2012
06/28
MultiTrack DAW For iPad
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The power of a digital audio workstation in the palm of your hand. Release your creativity with up to 24 high quality audio tracks. Record multiple takes, harmonies, solos, and experiments. No more worrying about bouncing – each instrument can have its own track.

Build new songs just like in a real recording studio, with the monitoring and overdubbing capabilities of MultiTrack DAW. Move and trim audio until it’s perfect, and mix the sound until it’s just right. Share your creations with iTunes File Sharing, Wifi, email, and SoundCloud.

What’s New in Version 4.3.3
Preamp gain controls how much signal is sent to IAA track effects.
Effect Knob drag types (horizontal, vertical, or both). Option available in Settings App.
IAA Track effects now work on underlying regions of armed tracks as well as input monitor.
“Sound Copy” App Extension, converts audio to wav and copies to the general pasteboard from outside MultiTrack, including ogg files.
Tempo Controller redesign, separate spinner controls for Ruler type and Display type, ‘Accent’ button to accent the first beat of the bar.
Custom metronome sound (drop a short wav file into the Documents folder named ‘metronome.wav’. Max duration for metronome sound is 0.1 seconds. Accent sound is created automatically by pitching up the sound.)
MultiTrack now rotates 5 backups of a project. If anything goes wrong, the latest backup is loaded.
Improved Input Selector box now groups core audio inputs, IAA effects, generators, instruments, and Audiobus sources.
Waveform previews are now built while recording, instead of after. No waiting for a lengthy preview build after long audio recordings.
Bins and Regions are named by track and take number, or audiobus source port names.
MultiTrack can now be launched into the background, when hosted from another app.
Now supports retina 3x displays on iPhone 6+, 6S+, and 7+ (5 tracks visible). iPad pro displays 11 tracks landscape and 15 tracks portrait.
Bluetooth A2DP and Airplay now works for iOS 10 devices (enabled in the Menu).
Non-Exclusive solo, now you can solo as many tracks as you want.
‘IN’ volume meter now displays up to 24 input channels on iPad and 3x iPhone
Select from the 3 different built-in microphones on newer devices.
Reworked IAA plugin system for better stability and compatibility with particular apps.
Updated for iOS 10. Audiobus 3 ready.

INPUT OPTIONS

MultiTrack has a wide range of input capabilities, including the built-in mic, headset mics, and USB interfaces and mics. Please see our support forum for a list of supported input devices.

AUDIO FILES

File types for import include mp3, wav, aac, m4a, aif, and m4a. MultiTrack now offers 7 ways to get audio files in and out: iTunes File Sharing, Wifi, Copy/Paste, “Open in…”, Email, Music Library Import, and SoundCloud.

FEATURES

8 stereo audio tracks, upgradable to 24.
Up to 24 bit / 96kHz, professional quality sound for each track.
Inter-App Audio – Generators, Instruments, and Effects supported.
Audiobus 2.0 – Can be used as a sender for any track or master out. Supports saving and restoring state.
Non-linear, non-destructive editing using Regions and Bins.
Per track Compressor and EQ (2 bands parametric, 2 bands shelving)
Sweet Reverb and configurable stereo Delay available as bus effects.
Supports up to 16 inputs simultaneously (USB hardware required)
Grid View with Snap to easily align regions.
Freeze tracks for improved performance and to free up the IAA plugins for use on other tracks.

Metronome adjustable from 40 to 240 BPM
Time Signatures (2/2, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 11/8 and 12/8)
Ruler showing bars/beats/divisions/ticks or timecode.
Individual controls for volume, pan, mute and solo.
Volume faders have +12db of gain boost.
Fade in and out per region (editable fade points)
Input selection allows splitting stereo input onto 2 mono tracks.
Ability to monitor the input signal with effects.

Opens email attachments or audio on web pages (mp3, m4a, AAC, wav, aif, ogg)

Bounce Regions using multi-region copy and paste.
Looping with the Loop Markers.

