Pro Music Apps

This core idea of this DAW has been out for awhile now, but its great to see regular updates including a new 24-track version being made. If you haven’t seen a run down, here’s the main features -

Multitrack DAW is a recording application for iPhone™, iPod touch™ and iPad™, which is a mobile Digital Audio Workstation. MultiTrack DAW Recording software supports up to 24 stereo tracks, has full audio editing capabilities, and allows playback of all tracks simultaneously while recording in stereo.

MultiTrack DAW allows users to record a track at a time, overdubbing tracks just like a real recording studio. Users of the software see a graphical representation of the waveform on screen and up to 4 tracks visible at a time on an iPod or iPhone, and 8 tracks visible at a time on an iPad in landscape mode or 11 tracks visible at a time in portrait mode. MultiTrack DAW users also have a full suite of non-destructive editing tools at their fingertips, with intuitive popup controls that take advantage of the touch screen and gesturing of Apple devices.

Harmonicdog stunned to music app world with it’s previous “MultiTrack – 16 Track Recorder” iPhone application, which supported 16 stereo tracks. To date, no other app developer has supported more than 8 mono tracks.

The features added in the latest update –

- Adds AAC encoding (3GS or iPod 3rd Gen or later)
- Adds German and French localizations.
- Adds 32 bit floating point wav import.

Grab MultiTrack DAW now –

Xewton’s complete music production environment for iPhone, has just been given some tweaks including optimisation for iPad, and as you can see from the latest screen shot (CLICK to see full size image), the extra display real estate makes the app even more accessible.  This list of updated features aren’t extensive, but they are greatly appreciated.

The updates to the full and the lite version just went online! Here’s a list of what’s new:

• iPad optimization: Music Studio is now a universal binary
• New free instrument: a gorgeous grand piano
• iOS 4 multitasking enabled
• Tap and hold the metronome button to bring up the tempo popup
• Various memory optimizations and stability improvements

For a full rundown on Music Studio’s features head to – http://www.xewton.com/musicstudio

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 –

Just saw this over at creativeapplications.net. A new app called for the ipad currently in development by Henry Chu.

Check out the vids, it looks awesome.

4 Tracks is the original multitrack digital recording studio for the iPhone.

Note : www.littlecodeshop.com shows videos demonstrations of 4 Tracks

Try before you buy ! Get 4 Tracks LITE on the AppStore and see if you like it !

Features :

- You can now bounce tracks
- Export to SoundCloud
- Integrated synthesizer
- Onscreen guitar/keyboard
- Loads audio files and loop (AIFF, WAV, loops)!
- Import/export recordings from/to desktop through a simple web browser.
- Create midi files on the device, import midi files (version 2.4)
- CD-Quality Recording 16 bit, 44.1 kHz
- Metronome allows you to create time perfect recordings (60 to 200) bpm
- Save and name your tracks using a clean interface

4 Tracks is VERY SIMPLE to use !! it mimicks a little metal device, the ergonomics of 4 tracks will be hard to beat !

It allows you to record in multiple takes. I developped it to practice the guitar but it could be used for anything.
4 tracks plays back prerecorded tracks while you record a new one.

To use 4 Tracks, although you can use the iphone microphone, it is best to plug in your headphones with microphone and play or sing up to 4 tracks.

Now you can still play your favorite instrument away from home, 4 Tracks comes with an internal synthesizer and you can play with a keyboard or a guitar type controller.

Save your creations as midi files and reimport on your desktop !

http://www.littlecodeshop.com/

Grab 4 Tracks Audio Recorder now –

While not exclusively for use with guitars, it appears most of the audio recording hardware coming out for the iPhone and iPad are aimed at guitarists. The latest to arrive is AmpKit LiNK from Peavey, which looks set to do the job nicely.

Peavey Electronics and leading iPhone applications developer Agile Partners have joined forces to launch AmpKit, an unparalleled guitar amp and effects iPhone application, and AmpKit LiNK, a high fidelity audio interface for the iPhone, iPod touch* and iPad. Together, AmpKit and AmpKit LiNK provide musicians of all skill levels with a powerful and convenient way to jam with high quality tones anytime and anywhere.

The AmpKit LiNK audio interface raises the audio fidelity bar for the iPhone platform. AmpKit LiNK is an iPhone, iPod touch* and iPad interface for electric guitar, bass, or any line level source, with an output that can be connected to headphones, powered speakers or a PA.

AmpKit LiNK’s revolutionary CrossTalk Eliminator solves the feedback problem inherent in existing unpowered iPhone interfaces. Unpowered guitar interfaces suffer from feedback when using headphones. AmpKit LiNK is a powered device with circuitry that virtually eliminates feedback.

The interface can be used with any recording, processing, or tuning application, including Agile Partners’ GuitarToolkit, one of the highest-rated applications in the iTunes App Store.

The AmpKit LiNK guitar interface is available for pre-order from the Peavey online store as well as from dealers, distributors and retail stores worldwide for $39.99.

Head to the official site – http://peavey.com/ampkitlink/

Adding to the growing list of custom built audio interfaces designed for recording guitars and vocals, comes this new model from Sonoma Wire Works, which looks set to tick all the key boxes for professional music recording.

