2013
01/27
WNAMM 2013: IK Multimedia Bluetooth Pedal Board
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BlueBoard Blue Tooth Pedal Board

NAMM: iRig BlueBoard Announced
The first Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard for iPhone, iPad and Mac
23 January 2013

Winner of the iLounge “Best in Show” at the recent CES, iRig® BlueBoard, a groundbreaking new Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard for iPhone, iPad and Mac, which gives you: the guitarists, bassists and keyboard players hands-free control of mobile and Mac music apps.

iRig BlueBoard is a great addition to any mobile or studio rig for live performance and recording. You can use it to extend control of your preferred music apps by switching presets, changing sounds or modifying effects parameters – all hands-free. You don’t have to put down your instrument, and can remain focused on your performance.

Any music app or software that is MIDI compatible (the standard communication protocol for musical instruments) – such as IK’s AmpliTube, VocaLive, SampleTank, iGrand – or any other Core-MIDI-compatible app like Apple GarageBand, can be operated wirelessly with iRig BlueBoard.

This ultra-portable unit uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology to transmit the actions of its four onboard, backlit footswitches and its two optional external pedals to the mobile device or Mac. Then using the included iRig BlueBoard app and software, the Bluetooth signals are converted into MIDI messages and routed internally to the music app that’s running on the device.

Because it’s wireless, iRig BlueBoard lets you setup onstage without being tethered to your mobile device. The unit’s range is 10 meters (over 32 feet), giving musicians a great deal of mobility to roam the stage that would be impossible with a wired unit. Because the footswitches are backlit, they’re easy to see in all lighting conditions, even on a dark stage. Additionally, the fact that iRig uses wireless Bluetooth leaves all the wired ports of the device free, so they can be used simultaneously by interfaces or controllers that feature the 30-pin or Lightning connector, like IK’s iRig HD, iRig MIDI or iRig Keyboard, and adapters or microphones that use the device mini-jack such as iRig or iRig MIC.

Features:

Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard (10m/32.8′ range)
4 backlit switches for sending program, bank and other MIDI messages
2 1/4″ inputs for optional expression pedals or switches that can used for sending continuous controller or on/off messages
BlueBoard iOS app runs in background on mobile device or Mac, and translates Bluetooth messages to MIDI
Runs on standard AAA batteries
Small enough to fit in a laptop bag

Pricing and Availability

iRig BlueBoard is priced at $99.99 / €79.99 MSRP (excl. tax) IK Multimedia iRig Blueboard wireless floor controller

2012
10/02
Dj Rig Dj App For iPad
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Dj Rig Dj App For iPad

DJ Rig is a full-featured, double-deck DJ mixing app for iPad. It provides instant song-playing from the device’s music library, automatic tempo sync and beat match, sample-based pads, automatic mixing and performance recording plus an arsenal of high-quality DJ effects. When used with the new iRig MIX audio mixer for iOS devices, DJ Rig provides the most portable professional setup for mobile DJs and musicians.

DJ Rig has many advanced app features found only in professional mixing software and hardware combined with the magic of the iPad multi-touch surface to give DJs a whole new level of expression and creativity with the convenience of total mobility.

The DJ Rig double deck comes with selectable waveform, turntable or digital jog interfaces, so no matter what type of software or hardware setup you are used to, you get them all in one single app.

DJs have all the tempo and sync controls they expect from a pro rig at their disposal, while the new waveform view, the drift meter and multiple deck modes provides instant visual feedback on track sync. You can even let the machine go, and DJ Rig will automix your entire sound library while you can focus on creating accurate mash and dramatic breaks.

The unique X-Sync feature (available when used with iRig MIX) enables anyone to automatically synchronize the app audio with any other external audio source like a second iOS device but also regular CD or MP3 players.

1 Direct Cue plus up to 4 cue points, 3-band kill EQ with band isolator, 18 high-quality DJ effects, an advanced looping section and direct access to the music library complete the deck controls for a truly complete mixing experience.

