SoundBow for Android devices
A visual instrument for meditation and musical observation. Available on Google Play.
Built with Processing (for Android), Pure Data (libPd). HTML 5 version coming soon.
Created by Agoston Nagy, SoundBow is a free sound instrument for Android devices which allows you to create melodies by drawing curves on the screen. Your curves are be remembered and played back continuously. Each time your ever-looping gesture hits a string, a sound is produced.
SoundBow is built with Processing (with native Android functions) and the sounds are handled by the free visual patching language Pure Data (using libPd for Android ).
Reusable source code & HTML 5 version (based on the mighty processingjs and the html5 audio tag) is coming soon.
iOS: Get the legendary Simmons Clap Trap right in your pocket
Now you can put the legendary Simmons Clap Trap right in your pocket or backpack! The Clap Trap was an iconic 1980s “Handclap Synthesizer” whose unique sound can be heard across much of early electronica
Clap Box is a perfect emulation of the classic 1982 Clap Trap. It is inspired by all of the cool sounds of the original, the same programming logic, plus more modern enhancements like MIDI trigger and BPM matching. So put a legendary handclap synthesizer right in your pocket or backpack and check out Clap Box today!
Clap Box Features
• Authentic emulation of the original Clap Trap
• Audio Trigger via your device’s built in mic – just clap your hands in realtime to trigger!
• Full MIDI support over WiFi
• Auto Speed triggers at BPMs up to 300
• “Humanize” function creates random variations”
Free for iPad and iPhone:
Clap Box – Puremagnetik
orangePeels : Beatsurfing / Teenage Engingeering op1 / Machinedrum
Checking out the Beatsurfing app:
New set up test three. Now that other gear can be used in conjunction with the op1, I was able to try out a new midi controller app for the iPad : Beatsurfing.
Imho, its the best ‘build a midi controller’ app that has been made so far. It is designed in a way that is more conducive to working with a PC and software synths, however, there is still a lot that can be done in an all hardware setup like mine.
This video shows a template I have created. In this test of the app, I chose to try and keep it simple with focus on being musical rather than create a complex setup where I tend to lose the music along the way.
ExtraSlice sneak preview!
Coming soon to iPhone!
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Juggle beats, chop, screw, shuffle, dice and slice with the second iteration of our critically acclaimed Slice series. ExtraSlice is the future of the DJ experience.
Mikrosonic RD3 Groovebox HD Demo – Android Test – HTC EVO
“I downloaded the app from Mikrosonic called “RD3 HD Demo” and started messing around with it. It was pretty easy to figure out and fun to use. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to play around with a looping/drum machine. The only bothersome thing is that you can’t save your sessions and an ad pops up every few minutes to encourage you to buy the full app. Which makes sense because this is the free version of the app and just lets you get a taste for what it can really do.”
RD3 – Groovebox is a high quality audio application for Android devices that is easy to use. It combines a 303-style synthesizer and a drum machine with different drum kits. Create grooves on-the-go with these machines that defined the sound of early electronic dance music.
If you have a high-end Android phone or tablet please check out the RD3 HD version with more features.
Features
Musical Features:
- Virtual analog synthesizer
- 3 types of waveforms
- Reminiscent of the legendary 303 synthesizer
- High-quality or regular filter modes
- Drum machine with 8 drum kits: 808, 909, 606, CR-78, Linn, KR55, RZ1, DMX
- Real-time step sequencer
- 4 bars with 16 steps per instrument
- 3 play modes: Solo, loop or random
Technical Features:
- Multi-touch control
- Audio loop export feature
- Session save capability
- Cut/copy/paste pattern
- App2SD
Augmented Finger Drumming with AriVibes
AriVibes is here being used to play with the sounds of a table. The sound is picked up by the iPhone’s built-in microphone, and all the effects are made by the app. The app is on the App Store, and is currently free. Get it here: http://bit.ly/getarivibes
(please leave a review!)
* Finger drumming by Derek Chai (http://soundcloud.com/del-the-bass)
* Video by Avi Ashkenazi (http://superavi.com/)
* Recorded at the Music Tech Festival (http://musictechfest.org/)
Learn more: http://www.AriVibes.com
Music Iphone App: Dubstep Universe 1.5
Music Iphone App demo of Dubstep Universe. Tilt the phone to change the direction of a sound, dubstep style. This is the updated version with more tracks, fx and wobble. Get it at the link below.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/dubstep-universe/id498407474?mt=8
Blast through the universe at the speed of dubstep! Span a vast sea of stars with wobbles and sound effects that will take your dubstep production to the next level!
