on effects. This first version ships with 5 instruments: Punisher – dark wobblers with dubstep drums Noise Valley – a range of windy and tranquil noises to sculpt Psycho Trance – fast upbeat arpeggiated… Read More Sketch Synth 2 Lets You ‘Draw Sounds’
Developer Tim Kemp has updated WOPR – a stereo virtual analog based on cellular automata – adding AudioBus support and more. Here’s what’s Kemp has to say about WOPR 1.3: It’s here! Audiobus, recording, AudioCopy and a looper. Use WOPR with any Audiobus Effect or Output slot apps! You can also record directly within WOPR… Read More WOPR Synth Updated With AudioBus
Boris Blank has released Yellofier – an iPhone/iPad app that ‘makes anything into music’. Yellofier lets you record your voice, a musical instrument or everyday noises and then create music with your samples.
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
Music software on iOS has evolved rapidly, from being scorned by many Synthtopia readers (remember all the Apptopia comments?) to becoming a major platform for electronic musicians. While iPad music software doesn’t replace desktop DAWs and plugins for most users, it does offer a useful combination of mobility, multi-touch control and power. Because of this,… Read More Open Mic: What Are The Best Software Synths For iOS?
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Sunsine Audio has announced plans to release Beatmaker 2 and Nanostudio versions of drum kits and samples from Wavshaper. The iOS versions will be available exclusively through Sunsine Audio, while the original Wav versions will remain available from Waveshaper. Both versions are priced exactly the same. The first “converted” release is – STIX 305.