Professional DJ Features:

Double Deck
• Direct access to iPod library and playlists with instant play
• Multiple deck modes including accurate lifelike waveform display, vinyl and digital interfaces.
• Deck controls: Volume, Pitch, 3-Band Kill EQ with band isolator and Crossfader
• Multiple output configurations for virtually any audio setup including headphone monitoring
• Professional pitch control section with drift meter for fine BPM adjustments
• Live recorder lets you record full mixing gigs, export and share.
• Supports all major digital audio formats including MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF
• 3 crossfader curves for customizing fades
• Auto level detect and track level adjustment for the perfect balance between decks
• Crossfade filter allows fading between decks with bass or high filters for smooth and perfect transitions

Mix & Scratch
• Tempo Sync
• Beat Match
• Fast BPM detection and beat map analysis
• AutoMix lets you automatically mix the entire music library and playlists
• 5 visual cue points per song (1 built-in plus 4 available as an in-app purchase)
• Auto CUE for automatic first beat positioning.
• Advanced looping section with continuous loop surface, customizable loop and slip mode
• Accurate scratching engine modeled on real deck behavior with CloneDeck™ technology for scratching with cut-to-the-beat
• X-Sync mode detects the BPM from external audio sources in real-time and automatically syncs the audio/tempo of internal decks to external devices (when used with iRig MIX)

DJ Effects
• Effects deck with 18 effects: Delay, Flanger, Crush, Filter High Pass, Filter Low Pass, Filter Band Pass, Compressor, Wah, Phaser, Fuzz, Reverb, Stutter,Noise, Tail, Brake, Spin, Twist Up and Twist Down (6 available for in-app purchase, Low Pass Filter included as Free FX)
• XY touch interface
• All effects are BPM-synched
• Multiple controls
• Extra filter available

Sampler Machine
• On-the-fly sampler machine
• 9 pads matrix with assignable pads
• 15 sound banks available (8 built-in plus 7 available for in-app purchase)
• Live sampling functionality
• Individual pad adjustment for pitch and volume

Dj Rig for iPad is available for $19.99 here

2012
09/12
Guitar Amp Simulators For iPad
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IK Multimedia Amplitube For iPad

Amplitube is one of the leading apps for guitarist who seek killer new amp simulators and effects. They now offer Slash models, Fender models, Ampeg models, and Soldano models. They also offer a wide variety of stomp boxes and effects. Amplitube comes loaded with amps and effects and it is also expandable via “in app purchase”.

What’s New in Version 2.6

New gear models available for in-app purchase:

Amplifiers:

− Soldano SLO-100
− Ampeg B-15R

Stomp boxes:

− T-Rex Moller
− Metal Distortion
− Big Pig

Amplitube Stomp Boxes For iPad

Amplitube Stomp Boxes For iPad

AmpliTube for iPad features:

– Real-time guitar and bass mobile multiFX + recording app
– Full rig with 4 simultaneous stompboxes + amp head + cabinet + mic
– 11 Stomps, 5 Amps, 5 Cabinets, 2 Mics
– Expandable with more gear models (via in-app purchase): 5 effects suitable for other instruments/vocals, 5 official Fender™ amps and 5 stomp models, 2 official Slash amps and 6 stomp models, 5 VocaLive vocal-oriented effects
– Single track recorder expandable to 8-track studio with master effects (via in-app purchase)
– Import and play songs as backing tracks from your iPod library or computer
– Export via E-mail, SoundCloud, FTP or File Sharing
– Audio Copy/Paste
– Slow down/speed up the tempo of imported songs without affecting pitch
– NO VOICE feature removes the lead vocal or guitar solo from imported songs
– Powerful preset system to manage presets and favorites
– Tuner/metronome
– Digital audio in/out
– MIDI controllable (available as in-app purchase and free for iRig MIDI users)
– Low-latency for real time playing
– FREE version also available

Visit http://ipadloops.com/amplitube-for-ipad/ for demonstration videos.

Amplitube is available for both iPad and iPhone. Price for iPad $19.99

2012
06/15
IK Multimedia Amplitube For iPad
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IK Multimedia Amplitube For iPad

MAJOR UPDATE WITH NEW SLASH GEAR MODELS! Plus Digital Audio, MIDI control, new Mixer/Recorder, new Copy/Paste, full retina support, FTP and SoundCloud upload and more…

Turn your iPad® into the ultimate mobile guitar and bass multi-effect processor and mobile recording studio! Use iRig or iRig STOMP interface to connect your guitar to your iPhone®/iPod touch®/iPad and use iRig MIDI to control AmpliTube with your floor controller. Or use StealthPlug with the Apple® Camera Connection Kit to take full advantages of the new digital audio in/out support.

