Pro Music Apps

MoDrum was my fav retro sounding drum machine when it launched in late 2010. FunkBox and DM1 have enjoyed all the attention more recently, though the new update for MoDrum has some exciting new features that could put it back in the limelight here at Promusicapps HQ. The things that have me most excited are the new Audio Looper and file import with auto temop syncing. Nice on Fingers Pro!

Here’s what’s new:

• Audio Looper with tempo sync (iOS 5 required). File import via AudioCopy, Intua pasteboard, iTunes file sharing, or from the Mail app
• Audio Snapshot Recorder (iPad only)
• Energy-saving Background Mode: When the app runs in the background, audio processing is automatically suspended after 15 minutes of not receiving any MIDI event
• Pattern Shop
• Solo buttons
• Step sequencer clear button
• Session browser search functionality
• Keep WIST tempo while switching between sessions

 

MoDrum’s integrated Looper provides tempo-synchronous playback of audio loops, allowing you to add a backing track or a sampled phrase to the mix. To match the current tempo the audio loop is pitched up/down in real-time.

 Full details here - http://www.finger-pro.com/modrum.html

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MPC Fly merges unmatched Akai Professional technology with the power of your iPad 2, embodying legendary capabilities that have made the MPC an industry standard like real MPC pads, MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing. Its multifunctional, double-hinged design gives you the flexibility to produce tracks anywhere, while also acting as a protective case between sessions and giving you total access to your iPad 2 for normal uses.

MPC FLY HARDWARE

• The first MPC designed specifically for iPad 2
• Fitted compartment for iPad 2 provides fully integrated portable MPC solution
• 16 backlit genuine MPC pads with MPC Note Repeat & MPC Swing
• Works seamlessly with the MPC App: sequence & sample editing, effects, EQ and more
• Create beats on the go and transfer to a Mac or PC for further mastering
• Double-hinged case sits upright, lies flat or closes for transport
• Compatible with virtually any Core MIDI app
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Charges iPad when plugged into wall power

MPC FLY iPad APP - DEVELOPED BY RETRONYMS

• Sequence four tracks simultaneously: four-track mixer built in
• Built in sound library of samples and drum kits
• Record and overdub sequences and create and edit your own Programs
• 16-Levels mode: play one sample at 16 levels of attack, velocity, length, and tuning
• Note variation slider allows you to manipulate attack, velocity, length, and tuning as you play
• Built-in effects: delay, bit crusher, master compressor/limiter
• Time correct: 1/8 note – 1/32T with variable Swing setting
• Note Repeat: 1/8 note – 1/32T timing
• Sample using internal mic or line-in and trim and categorize samples
• Sample from your iPod library with turntable interface
• Share on SoundCloud, Facebook or twitter
• Supports WIST, Wireless Sync Start protocol from Korg
• Supports AudioPaste

For more details - http://www.akaiprompc.com/mpcfly.php

Drum Canvas mixes art and music and takes IOS drumming to the next level. Drum Canvas was designed to be everything from a fun experience for beginners to a serious tool for professionals playing in a live setting. When you first use Drum Canvas, you can quickly select from one of the pre-designed sets, but that’s where the fun begins! Create and customize your own sets using Drum Canvas’s unique interface design. Drag & Drop pieces, backgrounds, add-ons & music directly onto your set.

Everyone’s playing style is different and customization is what Drum Canvas is all about. Mix your music, metronome, set and each individual piece for a perfect sound. Change the pitch of a snare, tom, or cymbal to create a completely new sounding instrument for you to enjoy. Using the realPlay feature brings your set alive by continually adjusting the panning, sound, pitch & tone for the most realistic sound. Using AutoPan changes the audio location of your piece based on screen location. For example, toms on the left of your screen will play toward your left speaker.

When you experience Drum Canvas’s many features like realPlay & AutoPan, we think this will be the only drum app you will need. Whether playing for a crowd or practicing with the metronome, Drum Canvas turns your iPad into a valuable instrument. Getting lost in your music has never been so much fun!

Playability
★ Fast response time.
★ realPlay adjusts volume, pitch, tone and more for realistic sounding sessions.
★ Multi-Zone Hi-Hats, Snares with rim-shots, Cymbals & more.
★ The harder you tap the louder the piece with adjustable touch-sensitivity.
★ Pieces respond to rolls, strums or flicks.

Adjust for that perfect sound
★ Customize the volume , panning and pitch of each individual piece.
★ Mix your music, set, metronome and each piece for that perfect sound.
★ Auto-pan pans the audio of each piece based on screen location.

