Fingerlab has announced Musyc, the a fun and innovative music application where touch turns into music.
No use of piano keyboard or partitions, draw shapes and listen to your piece of music while viewing sounds bouncing on the screen.
Enjoy the 64 instruments exclusively created and produced at Fingerlab music studio as well as all the exciting and new physical and music tools provided in Musyc.
Positive Grid has released version 2.3 of its JamUp guitar & bass multi-fx processor app for iOS.
JamUp turns your iPad/iPhone into a powerhouse Multi-Effects Processor, 8-Track Recorder, Loop Station, iTunes Jam Player, Tuner and Metronome for guitar and bass.
Changes in JamUp v2.3
New 8-Track Recorder (via in-app purchase, not support 3GS), it supports iTunes music import, Audio Copy/Paste, and you can share songs via Email, iTunes or SoundCloud.
Sampler supports iTunes music import and email sharing.
New MIDI assignment page, MIDI learning and MIDI on and off switch.
Double tap each knob will reset to its default value
Bug fixes: SoundCloud sharing, Fireball gain, Multi-Head delay.
The JamUp app is available to download at the iTunes App Store now. The new 8-Track Recorder is available via in-app purchase for the special launch price of $4.99 USD.
IK Multimedia has announced the release of the iRig Recorder, a powerful audio-recording app that turns any mobile Android device into a professional field recorder, and makes it easy to capture interviews, music performances, rehearsals, lectures, and more.
iRig Recorder for Android is a free app and provides Android phone and tablet users with recording, multiple effects, and sharing features. It’s a powerful yet simple audio-capture app that can be expanded via in-app purchase to include waveform editing and additional effects processing.
Designed for ease of use and packed with real-world useful features, iRig Recorder is a simple yet powerful recording and audio-processing app that works with Android compatible IK accessories like the iRig MIC, iRig MIC Cast and iRig PRE as well as other compatible input devices.
iRig Recorder features
No set up required – just launch the app and hit record.
Auto record feature – the recording immediately starts as soon as the app is launched to catch the moment.
No recording time limit – the recording time is determined by the available space on your device.
Recordings are automatically grouped by recording date and tagged with geo location info for quick locating.
Extremely easy to use – simple editing lets you cut and crop your recordings.
Non-destructive editing – the original recording file is always kept as a backup.
Export your files in OGG compressed format and WAV uncompressed format.
Files can be sent via E-Mail, FTP upload, Bluetooth, copying from the phone via USB cables or from SD card or shared and stored via apps installed on the device.
High-quality audio processors automatically optimize levels and tone.
iRig Recorder is available now on the Google Play Store app for free. Editing, and additional effects processing can be added via in-app purchase for $4.99 USD / 4.49 EUR.
Marcos Alonso has recently updated the Samplr app for iOS to version 1.21.
Samplr lets you make music and play with sound in a new and intuitive way by touching the waveform on the screen directly with your fingers. Explore the sounds melody and texture using the different play modes and create your music compositions with the gesture recorder.
Changes in Samplr v1.21
Bugfixes:
Fixed crashes when using Multitasking Gestures.
Fixed loading of 32-bit (int) WAVE files.
Filter can be reset when it becomes silent.
Improved UI contrast.
Manual corrections.
Performance improvements.
Audiobus support improved:
Recordings can be quantized to bars.
Added support for buffer size changes.
Fixed REC button not active when recording from a filter.
Samplr for iOS is available to purchase for $4.99 USD.
IK Multimedia has introduced Loop Drummer, a high-quality drum module that’s included in the new AmpliTube 2.9 real-time guitar-and-bass multiFX-processing and recording app for iPhone/iPod touch and iPad.
The programmable, loop-based drum section lets users easily create custom drum tracks and sync them seamlessly to the AmpliTube recorder.
Loop Drummer sports over 500 loops, which are available in a variety of popular styles including Rock, Blues, Country, Metal, Funk, and more. Loops are grouped in “Style Packs” containing up to 64 different loops for each of the available styles, which are organized in 8 “songs” with 8 loops each, including intros, outros, fills, and alternate parts.
In addition to Loop Drummer, the new AmpliTube 2.9 adds a handy new feature to the recorder, a pre-roll function that can be turned on and off. The pre-roll gives the musician who’s recording two measures to lock in on the groove before recording starts, making it easy to play in tempo from the very first beat.
Version 2.9 is a free upgrade for owners of previous versions of AmpliTube for iPhone/iPod touch and iPad and includes Loop Drummer with a free set of 8 loops from the Rock style pack.
Eight additional Style Packs (each containing 64 loops) can be obtained via in-app purchase for $3.99 USD each. The complete collection is available in the All Style Pack bundle, which sells at the discounted price of only $14.99 USD.
Korg has announced the KP3+ Dynamic Effects/Sampler module and Kaossilator Pro+ Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder at NAMM 2013.
The KP3+ provides even more creative power for live and in-studio use while retaining the intuitive and user-friendly Kaoss touchpad interface.
It offers the original KP3 effects, sounds and features, plus 22 all-new, diverse effect programs for everything from various EDM genres to rock and beyond. All are complemented by an enhanced, intuitive pad illumination system.
KP3+ features
Use the touchpad to control effects in real time.
A total of 150 effects ideal for DJ mixing and sound design; 42 new types including:
Vinyl Break simulates a turntable.
Ducking Compressor emphasizes the backbeats.
Newly-designed looper lets you freely manipulate loops.
Effects you can use for breaks in your DJ play.
High-spec sampling functionality.
Numerous functions to make your performance even more expressive
FX Release function controls the reverberation to produce a more natural decay.
Mute function cuts the input signal and outputs only the effect sound.
Pad Motion function records and reproduces your effect usage.
Practical functions that are easy to use during live performance or production
Eight program memories let you switch effects instantly.
Hold function sustains the effect sound.
Set the tempo with auto BPM, tap tempo, or the BPM knob.
Pad LEDs ensure high visibility even in the dark.
Highly expandable for even greater potential
USB MIDI allows for use as a powerful MIDI controller.
Store sample data on an SD/SDHC card.
Dedicated editor software for centralized management of sample data and settings.
The Korg KP3+ will be available April 2013 for a street price of $349.99 USD.
The Kaossilator Pro+ is a dynamic phrase synthesizer/loop recorder that lets you perform and create multi-layered music in any style – with just the touch of a finger.
The Kaossilator Pro+ is packed with 250 programs, including more of the cutting-edge synth sounds that Korg is known for. Like all Kaoss-based products, this versatile new instrument offers creative musical possibilities and intuitive control over multiple parameters simply by moving a finger across the X-Y touchpad.
Kaossilator Pro+ features
Freely playable synthesizer; simply touch the touchpad to play notes and manipulate sounds in real time.
A total of 250 sound programs (including drum program) cover a wide range of styles, including 62 new programs.
Loop Recording function allows intuitive performance and recording, and 4 infinitely stackable loop banks are available.
Numerous functions for unlimited performance possibilities
Scale/Key settings make it easy for anyone to perform with no wrong notes.
Note Range function lets you specify the horizontal pitch range of the touchpad.
Gate Arpeggiator function allows you to easily control phrases with the slider.
Pad LEDs ensure excellent visibility even in the dark.
USB MIDI allows use as a powerful MIDI controller.
Store recorded loop data and even externally –made .WAV files on an SD/SDHC card.
Dedicated editor software for centralized management of sample data and settings.
The Korg Kaossilator Pro+ will be available April 2013 for a street price of $399.99 USD.
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