Sound Cells for iPad
Published November 16, 2011 | 
Sound Cells is a music generation app for the iPad (iPhone and iPad Touch as well). The interface comes laid out on a matrix grid that allows you to create moving cells that interact with each other and the surrounding environment to create sound. Once an active cell is made it begins to move throughout the matrix grid and then you can add other cells in real time to generate melodic sequences. The sound is essentially created by the cells crashing into the exterior matrix walls.
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Leave a commentiSequence for iPad
Published November 9, 2011 | iSequence is a music workstation for you iPad. The program gives you 8 tracks to work with (but you can layer multiple sounds on 1 track), 160 virtual instruments, a mixer with effects and automation capabilities, a sampler, and a step sequencer – not bad for $14.99.
Posted in iPad Virtual Instruments | ipad, ipad 2, ipad music apps, isequence, music apps, sequence, sequencer, sequencer app | 1 CommentKorg iMS-20 for iPad
Published November 7, 2011 |
The Korg iMS-20 is an analog synth workstation modeled after its popular hardware predecessor the Korg MS-20 (monophonic synthesizer). The iMS-20 is a little different in that it houses a vitrual Korg SQ-10, which is a drum machine/sequencer, and a built-in mixer.
Posted in iPad Virtual Instruments | ims-20, ipad, ipad 2, ipad music apps, korg, music apps, virtual instrument | Leave a commentKorg iElectribe-R for iPad
Published November 5, 2011 |
The Korg iElectribe-R is a music app modeled after Korg’s hardware Electribe series. The hardware version of this beat box is quite common amongst electronic producers, so it’s cool Korg gave us a software emulation for the iPad.
The first thing you will notice is that the program is easy on the eyes and responds to touch well. Next, are its classic analog sounds that give it a vintage, electronic feel.
The iElectribe is mainly a beat maker so most of the sounds are drums and some quirky FX.
To create beats, simply choose your set of sounds and begin to program them into the touch screen step sequencer. In addition to that, the app comes with some cool template grooves to get you going. These templates are fully customizable from sequence arrangement to sound choice.
There are some on-board effects like chorus, flanger, decimator, filter, delay, etc.. and you can oscillate the pitch as well. You can record automation of these parameters and create real time effects.
Overall, the Korg iElectribe is a cool, virtual beatbox. It’s a little pricey at $20, but not so much when you consider that the hardware gear this software is based on cost several hundred dollars. If you’re into electronic music and you own an iPad this an app worth taking a look at.
Posted in iPad Virtual Instruments | electribe, iElectribe, ipad, ipad 2, ipad music apps, korg, music apps | Leave a commentbleep!Box for iPad
Published November 3, 2011 |
bleep!Box is a music production suite for your iPad. It’s comes housed with a sequencer, a synthesizer, and a drum machine. It’s noted for its quality sounds, which is rare in the world of iOS. I would say that the sounds are more tailored to the modern electronic producer than say a Hip Hop producer, but Hip-Hop-heads looking to create some quirky tunes will enjoy this app.
DJ Mixer Pro for iPad
Published October 20, 2011 | DJ Mixer is a free DJing app for the iPad. The newest version comes with twelve free songs to work with and you can upload 4 of your own for free. However, if you want unlimited library importing you will have to purchase one of the upgrades. There are other upgrades as well like the ability to you use headphones and additional effects packs. Upgrades range from $3 to $10 and are available for purchase in the app store.
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Published October 20, 2011 |
Here’s a snippet of a cool beat made using BeatPad 3.3
BeatPad 3.3 ($6.99) is a drum machine with a built-in 4 track audio recorder for you iPad. The newest version comes with more sounds than its predecessor and even boasts a slightly cheaper price tag (supposedly).
Morphwiz for iPad
Published October 20, 2011 |
Developed by Jordan Rudess of Wizdom Music, Morphwiz ($10) offers a unique approach to sound creation and performance. Notes are represented by a series of vertical lines and you play the instrument by touching or sliding your fingers across them – much like a Continuum Fingerboard.
Posted in iPad Virtual Instruments, Uncategorized | ipad, ipad 2, ipad music apps, morph wiz, morphwiz, music apps | 1 CommentPianist Pro for iPad
Published October 12, 2011 |
Pianist Pro is a virtual piano for the iPad. Its’ predecessor/counterpart – Pianist is a well known app for the iPhone and MooCow takes it even further with the iPad. It comes with 16 different instruments, an arpeggiator, a drum machine and on-board effects. Virtual instruments range from drums to synths and more. You also get a sustain pedal and velocity based key striking to give your creations some realism.
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Published October 12, 2011 |
Drum Meister is a drumming application for the iPad. It comes from a top-down view and gives you an instant drum kit at your finger tips. You have four kits to choose from with extra add-on sounds available for each kit. You also have the ability to move individual drum sounds around and change the size of them to maximize playability. Much like Garageband (for iPad) the drums are velocity and positionally sensitive. This means that the sound corresponds to how hard you hit that drum and where exactly you hit that drum.
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