Hotbox popup control with context sensitive buttons.
Audio Browser allows preview of audio files in the song.
Snap, Punch, Input Monitor, Auto Input, Undo and Redo, and many more features.
Smart Snap displays red vertical lines with exact snapping placement, snaps to any other region or ruler line.

MORE FEATURES

Beautifully rendered waveforms at multiple zoom levels.
Low latency VU meters for each track.
32 bit / 64 bit audio processing.
Multi-touch pinch/zoom support.
Unified Copy/Paste system means internal copying works in other apps.
Latency compensation with selectable buffer sizes.
Recorded material perfectly synced with other tracks.
Fades use quadratic interpolation in dB space.
Fully Bit Transparent when faders set to 0dB.
Zip compression of song projects for backup/restore.
Sharing of Zipped songs with AirDrop or “Open In…”

Native iPad support (landscape and portrait, up to 11 tracks visible)
USB Audio using Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.

Wav, Ogg, and m4a compression for Wi-Fi download, mixdown, email attachments, and SoundCloud upload.

“Sound Copy” app extension allows copying audio to the General Pasteboard (Intua format) from outside MultiTrack.

MultiTrack Daw Screenshot

MultiTrack Daw Screenshot

MultiTrack DAW is available for $9.99

2012
03/08
Garageband 1.2 For iPad
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Garageban 1.2 For iPad

HUGE update for Garageband on iPad.

What’s New in Version 1.2

• Start a Jam Session to play or record live with up to three of your friends using iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch*
• Conduct an entire string orchestra using Smart Strings
• Use the Note Editor to adjust or fine-tune any Touch Instrument recording
• Combine recordings to free up additional tracks using Track Merge
• Keep your GarageBand songs up to date across all your iOS devices with iCloud*
• Share your songs directly to Facebook, YouTube, and SoundCloud
• Perform retro and modern synth bass lines and grooves with new Smart Bass instruments
• Play synth melodies and arpeggios with new Smart Keyboard instruments

*Jam Session and iCloud are available on iPhone 4 or later, 4th generation iPod touch, and all iPad models.

CLICK HERE to see the new Jam Session video

Garageband is available for FREE

2012
01/18
Record Multiple Tracks On iPad
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Auria Multi-track recorder for iPad 2

Auria By WaveMachne Labs. New powerful multi-track recorder from the makers if iGOG and Voice Band is finally here!

iPad Multitracking. Redefined. Record 24 tracks simultaneously up to 48 tracks playback. Auria is a 48-track digital recording system designed from the ground up for the iPad. With professional-level features like AAF import/export, and optional third-party plugin support from names like PSPaudioware, Overloud, Fab Filter and Drumagog (available via In-App purchase), Auria clearly sets a new standard for mobile recording.

What’s new version 1.04:

Support for multiple outputs over USB
New plug-ins available through in-app purchase: JamUp, PSP PianoVerb2, and PSP OldTimer.
Improved ClassicVerb
Various bug fixes

FEATURES:

• 48 tracks of simultaneous playback of stereo or mono files. (24 tracks on iPad 1)
• Up to 24 tracks of simultaneous recording when used with compatible USB audio interfaces (Camera Connection Kit required)
• Supports sample rates of 44.1KHz, 48KHz and 96KHz (iPad 1 supports only 44.1KHz and 48KHz)
• Vintage-inspired ChannelStrip on every channel by PSPAudioware includes Expander, Multiband EQ and Compressor
• MasterStrip on all subgroup and master channels featuring PSPAudioware BussPressor, EQ and Mastering Limiter
• 64 bit double-precision floating point mixing engine
• Third party VST effect plugin support available via in-app purchase (only iOS-version plugins are supported. All plugins must be purchased through the in-app store)
• AAF import and export allows transferring complete sessions between popular DAWs like Logic, Pro Tools, Nuendo, Samplitude and more
• Convolution reverb plugin with included IR library
• ClassicVerb reverb plugin included
• StereoDelay and StereoChorus plugins included
• ReTune plugin included for auto pitch correction of vocals
• 8 Assignable subgroups and 2 aux sends
• Powerful waveform editor with features like cut/copy/paste, crossfade, duplicate, separate, gain, normalize, dc offset, reverse, and more
• Flexible snapping tools allow snapping to events, cursor, bars, beats and more
• DropBox, SoundCloud and Audio Copy/Paste support
• Track freeze for minimizing CPU usage
• Full automation support on all controls with graphical editing
• True 100mm faders when used in Portrait Mode
• Optional video import feature allows sample accurate sync of video to an Auria project with adjustable offset times and video export capability
• Timeline ruler options include minutes:seconds, bars:beats, samples and SMPTE time
• Auto-punch mode
• WIST support for wireless syncing of other compatible music apps
• AuriaLink allows two iPads running Auria to play and record in sync, allowing for 96 tracks of playback and 48 tracks of recording
• Full delay compensation on all tracks, subgroups, and aux sends
• Adjustable metering modes, including pre or post fader, RMS and peak
• Adjustable pan laws
• Sample accurate loop function
• Automatic sample rate conversion
• Built-in metronome

