2011
08/31
Mini Keyboard Controller For iPad
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Midi Keyboard Controller For iPad
M-Audio® Keystation Mini 32

The M-Audio® Keystation Mini 32 is the ideal choice for players on the go. Designed by the company that pioneered mobile music production, this ultra-portable keyboard delivers unmatched playability in its class. Simply plug it into your computer or iPad* and perform two-hand parts with 32 great-feeling, low-profile mini-keys. Customize the keyboard sensitivity to your playing style with highly musical velocity curves—including one specifically for drum programming. Control your performance with four assignable controls, including a rotary knob. And easily play and write music using the included software. With USB bus power and plug-and-play** functionality, Keystation Mini 32 is the easy way to create and perform on the go.

32 low-profile, velocity-sensitive mini-keys > great feel in an ultra-portable design
4 assignable controls—three buttons and a knob > real-time control of your DAW and virtual instruments
Selectable velocity curves including one for drum programming > customize the keyboard to your playing style
Robust, high-quality build > withstands frequent, mobile use
USB bus-powered and class compliant > easy plug-and-play operation with your computer or iPad*

Elevate your mobile studio

There’s no need to sacrifice quality or performance when you take your music on the go. Innovative, road-worthy M-Audio products led the mobile studio revolution—propelling the company to become an industry-leading keyboard provider—and now the Keystation Mini 32 extends and elevates this legacy. Like the rest of the popular M-Audio Keystation line, the Keystation Mini 32 delivers best-in-class feel thanks to a custom-designed keybed, pitch bend controls, and selectable velocity curves—plus unprecedented portability.

BUY M-Audio Keystation 49 II | 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Pitch-Bend & Modulation Wheels

2011
08/29
Fostex Headphone Amp For iPod and iPhone
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Fostex Headphone Amp For iPod and iPhone

The new Fostex HP-P1 is the World’s first portable headphone amplifier with D/A converter which receives it’s audio signal digitally from iPod/iPhone 30-pin dock connector. Featuring an ultra-high quality 32bit DAC and exclusively designed audiophile analogue circuitry, the sonic performance and fidelity of the headphone signal simply has to be experienced to be believed. The tone, the depth and the effective headroom is nothing short of stunning, giving the impression of almost limitless audio power reserves on tap at all times.

Add to this a 3-step gain control to accommodate all types of headphones, an in-built /PDIF Digital Out, twin digital filters and a rugged, yet cool, aluminum alloy chassis and you simply have the best portable headphone amp for your iPod / iPhone available.

Everything about the Fostex HP-P1 screams quality. – First up is the audio processing. Utilising 32bit AKM’s AK4480 which features innovative on-chip symmetrical circuitry to avoid noise coupling, thus improving sound quality, coupled with 2 filters including a 32-bit minimum delay filter designed specifically for acoustic sounds the HP-P1 delivers exceptional sonic performance, allowing music to ‘flow through’ to your ears in an supremely natural way.
Then there’s the build quality and the sheer beauty of the thing. Engineered from aircraft grade aluminium and built to exacting standards, the HP-P1 is a tactile delight to handle and operate.

Exclusive Carry Case Included
The HP-P1 comes complete with an exclusively designed carry case which can be clipped to a belt if desired. In addition, a 50mm Dock connector USB cable and a USB power cable (Type A to mini B) are also included.

In Detail

Digital connection from iPod/iPhone to HP-P1 via 30-pin dock connector
High quality 32-bit DAC (AKM4480) and headphone amp for maximum sound quality
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (approx 7 hours)
USB powered operation also available
Hi/Mid/Low 3-step gain control on the headphone out drives all headphone types
Auxiliary analog Line Input for other MP3 players
S/PDIF Digital Out for professional recording
Analog Line Out for connection to an analog amplifier or a recorder
Unique Digital Filter – use regular filter or unique “minimum delay filter” without pre-echo
Housed in a rigid aluminum alloy chassis

BUY Fostex HP-P1 Headphone Amplifier

2011
08/16
Field Recording For iPhone
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Fostex Stereo iPhone Mics

FOSTEX AR-4i Audio Interface for iPhone 4

Record/playback via Dock connector / 3 x stereo inputs (Line/Mic) / 2 x plug-in condenser cardioid type mics / 4-dot LED level meter
The iPhone 4 is fabulous and takes great HD quality video. However if there’s one area that lets it down, it’s the sound. The small internal Microphone only records in Mono with no control and as for the quality…. Well let’s just say it not exactly high fidelity. Enter the new Fostex AR-4i. Offering excellent quality Stereo Audio recording, (via Dock connector and in-built AD/DA converter), with LED Input level metering, gain control and Headphone monitoring, the AR-4i has been designed to dramatically increase the quality of the sound of the videos you take with your iPhone 4.

