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Das MicroKorg
Sep 18, 2005

Vintage Analog Synthesizer
I also just made a quick YouTube video, showing the newly added support for USB MIDI keyboards inside the KORG iMS-20 iPad app.

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Shart Carbuncle
Aug 4, 2004

Star Trek:
The Motion Picture
Cool stuff, thanks for the vid.

WithoutTheFezOn
Aug 28, 2005
Oh no

FLX posted:

I also just made a quick YouTube video, showing the newly added support for USB MIDI keyboards inside the KORG iMS-20 iPad app.
Happen to know any other apps that support MIDI in, off the top of your head?

Das MicroKorg
Sep 18, 2005

Vintage Analog Synthesizer

WithoutTheFezOn posted:

Happen to know any other apps that support MIDI in, off the top of your head?

Unfortunately not :( So far, the iMS-20 is the only app I've heard of that supports it.

nah thanks
Jun 18, 2004

Take me out.

WithoutTheFezOn posted:

Currently sells for $81.84 plus whatever they paid for Amplitube. And $19.99 of that was just for iElectribe.

Yeah, I'm bored.

Plus the $500 (minimum) for the iPad, and whatever they paid for an audio interface for the thing.

EDIT: Not hating on the iPad, I have one and love the poo poo out of it (whatup TouchAble), just saying. Someone who already has a PC is going to find Reaper/Record/whatever inexpensive DAW + an audio interface way more affordable.

JazzFlight
Apr 29, 2006

Oooooooooooh!

Anyone know what the cheapest MIDI-to-USB cables are that officially work with the iPad? When I bought a keyboard years ago I picked up an M-AUDIO UNO 1x1 which is supposed to work (the latest model) but whoops, I have the first model which apparently doesn't work with the iPad. Great.
See link. I have the clear blue one on the bottom, while the new one is the top clear blue.
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support.faq&ID=dafbe23c0f3791fd6e457ee947e4daba

Apart from re-buying the same cable again for 40 bucks, is there a much cheaper option for me?

FLX, in your demo video, you seemed to have a cheap black midi/usb cable that works. Was that cheap and where did you get it?

JazzFlight fucked around with this message at 23:28 on Jan 4, 2011

toxick
Oct 20, 2008
The OP should be updated to mention Filtatron and Multitrack DAW. Also, the "Effects & Utilities" section should really be renamed to "Sequencers & DAWs" since that's what most of those apps are.

Am I the only person really liking iSequence for iPad? It's such a great app once you import your own samples. The sequencer takes a few minutes to get used to since it's a bit different from most DAWs but it's really easy to lay down stuff, and effect automation is handled really well. It doesn't get anywhere near enough attention.

Das MicroKorg
Sep 18, 2005

Vintage Analog Synthesizer

JazzFlight posted:

FLX, in your demo video, you seemed to have a cheap black midi/usb cable that works. Was that cheap and where did you get it?

Those are just regular USB cables, as both of my keyboards can send MIDI data directly over USB.


toxick posted:

The OP should be updated to mention Filtatron and Multitrack DAW. Also, the "Effects & Utilities" section should really be renamed to "Sequencers & DAWs" since that's what most of those apps are.

Am I the only person really liking iSequence for iPad? It's such a great app once you import your own samples. The sequencer takes a few minutes to get used to since it's a bit different from most DAWs but it's really easy to lay down stuff, and effect automation is handled really well. It doesn't get anywhere near enough attention.
Sure, I'll update the OP later. What I'm still looking for, is a DAW that comes with built-in synthesizers (and maybe some instrument samples), which is why I haven't tried iSequence yet. I'd love to have a package similar to Ableton on the iPad some day.

toxick
Oct 20, 2008

FLX posted:

Those are just regular USB cables, as both of my keyboards can send MIDI data directly over USB.

Sure, I'll update the OP later. What I'm still looking for, is a DAW that comes with built-in synthesizers (and maybe some instrument samples), which is why I haven't tried iSequence yet. I'd love to have a package similar to Ableton on the iPad some day.

