Samson Carbon 61 Midi Controller with iPad Dock. Looks like they planned ahead by simply integrating an iPad stand instead of an actual fitted Dock. Basically it’s the Carbon 49 with more keys.
Cost $149
Samson’s Carbon 49 USB MIDI Controller was designed to make musical performance and production accessible to everyone. For seasoned musicians and young creators alike, the Carbon 49 offers versatile, yet easy-to-use features in a compact, lightweight controller that’s well-suited both stage use and in the studio. It offers you a semi-weighted keyboard comparable in feel to that of pro-level instruments. Its 49 velocity-sensitive keys allow you to accurately capture the full dynamics of a performance. In addition, the Carbon 49’s dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, as well as its classic Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels, allow you to expand the keyboard and enhance your overall musical expression.
Take control of your music software with the Carbon 49’s assignable data encoder and volume slider. For easy editing, players can use the Shift key to adjust up to 14 performance-related control parameters. Also, the Carbon 49’s 3-digit, 7-segment LCD displays the behavior of every function in real time. For added versatility, the Carbon 49 includes traditional MIDI Out, sustain pedal input and USB connections.
Staying hip with today’s popular and convenient technology, the Carbon 49 features an integrated iPad stand and can be used with your favorite MIDI apps via Apple’s Camera Connection Kit. The Carbon 49 can even be directly powered by the iPad.
In addition, it’s bundled with Native Instrument’s KOMPLETE ELEMENTS software, which offers a vast range of instruments and effects for modern music production, composition and sound design for your desktop Mac OS X or Windows.
IK Multimedia has done it again with another really cool piece of audio hardware for the iPhone and iPod Touch. iRig MIC Cast is the ultra-compact, portable voice recording microphone designed specifically for recording podcasts, interviews, lectures, voice memos, speeches and more.
iRig MIC Cast provides a pocket-sized voice recording solution with crystal-clear audio quality. It features a tight unidirectional pickup pattern that minimizes background noise, making it ideal for single-source audio recording.
This makes iRig MIC Cast also great for business applications like recording meetings and enhancing the audio and voice quality of conference calls.
iRig recorder app:
iRig MIC Cast is proof that great things come in small packages. In addition to an incredibly flat frequency response with zero tonal coloration, the iRig MIC Cast…
Features:
Features a stereo mini-jack headphone output enabling real-time monitoring of what is being recorded using headphones or speakers.
Offers a mini-switch that provides two different sensitivity settings to record close-up or distant sources.
Includes an adjustable desktop stand for convenient iPhone/iPod touch positioning during recording.
Has a bumper-friendly mini-jack connector that fits the majority of iPhone/iPod touch cases.
Has an ultra-compact profile that can be carried anywhere with ease.
Like other IK Multimedia microphones, it includes 2 free apps: iRig Recorder, an easy-to-use voice recording/editing app, and VocaLive, a multi-effects processing app for singers.
Works with all regular phone calls and any Voice-Over-IP app.
Is compatible with iPhone/iPod touch/iPad.
The following video will demonstrate some tips for getting the best performance and signal possible while recording with the Alesis iO Dock.
PERFORMANCE TIPS
Make sure you are running the latest iPad iOS, the latest iO Dock firmware, and the latest version of any recording apps you plan to use.
As of this posting, the latest versions available are:
• iOS 5.1
• iO Dock firmware 1.0.7
• Garage Band 1.2
From the home screen, select ‘Settings’ and turn ‘Airplane Mode’ to ‘On’. This will disable both Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and will ensure that your music app gets uninterrupted access to your iPad’s processor.
Next, be sure to quit any other open applications. For a walkthrough on quitting background apps, see the following video:
GETTING THE BEST POSSIBLE SIGNAL
GarageBand has many meters and volume sliders. Only one actually shows you your peak audio input level — see 2:14 in the video. Use this level meter as your sole reference when setting the input level knob on the rear of the iO Dock. Your goal when setting the input level is to accurately capture the performance with a good signal level, but without clipping or reaching the right side of the input level meter (0dB).
Once your input level is set properly using the input level meter as your sole reference, then balance the volume of other tracks, and your headphone volume to create a headphone mix that is balanced with your input signal.
Do not adjust your input signal to try to match the level of pre-recorded tracks, or based on what you hear in the headphones. The input is set solely based on the signal on the input level meter.
After recording is finished re-balance the tracks again into a final mix-down.