Your set, Your way
★ Build new sets from scratch. Mix and match from any kit.
★ Arrange, size, rotate & tune your pieces for speed and your style.
★ Amazing interface enables Drag & Drop of pieces, backgrounds & add-ons.
★ Unique sounding kits include Rock, Country, Jam, Electronic, Acoustic & Hip-Hop.
★ Includes add-ons such as shakers, cowbell, tambourine, triangle & more.

Jam with music
★ Build playlists of music/drum-less tracks from your music library.
★ With Touch-Start, your music queue plays only when you’re ready.
★ Metronome with adjustable volume, tempo and measure.

Visually Stunning
★ Select from many different backgrounds.
★ Add effects such as virtual sicks and touch-waves.
★ Gallery lets you display, save and choose your set creations.

We want you to get the most out of Drum Canvas. For a video demonstration, support, or if you have any questions please visit drumcanvas.com

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Do you want to know the tempo of a song playing? Use the Beat Detector to find out! It listens to the music around you and detects the tempo in BPM (beats per minute). It can even give you an estimate of the signature (meter) of the music, distinguishing between 3/4 and 4/4.
Forget about tapping, this app doesn’t need your help! It works best with music containing strong rhythmic information like electronic music, Rock’n Roll or HipHop. You can touch the display to switch between short and long time duration.

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Making beats has never been so easy. Beat Beat Play brings you a new and powerful way of making drum beats while on the go.
Powerful simplicity is the key with an interface designed specifically for the iPhone touch screen. You will be going from scratch to head bobbing in no time at all.

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Features:
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* 1 2 or 4 bars of 16 drum hits each.
* A further 6 Patterns per drum beat – with seamless switching on the fly.
* Completely editable while playing for instant feedback.
* Swing and Feeling sliders to make your beats sound less like a robot. Though the robot is fine with us…
* Editable Volume, Pitch, and Accent (Alternative Sound) for each and every drum hit.
* Triplet Hits to take your beats off the grid. Everything is better in threes.
* Multiple Time Display modes – Bouncing ball – LineSwipe – Light Emitting Diode.
* Export your beats to MIDI for use in your favorite DAW. Accessible through the iTunes App documents folder.

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Drum Kits:
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Base Pack (Free):
* New York – Classic Hip Hop sound. Fo’ real.
* Nashville – A clean no-frills rock sound.
Available for purchase (In App):
* Detroit – Sounds for the dance floor. I just want to dance.
* 8-bit City – Retro sounds from gaming’s yesteryear.
* London (80s) – Who doesn’t want to play the Electric Drums?
* Seattle – Loud Alternative Rock sounds good.
* Berlin – Techno Techno Dance and Techno.

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This app is a beatbox allows you to compose and play 64 beat patterns.
You can also record the patterns.

S4-Rhythm composer is a beatbox allows you to compose 64 beat patterns.
To check all beat patterns in a bar immediately, use the large screen of iPad.

Use various Effect Functions while playing a beat; you can enjoy the beatbox as you play the beat actually.

The beat patterns can be exported as WAV files. You can use the files on various DAWs by importing them into PC via iTunes.

Functions
- 10 PCM sound sources (Kick, Snare, Tom1, Tom2, Tom3, HandClap, HHopen, HHclose, Ride, Crash)
- Tempo (40-280 bpm), Tap Tempo, Swing, Groove functions
- Step Sequencer (up to 64 steps)
- Various Part Effect functions (Compressor, Roller)
- Various Master Effect functions (Delay, BPM Delay, Compressor, Distortion, Chorus/Flanger, LPF, Slicer, Roller)
- Audio Export function
- Real-Time Recoding function
- Wireless Sync-Start Technology (WIST) is supported

S4-Rhythm Composer is an app only for iPad; NOT for iPhone/iPod Touch.

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If you are fond of music and knows all about music apps for iOS, you will be delightful to find out that the second major update of Rhythm Studio for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad has beed just released. The app features such handy novelties as:

- New analog modeled synth with two oscillators modeling analog waveforms, a 24db resonant filter, oscillator sync and ring modulation
-New FX with Phaser, D-Verb, S-Verb, Amp Distortion, 2 band Equalizer and Auto Filter.
- Improved navigation with a zoom button and panning which snaps to each device.
- Full multi-touch allows users to control and move as many knobs and switches as they want.
- New ST-1 sound patches provided by professional music producer and Senior Sound Designer, Red-Eye.

Rhythm Studio takes the classic software to a whole new level making it a must-have for musicians of all levels. The app has been well received in the world music community reaching number 1 for the iPad music category in 12 countries and staying at the top of the iPhone and iPad charts for weeks upon release. The second major update takes music recording experience to the whole new level, introducing new instruments as well as improved controls that provide the smoothest recording experience then ever before.

