Are you comfortable using music production environments like Reason by Propellerheads? If so and you own an iPad, this is the app for you! Created by the same companies who brought you Rebirth for the iPad.
Enter TableTop by Retronyms! Version 1.6 offers a new T Pain effect as an in app purchase.
Tabletop iPad T Pain Effect
An Expandable Studio with 11 included musical devices!
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The heart of Tabletop is a modular environment where you can mix and match different devices. Select from more than 25 devices including samplers, mixers, effects, sequencers and more. Buy only the gear you need from an expanding catalog.
Tabletop is the first musical environment designed from the ground up exclusively for the iPad. Each device has its own uses, characteristics, personality — ranging from classics like drum pad samplers to touchscreen effects.
Virtual, Modular Gear
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Plug the output of a keyboard into a delay to add an echo, or wire it up to a mixer and adjust the pan. Chain up multiple effects to create new and evolving sounds. Tabletop is an audio playground where you can create beats, compose songs, mix live, make mashups with samples from your iPod library… the possibilities are wide open.
Tabletop Includes
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– Gridlok: Pad Sampler
– M8RX: Tone Matrix
– RS3: Polyphonic Stereo Keyboard
– Mr. O: Master Output
– Goblin MX8: 8-Channel Mixer
– SpinBack: Turntable Player
– Recorder M2: All-Purpose Input Recorder
– Filtr LP: Low-Pass Filter Effect
– 3Q: 3-Band Equalizer
– X2: Splitter Unit
– T101 – Triggerator: Sequence and Perform
In-App purchases can be made for additional FX and modules.
Control sounds on your iOS device with your hands just like a Theremin with AirVox. Remember the Groovebox D-Beam (MC-505) controller technology by Roland? This is a lot like that.
Introducing a REVOLUTION: use gestures to perform music on your iOS device with amazing precision! Simply use your right hand to control the pitch and your left hand to control a selected sound parameter. It may look magical, but AirVox is actually our product of cutting-edge computer vision technology crafted for mobile devices.
Now available in the iTunes store for devices with a front-facing camera: iPhone 4, iPad 2, and iPod Touch 4th Gen.
Kinda makes me wonder when the real Theremin company is going to catch on with their app. This one uses the Accelerometer for all you 3G and 3Gs users.
Introducing Theremin, one of the first electronic instruments – digitalized and resized – for eerie sounds on the go!
Developed in Russia back in 1919, Leon Theremin’s classic instrument enjoyed popular (if not commercial) success in the 1920’s and 30’s, due to the virtuoso classical performances of Clara Rockmore in the 1920’s and 30’s; and later due to the theremin’s use in the sci-fi soundtracks by thereminist/podiatrist Dr. Samuel Hoffman.
Generally, the strange and evocative sound of the theremin is called upon whenever the music suggests:
– inner psychological turmoil (see “Spellbound”)
– invasions by creatures from other planets (“Klaatu barada nikto”)
– songs inspired by “the way the sunlight plays upon her hair”
Controlling theremin is easy: with the iPhone held out in front of you, turn it clockwise for a higher pitch, counter-clockwise for a lower pitch. Tilt the phone face-down (or face-up) to add vibrato. And use the on-screen volume control to continuously adjust amplitude. A status line shows you the current frequency, pitch (e.g. A#), and volume.
As you perform, so does Mr. Theremin. His hands move toward and away from the theremin’s antennae, tracking pitch with his right hand and volume with his left.
Flip to the Preferences panel, and you can adjust several important aspects of the theremin’s sound:
– Waveform selection: different tone colors via sine, triangle, square waves
– System volume: Adjusts the iPhone/iPod overall volume so that you can adjust the balance between Music Player and Theremin volume levels
– Pitch range: +/- 1, 2, or 3 octaves
– Vibrato speed and maximum depth
– Lissajous graphics: turn this on to enable funky oscilloscope-style graphics whose speed tracks the theremin pitch
And thanks to technological process, we can make it available to you for approximately 0.2% of the price of the original instrument! And that’s not even adjusting for inflation! Try Theremin … for fun sonic weirdness anytime, anywhere!