Alesis have announced iO Mix 4-Channel Mixer/Recorder for iPad. Turn your iPad into a portable mixer and flexible recording studio, with the iO Mix from Alesis. Now, for the first time ever, you can mix and record up to four channels of audio into your iPad.
Alesis iOS Mix 4-Channel Mixer/Recorder for iPad
The Alesis iO Mix is the first device that turns your iPad into a powerful portable studio, allowing you to record multiple mics or instruments directly into GarageBand or any other compatible Core Audio app.
With the iO Dock, Alesis was the first to make your iPad studio-compatible. Now with the iO Mix, your iPad becomes your studio. All the connections you need are onboard, including four combo XLR-1/4″ input channels and balanced, stereo 1/4″ outputs. The iO Mix also has a video output, making it perfect for everything from presentations and corporate meetings to home entertainment and live performance visuals.
Alesis iOS Mix 4-Channel Mixer/Recorder for iPad
ROOM FOR FOUR
With the iO Mix’s four-channel capability you finally have everything you need for mixing and recording on your iPad, all in one device. There’s no more clunky dongle connections or USB cables needed. Your iPad is seamlessly integrated into a compact mixing console that will be immediately familiar and easy to use. When you close iO Mix’s hinged door, your iPad is completely enclosed and secure — you’ll hardly be able to tell that they’re separate devices.
CONNECT & CREATE
iO Mix allows you to connect virtually any piece of recording gear to your iPad: microphones, instruments, speakers, headphones and more. Four combo XLR-1/4″ input channels are exactly where you need them on the rear of the unit. Each has trim, channel gain, pan, and low & high EQ controls located right in front of you. Push-button High Pass Filters are also available on each channel to eliminate low-frequency interference in live mixing and recording situations.
STUDIO TO GO
With its compact design, iO Mix is the perfect portable studio. Bring it to your band’s practice space, coffeehouse gig or weekend recording session. Switchable 48V phantom power allows you to use studio condenser microphones and iO Mix’s guitar-direct switch makes guitar recording easy. You don’t even need an amp! Simply connect your guitar or bass, flip the switch and use your iPad to add effects like reverb and delay. Balanced, stereo 1/4″ outputs and 1/4″ headphone output are also onboard along with a switchable limiter for clip-free recordings.
WIRELESS WHENEVER
iO Mix is Core Audio-compliant, allowing you to use it with virtually any app in the App Store. Plus, your iPad’s WiFi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and 3G connectivity, allow you to tailor your sound at a moment’s notice or playback audio through compatible wireless speakers. Download new effects or filters to deal with unexpected live sound needs, or download songs, videos or entirely new applications to keep your audience entertained during a gig or the band’s creative energy flowing during a recording session.
VIDEO VERSATILITY
Along with its four-channel mixing and recording capability, the iO Mix’ s ability to playback video makes it ideal for applications that were previously impossible. You can use the iO Mix to not only mix and record, but also playback live performance visuals behind the band. The iO Mix is also great for corporate presentations and business meetings, allowing up to four speakers to be mic’d and have video playing back simultaneously. With the optional Alesis Module Mount, you can attach the iO Mix to a nearby mic stand and have easy access to instantly adjust any mixing, recording or video-playback parameter.
4 Channel Mixer For iPad
Features
The world’s first mixer/multi-channel interface for iPad
Mix and record up to four channels, or a stereo mix into your iPad
Works with mics, instruments, speakers, headphones, video monitors and projectors
Four combo XLR-1/4″ input channels, each with trim, channel gain, pan, and low & high EQ
Switchable 48V phantom power for use with studio condenser microphones
Guitar-direct (DI) switch for guitar recording without an amp
Balanced, stereo 1/4″ outputs and 1/4″ headphone output with separate volume controls
Direct Monitor switch for latency-free input monitoring while recording
Switchable limiter for clip-free recordings
Hinged door completely encloses and secures your iPad
Core Audio-compliant: works with virtually any app in the App Store
Video output for connection to TVs and projectors: perfect for presentations, meetings and VJs
Mountable to a mic stand using the Alesis Module Mount (sold separately)
Complete routing and signal-management controls
Power supply also charges your iPad
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce the release of their first professional DJ Mixing app: DJ Rig — a full-featured, double-deck DJ mixing app for iPhone and iPod touch. DJ Rig provides instant song-playing from the device’s music library, automatic tempo sync and beat match, sample-based pads and performance recording, plus an arsenal of high-quality DJ effects. Together with the just announced iRig MIX, the mobile DJ mixer for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, DJ Rig represents the most portable solution to DJ anytime and everywhere.
