Pro Music Apps

Another clean looking iPad synth/percussion app for making music arrived this week. Until we test it, we’re not sure if the asking price is a little steep for the features on offer. Let us know if you have given it a try yet.

Vultus is a professional audio instrument now available for Apple iPad.

[High quality sound]:

The Vultus sounds are recorded with the latest advanced audio technology.
Each instrument feels real and gives you an enchanted acoustic sensation.

[The Piano Keyboard and the Drum Pad]:

- Choose the Piano Keyboard to play more then 20 different instruments:

Acoustic Grand Piano, Electric Piano, Rhodes, Hammond, PipeOrgan, Strings, Pizzicato Strings, Trumpet, Marimba, Xylophone, Pan Flute, Ocarina, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Sitar, Electric Bass, Synth Bass, Synth Brass, Techno Synth, Electrical Storm …

- Choose the Drum Pad to play more then 20 different percussions and drum kits:

Dry Kit, Dry Kit 2, Ambient Kit, Rock Kit, Jazz Kit, Brush Kit, Latin Kit, Pop Drum, Reggae Drum, Heavy Drum, 80′s Drum, Afro, Afro 2, Oriental Mistery, World Percussions, Drum And Bass, Electro Kit, Electro Kit 2, House Kit, HipHop Kit …

[Innovative system to record your ideas]

Record your musical ideas and hear them in different sounds/instruments changing in real time the selected sound. This is a great solution for composers and songwriters who need to explore their tunes in different ways and in different arrangements.

Let the Vultus help you to find the right notes in the following scales:

Major, Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor Asc., Melodic Minor Desc., Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian, Whole/Half Diminished, Half/Whole Diminished, Whole Tone, Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic, Blues, Major Blues, BeBop Dominant, BeBop Major, Hexatonic, Augmented, Alternate, Egyptian, Hirajoshi, Pelog, Balinese, Japanese, Chinese, Chinese 2, Hungarian Major, Hungarian Minor, Enigmatic, Neopolitan, Flamenco, Arabian, Persian, Byzantine.

For the latest on this app, head to the Italian developer’s site – http://vultushd.lfcmultimedia.com/

Grab Vultus HD now –

Not a great deal of info is available on this synth, as the description is pretty brief and the developer’s site is down at the moment. We’re assuming it is inspired by one of Roland’s vintage beasts though.  If you’ve tried it out, please let us know what you think about it below.

The MT100 has been made exclusively for the ipad.

The MT100 has been beautifully developed, its interface is easy to use.

If you play the piano or would like to learn, then this app is for you!

There are 2 excellent sounds to choose from; 1. Classic Piano 2. Strings

You can play up to 4 octaves for each instrument.

You can also play both instruments at once, as you can separate the sounds between the two keyboard; Imagine playing orchestral string chords on one keyboard and then a beautiful piano melody on top!

This instrument is truly amazing! Enjoy

Grab MT100 Synthesizer now –

Sylo Synthesiser allows you to play music (or create sound effects) using sounds you can design yourself. Sylo Synth includes a collection of pre-designed sounds which you can use as they are, tweak them to your heart’s desire, or you can make new sounds from scratch.

Build sounds from basic waveforms, or capture them from the world around you using the iPad’s built-in microphone. Then, tinker with Sylo Synthesiser’s filters and other settings to make a sound all your own.

Sylo Synthesiser features live time-stretching technology based on granular synthesis, and a suite of filters:

• Speed up or slow down a recorded sound to use as an instrument
• With a regular wavetable synthesiser, higher-pitched notes are also faster, like chipmunks, and lower-pitched notes are also slower, as though they are moving through treacle
• But enable our “Sync Speed” feature, and lower or higher-pitched notes still play back at the same speed, keeping them in sync with each other
• Fiddle with the speed control even while you’re playing notes: Slow, stop or even rewind the sound in the middle of notes — without changing the pitch
• Granular synthesis allows you to create instruments or effects from a recording, that do not sound like the original, yet retain its realistic, natural sound
• Frequency modulation, ring modulation, echo/delay, distortion, and a low-pass filter with resonance control are available

And: Sylo Synthesiser is free!