Looks a lot like the Juno 106 and it sounds like it too. Epic Synth is designed to emulate the early analogue synths of the 80s.
Epic Synth is a polyphonic synthesizer inspired by classic synths of the 1980s. Its beautiful and straightforward interface lets you focus on the essential: the pleasure of creating new sounds! The goal is to explore sound, not interface pages.
Epic Synth’s simple and effective sound architecture stood the test of time. It’s simple enough for beginners to learn about synthesis yet powerful enough to satisfy experienced sound modellers.
Epic Synth’s sound engine provides tons of room to create great sounds, from classic leads to juicy acid basses, from 8-bit-like effects to complex evolving sonic textures.
Epic Synthesizer Screenshot
Features include:
• Universal all: works on iPhone, iPod and iPad
• Takes advantage of the gorgeous Retina display on iPad and iPhone/iPod
• Classic time-tested sound architecture
• Five voices of polyphony (Six on the iPad)
• Arpeggiator with key hold
• Patch memory stores 6 banks of 8 programs
• Single patch sharing via email
• Full memory backup via email
• Pitch bend on iPad and via MIDI
• Compatible with Akai SynthStation25
• Compatible with Alesis IO Dock
• Compatible with IK Multimedia iRig MIDI
• Compatible with Line6 MIDI Mobilizer
• Compatible with Line6 MIDI Mobilizer II
• Compatible with Yamaha i-MX1
• Compatible with CoreMIDI devices, including Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit
What’s New in Version 2.1
Improvements
– Added support for the new iPad’s Retina display
– Graphical changes
– Improved drawing ef
It was never so easy to create beautiful sounds and driving loops.
The unique dynamic wavetable synthesis allows you to explore an unprecedented wide range of sonic territory. From acid loops, crystal clear percussions, realistic human choirs to complex musical soundscapes nothing seems impossible with only a handful parameters to tweak.
What’s New in Version 2.0.0
• Spectral noise generator with dynamic filter structure.
• Hi end reverberation unit.
• GUI updated with retina display.
• 32 new presets.
• Many MIDI controllers added.
Together with the intelligent randomizer for both sounds and arpeggios you will loose any sense of time and space while exploring unknown sonic territories. Right from the beginning you’ll understand why it’s named addictive.
Features:
Dynamic wavetable synthesizer
• Six dynamic wavetable oscillators per voice, up to 48 total.
• Continous morphing between two oscillator sets.
• Realtime editing of up to 128 partials (overtones).
• Realtime editing of filter structure to create arbitrary body resonances.
• Extensive modulation possibilities using up to 4 LFOs and 4 Envelopes.
• Control matrix allows real time control of five parameters using the X/Y touch pad, the modulation wheel and the tilt sensors of the iPad.
• Monophonic or polyphonic with 8 voices.
• 128 factory presets, unlimited user presets can be shared.
• Up to three effects concurrently usable selected from: equalizer, phaser, flanger, chorus and stereo/cross delay.
Live
• Play melodies live with the onscreen keyboard. Drag fingers for slides and vibrato.
• With the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit you can use a CoreMIDI compatible MIDI Keyboard to control Addictive Synth.
Full featured programmable Arpeggiator
• Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.
• Can trigger single notes and chords.
• Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability.
Giving the Propellerheads Rebirth a run for the money is Rhythm Studio. This app boasts a full electronic music production kit including TB-303 synth, TR-808 drum machine, and so much more. In fact, the updates and features list almost seem to never stop growing with this app.
Version 1.07:
1. FM-3 synthesizer included
The FM-3 is a 3 operator FM (frequency modulation) synthesizer capable of making gritty mean noise to sparkling digital chaos. Designed to make FM synthesis simple and accessible, the FM-3 allows you to get results fast. This synth is a lot of fun when you explore its sonic possibilities.
