Pro Music Apps

What do we have here, it’s a tidy looking DAW that fits in the palm of your hand. At $1.99, I urge everyone to at least give it a try.

microDAW is an audio playback, recording, and editing app specifically designed to capture the time-honored feel users expect in Digital Audio Workstations (DAW). One of our primary design goals is to provide the user with a familiar DAW environment, while exploiting and incorporating interface paradigms particular to the iPhone to augment the “take it anywhere-DAW” experience. Expect the [un]expected!

Features
- CD quality sampling rate of 44.1 kHz at 16 bit (mono at the moment)
- Various view options to maximize view of waveform – choice to use almost “entire” iPhone screen for audio track
- Grid on/off
- Auto scrolling during playback/record
- Navigate to any point in the audio track instantly
- Region selection via double tap and drag
- Smooth zoom in/out using pinching gestures (amplitude and time)
- Zooms down to sample level precision and quick double-tap zoom out to full waveform view
- Basic audio editing capabilities including fade-in/out, cut/copy/paste, undo/redo
- Input and output gain controls with VU meter
- Transport bar
- Transport bar with play, record, pause, stop, loop, start, end
- Audio meters with clipping indicator and peak-level hold
- Open, save, rename audio files
- File list with custom notes
- Quick-listen with slider in file list
- Concept of multiple “sessions” for a given audio file
- Session list
- Session bounce to audio file
- WiFi sync for downloading to computer
- Comprehensive help menu

Grab further details at the developer’s site – http://www.suitecat.com/

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If you haven’t checked out the video for Aurora Sound Studio for iphone/ipod touch yet, you must.

It’s an impressive little beast.

And coming soon, Aurora Sound Studio HD for iPad!

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Simple, Sweet, and a taste of things to come in the full version… Check out the Free LE version of Mobeat….

Mobeat is a synthesizer designed for iphone and ipod touch, which can create an almost infinite number of sounds. Consisting of two oscillators, Mobeat is inspired by a legendary synth of yesteryear. Their sound can imitate conventional instruments moldable or create entirely new sounds. Its graphical interface is very attractive and full of realism, which makes us feel that we have one of the most classic synthesizers of history in the palm of your hand.

Le Version Features:
- Dual Oscillator Module
- Fine Tune
- Waves Types, Square, Triangle, Sawtooh, Osc
- Glide Rate
- Octave Selector
- Scrollable Keys
- Modulation Module

Full Version Features (Coming Soon):
- Resonance
- Envelope Generator
- Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
- Filter
- Arpeggiator

Third Party Software:
Mobeat Oscillator Module Include Open Source Code From MobileSynth developed by Allen Porter.

Head to the developer’s site for more details about the launch of the full version – Juan Manuel Abrigo

Not exactly the sexist synth on iPhone, but the sounds are oh so sweet….

TORO mini ships with over 60 adjustable instruments, a four octave keyboard and a sticky keys feature.

The new innovative four octave keyboard is resizable, scrollable and fully animated making it easy to perform songs.

Each instrument can be radically manipulated by the eight knobs controllers. For rhythmic instruments for example, the pattern of the rhythm can be altered.

10 different skins are bundled with TORO mini. Select the one that fits your current mood.

Features:
- 67 Adjustable Instruments
- 5 voices polyphony
- Innovative resizable & scrollable 4-octave keyboard
- Sticky keys on/off
- Built-in user manual
- Exchangeable skins

UPDATE:

We’ve just received news [thanks Louis] on the progress of this app from the developer, and V1.1 is due out soon.

The main new features include -

* Low- and hi-pass filters
* New oscillator wave
* Recording Console with playback function and export through computer web browser
* Totally rewritten keyboard handling allowing for slide and faster response
* Slight redesign of the GUI with two new skins

Check for updates on the developer’s website – http://www.instantbeat.com/toro/TORO_mini_-_Digital_Synthesizer.html

You might not be writing a hit song with this app anytime soon, but expect some nice ‘musical accidents’…. The ‘Pro’ version is having the finishing touches put on as we speak.

Musical Geometry!

Draw lines and watch as Soundrop uses them to create music! Listen with headphones for the full effect.

- Tap and Drag to draw a line.
- Drag the handles to edit or double tap to delete.
- Drag dropper to reposition drop point.
- Audio pans left/right with appbounce location onscreen.

Works on iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch!

Drop by the developer’s site for the latest info – http://develoe.com/

WaveComposer is a pocketable studio for professional use where you can create music with flexibility and is offered at low price with a variety of functions, including rhythm machine, sampler, and wave editor functions.

Feature
★ An intuitive operating environment is offered. Rhythm machine equipped with 16 step sequencer (12 tracks or less)
★ Nondestructive and backing ground edit of audio data with waveform display
★ Real-time effect (reverse, gain, pitch, and pan) standard equipment that can be used in each track
★ Recording by built-in sampler anywhere
★ Mac/PC forwarding of audio data with built-in HTTP server
★ Pong it, reproduction with manual of sound source, and equipped with drum pad of high-speed response

As it comes with a function that allows you to export audio data, you can create audio loop and share with others on the spot.