Coincidentally, it was recently announced on the iSequence forum that an additive synth is going to be added to iSequence in the future. CoreMIDI is being added in the near future as well.

Machine Gun Joe
Jun 22, 2004
Retro-Chic

FLX posted:

I also just made a quick YouTube video, showing the newly added support for USB MIDI keyboards inside the KORG iMS-20 iPad app.

Nice video, i own the same lpk25 keyboard and use it for iMS-20 as well. On the fastest arp settings (32th) it seems like the app is dropping notes due to high latency otherwise it's perfect. I can't say if it's a software or hardware limitation.

I saw Akai's new MPK mini and can't help but think it would be even greater for this app, as you can reconfigure every control with the win/mac utility they offer, so you can work around app limitations easily. http://www.akaipro.com/mpkmini

For WithoutTheFezOn who was asking about other apps supporting midi, Xewton Music Studio does both midi-in and out, and exports to midi files as well. It's a bit like Garageband for iOS, and it's universal (the camera connection kit however is not :( )

JazzFlight, I use an Emu XMidi 1x1 Tab, it's just a basic cable and I still paid 30$ for it. I use it for older keyboards that only speak midi. http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?category=610&subcategory=611&product=19089

Daenn
Oct 17, 2003

If any day is a good day, today is a good day for disaster.

toxick posted:

Am I the only person really liking iSequence for iPad? It's such a great app once you import your own samples. The sequencer takes a few minutes to get used to since it's a bit different from most DAWs but it's really easy to lay down stuff, and effect automation is handled really well. It doesn't get anywhere near enough attention.

I really like iSequence. I'm not a big sequencer guy, but it's great for getting ideas down and the original samples aren't even all that bad. I wish changing time signatures was easier, but you can sort of work around it.

I've actually downloaded a lot of the apps in the OP. I'd like to try Nanostudio but I'm waiting for the iPad version. Studio.HD would be great if they would add a few more effects (namely a compressor).

I like that I can work with ideas in iSequence and then drop them into Studio.HD to get down vocal ideas.

I'm thinking of trying some of the Korg stuff, but I'm not a big synth guy so I don't know how much I'd use it.

massive spider
Dec 6, 2006

The alesis studiodock is making me seriously consider skippinga macbook and just getting an iPad for live sampling http://www.alesis.com/studiodock

adeadcrab
Feb 1, 2006

Objectifying women is cool and normal
I've had a lot of fun messing around with Music Studio, although I don't think there's any way to change time signature beyond the quarter note variations they have available. Is there any other similar music studio program with more versatile options for time signature changes?

japtor
Oct 28, 2005
Akai announced the SynthStation49 pretty recently for iPad, while looking for that I found that they apparently also have a smaller SynthStation25 for iPhone/iPod that came out back in November.

micropenis
Jul 19, 2004
An '04 Mac user from the UK. What's worse?

japtor posted:

Akai announced the SynthStation49 pretty recently for iPad, while looking for that I found that they apparently also have a smaller SynthStation25 for iPhone/iPod that came out back in November.

Holy. poo poo. The Synthstation 25 is only £75. For a basic MIDI keyboard I can have on my desk THAT INTEGRATES WITH MY loving PHONE, it looks like the greatest thing ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF6fPCAmaZg (lol at 3:06)

Give it a few years. Logic will be ported to the iPad and we will wonder why we needed laptops for anything live.

toxick
Oct 20, 2008
BeatMaker 2 is up for sale on the app store, $19.99. So far it's pretty drat amazing, although some users are experiencing stability issues.

japtor
Oct 28, 2005
Posted this a few days ago in the iOS app thread, copy/pasting here:

If anyone wants to play with a turntable app but is too cheap for djay, Tap DJ is pretty cool ($1.99 right now)...not that I really know what I'm doing other than making noise. Not sure if they plan on supporting iPad (whether universal or a separate version), but it seems ok in 2x mode. Menus are larger than they would be in a native app of course, but the main turntable UI works fine.

