Does Apple’s iPad 2 Announcement Make The Competition Irrelevant For Musicians?

Apple today introduced iPad 2, an updated version of its market-dominating multitouch computer that features a thinner design, Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor, two cameras and 10 hours of battery life. iPad 2 comes with iOS 4.3, with faster Safari mobile browsing performance; iTunes Home Sharing; enhancements to AirPlay;  a built-in gyro and HDMI Video Mirroring.… Read More Does Apple’s iPad 2 Announcement Make The Competition Irrelevant For Musicians?

Apple Intros GarageBand For The iPad – The $5 Mobile DAW

Apple today introduced GarageBand for the iPad – a version of the company’s entry-level digital audio workstation, optimized for multi-touch mobile music making. Features: Musical instruments designed for Multi-Touch. 70 synth presets Arpeggiator “Smart instrument” features 8-track recording Guitar amp simulator Stomp box effects Track sharing via email or iTunes Tracks can be opened in… Read More Apple Intros GarageBand For The iPad – The $5 Mobile DAW

Hollow Sun Intros Oscillosine – ‘The Sound Of A Past Future’

Hollow Sun has introduced Oscillosine, a new virtual instrument based on the sound of a vintage tube Hewlett Packard sine wave test oscillator, estimated to date back to the 50s or 60s, maybe earlier. Oscillosine uses Kontakt’s modular synthesis facilities to create a compact sonic laboratory machine. According to Hollow Sun, Oscillosine is capable of producing… Read More Hollow Sun Intros Oscillosine – ‘The Sound Of A Past Future’

What Features Would You Like To See On An iPad MIDI Controller?

Chris Randall has submitted a new MIDI control app for the iPad, SimpleMIDIPad, to the App Store. It’s a pretty basic controller – offering 4 customizable pad controllers – but the price is right, $1.99. SimpleMIDIPad will support hardware MIDI via a USB MIDI interface & the Camera Connection Kit or WiFi MIDI to an… Read More What Features Would You Like To See On An iPad MIDI Controller?