PaklSound1 simulates a musical button pad for making up tunes on the go. It is loosely inspired by the Tenori-on and Monome, but is quite a bit simpler than either of those devices.
Basic Controls
Slow down playback
Speed up playback
Clear notes from current layer
Switch to previous layer (e.g., bass)
Switch to next layer (e.g., drums)
At end of sequence, switch to Part A
At end of sequence, switch to Part B
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Tenori-On esque Matrix Sequencer For iPad
Aurora is our pattern based musical sequencing software. By simply choosing a musical scale every note you play is in perfect tune, leaving you to make your own great sounding music.
If you are a more accomplished musician you simply switch Aurora to advanced mode and you get full control over the built in instruments and effects, as well as many advanced modes such as the Atomizer and XY Mode which allows you to manipulate sound in real-time. You can create your own instrument from recordings made using the built in microphone. Just think, a full drum kit of you beatboxing into the microphone!
Aurora allows a mixture of pattern based recording and live performance. You can piece together complete compositions or simply improvise a performance. All of which can be captured to a file, for use as a ringtones, or to share with others.
An integrated mixer, combined with the ability to add audio effects and layer automation means that you achieve a sophisticated sound in a fun and user friendly way.
The online Aurora Song Library allows Aurora users to share their tracks with the rest of the Aurora Community. Browse the library to download the latest tracks, or search the library to see what your favorite Aurora Artist has published. The Aurora Song Library can be found at http://aurora.4pockets.com/
The program includes a comprehensive help facility and video tutorials are available on YouTube.
Features Include
14 Instrument tracks
12 Notes polyphony per track
4 Independent Engines – Drum Machine, Analog Synth, Pad Synth and Sampler
32 Patterns per song
Chain up to 199 Patterns in Song mode
3 Effect sends per track.
9 Effects including – Delay, Reverb, Chorus etc
Allows creation of custom instrument patches.
Layer Automation
XY Mode
Splice and Dice Audio with Atomizer Mode
Inbuilt Sample Recording
Export Songs as WAV and AAC
Aurora for the iPad expands on the iPhone version making use of the extra screen size to offer additional functionality such:
Full Screen Mixer
New Effects Rack View
Ability to Solo and Mute Individual Layers
New Layer Mix Palette
Synth Engine Features Combined into Single Screen
File Sharing via FTP
Use Accelerometer to Control XY Mode
Upload and Share Songs on the Online Song Library
MIDI Export
A PDF version of the user manual is available at www.4pockets.com/support/manuals.php
Reviews:
AppTilt.com
For anyone remotely interested in what the iPad and iPhone can do for music creation, Aurora’s probably the best thing you can buy.
MusicTech Magazine
A powerful and flexible composition tool that’s even plausible as a small-scale production suite.
Review from Australia
I can’t begin to tell you how much I love this program… I have to stop myself using it in bed because it just keeps me up all night.
I have bought almost all the iPad music apps I could find and Aurora is by far the most innovative and the best! On top of that, no other I have found lets me get right into the sounds like Aurora.
Music Radar
A truly inspiring production environment. If you’re an iPad owner in the market for a portable production tool, you definitely won’t want to pass this one up.
DJ_Simples – 5 Stars
Simply awesome, I thought the iPhone version was great, but this is in another league.
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Beatwave offers a comprehensive range of instrument samples, and endless ways to mix n match them, all wrapped in a stunning visual interface that gives even the most tone deaf would-be Dj the ability to visually create perfectly in sync hit tunes.
Features Include:
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✔ Kaleidoscopic Beat Visualizer
10 years of piano lessons? No way man. Lay down your music the touch way. FEEL the music flow from your fingers and see the patterns performing before your eyes.
✔ Instruments
An assortment of High-Quality samples of garage, hiphop and funk keyboard & synth sounds to get you started.
✔ Mixer
Accurately mix the levels of your tracks including adding effects such as reverb.
✔ Tone control
Variable pitch control lets you adjust your sounds on the fly.
✔ Tempo control
Adjustable speed settings to let you move your tunes from the dancefloor to setting a more intimate mood.
✔ Unique “Layers” Feature.
Lay down up to 4 seperate tracks allowing you to have multiple instruments playing at once.
✔ Tune Sharing.
Created the next No.1 smash hit? Don’t keep it to yourself!
Invite others to get onboard and enjoy your masterpiece or create their own for FREE.
✔ Enhanced iPad visuals.
Built-in support for the iPads large higher resolution display.
✔ SoundCloud.com support
Upload your tracks directly to SoundCloud.com from within the app.
Extra Features (requires purchase)
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✔ Additional Instrument Packs.
Choose from an ever increasing library of super hi-quality digital samples available individually or as packs via in-app purchase, giving you virtually unlimited ability to create custom sounds.
✔ Audio export.
Have your wicked beats prepped for their debut in the real world. Beatwave exporter creates .WAV , .MP4 and even Ringtones (M4R) for your iphone!
This is a fun little app. It is free and can be upgraded for a small fee. It’s similar to the Tenori-On.
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Like Tenori-On on your Smartphone! As good as any synth app yet for iphone, this is amazing synth power and fun usability in a small package you can take anywhere. Just don’t be surprised if you miss a few phone calls using your Windows Mobile machine to make music instead! (Hopefully they will make this for iphone / ipad after I get one of those! They could sell a million copies.)