Featuring the one-of-a-kind Wobbleometer. Modulate your wobble base by just titling your phone. Tilt up for a tightly coiled high pitched bass or tilt it down for one of the slow grimy wobbles that started it all!
Turn on the ALL NEW Super Bass feature to rattle the walls! Also try out the glitch feature to really change up the rhythm of your song.
Feature Highlights
★ Universal Binary means one purchase and you own Dubstep Universe for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch!
★ Simple user-interface lets anyone become a professional sounding Dubstep DJ in just minutes!
★ High-Definition audio samples will make your party go wild!
★ The first ever Wobbleometer puts sound modulation at your fingertips! Just tilt and make it wobble!
★ Traverse the universe endlessly with a background of stars that moves with your music!
★ Glitch and Super Bass features bring the house down!
Ocarina 2 for iPhone, Nose Flute Style [Over the Rainbow]
Speaking of silly things for your smartphone in terms of music making, check this one out:
Download Ocarina 2 FREE: http://bit.ly/O2RainbowYT
GoddessLynz shows us how Ocarina can be played beautifully with your nose! Awesome expressivity of the nostrils!
Blow into your phone, play the notes, feel the magic as Ocarina 2 responds to your breath, touch and movement. Turn your phone into an ancient flute-like instrument with Ocarina 2, and play the songs you love. Ocarina 2 brings all the magic from the classic Ocarina – one of Apple’s All-Time Top 20 Apps – and more!
The sequel to the original, Ocarina 2 now includes a completely new song mode. Easily play and learn your favorite songs as scores light up to guide your fingers. You control the notes, speed and tempo, allowing your expressivity to shine.
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“If everyone had the Ocarina app there would be no more wars” – David Pogue
“One of the most original entertainment programs to emerge from the App Store” – Wall Street Journal
“Ocarina is one of the most magical programs I’ve ever seen” – NY Times
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From classical to pop, video game themes to traditional songs, there is something for everyone! New and free songs released weekly. Choose from songs including:
* Over the Rainbow – Harold Arlen
* The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — Ennio Morricone
* Theme from Zelda — Koji Kondo
* Clair de Lune — Debussy
* You and Me — 2008 Olympics Theme
* Ave Maria — Bach / Gounod
* X-Files Theme — Mark Snow
* Mario Brothers Theme — Koji Kondo
* Apologize — One Republic
* Baby — Justin Bieber
* Bad Romance — Lady Gaga
* Clocks — Coldplay
And much, much more!
Want a song that’s not available? Suggest songs on Smule’s Facebook or Google+ page: www.facebook.com/smule and http://gplus.to/smule
Play your Ocarina in the new “whistle mode” (we find it particularly fun to play “X-Files” and “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”).
Make progress towards mastery and achievements such as:
“Iron-Lung” (25,000 breath points)
Breath points accumulate as you blow into your Ocarina
Or, attain status such as “Ocarina Jedi” by mastering 100 songs
Hear people playing around the world:
Listen in on Ocarina players all over the world by visiting the interactive Smule globe
Love & comment on your favorite performances
Share your favorite performances through Facebook or e-mail
Watch some great Ocarina performances on YouTube: www.youtube.com/smule.
iDrumming – new free drum app for iOS
iDrumming is free drum pad app for iOS that features very low latency, changeable pitch and volume for each sample, 16-bit sampling, multitouch capability, autorepeat with 1 tap, the ability to save custom sets, and 2 different stop modes.
iDrumming is a ‘freemium’ app, with 11 unlocked samples, and an additional 200+ can be auditioned and can be unlocked through a $.99 in-app purchase.
Feature Highlights:
- 8 pads on iPhone, 12 on iPad
- Very low latency
- More than 200 optional samples to choose from, grouped into 6 categories
- Changeable pitch and volume of every sample (useful for tuning toms, etc.)
- Two different stop sample modes
- Autorepeat at one tap
- Continuous mode for loops or rattle samples
- High quality, 16-bit drum samples
- One predefined, default set included
- Allows users to save their own, custom sets
- Multitouch capability
iDrumming is a free download from the App Store.
Amon Tobin on Ninja Jamm
Ninja Tune/Coldcut founder Matt Black catches Amon Tobin during his UK ISAM: Live tour for a coffee at Euston Station, to talk about Ninja Jamm – the forthcoming next-generation beatnological application for iOS.
More info and exclusive videos featuring Ninja Tune artists to come – subscribe to the Ninja Tune channel or visit http://www.ninjajamm.com
App launches Summer 2012
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