Retronyms has updated Tabletop – its virtual studio for the iPad – to version 1.2.
Here’s what’s new in Tabletop 1.2:
- New RS4000: Powerful Synth
- Easy sharing using SoundCloud
- New Gridlok & M8RX samples from +verb
- Bugfixes & performance improvements
Tabletop is currently available for .99 in the App Store. Some virtual instruments are in-app purchases.
i was thinking, “what, a synth demo video with no dubstep?” exactly two seconds before the wobble bass hit.
Sounds good, but it’s an in-app purchase of $9.99.
Tabletop would be such an awesome app if we could use plugins in IOS.
Really? I had it available for free after I updated.
true. after updating it is included with the app.
apparently, a bug gave away RS4000 for free.
Tabletop would be my most regretted purchase for the iPad.
They say “[the initial price] includes 9 of the 15 available devices. For just 15 bucks you get over $50 worth of gear:”
The ‘free’ devices include an audio output, and the ability to record your songs.
Wow.
They also include a preset only synth, a preset only drum machine. The only module which is worth anything is their sample pad player.
Currently the app is on sale at .99c, which I think is about a dollar more than it’s worth.
I’m not disliking your comment cause you raise very good points, but I think this app has some capabilities and is increasingly becoming more attractive… that is, once they realize that the pay-per-module model is stupid and shysty. Therefore, I think the idea that this app should be free is a little ridiculous. The program isn’t perfect by any means, but it is an interesting workflow and has potential.
I would pay 9.99 for a complete version of this app, perhaps even 14.99. (which I reluctantly paid for Rebirth solely out of nostalgia, to later find that while I miss the original software, it just simply wasn’t made for the ipad and is kinda clunky and ugly.) But I simply refuse to participate in the per-module scheme.
I like the idea of pay-per-module, but only when the price is right. Modules should cost something like 1$.
That reminds me, I’ve been meaning to delete Tabletop from my iPad. Now it’s gone. Thanks!
thats exactly what i thought after purchasing it. i deleted it again, turned out nanostudio rebirth and ims20 is enough till amreal good fm synth comes out 🙂
I would really like them to have a module sale again. 10$ is steep for an in app purchase for a type of synth I own a dozen versions of already.