Los Altos, CA – June 18, 2010 – Sonoma Wire Works, makers of the FourTrack recording app, announces the GuitarJack audio device. GuitarJack connects a wide range of instruments, microphones, and other audio hardware to iPod touch® (2nd and 3rd generation), iPhone® 3GS* and iPhone 3G* via 1/4 inch instrument and 1/8 inch stereo mic/line inputs. Addressing the most frequent request from musicians who use FourTrack, GuitarJack makes both level control and input monitoring possible when using a GuitarJack enhanced app. Sonoma Wire Works is also developing the TaylorEQ app for the GuitarJack. The free TaylorEQ app will allow Taylor Guitar players to hear and adjust the tone of their guitars playing through the GuitarJack using EQ settings custom designed by Taylor Guitars. GuitarJack will be priced at $199 MSRP. GuitarJack and TaylorEQ are scheduled to ship in Q3 2010. Pricing and availability subject to change.

For full product details – http://www.sonomawireworks.com/guitarjack

This new iPad app surfaced today, via a post on our site to a Youtube video. I can’t find out anything else about it at this stage, so I’m afraid it remains a mystery until we can track down further details. Check out the video for a taste of what it offers.

As already reported here, IK Multimedia is releasing its flagship amp simulator for iPhone and iPad in the coming weeks. While it looks pretty sweet, be aware you’re also going to need their iRig hardware interface to plug a guitar into your iPhone. Looks like there will be a Free, LE and Full versions available, so you can pick up the one that best suits your needs. Here’s the lowdown from IK Multimedia -

At the core of the AmpliTube iRig System is AmpliTube – the leader in gear modeling software for professional recording studios.

Now AmpliTube for iPhone gives you the same incredible ultra-realistic sound and modeling accuracy of its Mac/PC applications in a convenient mobile platform app.

With AmpliTube for iPhone, you’ll have an entire guitar/bass rig at your fingertips, comprised of 3 recombinable simultaneous stompbox effects, an amp-head plus cabinet and a microphone.

With AmpliTube for iPhone fully loaded, you will be able to choose between 5 amps (clean, crunch, lead, metal, bass) with full controls, 11 stompbox effects (delay, fuzz, distortion, overdrive, wah, envelope filter, chorus, flanger, phaser, octave, noise filter), 5 cabinets and 2 microphones (dynamic and condenser).

Plus, AmpliTube for iPhone features a chromatic digital tuner and a metronome. You can also import and play with 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 made by 3 simultaneous stompboxes + amp + cabinet + mic
• 11 Stomps, 5 Amps, 5 Cabinets, 2 Mics available
• Import and play with songs or backing tracks with real time effects
• 36 presets can be saved/recalled on the fly
• Includes tuner/metronome
• Free, LE and Full versions available
• Free and LE versions expandable with a-la-carte downloadable gear
• Same low-latency as Mac/PC systems

AmpliTube for iPhone will be available in 3 versions: FREE, LE and FULL.

The gurus of authentic amp simulators, IK Multimedia are bringing their bag of cranking guitar sounds to the iPhone (and iPad eventually as well!). Although their flagship software suite, Amplitude is heading to the App Store shortly, what has got us even more excited in the announcement of the iRig hardware for recording guitar directly to an iPhone. We’ll let them give you the rundown -

IK Multimedia is pleased to announce AmpliTube® iRig™: the ultimate mobile guitar amp and effects rig system for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad.

The Complete iPhone Interface and Software Solution…

AmpliTube iRig is a combination of an easy-to-use instrument interface adapter and the new AmpliTube for iPhone software for guitar & bass. With AmpliTube iRig, you can plug your guitar into your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad and jam out anywhere with world-class guitar and bass tones, from the leader in studio-class guitar and bass software.

Simply plug the iRig interface into your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad, plug your instrument into the appropriate input jack, plug in your headphones, amp or powered speakers, download AmpliTube FREE for iPhone and start rocking!

You’ll have at your fingertips the sound and control of 3 simultaneous stompbox effects + amplifier + cabinet + microphone- just like a traditional guitar or bass stage rig!

iRig Plug Interface Adapter

The new iRig interface adapter is the easiest way to get your instrument’s signal into your mobile device.  The iRig is the ideal companion not only to the AmpliTube iPhone app, but also works with any other recording, processing or tuning app. Plus, you can also use the iRig with line level signal sources such as synthesizers, keyboards or mixers.

AmpliTube iRig — $39.99/€29.99 MSRP (exc. VAT) is already available for pre-orders from the IK online store as well as from IK selected dealers and distributors worldwide.

AmpliTube for iPhone

At the core of the AmpliTube iRig System is AmpliTube – the leader in gear modeling software for professional recording studios.

Now AmpliTube for iPhone gives you incredible, ultra-realistic sound and functionality in a convenient mobile platform app and features:

-    Real time guitar and bass mobile multi-FX app
-    Full rig made by 3 simultaneous stompboxes + amp + cabinet + mic
-    10 Stomps, 5 Amps, 5 Cabinets, 2 Mics available
-    Import and play along with songs and backing tracks with real time effects
-    36 presets can be saved/recalled on the fly
-    Includes tuner/metronome
-    Free, LE and Full versions available
-    Free and LE versions expandable with a-la-carte downloadable gear
-    Same low-latency as any Mac/PC system

AmpliTube for iPhone will be available in 3 versions: FREE, LE ($2.99/€2.39) and FULL($19.99/€15.99). More gear can be added to FREE and LE through an in-app purchase of a-la-carte models with stompboxes costing $2.99/€2.39 each, and amplifiers + cabinets for $4.99/€3.99 each.

AmpliTube iRig and AmpliTube for iPhone are coming soon to a store near you and on the iTunes app store. Stay tuned!