Rhythm Studio FM Synthesizer
What’s New in Version 1.06
The third major update is now included in the app (you asked and we listened!):
1. Phoenix Synthesizer included – The famous Supersaw sound is now in your hands.
2. WIST support included!
3. Background Audio enabled allowing you to play other audio apps while Rhythm Studio is playing (multi-tasking iOS device required)
4. Share song via bluetooth
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Version 1.05:
1. Gemini Synthesizer included – 2 oscillators modeling analog waveforms – 24db resonant filter – oscillator sync – ring modulation.
2. New FX, including: Phaser, D-Verb, S-Verb, Amp Distortion, 2 band Equalizer, & Auto Filter.
3. Improved navigation with a zoom button and panning which snaps to each device.
4. Full multi-touch enabled. Now you can control and move as many knobs and switches as you like!
+ Optimizations and bug fixes.
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Version 1.04:
iOS 5 audio is fixed. Power cycling your device might be necessary to restore audio after the update.
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Version 1.03:
1. You can now have FOUR instrument devices in your song!
2. You now have the ability to choose what devices go into your song. Four TB-3’s? No problem!
3. The DR-9 Drum Machine has been added. This is a 909 style drum machine. Let the legend continue.
4. The Hornet Ribbon Synth has been added. The Hornet is a funky subtractive synth.
5. Export to Audio Paste has been added!
6. The Mixer and FX have been integrated into a single mixer device that fits on one screen.
7. The Control Pad has been improved with a larger control surface and the ability to erase mistakes.
8. You now have the choice to move the knobs linearly or angularly.
9. Email functionality has been added. Email us for support or email your song file to a friend.
10. The Gate FX has been added for slicing and dicing your sound.
11. You can now lock a song to prevent future editing.
12. Single tap from bird’s eye view to zoom into device.
13. Minor Bug Fixes.
14. Lots of optimization!
15. Improved Graphics.
Rhythm Studio by PulseCode Inc is a premier universal electronic music making app, boasting richly detailed graphics and incredible sound, with impeccable recreations of classic synths and drum machines such as the 303 and 808 along with other amazing studio hardware.
Rhythm Studio is a workspace style app with a studio of realistic electronic music instruments. It is a universal app available on all current iOS hardware.
Rhythm Studio balances advanced features by using an easy to understand interface resembling real instruments. This means that one button does one thing just like it would with real hardware. Knobs turn, switches slide, and buttons press. You won’t get lost in abstract interfaces or design. Rhythm Studio is the next best thing to having the real hardware.
Rhythm Studio includes a full 808 drum machine, 303 synthesizer, sample based synthesizer, XY style control pad, and mixer with FX.
Rhythm Studio has three ways of creating music.
Manually program the drum machine and synthesizers like the original hardware.
Use the Control Pad to play the drum machine or synthesizers live.
Create randomized patterns based on the key and scale of the song.
What makes Rhythm Studio stand out?
Imagine having a studio of rare vintage synths and drum machines in the palm of your hand. Beautifully rendered synthesizers make seeing the app as enjoyable as hearing it. Rhythm Studio is the next best thing to having the real hardware.
Rhythm Studio allows you to make music the way you want to by giving you three different ways to create your song.
1. Use the step sequencer like the real hardware.
2. Use the Control Pad to play the synths live.
3. Instantly create a random pattern.
iPad Loops is an iOS music production blog dedicated to exposing the best iPad apps musicians, producers, and Djs. This is not a database of every app. It is, however, one of useful recommendations from someone with many years in music production. I try to update it on a daily basis (ok sometimes every two days) and I do my best to post useful apps only. My name is Jason Donnelly (Dj Puzzle).
Some of the apps that contain my sounds are Synth One, EG Segments, Hammerhead, Retronyms AudioCopy, Audio Evolution Mobile, and iMPC Pro. My work is published by Roland, Antares, Magix, Soundtrack Loops, Sample Logic, Acoustica, Native Instruments, The Grammt Museum and many more. Subscribe to our RSS feed below to get updated when new apps are posted.
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