Perfect for TV & Radio reporting, live video Streaming to the web, video blogs / YouTube uploads plus ideal for family and domestic use.

Stereo Mic Feild Recording For iPhone

Features:

Exceptional audio quality – record/playback via Dock connector with built-in AD/DA converter
Equipped with 3 x stereo inputs (Line/Mic) for using 2 of the 3 simultaneously for vertical or horizontal use
2 x plug-in powered condenser cardioid type microphones with pop-shields supplied. Third-party microphones can also be used
4-dot LED level meter for input monitoring
Thumb wheel input gain control
Setup APP supplied from Apple App Store for setting Pan (L/C/R), Low Cut Filter, Limiter, etc.
Headphone Output for recording & playback monitoring
Long operation time with 2 x AAA alkaline Batteries for 8 to 10 hours
Supplied with a sturdy handgrip
2 x threaded tripod mounts on the bottom and side for use with tripod, camera rigs, etc.
Cold shoe for use of third-party camera options

Buy it from zZounds for $149 free shipping http://www.zzounds.com/item–FOSAR4I

2011
07/27
iRig Midi Interface For iOS Devices
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iRig Midi Interface For iOS Devices

IK Multimedia tell us that iRig MIDI is an ultra-compact standard Core MIDI interface for iOS that connects any MIDI compatible device to the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Here’s the rest of the details from IK:

iRig MIDI connects MIDI keyboards, drum machines, drum pads, pedal boards and more to an iOS device to control not only the included SampleTank FREE* but also a world of MIDI-compatible apps such as GarageBand®. You can also use iOS apps to control external MIDI equipment such as sound modules, DAWs or lighting systems right from the mobile device.

iRig MIDI is the only compact iOS MIDI interface sporting 3 MIDI ports: IN/OUT/THRU. These connect to any standard MIDI jacks using the included 2 x 1.6m/5.2′ cables. iRig MIDI also has 2 LEDs for displaying the MIDI activity on the IN and OUT ports.

iRig MIDI also exclusively provides a micro USB port – with included cable – that connects to any standard USB power supply source so that the iOS device can stay fully powered during long sessions.

Features:

Standard Core MIDI interface connects any MIDI hardware device to Core MIDI-compatible apps like SampleTank FREE and GarageBand®
Directly connect MIDI keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines, drum pads, pedal boards and more using the included 2 x 5.2′ (1.6 m) MIDI 5-pin DIN cables
3 MIDI ports: IN/OUT/THRU
2 LEDs for MIDI IN/OUT activity display
Micro USB port can charge the iOS device while in use
Free apps included: SampleTank FREE the powerful sample-based sound module app and iRig MIDI Recorder FREE

BUY IK Multimedia iRig Midi for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad

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2011
07/27
iRig Guitar Interface For iPhone
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iRig Guitar Interface For iPhone

iRig Guitar interface adapter is the easiest way to get your instrument’s signal into iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. Simply plug iRig into your mobile device, plug your instrument into the iRig, plug headphones or amplifier to the output and you are ready to rock!

The iRig is the ideal companion not only to the mobile AmpliTube app, but also works with any other recording, processing or tuning app. Plus, you can also use the iRig with line level signal sources such as synthesizers, keyboards or mixers.

AmpliTube App

iRig Features
– Works on iPhone/iPod touch/iPad
– 1/4-inch female mono input jack connector
– 1/8-inch female stereo output mini-jack connector
– Connect electric guitar and bass
– Also works with line level signals from synthesizers, keyboards, mixers
– Output can be connected to headphones, amplifiers, powered speakers, mixers

Complete Interface and Software Solution
AmpliTube iRig is a combination of an easy-to-use instrument interface adapter and guitar and bass tone mobile software.

With AmpliTube iRig, you can plug your guitar into your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad and jam anywhere with world class guitar and bass tone right in the palm of your hand – from the leader in studio-class guitar and bass software.

Simply plug the iRig interface into your mobile device, plug your instrument into the appropriate input jack, plug in your headphones, amp or powered speakers, download AmpliTube for iPhone Free and start rocking!

You’ll have at your fingertips the sound and control of 3 recombinable simultaneous stompbox effects + amplifier + cabinet + microphone just like a traditional guitar or bass stage rig!

Add amps and effects as you need them — you can expand your rig with up to 11 stomps, 5 amps, 5 cabinets and 2 microphones in the AmpliTube iRig app custom shop.

BUY IK Multimedia iRig 2 guitar interface adaptor for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac and Android

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