DJ Rig isn’t just another DJ mixing app. Instead, it’s an extremely intuitive, flexible and easy-to-use groove master program with powerful features and intelligent effects that will please even the most professional DJ. Its dual-deck format is as traditional as it gets, but beyond that, there is a world of creative tools – from sync tools to creative effects – that will take DJ-ing on an iOS device to a completely new level that can be used by anyone, everywhere.
IK Multimedia Dj iRig Mixer
Sync Tempo AND Match Beats – Like No Other DJ App
While you can find BPM sync on other DJ apps, none are able to offer beat matching like DJ Rig. This feature allows the automatic synchronization of beats between two songs so the beats are matched and aligned. DJ Rig analyzes your songs and then builds a tempo and beat map so anybody can easily mix at the tap of a button and never miss a beat.
Effects Deck… Unlimited Sonic Possibilities
DJ Rig also features a robust real-time effects processing section that allows DJs to apply various effects to their source material. And with the XY touch interface, they’ll have full creative control of the effect parameters. DJs can choose from spatial effects like reverb, delay and flanger, various pass-through filter effects, distortion, resonance effects and a new stutter effect. Plus, all effects are automatically synched to the tempo.
Sampler Machine
DJ Rig also features an “on-the-fly” sampler that can capture and play sounds from built-in sound banks or for quick sampling of source audio for instant playback and looping. Sounds can be accessed from 9 virtual pads that access a high-quality, expandable sample library.
Scratching with CloneDeck™
DJ Rig features the new turntable modeling technology called CloneDeck™ which provides an ultra-realistic turntable “scratching” feel and sound. CloneDeck™ provides the exact behavior you expect from a real DJ turntable … only in a convenient digital format.
Record and Share Your Mix
You can record your entire mix performances live with the built-in recorder and then export it to your computer.
X-Sync – Sync ANY External Audio Source
DJ Rig features an exclusive X-Sync function that enables the synchronization of music from ANY source — not just music on the iOS device— when used with the iRig MIX portable iOS DJ mixer. With X-Sync, you can connect and cue ANY audio source, and DJ Rig will automatically match the tempo and make seamless transitions.
Features:
Double Deck
-Landscape and portrait interfaces
-Direct access to iPod library and playlists with instant play
-Deck controls: Volume, Pitch, 3-Band Kill EQ, Headphones and Cross-fader
-Tempo controls for fine BPM adjustments
-3 cross-fader curves for customizing fades
-Drag and zoom of waveform display
-Auto-level detection and adjustment for the perfect balance between decks
-Cross-fade filter for fading between decks with bass or high filters for smooth and perfect transitions
-Customizable deck interface (available for in-app purchase)
-Multiple output configurations for virtually any audio setup
-Supports all major digital audio formats including MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF
-Live recorder enables you to record full mixing gigs
-Export your mixes via file sharing
Mix & Scratch
-Tempo Sync
-Beat Match – for the first time, a DJ iOS app that can align songs’ beats
-Fast BPM detection, beat analysis and beat map saving
-4 visual cue points per song (1 built-in plus 3 available as in app purchase)
-Automatic looping to create loops with beat-accurate tempo divisions
-Accurate scratching engine modeled on real deck behavior with CloneDeck™ technology for scratching with cut-to-the-beat
-X-Sync mode detects the BPM from an external audio sources in real-time and automatically syncs the tempo (when used with iRig MIX)
DJ Effects
-Effects deck with 12 effects: Delay, Flanger, Crush, Filter High Pass, Filter Low Pass, Filter Band Pass, Compressor, Wah, Phaser, Fuzz, Reverb, Stutter (6 built-in plus 6 available for in-app purchase)
-XY touch interface
-All effects are BPM-synched
-Multiple controls
-Extra filter available
Sampler Machine
-On-the-fly sampler machine
-9 pads matrix with assignable pads on 4 instantaneous sound banks
-15 sound banks available (8 built-in plus 7 available for in-app purchase)
-Live sampling functionality
-Pitch control
Pricing and availability:
DJ Rig includes 6 high-quality DJ effects (Low pass, Band pass, High pass, Delay, Stutter, Phaser), and 8 built-in sound banks plus one adjustable cue point. These can be expanded with 6 more effects (Flanger, Comp, Fuzz, Reverb, Auto Wah, Crash), 7 extra sound banks, 3 more cue points plus digital deck interface, all available together through in-app purchase in the Pro bundle pack.
The DJ Rig app is available on the iTunes App Store at the special introductory price of only $1.99/€1.59 for a limited time.
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