SK-51 is an all-in-one keyboard inspired by the Casio SK-1 (and his brother the SK-5), a 8-bit lo-fi keyboard from the 80’s, with sampling features and onboard drum machine.
Called the poor man’s sampler at the time, this keyboard was a real instrument and has been used by many major artists such as Fatboy Slim, Portishead, Autechre and Nine Inch Nails.
As some of us at Fingerlab compose their first songs with it when they were kids in the eighties, we wanted to bring back to you this particular feeling from the past, so we created the SK-51.
We recorded all the instruments and drums notes, one by one with a professional audio quality (16bit/44KHz), we recreated the sampling features, and we transcribed all the demo drums patterns.
We also added the sounds from the Casio VL-Tone, a keyboard older than the SK-1 but nevertheless famous.
With its nice and true to life interface, many instruments (Trumpet, Flute, Piano, Vibraphone, …), 4 sampling slot and many drums patterns and sounds, the SK-51 is versatile and fun music tools.
Record your voice, start the drum box, play a chord and you got it!
Free version features:
– 3 instruments (Flute I, Piano I, Trumpet)
– 7 drums kit
– 4 sampling slot
– 3 demo drums patterns
– Full Mixer
– Midi support
– AudioBus & Inter-App Audio support
– Ableton Live support
IAP Full version features:
– 19 instruments (including Brass Ensemble, Vibraphone, Chorus and many more…)
– 7 drums kit
– 21 demo drums patterns
– 3 FX: Phaser, Delay & Reverb
– Live Recording
Photon AU – Midi Recorder with Pad playback & Groove. Record your midi performances using this audio unit in your DAW then save/export them as standard midi files via email or directly to other apps.
Load midi files using Airdrop (uses the standalone version) & select your track to import in the AU version.
Up to four pads can be loaded with midi file data & played back with variations in transposition, loudness, tempo, parts defined as start/duration
You can also load a midi file as a Groove file to allow it to replace midi timing or velocity in your recorded/loaded midi file thereby conforming your buffer midi to the groove pattern (eg trancegate effects)
Most controls automated as AU Parameters (quick record, pad controls, pad playback etc)
PolyPhase is a generative sequencer. Melodies on a Master Track are created on the fly & copied, with phase offsets, to Slave Tracks. This structure, along with the interplay of various probabilities, leads to unique melodies and rhythms.
You can disable the generation of notes & draw your own Sequences, or select some of the randomization functions
Sequence external hardware, other iOS synths, or use the included Wavetable Synthesizer!
– 4 independent Sequencers with their own rate, direction, transposition & other properties
– Disable the generation of notes to draw your own, or use some of the intelligent functions provided
– Random Euclid & Drum Sequences
– The Wavetable Synth + FX lets you use PolyPhase even if you don’t own any external Instruments
– Filter notes to a Global Key / Scale and selectable Chord Masks
– Save / Load Presets
– Snapshots for install recall of your Sequences
– Intelligently Randomize and Morph your Sequences & Synth sounds
– Accepts external MIDI clock & can provide clock to other devices
– Audiobus (Audio / State) & Inter-App Audio support
More info HERE
BLEASS brings music production and performance to its very core: play, perform, compose beats, chords and melodies in a new yet intuitive way thanks to its multitrack sequencer, monophonic & polyphonic synthesizers and drum machines.
What’s new:
1.3.1 Jan 10, 2019
Some UI improvements have been added for a smoother live music making experience.
Two brand new sample packs are now available:
> “CHIPTUNE” : A fine selection of noises, glitches, snares and kicks directly from old dirty chipsets.
> “SPORT” : boxing, kung-fu or formula 1 samples for your sporty tracks.
You can now rate the app or send us feedback through the ABOUT page!
1.3.0 Dec 29, 2018
We’ve added a brand new instrument: CHORDS!
CHORDS is a virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer dedicated to customize, perform and sequence chords on the fly.
Also, many new presets are now available for an improved sonic experience.
FEATURES :
GENERAL FEATURES :
> low-CPU and low-latency iOS-dedicated audio engine
> up to 16 steps per bar
> up to 8 bars per sequence
> separate groove settings per track
> live and song modes
> tap tempo
> speed control for each sequence ( x 0.5 / x1 / x2 )
> solo button for each track
> 2 FX sends
> 4 tracks sequencer
> optimized workflow for a smooth live/studio experience
DRUM MACHINE
> 6 user-customizable samples per track
> sample length, attack, release and pitch settings
> low pass and high pass filters
> post and pre- drive and bitcrusher settings
> velocity settings per step (with random velocity option)
> sample importation via iCloud or Files
MONO SYNTH
> up to 9 virtual-analog synthesizers for each track
> 2 oscillators + 1 noise
> 1 amplifier enveloppe
> 2 filters with 1 enveloppe
> post and pre- drive and bitcrusher
> 2 LFOs
> presets loading
CHORDS
> on the fly chords performance with scales
> up to 4 virtual-analog synthesizers for each track
> 2 oscillators + 1 noise
> amplifier and pitch enveloppe
> 2 filters with 1 enveloppe
> strumming
> bitcrusher
> 2 LFOs
> presets loading
ADVANCED FEATURES
> expression panels (pads or keyboard) with beat repeat
> on the fly sequence recording with automatic quantization
> sample recording (using built-in mic or external sound card)
> iCloud automatic synchronization
> live audio export
> Ableton Link compatibility
> Audiobus 3 & Inter-App Audio compatibility
PRO FEATURES (ONE TIME PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIPTION NEEDED)
You can access all the BLEASS PRO FEATURES either by purchasing the full unlock (pay once and own forever) or by subscribing to BLEASS.
As a PRO user, you gain access to all premium features, all samples and all presets packs, as well as upcoming new features and instruments added continuously:
> Access to all samples packs
> Projects files management : load, save, import, export…
> MIDI in/out
> MIDI LEARN (control changes)
> MIDI sync out
> Presets saving
> MIX panel
> FXs parameters customization : reverb, delay, ping pong delay
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
By subscribing to the pro features, either for a monthly or yearly period, you agree to our Terms of Service. Your subscription will auto-renew and payment will be charged to you iTunes account unless you cancel it in your Account Settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial or current billing period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase.
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.
APHELIAN features a new kind of sequencer, based on a geometrical metaphor. The interface is composed of 4 independent instruments, distributed in the corners. Each instrument has a SHAPE that function as a TIMELINE.
The user can DRAW EVENTS in the TIMELINE to create melodies. The SHAPES are located over a NOTE MAP that defines the NOTE of each EVENT. The SHAPES can be easily transformed using gestures that take full advantage of the touch screen.
Any transformation in the SHAPE results in a predictable modification in the musical composition. APHELIAN offers an amazing balance between joyful exploration and accurate detail control, proposing an organic way to compose music.
Inspired by Johannes Kepler’s geometrical model of the solar system, where the planets play melodies as they orbit the sun assembling a cosmic symphony.
FEATURES
4 orbital sequencer engines.
1 Global Harmonic controller
4 Internal Synthesizers.
1 Internal Drum machine.
SUPPORTS: Inter App Audio, Ableton Link Sync, MIDI OUT per channel (Note on/off and Control Change), Audiobus and Audiobus State
Organize/Backup your sessions and banks through the Files App
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