I haven't tried it on my iPhone yet, but on there it also has "gyroscratch" so you can do awesome/stupid stuff like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK1lQHHPWJc

magiccarpet
Jan 3, 2005




toxick posted:

BeatMaker 2 is up for sale on the app store, $19.99. So far it's pretty drat amazing, although some users are experiencing stability issues.

No iPad resolution? I'm confused.

Edit: Notes say its coming in a free update soon.

h_double
Jul 27, 2001
My buddy Rob just released the source code for Mugician, which is basically the best reason to own an iPad.

https://github.com/rfielding/Mugician

(the app itself is already free on the app store; it's basically a 14 string microtonal guitar synth)

lord funk
Feb 16, 2004

I just released a small utility app called GyrOSC. It sends the motion sensor data (gyroscope, accelerometer, compass) from your iOS device wirelessly to any device that receives OSC (Open Sound Control) messages. If you're a Max/MSP, Pure Data, Processing, or Live user, you can use the sensors to control sound parameters. The app costs $0.99. More info on my site.

Here are some promo codes:

3N7K6NT7YJEK
JWPHA3JLKHLX
LEKPEN7EH4H6
69NYKWN7K46F
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Obviously, this app is aimed more towards the DIY synth programming musician. Won't be too exciting unless you're already excited about OSC. :)

And as always, nice reviews are appreciated!

h_double
Jul 27, 2001

lord funk posted:

3N7K6NT7YJEK

taken, thanks!

I won't have a chance to really try this out until next week, but am definitely interested in more OSC goodness.

well why not
Feb 10, 2009




lord funk posted:



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used this one. thanks dude!

Having trouble getting it to speak to live properly. Is it meant to be used with OSCulator or something? There's not really any info on the site.

well why not fucked around with this message at 03:02 on Feb 20, 2011

kaptainkaffeine
Apr 1, 2003

Drug Free Since: Lunch

lord funk posted:

LEKPEN7EH4H6

Grabbed this one, thank you. I've been excited about this stuff lately, especially Control which allows you to write/draw the interface in json. The idea of getting a bunch of fans with iphones involved in a live show is pretty neat, but logistically tricky.

a foolish pianist
May 6, 2007

(bi)cyclic mutation

dolphins are gay posted:

used this one. thanks dude!

Having trouble getting it to speak to live properly. Is it meant to be used with OSCulator or something? There's not really any info on the site.

I got it hooked to Live via OSCulator. I wasn't able to get anything really useful out of it that way, but I think with some tweaking, this thing would be a nice way to control cutoff and res knobs.

Thorpe
Feb 14, 2007

RELEASE THE KITTIES

lord funk posted:

69NYKWN7K46F

I grabbed this one, thanks!

a foolish pianist
May 6, 2007

(bi)cyclic mutation

It's annoying that you have to restart the app if you let your phone go to sleep. It won't send any data when it's just woken up.

Robot Porn
Feb 23, 2007
bored at work...
Apparently, FL Studio is coming to iOS for both iPhone and iPad. It will come with 40 free instruments and 50 more instruments will be available as in-app purchases. I can't find any pricing info yet.

toxick
Oct 20, 2008

Robot Porn posted:

Apparently, FL Studio is coming to iOS for both iPhone and iPad. It will come with 40 free instruments and 50 more instruments will be available as in-app purchases. I can't find any pricing info yet.

It's pretty much confirmed that it's nothing more than a rebranded Xewton Music Studio.

Robot Porn
Feb 23, 2007
bored at work...
Yeah, found this on kvr. Oh well.

quote:

Fl Studio Mobile was indeed developed in collaboration with Xewton.
We added :

- a step sequencer
- drumpads for the drumkits
- Image-Line (sample, synth & drum) content
- an export module to allow import in FL Studio
- a new UI

quote:

Will there be synths?
Yes and no : All instruments (including our synths) are sampled.

lord funk
Feb 16, 2004

a foolish pianist posted:

It's annoying that you have to restart the app if you let your phone go to sleep. It won't send any data when it's just woken up.

