Closer look at the new iPad app – Samplr
Samplr lets you make music and play with sound in a new and intuitive way by touching the waveform on the screen directly with your fingers. Explore the sounds melody and texture using the different play modes and create your music compositions with the gesture recorder.
The sound at your fingertips.
With an interface designed for live performance, Samplr gives the musician quick and precise access to all the instrument functionality at any time. Unlike other apps that try to recreate real life instruments or interaction concepts from traditional computers Samplr was designed from the very beginning for Multi-Touch devices.
A fully fledged instrument.
- 7 different play modes: Slicer, Looper, E-bow, Tape, Scratch, Keyboard and Loop Player.
- 6 simultaneous samples (with 6 voices each).
- 5 sound effects per sample: Distortion, Filter, Amplitude Modulator, Feedback Delay and Reverb.
- Gesture recorder.
- High quality audio engine.
- Detailed user guide.
- Import your own samples (WAV) through iTunes.
- Ready to use sample library.
The app is priced at $4.99.
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/samplr/id560756420?ls=1&mt=8
Website: http://www.samplr.net
Bangarang on Noisepad – Load your own samples
Bangarang by Skrillex, remixed on Noisepad. Noisepad, a powerful soundboard, sequencer and live-set DJ app, available for iPad & iPhone. Load your own samples or use the in-app shop, create beats, apply real-time effects, be creative!
Soundbanks: Each bank holds 12 samples Load unlimited samples: Organize, create, (re)name, add and remove soundbanks
Sequencer: The onboard sequencer allows you to program up to 12 patterns on-the-fly, each with their own duration (1 – 99 bars).
Rhythm: Set BPM manually. Tap button for BPM: Set amount of swing (0% 100%)
Import / Export: Export individual patterns (.wav) Share samples/patterns between apps with AudioCopy/Paste
Sample settings: Noisepad offers a number of settings which determine how samples are played. Cut, hold, volume , mute, solo.
Effects panel: Real-time effects such as pitch, delay, cut-off, phase, reverb and bit-crush will bring your noise to life.
Elecktroid – Electronic Machine Funk Instrument
Audio Spillage has released Elecktroid which they describe as an ‘Electronic Machine Funk Instrument’. It’s a fusion of drum synth and and drum sampler with a custom designed rhythm sequencer. Here’s what they have to say about it:
Elecktroid effortlessly blends synthesis and sample playback in a single integrated package. Combine the depth and power of drum synthesis with your existing sample collections and sync both to a brand new rhythm oriented step sequencer with more than a few tricks up its digital sleeves.
Synthetic Heart
Pulsing away deep inside Elecktroid you’ll find 4 of our exclusive drum synthesis models: BassDrum, WoodDrum, HiHat and Snare. The drum synths are 100% algorithmic and utilise high quality DSP code for a deep, powerful and punchy sound. The synthesis algorithms can be used as the basis of an entire rhythm track on their own or layered with samples to add weight, depth and character to your existing sound sets and rhythms.
Sampler Spine
The backbone of Elecktroid is a high quality low CPU sample playback engine. Load up your favourite samples via the simple drag and drop interface. Refresh and re-animate your existing collection with the pitch envelope, modulation, distortion, filter and graphic loop editing capabilities. Elecktroid can velocity cross-fade between 2 samples per pad and accepts WAV, AIFF and CAF format files.
Sequencer Brain
The new rhythm oriented step sequencer brings Elecktroid to life right inside your DAW. Forget about stale lifeless rhythms. Elecktroid features custom track lengths and step trigger probability controls opening the door to a world of non-repetitive poly-rhythmic beats. Inject groove and humanoid feel to suit. Elecktroid’s sequencer is a resolution-independent design so patterns play at the correct tempo regardless of step length (16th, 32nd etc). Elecktroid also features graphic velocity and parameter control graph editing.
Pricing and Availability:
$55 (20% off intro offer)
More information:
Samploid – a fun sampler for the iPhone
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/samploid/id562625622?mt=8
Samploid is a midi enabled sampler for the iPhone enabling you to transform any sound into a playable instrument.
Features:
-Multiple play modes ( forward reverse and ping-pong),
-Portamento
-Motion controlled ring-mod FX
-Midi
-Export via itunes shared folder
-Ability to set start, end and loop markers (also via midi)
-Transposable Root key
Elecktroid drum machine – Fusion of drum synth and and drum sampler
Audio Spillage has released Elecktroid, a new drum machine for Mac that’s described as ‘a fusion of drum synth and and drum sampler with a custom designed rhythm sequencer.’ Elecktroid blends synthesis and sample playback in a single integrated package.
