Akai has released SynthStation 2.0, a major update to their software synth workstation for iOS that adds real-time recording, CoreMIDI support and more.
Here’s what’s new:
Updated based upon user feedback, SynthStation v2.0 contains the most requested enhancements and capabilities from SynthStation enthusiasts everywhere and is now an even more powerful app for creating music on the go. Featuring CoreMIDI support, real-time recording, a customizable metronome, the ability to preview sounds in the sounds page and numerous stability improvements and bug fixes, SynthStation v2.0 is ready to produce whether you’re using it directly on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, or using it in combination with the powerful SynthStation25.
CoreMIDI Support: SynthStation v2.0 works with any CoreMIDI compatible device, meaning you can use it on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch as a synth module for your favorite controllers or integrate SynthStation v2.0 with your CoreMIDI compliant hardware and software sequencers.
Real-time Recording: Now you can record in real-time as you improvise and create tracks directly on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, or when using the versatile SynthStation25 portable controller.
Customizable Metronome: More than just a time-keeping click track, SynthStation v2.0’s all new metronome is now fully customizable, allowing you to set the volume and use any sound you desire.
Sound-Preview Ribbon: Find the right sound faster with SynthStation v2.0’s new sound-preview ribbon. This simple feature will streamline your portable music production and save you tons of time.
SynthStation 2.0 is available now in the App Store for $1.99.
Now that I test it some more, a very sharp attack or release in the amplitude envelope seems to trigger it. It's quite noticeable for me on preset 7, "Pro Horn."
The 4 pole filter seems to act strange now. If a sound uses more than 40% resonance it closes the filter right off and just sounds like a thud or a click. Strange as it worked fine before. Change the filter to 2 pole and it's fine.
Geoff
I new more efficent GUI for Ipad would be nice, speed up the work flow a bit
Did installing this 2.0 update wipe out your user patches, sequences or songs?
Have Akai added the ability to save this user data remotely?
Terribly clumsy app. Poorly thought out. Almost unusable for me. Sad, because it’s powerful. I could never make a track on such an app.
Best iOS music app? Shapeless. A cool simple drum machine. Never-ending fun.