Play, practice and record anytime, anywhere with world-class guitar and bass ultra-realistic tones and effects, including Fender™ and the newly released Slash gear models, plus full multitrack from the leader in analog gear modeling software for professional recording studios.

AmpliTube for iPad puts an entire guitar/bass rig at your fingertips with 4 stompbox effects amp-head, cabinet and microphone. Choose from 11 built-in stompbox effects (delay, fuzz, overdrive, wah, envelope filter, chorus, flanger, phaser, octave, noise filter + distortion once registered), 5 amps (clean, crunch, lead, metal, bass) with full controls, 5 speaker cabinets and 2 microphones (dynamic and condenser).

Plus you can expand your rig à la carte with more effects – compressor, reverb, parametric EQ, graphic EQ and limiter – also suitable for other instruments and vocals – as well as add the entire suite of 5 amps and 5 effects of AmpliTube Fender™, 2 amps and 6 effects of AmpliTube Slash or 5 effects from VocaLive available via in-app purchase.

Capture ideas quickly with the built-in recorder and mixer featuring re-amping effects capabilities, and then share your track by exporting high quality audio files or M4As with FTP and SoundCloud upload.

You can expand the included recorder to a full professional multitrack studio by adding the 8-track recorder plus master effects section (via in-app purchase) to record your band or produce full songs directly in AmpliTube.

Play along with songs or backing tracks by importing them directly from your device iPod library or from your computer. Includes our popular SpeedTrainer learning/practice feature which can slow down or speed up the tempo of audio material without affecting pitch. A digital chromatic tuner and metronome are also included.

AmpliTube for iPad features:

– Real-time guitar and bass mobile multiFX + recording app
– Full rig with 4 simultaneous stompboxes + amp head + cabinet + mic
– 11 Stomps, 5 Amps, 5 Cabinets, 2 Mics
– Expandable with more gear models (via in-app purchase): 5 effects suitable for other instruments/vocals, 5 official Fender™ amps and 5 stomp models, 2 official Slash amps and 6 stomp models, 5 VocaLive vocal-oriented effects
– Single track recorder expandable to 8-track studio with master effects (via in-app purchase)
– Import and play songs as backing tracks from your iPod library or computer
– Export via E-mail, SoundCloud, FTP or File Sharing
– Audio Copy/Paste
– Slow down/speed up the tempo of imported songs without affecting pitch
– NO VOICE feature removes the lead vocal or guitar solo from imported songs
– Powerful preset system to manage presets and favorites
– Tuner/metronome
– Digital audio in/out
– MIDI controllable (available as in-app purchase and free for iRig MIDI users)
– Low-latency for real time playing
– FREE version also available

Amplitube is available for both iPad and iPhone. iPad $19.99

2012
06/02
IK Multimedia Mic Cast Microphone For iPhone
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iRig MicCast IK Multimedia iPhone Microphone

IK Multimedia has done it again with another really cool piece of audio hardware for the iPhone and iPod Touch. iRig MIC Cast is the ultra-compact, portable voice recording microphone designed specifically for recording podcasts, interviews, lectures, voice memos, speeches and more.

iRig MIC Cast provides a pocket-sized voice recording solution with crystal-clear audio quality. It features a tight unidirectional pickup pattern that minimizes background noise, making it ideal for single-source audio recording.

This makes iRig MIC Cast also great for business applications like recording meetings and enhancing the audio and voice quality of conference calls.

Mic Cast Micrphone For iPhone and iPod Touch

iRig recorder app:

iRig MIC Cast is proof that great things come in small packages. In addition to an incredibly flat frequency response with zero tonal coloration, the iRig MIC Cast…
Features:

Features a stereo mini-jack headphone output enabling real-time monitoring of what is being recorded using headphones or speakers.
Offers a mini-switch that provides two different sensitivity settings to record close-up or distant sources.
Includes an adjustable desktop stand for convenient iPhone/iPod touch positioning during recording.
Has a bumper-friendly mini-jack connector that fits the majority of iPhone/iPod touch cases.
Has an ultra-compact profile that can be carried anywhere with ease.
Like other IK Multimedia microphones, it includes 2 free apps: iRig Recorder, an easy-to-use voice recording/editing app, and VocaLive, a multi-effects processing app for singers.
Works with all regular phone calls and any Voice-Over-IP app.
Is compatible with iPhone/iPod touch/iPad.

BUY IK Multimedia iRig Mic Cast podcasting mic for smartphones and tablets

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