You can experiment, play music, and create sounds, with access to all the filters and other synthesis features, free of charge.

Upgrade to Sylo Synthesiser Pro and you gain these additional features:

• Use existing audio files as the building-blocks of your instrument: import audio from wave, aiff, mp3 and aac/m4a files
• Save recordings to your iPad or to Dropbox online storage
• Save your new instruments to the preset list for fast access

You can upgrade from inside Sylo Synth itself, and it’s quick and easy.

Head to the developer’s website for more – http://www.wooji-juice.com/products/sylo-synth/

Grab Sylo Synthesiser now –

Not to be out done by the existing drum tapping apps for the iPad, this new release has an extra trick in its roadcase…A 2 drummer mode! Aside from this, the drums look and sound great, so check this one out while it’s still cheap.

Drummers unite! The most enhanced drum kit is now available!
The all-new LiveDrummer HD is the first drum app with dual set capabilities, allowing 2 player action VS mode.
Take the stage alone, or jam with your buddy to 12 unique tracks under 3 classic genres of rock, jazz, and electronic.
Pick your drum kit, choose your venue, and jam to your favourite tunes.

FEATURES:
*Realistic audio sounds – Clipped for extra responsiveness
*Up to Two Player Action VS. Mode
*Select from one of 3 venues
- Lay down some tracks in the studio
- Drive your parents nuts in their garage
- Lay down a heavy groove in the jazz lounge
*4 Unique tracks for Rock, Jazz, and Synth for a total of 12 tracks to play alongside
*Volume controls for tracks
*Finger slides for awesome fills
*Realistic Visual Effects
*Customize the look of your drums by selecting one of 7 drum finishes
*(Rock Kit)
-Includes: Snare, Hi Hat (open, & closed), hi, mid, low, & floor toms, bass drum, two crash cymbals, splash & ride. Including authentic rock kit.
*(Jazz Kit)
-Includes: Snare, Hi-Hat (open & closed), hi, & floor tom, bass drum, 2 crash cymbals, splash & a ride. All including realistic brush sounds.
*(Synth Kit)
-Includes: Snare, Hi-Hat (open & closed), hi, mid & floor tom, bass drum, crash & ride. Includes realistic T808 sounds.

*Multi tasking capabilities: open up your iPod and jam alongside your own tracks!
* Developed by drummers

Grab updates and further details at – http://www.livedrummerapp.com/

Grab Live Drummer HD now –

If you’re looking for an app for manipulating the voice. Cast your eyes on Improvox.

Improvox is a realtime harmony and effects generator which gets wacky real quick.

It sounds pretty amazing. If you’ve ever heard Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap, You’ll know what i mean.

By the way, go look up Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap. She’s amazing.

it’s best if you hear what this app can do.

Check the vid.

Grab improvox now –

The fine fellows at IK Multimedia have just tweaked the already impressive guitar and bass effects simulator for iPhone – Amplitude, so iPad owners can now take advantage of the extra display real estate. A few noticeable additions include a new chromatic tuner and metronome.

Turn your iPad into the ultimate mobile guitar and bass multi-effect processor! Use the AmpliTube iRig interface adapter (www.amplitube.com/irig) to connect your guitar to your iPad and you are ready to rock!

Jam anytime, anywhere with world class guitar and bass tones right in the palm of your hand. AmpliTube for iPad gives you incredible ultra-realistic tones and modeling accuracy in a convenient and mobile app, from the leader in gear modeling software for professional recording studios.

With AmpliTube for iPad, you’ll have an entire guitar/bass rig at your fingertips, comprised of 4 simultaneous stompbox effects, an amp-head plus cabinet and a microphone.

You will be able to choose between 5 amps (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Metal, Bass) with full controls, 11 stompbox effects (Delay, Fuzz, Overdrive, Wah, Envelope Filter, Chorus, Flanger, Phazer, Octave, Noise Filter + Distortion once registered), 5 speaker cabinets and 2 microphones (dynamic and condenser).

Plus, AmpliTube for iPad features a chromatic digital tuner and a metronome and you can also import and play along with your own songs or backing tracks with real time effects, and create, save and recall up to 36 presets on the fly!

