2013
04/06
UPDATE: Loop Twister Adds AudioBus
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Looping App With Sounds From Ninja Tune Skalpel

Loop Twister turns your iPad and iPhone into a creative and powerful machine designed for playing and realtime processing of musical loops.

Easy to use, loaded with 96 fresh sounding loops and quality DSP effects gives you endless possibilities of new making sounds for using in your own beats or just for playing and having fun.

Enjoy a range of cutting-edge studio loops made by Marcin Cichy, co-founder of “Skalpel” music act that released several Eps and albums on famous Ninja Tune label. Marcin currently works as music producer and mastering engineer at PlugAudioMastering.

Version 1.5 adds AudioBus support.

KEY FEATURES

☯ Simple, easy to use and intuitive interface. It looks exactly the same on both iPhone and iPad.

☯ 8 high-quality DSP effects including LP & stereo HP filters, pitch bender, foldback distortion and bass booster/ring modulator, LO-FI resampler and more.

☯ Audiobus compatibility (Output port)

☯ 3 banks of factory loops ( 32 loops each) -great source of samples for electro house, dubstep, grime and hip hop tracks including drums, percussions baselines and chiptune sounds.

☯ 16-step programmable sequencer for adding effects to loops with optional randomization.

☯ Trigger mode for realtime, quantized triggering of loop slices.

☯ Pattern manager for saving and loading sequencer settings.

☯ Built-in wav rendered that allows to record your own loops and export them for using in other music apps on your iPhone, iPad or a computer. Loop Twister supports Audio Pasteboard (for instant pasting loops to other apps) and iTunes file sharing.

☯ WAV recorder for exporting live performances

☯ Import of custom loops for playing, processing and mixing with factory sounds.

☯ Fast and accurate crossfader.

☯ Tempo range : 60 – 240 BPM.

☯ Built-In help and a comprehensive user manual (available online).

☯ Universal app.

Loop Twister is available for $2.99

2013
04/04
UPDATE: Futulele Adds AudioBus and iPhone Support
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Futulele Ukulele For iPad

Futulele is simply the best-sounding Uke synthesizer in the world. The CrystalClear 4.0 sound engine works with 72 highest-quality Ukulele string samples, combining and tweaking them on the fly to deliver fantastic Ukulele experience. Futulele detects your strumming speed and alters the sound accordignly. The engine is also capable of detecting the current output mode (speaker/headphones) and making the instument sound perfect under every occassion. If that was not enough, there are 4 customizable FX: Grand Stereo Reverb, 3-Band EQ, Lush Chorus, Tape Delay.

Fully automatic playing is possible, just hold the Automatic button and enjoy the results! There are 15 strumming patterns available, which can be changed in the Options menu. Recording is a blast and takes only one tap. Futulele records to .WAV which can later be converted to .M4A via the built-in File Manager and found in the iTunes File Sharing.

Futulele comes with 10 pre-defined chord sets, and you can easily create an infinite number of your own. Up to 12 chords can be used per chord set. There are 132 possible chords in total , more than enough for any song!

One of the most remarkable features of this digital Uke is that it can be operated with the iPhone (iPod Touch) and the iPad simultaneously, in a way that has never been introduced before. On the iPhone, you’ll need to install Futulele Remote app (available separately).

It is not a secret that many iPad owners also have an iPhone, so Futulele is an excellent and innovative reason to get the best musical juices flowing out of both. A special guitar-shaped case holds the two devices, making it possible to select the chord on the iPhone and strum along the iPad screen, just as on a regular instrument. Changing a chord requires only one tap, and the strumming technique is easy and convenient. No external wires or hardware accessories are needed, since the devices use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi (selected automatically) for communicating.