Here’s what they have to say about Elecktroid:
Pulsing away deep inside Elecktroid you’ll find 4 of our exclusive drum synthesis models: BassDrum, WoodDrum, HiHat and Snare. The drum synths are 100% algorithmic and utilise high quality DSP code for a deep, powerful and punchy sound. The synthesis algorithms can be used as the basis of an entire rhythm track on their own or layered with samples to add weight, depth and character to your existing sound sets and rhythms.
The backbone of Elecktroid is a high quality low CPU sample playback engine. Load up your favourite samples via the simple drag and drop interface. Refresh and re-animate your existing collection with the pitch envelope, modulation, distortion, filter and graphic loop editing capabilities. Elecktroid can velocity cross-fade between 2 samples per pad and accepts WAV, AIFF and CAF format files.
The new rhythm oriented step sequencer brings Elecktroid to life right inside your DAW. Forget about stale lifeless rhythms. Elecktroid features custom track lengths and step trigger probability controls opening the door to a world of non-repetitive poly-rhythmic beats. Inject groove and humanoid feel to suit. Elecktroid’s sequencer is a resolution-independent design so patterns play at the correct tempo regardless of step length (16th, 32nd etc). Elecktroid also features graphic velocity and parameter control graph editing.
Elecktroid is available now for $55. A demo version is available.
Introducing the sample performance app – BeatSpiral
Xylio has released this new app for performance sampling, here’s there description in their own words:
BeatSpiral is an innovative sample performance instrument for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Chop samples, make beats and perform them live. Choose from the included library or import your own.
Take it for a spin. Give it a whirl. It’s a Groovebox with a twist.
FEATURES:
● Create new sequences by rearranging and looping sample slices
● Hold the wave stripes at different locations to play slices, slide out to record
● The two waves on the left get recorded to one track, the others to the second
● Select different loop regions on each track, change their length, copy and erase content
● Mute pads for temporary silencing, erasing track content and deactivating waves
● Eject buttons for selecting sample files and setting volume and panning
● User sample import via iTunes File Sharing (mp3, wav, aiff, m4a)
● Animated metronome shows tempo controls (20-200 BPM) with Tap Tempo
● Zoom, Undo and Rotate tracks
● Audio engine featuring high quality interpolation and low latency
● Sample library and handy user guide to get you started
● Crossfader
● Autosave
Available now on the App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beatspiral/id543138242
Futureretro 777, MPC-60 (Oberheim DMX Sampled) Acid Funk Demo by Jordan Passmore
Here is a brief demo of the Futureretro 777 monophonic analog synthesizer/sequencer and the Akai MPC-60 sampler/sequencer. The 777 is running off of it’s internal sequencer and is sync’d via MIDI clock to the MPC-60. The MPC-60 has a sampled set of Oberheim DMX sounds. The delay that the 777 and drums are sent to is the Ibanez DMD2000. All are mixed on my StudioMaster mixer and sent straight to my soundcard (Native Instruments Kore 1).
AudioSpillage announces Elecktroid drum machine plugin
AudioSpillage has announced Elecktroid, a drum machine instrument plug-in for Mac OS X. A fusion of drum synth and and drum sampler with a custom designed rhythm sequencer.
Elecktroid combines drum synthesis, sample playback and step sequencer functionality in a single integrated package.
Elecktroid is a direct replacement for the MiniSpillage2 plugin which has now been discontinued. Customers who have already ordered MiniSpillage2 will automatically receive a full license for Elecktroid when released.
Elecktroid features
- 8 drum pads.
- 8 sequencer tracks.
- 24 MIDI playable patterns.
- Full velocity and parameter control graph editing.
- Assign trigger-probability value to any sequencer step.
- Humanize and groove quantize control.
- 4 drum synthesis models (BassDrum, SnareDrum, WoodDrum and Hi-Hat).
- 1 sample and 1 drum synth per pad.
- Or 2 samples per pad (without the synth).
- Velocity cross-fade between sample and synth (or between 2 samples).
- 8 sound outputs.
- Distortion, filter and lo-fi FX on each pad.
- 2 LFOS (6 waveforms) per pad.
- 3 ADSR envelopes per pad.