- Real time guitar and bass mobile multiFX app
- Full rig built from 4 simultaneous stompboxes + amp + cabinet + mic
- 11 Stomps, 5 Amps, 5 Cabinets, 2 Mics available
- Import and play your songs or backing tracks with real time effects
- 36 presets can be saved/recalled on the fly
- Includes tuner/metronome
- Low-latency for real time playing
- FREE and LE versions also available

Visit www.amplitube.com/irig for more information, audio and video demo about the app and on how to connect your guitar to your iPad with iRig interface adapter.

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/irig/ipadscreenshots/

Grab Amplitube for iPad now –

The latest music-making gem for the iPhone/iPad has finally arrived by way of Blip Interactive in the UK. We’ve only just got our hands on it for a quick play, so we’re looking forward to exploring the comprehensive sampling, sequencing, synth engine, drum machine, and even a mastering section this app offers. What I think strikes me most about the app is the great look and feel of the user interface, which is clean and informative.  It’s an outstanding first effort from this developer. Stay tuned for our more detailed report….

NanoStudio is a virtual recording studio for iPhone/iPod Touch. It has 4 virtual analogue synths, 16 sample trigger pads, a comprehensive sequencer, a sample editor, a mixer and 10 effects units all integrated into a single application.

NanoStudio is available at a special introductory discount of 25%!

Record samples using the built-in microphone*, resample NanoStudio’s own output or upload your own samples over WiFi using our NanoSync tool for Mac or Windows. NanoStudio comes with a range of samples, loops and drum kits to get you started.

Whether you want to create full pro sounding tunes or simply need a musical sketchpad, NanoStudio can do it all. To hear the results for yourself head on over to our website where you can listen to the demo tunes and download the Mac and Windows versions for free.

* – iPod Touch requires external microphone

4 POLYPHONIC SAMPLING SYNTHS

4 subtractive synths with 8 voice polyphony. Each synth has two dedicated insert effects and can use samples or dual oscillators in mix, ring or sync configuration (choice of 36 different waveforms). Each voice has a 2 pole resonant filter, 3 envelope generators and 4 LFO’s, all configurable via a patchbay. Perform and record controller movements using dual X/Y pads, a pitch bend wheel and accelerometer. NanoStudio comes with 128 ready-made synth presets to get you started.

SAMPLING

Edit your samples using NanoStudio’s built-in wave editing tools (with multiple undo/redo) and record your performance using the synths or the 16 sample trigger pads. Adjust pitch, pan, volume and envelopes and assign each sample to one of the 3 output busses, each with its own effect sends and filter setup.

SEQUENCER

Record performances in real-time using the keys and trigger pads or create patterns and controller sweeps by drawing them in the piano roll editor. Arrange your patterns into a complete song using the track editor. You can edit while the song is playing and every operation has multiple undo/redo.

MASTERING

Use Nanostudio’s mixer to monitor levels and get your final mix just the way you want it. The mixer’s two global effects sends allow you to individually apply reverb and delay effects to each track. When you’re ready to share your mix with others, use NanoSync to copy the exported .wav file to your Mac/PC over Wifi.

FEATURE SHORTLIST (full specification at www.blipinteractive.co.uk)

* 4x Eden synths, TRG-16 trigger pads, 6 track sequencer, 7 input mixer with two sends
* Insert Effects – 2 per synth (waveshaper, chorus/flanger/delay)
* Send Effects – 2 (reverb, chorus/flanger/delay)
* Total polyphony – 48 stereo 44.1kHz voices, Buffer latency – 10ms
* Highly optimized code for good battery life and no audio stuttering
* Sampling and resampling
* Transfer samples and final mixes to or from your Mac/PC over WiFi
* Sample editor with 4 levels of undo/redo
* Real-time performance and recording with single or dual keyboards, trigger pads, XY controllers and pitch bend wheel
* 128 global synth presets and 64 per-project synth presets
* 16 trigger pads with configurable loop direction, trigger mode, mute groups, volume envelope and much more
* Realtime record with undo
* 6 track song editor with up to 250 parts/patterns
* Pattern editor with up to 500 events per pattern
* Record unique parts or turn them into patterns for repetitive loops (100 patterns supported)
* Draw note and controller events
* Editing functions include delete, merge, copy, move, note length, transpose, clean and quantize
* Controller editing and automation
* Time signatures 2/4 – 7/4
* 4 levels of undo/redo on every song/pattern editing operation
* Built in help

Audio cut and paste and MIDI export are coming in the first update.