Auria includes a demo song mixed by David Kahne

REQUIREMENTS:
iPad 2 or later recommended.
Compatible with all iPad models (iPad 1 has only 24 tracks, 44.1KHz and 48 KHz)
Requires iOS 5.0 or later
USB audio interfaces require Camera Connection Kit

Auria is available for $49.99

2011
12/28
StudioMini XL iPad Multi-Track Recorder
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Studio Mini XL iPad Multi-Track Recorder For iPad

StudioMini XL is a powerful yet easy to use recording studio for your iPad with CD quality audio, pro audio drum Loops & much more!!

NEW FEATURES:
Music Library Import – add songs from your Music Library into StudioMini XL tracks
Import now supports more audio formats: WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, MP4, ALAC

✔ PRO AUDIO QUALITY – Records in 44.1 kHz / 16 bit pro quality audio, the crystal clear and uncompressed standard for CDs
✔ WAV – Records WAV audio files, the most universally used Linear PCM format (this means your recorded files and Loops will work perfectly on any computer with any audio software)
✔ MULTITRACK – Multitrack record on 8 tracks
✔ INPUT MONITORING – Listen to audio input in real time through StudioMini XL with the lowest latency your device can handle
✔ AUDIO LOOPS – Loops track for adding from 78 built-in professionally produced Drum Groove Loops spanning 13 styles of music, includes BPM display
✔ METRONOME – Metronome that sounds just like the real thing
✔ MIXDOWN – create final mixes in WAV or AAC format and email right from your iPhone, or choose Download
✔ DOWNLOAD – connect through iTunes File Sharing or Wi-Fi Sync to download your song files, individual tracks and mixes
✔ IMPORT – add WAV files from your computer into StudioMini XL through iTunes File Sharing and then import into your song
✔ NOTES – each song comes with a notepad for writing down your lyrics, chord progressions, ideas etc.
✔ SOLO, MUTE, RECORD ENABLE – Buttons for each track, just like on professional hardware mixers
✔ STATUS LEDS – Lights on top of each track indicate whether track is free or has recording on it
✔ TUNER – Pitch generator with accompanying interactive reference chart with many instruments, including alternate tunings
✔ COUNT-IN – Sets up the tempo before recording starts to keep you in perfect time
✔ MULTIPLE SONG FILES – Record and save as many songs as your device can fit
✔ PRO AUDIO TIMING – Pro audio synchronization and latency compensation
✔ MONITORING – Input level monitoring during recording
✔ DELETE PROTECTION – Confirmation checks for track and song deletes so you don’t erase something by mistake
✔ TIMELINE – Timeline slider enables you to move back and forth to any spot in the song
✔ PRO MIXER FADERS & METERS – Calibrated faders and meters for adjusting and monitoring track audio levels
✔ REPEAT SONG – Repeat switch for playing your song over and over, great for practicing
✔ USER MANUAL – Full 33 page pdf manual that’s bundled in StudioMini XL. It’s thorough and easy to access, and you don’t need to close StudioMini XL to read it

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StudioMini XL includes a collection of 78 Drum Groove Loops spanning 13 styles. These audio tracks are professionally produced and are only available with StudioMini XL. There are no repetitive 1 bar loops that sound dated or cheesy, these are new and inspiring 4 to 8 bar patterns that sound real and “feel” right.