Thanks for letting me know - I fixed it. It'll be there in the next update. I'm working on some under-the-hood enhancements, so it might be a little while before it goes up.

If anyone else finds a bug, please let me know at bitshapesoftware at gmail.

micropenis
Jul 19, 2004
An '04 Mac user from the UK. What's worse?
:siren: Garageband for the iPad :siren:

Software instruments, loops, multitrack recorder, can take the iPad project and use it on Garageband Mac or Logic Studio. You can plug your guitar in. You can use CoreMIDI. Do all sorts of crazy poo poo with it for $5 which is going to piss off every other DAW app creator on the app store.

excitebike
May 18, 2003

micropenis posted:

:siren: Garageband for the iPad :siren:

Software instruments, loops, multitrack recorder, can take the iPad project and use it on Garageband Mac or Logic Studio. You can plug your guitar in. You can use CoreMIDI. Do all sorts of crazy poo poo with it for $5 which is going to piss off every other DAW app creator on the app store.

Cross-posting in this thread too.

I worked on this and I'm happy to answer any questions, we're really looking forward to what musicians will do with our little baby.

tut
Nov 4, 2004

This might be a stupid question, but will you need an iPad 2 to run GB?

Das MicroKorg
Sep 18, 2005

Vintage Analog Synthesizer

excitebike posted:

Cross-posting in this thread too.

I worked on this and I'm happy to answer any questions, we're really looking forward to what musicians will do with our little baby.

How large will the app's file size be with all those loops and samples? Will there be IAPs for new content? Also, how much RAM does the iPad 2 have?

micropenis
Jul 19, 2004
An '04 Mac user from the UK. What's worse?

excitebike posted:

Cross-posting in this thread too.

I worked on this and I'm happy to answer any questions, we're really looking forward to what musicians will do with our little baby.

I've asked a few questions already but I was wondering about GB behind the scenes.

How long has it been in development for? I'm surprised it hasn't come out sooner. Was the earlier hardware not capable of running it well?

Also, a personal question. Do you yourself think this is the future of home recording? I really hope it takes off.

DEUCE SLUICE
Feb 6, 2004

I dreamt I was an old dog, stuck in a honeypot. It was horrifying.
Apogee came out with an interface, too!

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/jam.php

Wish it could do microphones too, but it's still pretty nice.


Excitebike - Does Garageband for iPad have the ability to, some day, do simultaneous multitrack recording?

JazzFlight
Apr 29, 2006

Oooooooooooh!

Dammit, if Garageband requires iOS 4.3 I will be so pissed. I just finally got used to having my iPad jailbroken on 4.2.1 and it will be really painful deciding between all my jailbroken stuff and Garageband... oh, and a proper working orientation switch again.

toxick
Oct 20, 2008
GarageBand looks pretty nice but I wonder how the amps and effects will stack up against something like AmpKit.

Gym Leader Barack
Oct 31, 2005

Grimey Drawer
Yeah I spent like $80 getting amplitube and the 4 track recorder for both my phone and pad and now GarageBand pops up for $5. I am hoping (only out of spite) that the amp sims are a little worse than the dedicated amp apps but in all probability they will sound pretty drat good.

Size is also a pretty big concern for me as well, I only have the 16GB model and it runs pretty close to full all the time, I would hate for the GB app to take up multiple gigabytes with just its loops and samples.


edit: That Apogee input looks significantly better than the Amplitube one. If it lowers the noise floor then I will be all over it. I am a terrible consumer.

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plotskee
Mar 10, 2010


Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.

tutpsu posted:

This might be a stupid question, but will you need an iPad 2 to run GB?

One of the devs posted in GBS SH/SC, he said it will run on an original iPad.

http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3393695&userid=0&perpage=40&pagenumber=20#post388770729

plotskee fucked around with this message at 06:04 on Mar 3, 2011

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