Grab the latest on this app from the developer’s site -http://www.blipinteractive.co.uk/index.php

Grab NanoStudio now –

Released just yesterday for iPad, is this 3 piece band simulator, offering programmable bass, drums and guitar parts. Not sure how flexible the programming features are, but looks to offer step time and possible real time recording. If your Japanese is any good you might find out more from the developer’s site.

This application is a guitar, bass and drums three-piece is a sequencer.

Guitar
The tone Drive, Clean 2-tone
0 to 22 full sampling frets
Mute noise, brushing off the sound when recording noise.
Drive sample 366 72MB
Clean sample 288 74MB
Velocity, BPM, while calculating the time to play pick-string falls in real time by the stroke length of the note.
The normal playing, muting, hammer, Pulling off, brushing can be specified.
Attribute specified input method, full code given fret, high code, power chords, octaves and single-tone input.
Attribute, offset, type, velocity, picking (down, up) playing style, fret position, stroke length, sounds (Clean, Drive), on each string, can be edited off.

Bass
String string 1to4 0to22 full sampling to fret
Brushing noise, noise when recording off the sound.
3 string, 4 string 12 fret to sound in four sampling switch results in live sound just like root note.
The sound will play bass bass amp drive pick, as it gives high sound pressure and limiting so.
Specified input method or attribute specified by two frets. TAB enter the screen-like marks.
Even glissando playing, hammering, pulling off reproduce.
Attribute (root, 3rd, 5th, 7th, octave) and offset (down 1 tone, semitone lower, the semitone, one tone above) will soon be converted simply by specifying the code type.

Drums
The tone, BD, SD1, SD2, Tom1, Tom2, Tom3, HH (Close, 1/4Open, 1/2Open, 3/4Open, Open), Cymbal (4Type), Ride (Edge, Cup), China, Splash the recording.
BD 26-inch 06-inch types 18, SD can be selected from four types.
SD1, SD2, Tom1, Tom2, Tom3 sounds like life is obtained by switching the four tones.
4 BD, but the sound velocity, HH the sound of two switches.

Developer’s site – http://www.zc.em-net.ne.jp/~power-beat/Home/Main.html

Grab Band Simulator now –

This is probably the most basic drum pad app I’ve come across so far, but the sounds are reasonable and I like the pad layout, which makes more sense to play than some apps.

The pads are uniquely colour coded for the drum and cymbal types, and also grouped together which makes it just that little bit easier when playing it. The developer describes the sample drums sounds as “pop and hip hop”, which is pretty accurate.

As I said, it’s very basic. There are no settings to change, so what you see is what you get.

I still think it’s worth paying a $1 for anyway.

Grab DK now –

Adding the growing collection of drumpads for iPad (and iPhone/Touch) comes this pretty tidy app from developer, OutOfTheBit, who has already produced a handful of percussion flavoured iPhone apps, including one of my faves, Vintage Drum. Shiny Drum is much the same style app, offering a range of classic drum machine sounds, and some normal acoustic drum kits all mapped to 12 decent size virtual ‘Octopad’ style pads. Nice!

Shiny Drum is a music application for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad designed by OutOfTheBit and Leo Di Angilla, the creators of Vintage Drum (app featured by Apple in many countries), iBongos, iCongas, iTimbales, iPandeiro.

If you love percussions then Shiny Drum is the app for you!
With Shiny Drum you can play the sounds featured on our popular music apps on your iPad, for free!!

Show your friends what a good drummer and percussionist you are!
Download Shiny Drum now and start playing in a few seconds!

—-
Join our user community on Facebook (OutOfTheBit Music Apps)!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124270087590482

What’s new

* Added a new acoustic set: JazzSet!
* Improved pampot on acoustic drums;
* Added support for iOS 4;
* Fixed a bug that could crash the application under weak 3G signal.

Here’s a link to the developer’s site for more info on all the apps – http://www.outofthebit.com/index.php

Grab Shiny Drum now –