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** This version works on the iPad 2 only, update coming soon ***

Drum Canvas mixes art and music and takes IOS drumming to the next level. Drum Canvas was designed to be everything from a fun experience for beginners to a serious tool for professionals playing in a live setting. When you first use Drum Canvas, you can quickly select from one of the 7 pre-designed sets, but that’s where the fun begins! Create and customize your own sets using Drum Canvas’s unique interface design. Drag & Drop pieces, backgrounds, add-ons & music directly onto your set.

Everyone’s playing style is different and customization is what Drum Canvas is all about. Mix your music, metronome, set and each individual piece for a perfect sound. Change the pitch of a snare, tom, or cymbal to create a completely new sounding instrument for you to enjoy. Using the realPlay feature brings your set alive by continually adjusting the panning, sound, pitch & tone for the most realistic sound. Using AutoPan changes the audio location of your piece based on screen location. For example, toms on the left of your screen will play toward your left speaker.

When you experience Drum Canvas’s many features like realPlay & AutoPan, we think this will be the only drum app you will need. Whether playing for a crowd or practicing with the metronome, Drum Canvas turns your iPad into a valuable instrument. Getting lost in your music has never been so much fun!

Playability
★ Fast response time.
★ realPlay adjusts volume, pitch, tone and more for realistic sounding sessions.
★ Multi-Zone Hi-Hats, Snares with rim-shots, Cymbals & more.
★ The harder you tap the louder the piece with adjustable touch-sensitivity.
★ Pieces respond to rolls, strums or flicks.

Adjust for that perfect sound
★ Customize the volume , panning and pitch of each individual piece.
★ Mix your music, set, metronome and each piece for that perfect sound.
★ Auto-pan pans the audio of each piece based on screen location.

Your set, Your way
★ Build new sets from scratch. Mix and match from any kit.
★ Arrange, size, rotate & tune your pieces for speed and your style.
★ Amazing interface enables Drag & Drop of pieces, backgrounds & add-ons.
★ Unique sounding kits include Rock, Country, Jam, Electronic, Acoustic & Hip-Hop.
★ Includes add-ons such as shakers, cowbell, tambourine, triangle & more.

Jam with music
★ Build playlists of music/drum-less tracks from your music library.
★ With Touch-Start, your music queue plays only when you’re ready.
★ Metronome with adjustable volume, tempo and measure.

Visually Stunning
★ Select from many different backgrounds.
★ Add effects such as virtual sicks and touch-waves.
★ Gallery lets you display, save and choose your set creations.

We want you to get the most out of Drum Canvas. For a video demonstration, support, or if you have any questions please visit drumcanvas.com

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mobileRhythm mR-7070 – Classic Drum Machine for iPhone and iPad.

Universal App with an unmistakable 1980′s look and sound.

Features:

-MIDI in, out and MIDI clock out
-Precise tempo control with digital readout.
-4×16 banks for pattern storage.
-Individual faders for each drum sound.
-Multiple beat divisions for crazy time signatures with adjustable last step.
-Rock solid timing.
-Grid-view pattern display.
…And much more.

The hardware drum machines and beatboxes from the 1980′s have defined musical genres from House, Acid, Hip-Hop, right up to and including the latest Dub-step, Grime and other electronic music beats.

The mR-7070 works just like the original beatboxes, and anyone who is a fan of music will instantly recognise the classic sounds it produces.

Its easy to program even complicated beats and with plenty of storage space to store your creations.

MIDI setting are in the iOS settings app, and will work with any “CORE MIDI” interface.

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From the creators of ‘DM1 the Drum machine’, comes this all-in-one music workstation come 4 player jam machine aimed at producing rock rather than electronic style music. At the special launch price of just .99, this is a must for all iPad music makers!

Rockmate is a breakthrough music creation app. It turns your iPad into a complete music studio easy and super fun to use.
You can compose, record and play songs with up to 4 Rock players on one single iPad. Rockmate is easy to play with smart chords progressions, sounds great with separated guitar effects and in-house produced audio samples and is also fully customizable with multiple drums and keyboard styles.

Rockmate is ready to rock !
Your guitars are always well tuned, no need to carry your drum kit or to patch your keyboard. A smart metronome and a real-time looper will assist you in composing and recording your songs. Share your songs by email or iTunes sharing folders.

Specifications
• Realistic design and animations
• High-quality samples
• 4 players on one single iPad
• Realtime looper
• Smart metronome
• Mixer with level and pan controls
• Realtime Fx (distortion, multiFX, powerchord)
• Chords progression customizable
• Create your own chords
• Save your styles (Chords progression, FX, Drum, keyboard style…)
• Export: .wav or .aac
• Sharing: iTunes sharing folder and Email.
• Airplay

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