2013
04/24
GuitarTone Guitar Effects With AudioBus Support
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GuitarTone Guitar Effects For iOS

Inspired by the ultimate collection of legendary and boutique amps and effect pedals, GuitarTone offers a vast array of high quality tones. Sonoma passionately created tonal interpretations of essential vintage and custom amps, pedals and microphones, and assembled them into GuitarTone. GuitarTone includes three amps and three effects with additional tones available for $9.99 per 12-pack. Sonoma has launched an update to GuitarTone that includes universal compatibility on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, double cab for iPad and iPhone 5, improved tone for all amps and effects, a noise gate, improved tuner, additional presets and previews, and more.

What’s New in Version 2.1.0

Audiobus added, GuitarJack Model 2 24-bit firmware update and bug fixes.

Audiobus Input and Filter support now included: Record your guitar with the great sounds of GuitarTone in Audiobus enabled apps, like GarageBand, or filter the output of another app, like NLogSynth, before recording it.

GuitarJack Model 2 24-bit firmware update: Update firmware on your GuitarJack Model 2 iOS I/O interface to get full 24-bit recording and playback using apps that support those features. Also, with this firmware update, input level controls in GarageBand and Multitrack DAW now work with GuitarJack Model 2. See sonomawireworks.com for instructions on how to update your firmware.

GuitarTone sounds best with Sonoma’s GuitarJack Model 2 audio I/O interface with 1/4 inch input, 1/8″ stereo input, an 1/8″ stereo headphone/line out with increased drive, 24-bit AD/DA converters, impeccable sound and no discernible noise.

GuitarTone Features
• 3 effects: Phaser, Drive+ and Va-Room
• 3 amps: ’60 Slant, Custom and Tweed Blues
• More amps and effects: 12 more amps and 12 more effects are free while GuitarJack is connected, or $9.99 per 12-pack
• Each AmpPack includes several amp styles inspired by iconic and boutique gear: See sonomawireworks.com for which amps inspired these tones
• Each PedalPack includes a variety of effects: Modulators, Wahs, Distortions, Tools and Time Stretchers
• Every cabinet has four microphone options: Dynamic, Condensor, Ribbon, and Precision mics can be used with any amp
• Amp and effect presets: Dozens of hand-crafted presets are included, making it easy to find the tone you need
• Hundreds of amp, cab, pedal, and mic combinations: Arrange, adjust, and save favorites as unique presets
• Pre and post effects: Drag one or more effects into an effects chain before or after the amp
• Control panel for Sonoma’s incredible sounding audio input/output interface: Select the input (1/4 inch instrument and 1/8 inch stereo mic/line) and adjust the input levels (60 dB of continuous level control)
• Free high visibility tuner

• Double Cab – the ultimate guitar tone with stereo guitar cabinets – two cabinet and/or microphone combinations at the same time create a killer sound (only on iPhone 5 and iPad)

• Preset Board for quickly jumping between favorite presets (only on iPhone 5 and iPad)

• Noise Gate reduces unwanted noise, with fast mode for high gain amps to produce super crunchy metal tones

• The Amp’s Power button now bypasses both the amp and cabinets, so you can use the pedals by themselves or through your own rig!

• Universal app for use on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

• Improved amp model and tone stack for all amps. Cascading tube amp design responds like a real amp

• Lower latency on newer devices (iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch (5th gen.), iPad mini, iPad 4, iPad 3 and iPad 2)

• More than 60 presets

Add-On Packs: Listen to Previews on Sonomawireworks.com and in the app
• AmpPack 1: 12 amps for $9.99 or free while GuitarJack Model 2 is connected (55, ’60, Straight, Black Deluxe, Boost 30, Brilliant 15, Brit Blues, Closed Back Slant, Deviator, Nickeltone 84/64, One-off, Pedal Steel and Tweed Twin)
• AmpPack 2: 12 amps for $9.99 (100 Slant, 100 Straight, San Antone, Classic Blues, Closed Back, Gambler, Meister, Nickeltone 64/84?, Rootbeer 30, Snakeskin, Tweed Deluxe and Tweed Prince)
• PedalPack 1: 12 effects for $9.99 or free while GuitarJack Model 2 is connected (12AX7, Autowah, Chorus, Classic Wah, Compressor, Delay, Funk Wah, Reverb, Scoop, Treble +, Uranium Fuzz and Vibrato)
• PedalPack 2: 12 effects for $9.99 (Bass Autowah, BP Sweep, HP Sweep, LP Sweep, Parametric EQ, Pocketavia, Smooth OD, Warped Flange, Tape Delay, Tremelo, Triode and Chrome Wah)

