iOS Music Production New, Free Loops, and Hardware

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This movie compares two current DJ apps for the iPad – djay from Algoriddim and Sonorasaurus Rex from Pajamahouse.

★ WINNER OF THE 2011 APPLE DESIGN AWARD ★

☆ Now fully optimized for iOS 5 with iCloud integration and new Audio FX ☆

Ready to rock your next party? Introducing djay, algoriddim’s award-winning and highly acclaimed DJ app for iPad.

“One of the best iPad apps around.” — Macworld ★★★★½
“It’s going to revolutionize DJing as we know it.” — Powerpage/ZDNet
“One of the most impressive music apps we’ve seen for the iPad to date.” — Engadget
“It’s a lot of fun, and kept me up to 2 am.” — Wired
“Brings the fun of DJing to the iPad without compromise” — MacLife ★★★★★ (Rated: Awesome)

djay transforms your iPad into a full–fledged DJ system and seamlessly integrates with your iPod library, giving you direct access to all your favorite tracks and playlists. 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 iPod library auto–magically!

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 iPod library
✔ 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

NEW: Griffin DJ Cable designed exclusively for djay’s pre-cueing feature now available at the Apple Store or from the Griffin web site.

TIPS & TRICKS:

★ Auto-Cut Scratching™: Scratch the record with two fingers for beat-matched cutting.
★ Manual Fader Cutting: Tap crossfader outside the knob for manual cutting.
★ Bounce Loop: Swipe finger across bounce loop matrix to change loop interval on-the-fly.
★ Gain: Swipe finger on level meters to quickly adjust gain, double tap to reset.
★ For more tips & tricks, check the Help section in the app’s settings panel.

Click here for Djay iPad App

“The Choice for DJs on the Go.” Designed by and made for real deejays, Sonorasaurus is the mobile DJ solution you’ve been waiting for. Boasting unparalleled performance, Sonorasaurus is a serious DJ offering that sports two independent decks, each with their own dedicated effects module, gain adjustment, parametric EQ, virtual LED level meter, cueing, and touch sensitive pitch controls.

Because Sonorasaurus contains everything you need, it lets you fit the whole experience right in your pocket! Carry your turntables, mixer and music library all on one device, without either the cost and bulk of professional hardware equipment.

Is the radio not entertaining your guests? Create the perfect soundtrack at the your next house party.

Flying to a gig? Practice your mix in your headphones and figure out what songs work best together before you are even at the venue!

Want to make travel seem shorter? Entertain your friends with your favorite mix of songs on your road trips!

Two turntables not enough? Set up Sonorasaurus on an additional channel and add an extra layer to your mix!

Equipment malfunction right at the worst possible time? Keep Sonorasaurus around as a handy backup performance solution!

Regardless of your skill level as a deejay, pro or amateur, its great to have a deejay solution right in your pocket. After all, Sonorasaurus is a lot lighter than most equipment and costs hundreds of dollars less.

FEATURES:

+ Two standalone decks for playing your uploaded or bundled songs
+ Dedicated effects module per each deck
+ High quality Reverb, Flange, Distortion, Tremolo, Echo and Highpass effects
+ Split audio for headphone cueing (requires a Y adapter)
+ Tweakable parameters for all effects
+ Dual virtual LED Level meters
+ Crossfader for mixing songs together to any degree you choose
+ Presets for crossfader curve
+ Persistent Pitch Control for adjusting playback speed (Beatmatching)
+ Dynamic Jog Area for dramatically and temporarily affecting pitch
+ EQ and Gains for fine tuning the volume, low mid and high frequency ranges
+ Built in HTTP upload interface for adding songs to your mixing library (requires local WiFi network)
+ Full MP3 format support including VBR and CBR (128 to 320 kbps)
+ Bonus tracks, courtesy of Melee Beats and Service Sweden
+ Fresh UI to heighten the mobile DJ experience

BONUS TRACKS:

Sonorasaurus comes with featured songs from artists like Jackpot, Lake Heartbeat, Melee Beats and The Embassy, so you can start mixing as soon as you install the app!

Click here for Sonorasaurus iPad app