AppBC shared several new videos for Modstep, its new iPad MIDI sequencer. The first video, below, is an overview that looks at using Modstep with ‘all of your stuff’ – whether it’s a new iPad, an old iPad 1, software synths, your samples, your computer or your hardware gear:
Xewton has released Music Studio 2 for Android. Music Studio offers a complete music production environment for mobile devices. It combines a piano keyboard, 118 instruments, a 127-track sequencer, extensive note editing and real-time effects.
Mouse on Mars has introduced Fluxpad – a sample based groovebox/workstation with a unique approach to sequencing. It’s developed by Mouse on Mars’ Andi Toma & Jan St. Werner, with developer Jan T V Falkenstein. In Fluxpad you “paint“ in your music with your finger, which leads to completely different results than a traditional sequencer… Read More Mouse On Mars Intros Fluxpad (Sneak Preview)
Arturia has released iSpark for iPad – an iPad version of its Spark virtual drum machine. iSpark is designed to let you play drum patterns in-real time and to tweak your sound on-the-fly. It also integrates a powerful and flexible 64-step sequencer. iSpark combines Arturia’s TAE technology with with a modular engine and multi-layered samples – so it can… Read More Arturia iSpark A Powerful iPad Drum Machine, Compatible With Spark 2
Developer Jonathan Mackenzie shared this sneak preview of scriptSONIC – a programmable musical instrument for the iPad. According to Mackenzie, scriptSONIC combines the open-ended creative power of a programming language with the expressiveness of a touch-screen.
Korg has updated Gadget for iOS to version 2.0, making it Universal (iPhone, iPad & iPad Pro), adding support for iCloud synchronization between your devices; adding insert effects; support for Korg’s wireless controllers and more. KORG Gadget offers a collection of more than 20 different synthesizers and drum machine virtual instruments called “Gadgets “.
Developer Tamas Nagy, the founder of Imimot Software, let us know about Vezér – an OS X app that’s designed for control and synchronization of MIDI, OSC or DMX enabled environments, using timeline-based automation. Vezér lets you create projects that combine audio playback and basic audio routing with MIDI, OSC or DMX. It can also handle realtime MIDI/OSC/DMX data recording during playback. The… Read More Vezér – A MIDI/OSC/DMX Timeline & Control App For Multimedia Artists
Cakewalk has released the SONAR Manchester update, delivering a major update to its Melodyne capabilities and more. SONAR users who have the bundled version of Melodyne Essential can now upgrade to Melodyne 4 Essential for free.
Ableton today released Live 9.6, adding support for Ableton Link – a way to wirelessly sync multiple devices, including computers running Live, iOS devices running compatible applications and even hardware. Here’s the official video intro:
Apple has updated Logic Pro X for Mac OS X and MainStage, adding ‘numerous fixes and enhancements. The updates include new loop content, enhancements to the Alchemy synthesizer, improved performance, support for Force Touch and Music Memo and more.