- 64-bit DSP processing.
Elecktroid for Mac (AU) is available to pre-order now at 20% off, priced £35 GBP / €45 EUR / $55 USD (regular £45 GBP / €56 EUR / $69 USD). Expected release date is August 8th, 2012.
UVI announces Emulation One – sequel to the now famous Emulation 2
New from UNIVERS SONS (UVI), Emulation One is the sequel prequel to the now famous Emulation 2, presents you with the unbridled sonic imprint of this “nearly affordable and compact” sampler from 1981. Used by greats such as Vangelis, Herbie Hancock, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Genesis, Kitaro, Jean-Michel Jarre, Stevie Wonder, Philip Glass, John Carpenter and more, this 8-bit classic will surely inspire you on new voyages of sound as you rediscover the magic character of this 80′s gem.
UVI prides itself in providing the highest quality instruments. Meticulous process is designed from the start to ensure the original character of these machines is preserved faithfully. Deep multi-sampling utilizing the very best analog and digital equipment is combined with industry-leading modeling tools to give you a hybrid instrument that’s both genuine to the original and thoroughly customizable.
We carefully selected and recorded over 200 of the best sounds from a fully restored unit. Old-school drums, bass, choir-voices, fretted instruments, FX, keys, mallets, percussion, synths, strings, orchestral hits and more are all here.
Also included with Emulation One is the new Drumulation One – a beatbox and step sequencer loaded to the brim with vintage 8-bit drum and percussion sounds.
Add a piece of history to your musical arsenal and paint the future with the magic of the past–Get Emulation One today!
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL SEQUENCERS:
With the free UVI Workstation 2.0.6 (required version), UVI Emulation One can work:
• as a stand-alone instrument, compatible with Mac & PC
• as a VST, AudioUnit, RTAS and MAS plug-in. iLok required.
With MachFive 3 – make the most of all editing features included!
AVAILABLE NOW: US$99.
Info: http://www.uvisoundsource.com/all-products/emulati… .
Closer look at Alchemy Mobile on iOS
“We’re back this episode with a look at Alchemy Mobile from Camel Audio – an impressive sounding synthesizer with a long pedigree on the desktop, now just updated for iOS. Gaz appears to have fallen in love with the wide range of sounds it can offer as a standalone App and the integration with the desktop version is impressive.”
Snapshot overview:
Turn your iPhone/iPad into a powerful synthesizer! Alchemy Mobile includes everything from evolving soundscapes and fat basses to lush pads and pulsing arpeggios, and is available for free from the iTunes App store. This is the iOS version of Camel Audio’s award-winning Mac/PC Alchemy synth – the leading sample manipulation synthesizer which can be heard on thousands of records and films by world-class artists.
Touch Remote for Alchemy on Mac/PC
With the Pro Upgrade (only $14.99 / €11.99 / £10.49), you can remotely control Alchemy or the free Alchemy Player on your desktop computer. This is the first iPhone App to offer a dedicated touch remote feature for a desktop synth! Easy one touch access to the remix pad and preset selection means you’ll spend more time getting inspired and less time reaching for your mouse. What’s more, with the Pro Upgrade you can download your Alchemy desktop presets and Sound Libraries onto your iPhone or iPad.
Pro Upgrade Features for iOS Only Musicians
The Pro Upgrade also has lots to offer for iOS only musicians. Load and save projects so you can recall your song sketches. Use Virtual MIDI to control Alchemy from other Apps such as SoundPrism Pro. Export WAV and MIDI files so you can load them up on your desktop. Pitchbend each note by sliding your finger left and right on the keyboard for unique sounds impossible with a conventional keyboard. Layer up as many synth parts as you like using Bounce. Automatically sync the tempo to your computer or other apps. There’s also an extra 75 sounds and 25 loops included, and lots more features.
Remix Pad
Discover an almost limitless palette of sounds using the unique remix pad to morph between sound variations. 16 controls including cutoff, resonance, ADSR and effects parameters are specially selected for each preset to make tweaking sounds to fit your music easier than ever. Move the remix pad using the new Tilt function to translate your physical hand movements into morphing sound changes, while Inertia lets these moves continue under their own steam while you carry on playing.
Easy Keyboard
The Alchemy Mobile interface was designed with ease of use in mind. The mini keyboard features scalable keys and one touch major and minor chords. You can also plug in an external Core MIDI keyboard.
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