■Reading
It corresponds to all the main forms such as mp3, wav, aiff, alac, aac, and caf.
■Writing
aiff

- Files including characters other than one-byte alphameric characters (eg. Symbols) may not be sent to the application. This application does not support proxy server (communication link with performance over 1Mbps for both sending and receiving is recommended).
- Read-in may not be carried out depending on memory resource you are using. This application does not support m4p format purchased at iTune Store.
- In case you release the audio data of your creation to the public, please be aware of the copyright that belong to the original creator of the audio source.
- We will be upgrading to fix bugs and troubles or add additional functions in the future. As with the terms and conditions provided by App Store, or the original provider, communication carriers, developers or parties concerned shall not be liable for compensation or damages of any kind whatsoever caused as a result of its download and use.

Releasing on Friday 21st May

Whether you are an experienced musician or don’t have a musical bone in your body, you can make great music on your iPhone or iPod Touch

Aurora Sound Studio is our pattern based musical sequencing software for the iPhone & iPod Touch. 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.

Many great features including…

- Create up to 32 patterns with seamless transitions.
- Up to 14 layers (instruments) per pattern can be used.
- Song creation of up to 199 patterns.
- Choose between Basic and Advanced modes.
- Many popular musical scales available.
- Interchangeable instruments (drum kits, synthesizers and samplers).
- Layer Automation, allows real-time manipulation of program parameters,
- XY Mode allows smooth transitions between instruments, panning and effects etc.
- Atomizer mode allows real-time splicing and looping of audio.
- Full instrument editing and user patch creation.
- Real time key and tempo changes.
- Sample your own instruments using the internal microphone.
- Import samples to create new sampler and drum kits patches.
- Full sample loop editing.
- Add effects such as echo, reverb, phaser and filters etc.
- Transpose song and pattern function.
- Full Cut, Copy and Paste of patterns and layers.
- Fully integrated help and Guided Tour feature.
- Record to file functionality for exporting your masterpiece.
- Integrated 14 channel Mixer.
- Each layer can have different note lengths (from whole to 1/64th notes).
- Definable visual layer effects.
- Sample Accurate Timing.
- Fully configurable audio settings.
- Upload and share songs.

We’ve been big fans of iSequence, so getting an up-sized version with new features is A OK with us. Check out Beat Street’s latest creation.

iSequence is one of the most powerful music creation studio designed exclusively for iPad. Thanks to intuitive 8-track sequencer, tons of instruments and flexible mixer with DSP effects you can easily program and record profesional loops, beats and melodies. Now you control every aspect of your music project.

The iPad edition has been rewritten and redefined to take advantage of a bigger screen and better performance.

The workflow is extremely fluid, you record tracks and controls movement in real-time, edit them using step sequencer and automation editor, switch between instruments, tracks and views without stopping playback. You can compose, jam and mix at the same time!

Features [specification]

• 165 built-in high quality instruments embedded in 3 banks; acoustic, drum kits, pads, leads, sweeps and ambient atmospheres recorded with top classic and modern hardware synthesizers. Additional banks available in the BankShop.
• Pattern sequencer: 8 tracks and FX curves editor. Instruments are not bound to tracks, so you can play chords or use multiple instruments on a single track. Up to 999 patterns in the project.
• Piano keyboard (6 octaves) or drum pads.
• Event parameters: note duration, panning, velocity and gliss
• Real time recording; metronome and ‘slow down’ mode.
• Copy/paste, move and transpose selected area or patterns.
• Mixer with 2 effect busses. Each bus contains 3d delay and a filter section. All parameters can be recorded in real-time or edited using automation editor.
• WIFI-sharing: HSQ, MIDI, WAV export. HSQ import.

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For the classic FM synth lovers amongst us, this will hit a soft spot no doubt – A pocket friendly version of the 80′s most popular FM synthesizer!

DXi is a FM synthesizer application inspired by 80′s most popular FM synthesizer. Enjoy making music and creating sound by FM synthesis engine easily.

There was not the reality of the latest PCM synthesizer, but the characteristic tone was loved all over the world. It is not equipped with all functions of the then FM synthesizer, but selects carefully in a parameter to be able to taste fun made with a sound.
The making of sound of the FM method is distinctive a little, but it is got a unique tone. It will be interesting to make sound effects.

And the app is equipped with 16 steps loop sequencer. When I want to let you play a fast phrase.

Please enjoy reproduce FM tones while remembering those days.
If you touching the FM synthesizer for the first time please challenge the mysterious world!

* 4 operators FM synthesizer
* 8 algorithms
* Every operator can set an envelope, frequency (Ratio or Fixed).
* Only operator number 4 can set feedback.
* The created tones can import / export by URL schema string.

If you’re Japanese is any good, check the developer’s website at – http://web.mac.com/tmizuhiki/iWeb/DXi/DXi%20for%20iPhone.html

ELECTRIFY is a virtual sample based Groovebox for your iPad. It was designed to combine the best features of existing hardware grooveboxes and the ease of use of software applications in one creative touchable app.
Features:

* 8-track sequencer with individual track lengths
* 2 chainable effect buses with 8 different effects (more to come soon)
* direct access to the track’s main parameters
* Easy to use step sequencer
* 6 parameters editable per step
* Professional Sample Library comprising more than 600 high quality samples provided by Mutekki Media.

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