Futulele With iPhone

FEATURES (v. 2.2)
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☆ The best-sounding digital Ukulele/Ukelele synth
☆ Very easy to play! No music background needed!
☆ Universal app for iPhone and iPad
☆ CrystalClear 4.0 Sound Engine with 72 MultiSamples
☆ Strings respond to the speed of strumming!
☆ 2 sound sets: Classic and Studio
☆ Gorgeous Retina graphics (fully optimized for the new iPad)
☆ 4 Side-Buttons for FingerPicking with Pitch Bend
☆ Automatic Strumming mode with 15 Patterns
☆ 132 Possible Chords
☆ 15 Pre-Defined Chord Sets
☆ Create you own chord sets easily
☆ Record to .WAV & .MID, convert to .M4A
☆ 4 FX: Grand Stereo Reverb, 3-Band EQ, Lush Chorus, Tape Delay
☆ Can be extended via separate Futulele Remote app for iPhone/iPod Touch.

★ FUTULELE REMOTE app is AVAILABLE for FREE (iPhone/iPod Touch) The Futulele cases should be available soon! Have fun with Futulele! ★

Futulele is available for $2.99

2013
04/04
Hexatone Beat Making App For iPhone
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Hexatone IDM Beat App

Imagine a 6-directional drum machine/rhythm sequencer where only your imagination is the limit. Every sequence can be totally chaotic, random, or strict and controlled. Hexatone is capable of producing constantly changing, insanely addictive rhythms. You only choose the best and then export them to desktop DAW via the built-in Wi-Fi server.

Given that you can easily upload your custom samples, JR Hexatone™ Pro can be used to produce any kinds of rhythms or melodic sequences. Hexatone comes with a massive library of 400 high-quality original samples (bassdrums, snares, hihats, toms, synths) and 40 factory sessions.

OVERVIEW

✔ New-generation, 6-directional drum machine / melodic sequence generator
✔ Really useful app! Create cool loops while on-the-go and use them later in serious work
✔ Export your .WAV / .CAF recordings to PC/MAC via built Wi-Fi server (needs only web browser)

TECHNICAL DETAILS

✔ Full stereo 44.1kHz/ 32Bit internal sound processing
✔ Extreme sound quality, ZERO latency
✔ One-screen editing produces unbelievable results
✔ On-The-Fly Session Editing
✔ 16Bit, 44.1 kHz .WAV / .CAF export

FEATURED TECHNOLOGIES

✔ Stutter, Chorus FX: Move your device and hear the mind-blowing stutter and chorus effects!
✔ SeamlessLoop: produce fantastic seamless ORIGINAL (your own!) loops and use them in Intua Beatmaker / desktop DAW
✔ Destrukto: a carefully blended combination of Noise, Bitcrushing and Destruction to spice up your samples
✔ InstantIDM: hold your finger in the center of the screen and watch the field fill up with random Cell commands.
✔ Randomize Samples for even more madness!
Upload many samples at once to the wi-fi server by zipping them.

***IMPORTANT NOTICE! AT FIRST LAUNCH, HEXATONE WILL UNPACK THE SAMPLES, THIS MIGHT TAKE UP TO 2 MINUTES. DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS!***

Hexatone is available for $4.99

2013
04/04
UPDATE: Djay Supports AudioBus
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Djay iPad App

What’s New in Version 1.6.4

✔ Introducing Audiobus support: Now you can stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps! See http://audiob.us for more information
✔ Added support for Pioneer DDJ-WeGO and DDJ-ERGO controllers (requires Pioneer DJC-WeCAi iPad Connection Cable, sold separately)
✔ “Shuffle” setting is now also applied to Automix Queue
✔ Pause audio when disconnecting headphones or dock audio
✔ Gain is no longer reset when “Reset EQ” setting is off
✔ Allow sliding crossfader up after tapping to leave it centered
✔ Improved handling of iOS audio system errors
✔ Improved caching
✔ Improved Vestax Spin 2 mapping: allow tempo fine-adjust using Shift & +/– buttons
✔ Changed ION iDJ 2 Go jog wheels to scratch during playback (the previous pitch-bend behavior can be enabled using “Jog Pitch Bend Mode” in the MIDI settings)
✔ Fixed playback issue after loading error with specific files
✔ Fixed audio distortion when using Key Lock with Bluetooth audio
✔ Fixed lock screen audio controls starting both turntables
✔ Fixed possible crash when editing Automix Queue while Automix is active
✔ Bug fixes, performance and stability improvements