Drum Groove styles:

♫ Acoustic Pop Rock
♫ Modern Rock
♫ Classic Rock
♫ Metal
♫ Reggae / Ska
♫ Funk
♫ Pop
♫ R&B / Hip Hop
♫ Electronica
♫ Country
♫ Jazz
♫ Latin / Brazilian
♫ Blues

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Examples of what you can do with StudioMini XL:

↪ Record a song with your band. Connect with a mixer and use professional studio microphones to record, then create an AAC mix and email it straight from your iPad.

↪ Keep track of your songwriting ideas, riffs, raps, whatever you like. Never let that great idea escape you again.

↪ Use it as a field recorder. Record a lecture, your band’s rehearsal, keep track of your thoughts.

↪ Record a cover song and show off your vocals: pick a drum Loop, have a friend play guitar (keys, synth etc.), add a bass line and then sing or rap over it. Sync to your computer and continue editing in Garageband, Logic, Cubase etc.

Studio Mini XL is available for $9.99

2011
12/27
Meteor Multi-Track For iPad
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Meteor Multi-Track For iPad

Meteor is a digital multi-track recorder designed specifically for the iPad. The program features up to 12 tracks of high quality Stereo, Mono and MIDI audio, a built in mixer and multi-effects processor. Meteor is ideally suited for creating musical compositions, and also a great tool for journalists and business people who need to splice and piece together voice notes, narration or dictation. Compositions once mixed can be exported to standard file formats for use on your desktop PC or MAC.

What’s New in Version 1.33
Increased drum machine polyphony.

What’s New in Version 1.32
Added new DropBox SDK with integrated login.

Meteor includes a fully featured sound editor allowing recordings and Stereo Sounds from other Apps to be trimmed or spliced together. You can apply various effects to your recordings either directly, as part of the recording process or in real time during playback. Editor features include cut, copy, paste, fade in/out. clear, reverse, gain, normalize, remove DC offset, time stretch and pitch shift. Effects include digital delay, chorus / flanger, reverb, graphic equalizer, noise gate, tremelo, tone boost, compressor (with side chaining) and distortion.

The Mixer and effect levels can be fully automated using definable controller tracks. An integrated metronome with count-in helps you record your masterpiece, and If 12 tracks isn’t enough there is a full stereo mixdown facility.

Meteor records Mono or Stereo Audio as well as MIDI tracks. The MIDI Editor available through In-App purchase allows full editing of MIDI Note and Controllers as well as Scrubbing, Step Recordings and In-Place Editing of MIDI Parts.

Meteor adds Dropbox support, enabling you to quickly and easily sync your files with your iPad, Mac and PC, whether you want to backup your files or work collaboratively Dropbox makes this quick and easy.

•Key Features:
•Record up to12 tracks of CD quality audio
•CoreMidi Compatible.
•Multi-Effects Processor
•Integrated 12 channel Mixer
•Midi Editor
•Virtual Instruments
•Background Multi Tasking
•Sound Cloud
•Sonoma Pasteboard
•Import, Export, Email Midi Files
•The ability to Record & Play Midi Tracks and Sync with External Hardware using MIDI Clock.
•Integrated Sample Editor
•The ability to split incoming stereo tracks into two mono tracks.
•Stereo Recording and Stereo Tracks complete with Pure Stereo Imports.
•Insert Stereo Effects and Stereo Channels
•3 Global Send Effect Busses
•Insert Effects with freeze facility to reduce CPU load.
•Record Effects & Record Monitor
•Mixer and Effect Automation
•PasteBoard Support
•Supports iRig/Ampkit and ios 4.2 supported USB Adapters
•Metronome
•Mixdown
•Bounce Facility
•Import samples and iPod songs.
•Export to compressed CAF and WAV formats
•Automatic Delay Compensation
•In-App Purchases through the Online Shop found in the Help Menu Compressor (for side chaining)

Meteor is available for $19.99

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