GuitarTone 1.1 is included in Sonoma’s FourTrack (iPhone) and StudioTrack (iPad) apps, allowing you to capture great sounding guitar tone in critically acclaimed multitrack recording apps. Amp and effect packs purchased in GuitarTone are activated in FourTrack (iPhone) and StudioTrack (iPad).

Minimum Requirements:

• iOS 5 or higher
• iPhone 4, iPad mini, iPad, iPod touch (4th generation) or newer

GuitarTone is available for $1.99

2013
04/22
Automatically Add Harmony To Your Riff with Midi Mind
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Midi Mind

MIDI INTERACTIVE NOTE DEVICE – Allows a MIDI input to produce a multiple output of Harmonies and rhythm, based on the users defined parameters.

A real-time performance and compositional tool. Highly human in response, function and intention.

What’s New in Version 1.10
• MIDI IN & OUT are separately selectable
• Multiple MIDI OUT(s) can be selected
• Virtual MIDI IN & OUT available
• Keyboard function extended
• More Octaves available in Keyboard output
• Harmonies shown on Keyboard output page

Core MIDI compliant

What’s New in Version 1.00
releasable version …
1) Graphics updates
2) Debugging turned OFF
3) Variable sized Keyboard
4) Play mode screen includes SUS Pedal, PitchBend and Velocity control
5) Scale page shows scale order in place of Part order
6) Rhythm page viewable
7) Presets default, saved and used indicated by colours

Midi Mind is available for $12.99

2013
04/20
UPDATE: LiveFX Dj Effects Ver 1 1 Adds Audiobus
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LiveFX Dj Effects For iPad

LiveFX is a Dynamic Effects Processor for iPad. Any audio source can be processed; use either live sound input, the built-in track player that plays from your iTunes library or Audiobus to stream audio through LiveFX. Create your own combination of audio effects, and simultaneously control up to four effects using a single fingertip (over 1000 possible combinations) or use multi-touch for automated dynamic sound effects. Make music with features that truly stand out from the crowd. Introducing LiveFX for iPad; it’s sound control evolved to a whole new level.

What’s New in Version 1.1
*Audiobus support

• Hook up any source or even use an other app with Audiobus
• Control multiple effects in realtime using the intuitive LiveFX touchpad

• Create your own LiveFX combinations and use up to four effects at once
• Use multi touch to create an auto dynamic effect
• Use one of the many preset-banks or save your own
• With Audiobus access those presets from within an other app
• Make your own effect combination from the countless possibilities

• Lock button holds the effect settings, for dazzling hands-free use

• Versatile and highly playable effects control, delivering unimaginable expression

• New Looper effects – Forward, Reverse and Slice – add new audio intensity

• Mix it up with new DJ emulation Vinyl Break and Ducking Compressor effects

• Auto BPM detection and Tap Tempo keeps your LiveFX locked to the beat


LiveFX Dj Effects is available for $8.99.

2013
04/18
RoboVox Free Vocoder Voice Effects For iPhone
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Robovox Vocoder For iPhone

Transform your voice with RoboVox and have your voice sound scary or funny, musical, evil or like a robot! RoboVox is a voice recorder and voice changing app using vocoder technology.

Choose among 24 different voice styles and jam with the pitch and modulation settings by sliding your finger across the X-Y control field.

Modify your voice live with your headphones on, record your voice and play it back transformed or use the parrot mode that repeats your altered voice automatically.

Save your recording, send it via email or share it directly on Facebook* or SoundCloud.

What’s New in Version 1.6.1

– Fixed arrows to browse different voice models.
– Added long press gesture on the voice model to open coarse and fine tuning page. Each voice model can be tuned individually.

