2013
11/05
Jam Synth Guitar Synthesizer For iPad
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Jam Synth iPad Guitar Synthesizer

Jam Synth is a fully featured monophonic guitar synthesizer for iOS. It tracks the pitch and amplitude of an incoming guitar signal and uses this information to control digital oscillators, adding a unique guitar infused edge to your synth leads. Unlike typical pitch to MIDI converters, Jam Synth forgoes MIDI altogether when producing sounds internally because it is impossible to shoehorn the expressive pitch and dynamics of a stringed instrument into the MIDI standard. Jam Synth can accurately track string bends and vibrato to produce much more organic synth sounds than other guitar to MIDI converters, including its own MIDI output.

Features:
– 3 Phase Distortion Oscillators (4 on iPad) with 8 different wave shapes: Saw, Square, Pulse, Double Sine, Saw-Pulse, Resonant 1, Resonant 2, and Resonant 3

– Filter can be set to track picking dynamics

– Input section with Gate, Compressor, ADSR, and Input Filter

– FX section
— A fully featured LFO with 5 wave shapes and an invert switch for a wide range of pulsating effects
— Stereo Delay with a stereo width control for ping pong effects and a filter for emulating analog delay
— 3d Chorus, a classic “motionless” chorus that adds a stereo DIMENSION to the synth

– LFO and Stereo Delay can be synced to tap tempo or incoming MIDI clock sync

– Highly accurate pitch tracking and tuner, accurate to 0.1Hz

– MIDI OUT and guitar to MIDI conversion for controlling other midi synths with your guitar through Core Midi accessories and Virtual MIDI

– string bends and vibrato are converted to MIDI pitch wheel data

– picking dynamics are converted to MIDI volume expression data

– compatible with guitar and audio interfaces made for iPhone and iPad

– detailed user manual

– Audiobus

– Fat Bass

– Super chip leads

Jam Synth is designed to be easy to use even for users who don’t have a lot of experience programming or playing synthesizers. When in doubt, just press buttons and turn knobs while plucking a string until you find a sound you like!

iPhone 4s+, iPod Touch 5, iPad 2+ required for best performance.

Jam Synth is available for $0.99

2013
08/08
Amidio Pearl Guitar Acoustic Steel For iPad
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Pearl Guitar Acoustic Steel For iPad

The premiere 6-string acoustic steel guitar simulator, Pearl Guitar delivers absolutely stunning sound – the most realistic, lush, organic and warm tone you will hear in the mobile digital domain. In addition, Pear Guitar features Retina graphics, smooth animations and stylish parallax effects animating the strings!

Pearl Guitar is a carefully tuned virtual representation of the legendary vintage 1979 Martin & Co dreadnaught, one of the best acoustic guitars in the world. An optimized 76-Mb sound database is further processed by CascadeEQ synthesis, producing pristine clear stereo audio with a nasty bite of accidental roars, movement hums, string noises and guitar body resonances.

The strumming feels natural; the smooth, dynamic sound varies as you adjust your playing speed. After just a little training, the performance is hardly distinguished from a real guitar. There is also a metronome and a conga drum machine which provide rhythm assistance.

Pearl Guitar offers a novel way to play impressive solo passages – SoloBoard, a button matrix that represents the notes within the detected scale. You can bend the strings and slide between frets, discovering new melodies and progressions.

Record your singing along with the guitar by connecting a headset (like EarPods) or just headphones. Overdub several takes if needed. The minimalistic interface provides instant access to the recording and metronome features. A “Smart Follow” option highlights the next correct chord in the sequence of the song.

The standard version offers 16 most popular chords. Upgrade to Premium Mode to unlock Audiobus, File Manager, and the Chords menu, as well as the ability to make your own songs using the built-in 1000+ chord database (with variations), or your own custom created chords. Songs can be exchanged with the community over Internet.

Standard edition includes:

+ A virtual 1979 Martin acoustic steel guitar
+ Unprecedented sound realism
+ True stereo output
+ CascadeEQ synthesis – lush and warm sound
+ Guitar body hits and hums, string noises
+ Variable strumming speed
+ Conga Drum Machine
+ Up to 16 chords per song
+ “Smart Follow” highlights the next chord
+ “SoloBoard” – unique solo interface
+ Record to .WAV with a single tap
+ Record singing using a headset or mic
+ iTunes File Sharing support
+ 16 most popular chords

Premium Mode (in-app purchase) additionally brings:

+ Chord Menu (edit songs, chords and sequences, exchange with the community over internet)
+ 1000+ chord database with variations and custom chords
+ File Manager with sharing options (Dropbox, Audiocopy, Email)
+ MIDI record (along with .WAV), virtual and hardware in/out
+ Audiobus functionality.

Pearl Guitar is available for $2.99

2013
05/25
Best Acoustic Guitar App For iOS
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Guitarism iPad Acoustic Guitar

Guitarism is by far one of my favorite acoustic guitar apps. It has a great interface and sound AND it’s also a midi controller. It is an acoustic guitar app for those who love the physical, visceral experience of playing guitar, with an online community for limitless inspiration and feedback! guitarism offers a highly tuned strumming interface integrated with spectacular guitar samples. The result of years of iteration, improvement and polish, you won’t find a better-sounding or more playable acoustic guitar app on the App Store.