djay transforms your iPad into a full–fledged DJ system and seamlessly integrates with your music library, giving you direct access to all your favorite tracks and playlists on your iPad. A hyper–realistic touchscreen interface and ultra low–latency converge to offer you a true professional mixing experience, all with your own music. You can perform live, record mixes on–the–go, or enable Automix mode and let djay mix your favorite playlist from your music library automatically.

With unprecedented ease–of–use and innovative multi–touch mixing features, djay for iPad brings DJing to the next level, offering a unique experience for beginners and professionals alike.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:

✔ Direct access to music library on your iPad
✔ Hyper-realistic low-latency turntable interface
✔ Automix mode
✔ Automatic beat and tempo matching (BPM sync)
✔ Audio FX: Flanger, Phaser, Echo, Gate, Bit Crusher, Filter (High Pass, Low Pass)
✔ Looping: Auto, Manual, and Bounce
✔ Cue Point Trigger
✔ Live Recording
✔ Pre-Cueing with headphones (using optional Griffin DJ Cable)
✔ High-quality scratching
✔ Pitch-Bend
✔ Mixer, tempo, and EQ controls
✔ iCloud integration
✔ AirPlay integration
✔ Support for Numark’s iDJ Live MIDI Controller
✔ Support for all major audio formats including MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF (no support for DRM protected songs)
✔ Fully optimized for iOS multitasking and background operation

Djay is currently on sale for $4.99

2013
04/03
UPDATE: TC-11 iPad Synthesizer Supports AudioBus
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TC-11 iPad Synth App

TC-11 is the only fully programmable multi-touch synthesizer for the iPad. Choose from the 112 included presets, or build your own using touch controls, device motion, and on-board modules. Create music with the next evolution of synthesizer control!

What’s New in Version 1.8
1.8
New Features:
– Audiobus support
– Variable polyphony up to 11 touches
– Touch amplitude visualization
– 34 unique color sets
– Patch name display option in Performance View

Improvements:
– New, faster graphics engine
– Email and website link in Settings >> About

Bug Fixes:
– AudioCopy name fixed
– Sequencer keyboard view correctly hides
– Importing patch crash fix

FEATURES:

√ 112 built-in presets
√ Unlimited user patches
√ Fully controlled by multi-touch / device motion
√ Built-in recording + AudioCopy
√ 23 modular synthesis objects
√ 22 oscillator waveforms
√ 3 controller modules: AHDSR, LFO, Sequencer
√ Email custom patches to your friends
√ Full display customization
√ Retina graphics

MULTI-TOUCH CONTROL:

There are no on-screen knobs, keys, or sliders to fiddle with; all synthesis is driven by your multi-touch performance. Touch relationships like distances / angles / timings perform all the controller functions. It’s just you and the full screen multi-touch performance area.

EVERY synthesis parameter can be controlled by ANY multi-touch controller. The patch possibilities are limitless!

DEVICE MOTION CONTROL:

Use the iPad’s accelerometer, gyroscope, and even the compass to attack your synthesis patch! Tilt and move the iPad to change any filter, effect, or module. You can create real vibrato by moving the iPad during performance, or change the speed of a sequencer by tilting forward and backward!

SYNTHESIS:

TC-11 has 8 voice polyphony for full, real-time synthesis. The audio engine has been highly optimized to deliver crisp, responsive performance. Choose from 22 oscillator waveforms, 3 oscillator types, 3 filter types, 4 unique effects, amplitude modulation, and panning control.

Fully programmable AHDSR, LFO, and sequencer modules make TC-11 the most capable iOS synthesizer in the world.

Use TC-11 in your band during live performances. Add TC-11 into your laptop orchestra. Experiment and create with the next evolution of synthesizer control!

TC-11 is available for $29.99

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