RoboVox Features:
– 24 voice models such as Pitch Shift (Chipmunk, Helium voice), Discobot, Badman, Exorcist, Bionic, Croack, Singing Robot, Dark, HAL, Stephen, Prophet
– X-Y control field for modifying pitch and modulation
– 3 different modes: real-time, parrot and recording
– Real-time mode (with headphones)
– Voice recording
– Share your results directly on Facebook* or SoundCloud
– Email your creations as WAV files
– Play RoboVox by connecting a MIDI keyboard
– Vocoder with real-time FFT spectral analysis

Expand RoboVox with in app purchases.

RoboVox is available for free

2013
04/17
UPDATE: Thumbjam Ver 2 3 Now Supports Jack!
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ThumbJam is a powerful musical performance experience. You get over 30 high-quality real instruments multi-sampled exclusively for this app. Hundreds of included scales allow you to effortlessly play in any style from rock to classical, whether you are a musical novice or a seasoned professional.

What’s New in Version 2.3

– ALL orientations finally supported on iPad.
– JACK support added, another way to stream audio and midi between apps. Get more info at http://www.crudebyte.com/jack-ios .

– fixed stuck sustain issue on second loaded instrument slot
– fixed some MIDI output issues with split screen between first and second loaded instruments
– fixed crashing issue in MIDI settings when VoiceOver is active

JACK is a free app to app streaming audio alternative to AudioBus. More about Jack here http://ipadloops.com/connect-audio-apps-for-free/

Even if you’ve only played air guitar, ThumbJam lets you sound like a pro. Pick an instrument and jam — with all the scales to choose from you’ll never hit a wrong note. The high quality instrument samples will make you sound like you just skipped years of music lessons.

For the performing musician, this app is awesome for soloing on an instrument you didn’t bring along. Play in any key, any style — go from a string ensemble to a wailing guitar. ThumbJam was developed and tested by musicians to feel and sound like a real instrument. You’ll be surprised at how expressive it can be, make sure to check out the videos and audio at thumbjam.com.

ThumbJam makes use of tilt and shake to add vibrato, tremolo, note bends, and volume swells for more realistic and expressive results. It supports up to five (eleven on iPad) simultaneous touches and up to 24 voice polyphony. Delay and stereo reverb add depth to the sound, and a resonant lowpass filter gives you more tone shaping power. Put on your headphones or plug in to your home stereo to experience some of the highest quality instruments in the App Store.

Build your own loops from the ground up or import your favorites and jam from there. Layer as many loops as you want, with different instruments for each. Export your loops as audio files or Ardour DAW sessions via WiFi. Copy and paste audio from other apps using Sonoma Wire Works AudioCopy/Paste as well the general pasteboard used by BeatMaker, via email, iTunes Document Sharing, or open directly in another application. Now supports both Audiobus and JACK to stream audio between other applications!

Want to jam with your friends? ThumbJam lets you broadcast tempo, key, and scale to other nearby devices via Bluetooth so you can be in sync live. Even better, you can use it as a MIDI or OSC controller over WiFi, with any CoreMidi compatible device, Akai Synthstation, or Line6 MidiMobilizer to control software instruments on your computer, other apps on the same iOS device with virtual MIDI, or play ThumbJam with other hardware or software MIDI controllers or apps!

The app includes a huge variety of scales, from western to eastern. Save your favorites for quick access, or create your own in-app. You can even import new scales in the Scala format for complete flexibility.

You can also record your own instruments using a built-in or attached microphone, or from file import.

Included instruments:

+ Cello, Violin, Viola
+ Upright Bass (plucked and bowed)
+ Several drumkits
+ Darabukka
+ Djembe
+ Electric Guitar
+ Electric Bass
+ Trumpet
+ Trombone
+ Tenor Sax
+ Flute
+ Low Whistle
+ Acoustic Guitar
+ Hammered Dulcimer
+ Mandolin
+ Cittern
+ Grand Piano
+ Drawbar Organ (2 types)
+ Rhodes
+ Pipe Organ
+ Synth Strings
+ Synth Choir
+ Theremin
+ Sawtooth Waveform
+ Sine Waveform
+ Triangle Waveform
And from Jordan Rudess:
+ JR Zendrix
+ JR Smooth Steel

Thumbjam is available for $8.99

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