New features in the latest version are:

In-App Purchase: guitarism “Triple Play”
Simultaneously play 3 additional instrument apps
Complementary roles: guitar, bass and chords
Configure channel, octave and velocity per role
Demo video and detailed help to get you going
Use with GarageBand or any MIDI-compatible app!
Master volume control for playing with other apps!
“Open In…” option to export recordings to DropBox, AudioShare and more

Legacy features:

– Unrivaled sound quality – people will think you’re playing a real guitar! Other guitar apps don’t compare
– The most natural interface around – literally play with your eyes closed
– Beautiful new artwork from world-class graphic artist Ryan Hemeon
– Play along with songs from your music library, and save chord presets per song
– Record and share your performances with the community and your friends
– Watch others’ performances for inspiration and download their chords
– Get feedback and stats on your published performances, and climb the charts
– Universal app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Hold your iPad like a guitar and fret the chords!
– Integrate with your DAW via AudioCopy and export to iTunes File Sharing and Garageband
– Audiobus support! Now you can use guitarism as an Audiobus input and send live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps. E.g. use Audiobus to connect guitarism to AmpKit and get live guitar effects in guitarism! See http://audiob.us for more information. Note: iPhone 4S+ / iPad 2+ required for Audiobus
– NEW In-App Purchase: Triple Play! Use guitarism to simultaneously control up to 3 additional MIDI-compatible apps (e.g. GarageBand) in complementary roles: guitar, bass and chords. Purchase Triple Play to turn guitarism into an advanced multi-channel MIDI controller

Guitarism is available for $2.99

2013
05/11
Update: OMGuitar v2 0 Adds Audiobus
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OMGuitar For iPad

What’s New in Version 2.0

+ Absolutely new, beautiful Retina interface (horizontal-oriented)
+ External Remote support (like in Futulele) using the free Amidio Remote app for iPhone
+ Autoplay
+ MIDI In/Out/Record
+ Audiobus
+ Individual string buttons can be hidden
+ Advanced File Manager
+ And a lot more… This is basically a new app!

+ Expressive playing is now possible
+ Amazing sonic quality, the sound is very impressive
+ Support external freatboard (a-la Futulele app) with Amidio Remote (free iPhone app)
+ Audiobus! Use it with guitar processors!
+ Autoplay with LOTS of beautiful presets!
+ Record to .WAV, .MIDI, export to iTunes
+ Full MIDI compatibility (virtual/hardware)
+ 6 guitars (3 acoustic, 3 electric)
+ 10 On-board FX with 50 presets
+ File Manager
+ Save own chord sets

OMGuitar is available for $4.99.

2013
05/05
JamUp XT Pro Guitar Effects For iOS
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JamUp Pro Guitar Effects For iPad

JamUp Pro Guitar Effects For iPad

One time only, all expansion packs – Essential, Boutique, Classic, Metal, Bass, Effect, 8-Track – are 50% OFF!

JamUp turns your iPad/iPhone into a powerhouse Multi-Effects Processor, 8-Track Recorder, Loop Station, iTunes Jam Player, Tuner and Metronome for guitar and bass.

JamUp Pro XT offers the largest collection of amp and effects models on iOS platform, it features ”Metal Pack”, “Classic Pack”, ”Effect Pack”, ”Bass Pack” and ”Boutique Pack”. Each amp model is carefully measured and analyzed based on the actual unit, and it’s developed with Positive Grid’s MESH MultiStage modeling technology, it offers superior articulation and tube-like touch response, see our user reviews.

JamUp offers a complete 8-Track Recorder System via in-app purchase, you can quickly capture your ideas, record your band or produce complete multi-tracks songs directly in JamUp. You have the ability to import audio from your iTunes music library, copy or paste audio material to/from individual tracks, or other apps like Apple GarageBand. You can export your songs via email, iTunes or SoundCloud.

What’s New in Version 2.3.1

2.3.1
– Fixed AirTurn icon
– Output option: choose if you connect to headphone or external speaker

2.3.0
– New 8-Track Recorder (via in-app purchase, not support 3GS), it supports iTunes music import, Audio Copy/Paste, and you can share songs via Email, iTunes or SoundCloud.
– Sampler supports iTunes music import and email sharing.
– New MIDI assignment page, MIDI learning and MIDI on and off switch.
– Double tap each knob will reset to its default value
– Bug fixes: SoundCloud sharing, Fireball gain, Multi-Head delay

FEATURES:
– Realtime Amp and Multi-Effects processor
– Up to 7 simultaneous stomp + amp + cabinet + rack
– JamUp Pro XT includes 6 amp, 16 stomps & rack models
– In total 36 amp channels and 30 stompboxes and rack models available via in-app purchase
– Complete 8-Track Recorder System (via in-app purchase, not support 3GS)
– ToneSharing, download FREE artist & user created presets, or share your own
– Drag and drop signal path for easy tone creation
– Realistic 3D interface for intuitive controls
– Loop Station with undo feature, start mode selection, synchronized metronome, file sharing
– iTunes Jam player to access your iTunes library with time stretching (pitch/speed) engine
– 64 slot preset manager
– Built-in tuner/metronome
– MIDI learning and assignment
– Audio Copy/Paste
– Support Audiobus in 3 slots

COMPATIBLE ADAPTERS/CONTROLLERS:
– Designed with JamUp Plug (available on Amazon.com for $19.99)
– iRig, Ampkit
– Apogee JAM, Mobile In, iRiffPort, Alesis IO Dock and any iOS USB interface
– Griffin StompBox, StudioConnect
– AirTurn Wireless Footswtich

JamUp XT Pro is available for $9.99 for a limited time.

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