Mobile devices, for most of us, haven't replaced our desktop/laptop DAWs, but they can still be useful tools to help us control them. Andy Bowen highlights 10 of his favorite DAW controller apps.
Two apps from the clever folks at zerodebug allow us to stream audio and MIDI date between iOS and Mac via USB cable. For music making this is a pretty exciting development. Video shows more.
The app formerly known as LivKontrol has been renamed and re-designed from the ground up with innovative new features for controlling Ableton Live AND MIDI hardware from an iOS or Android tablet.
Launchpad for iOS lets you easily make and remix beats and electronic music on your iPad, then record and share your performances online. In version 1.11 upgrade, you get a range of powerful fx too.
UVI's BeatHawk iPad music production studio app has great bundled sounds, sample recording & editing, audio stretching, song sequencing tools and excellent connectivity options. Read the full review.
SoundScaper is an experimental iPad app sound lab for creating unusual soundscapes, atmospheric textures, drones and noises based on circuit bending ideas. But did you know the prototype is hardware?
There are some meaty and capable synths available for iPad. Don't keep the iOS music platform separate from Logic Pro X. With a little know-how, you can integrate iOS synths directly into Logic.
Ever wanted to use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac but were just upset by the lag and latency? Duet Display promises to make the experience better... but does it live up to expectations?
While it's easy to find complex apps for iPad which are musical sketchpads, Fiddlewax Pro promises to be a MIDI controller/sketch pad which is accessible, and simple to use. Hollin Jones checks it out
It's not all hardware at NAMM. UVI have announced the release of BeatHawk portable music production studio app for iPad, now available on App Store at an introductory price of $4.99.
DJ audio production system and looper app for iPad, Sproghtly Software's latest version of 2 Turntables and a Microphone aims to further emulate the handling and sound of traditional DJ turntables.
If you thought controlling Ableton Live using your iPad had to be serious and limited, think again. touchAble 3 redefines how useful an iPad can be... and how fun it can be as an Ableton controller.
Available today, Propellerhead's new "Make Music Together" service allows us to share, discover and collaborate on music using Reason 8.1, Figure and Take. Check out the video to see it in action!
Are you looking for a well designed, easy to use MPC app for iPad? Akai Pro's new iMPC Pro app provides serious sampling and audio editing options, a great sequencer, cool FX and more!
Calling all iPad musicians! We've teamed up with the good folks at Focusrite to offer you the chance to win an iTrack Dock Studio Pack (MSRP $399.99 USD). Simply answer the question below...
The innovators over at WholeWorldBand have joined forces with Band Aid 30 to create the Band Aid Challenge. If you don't know WholeWorldBand it gives you the ability to collaborate in unexpected ways!
The new version of touchAble 3 brings easy plug and play USB connectivity and 42 new templates for Ableton Live's Instruments and FX. Check out the video below for more details.
If you've been scratching your head wondering how Sugar Bytes could possibly improve upon their popular groovebox plug-in , then here's one possibility... Egoist for iPad.
Positive Grid have something enticing for iPad guitarists and producers. Their app bundle includes JamUp multi-effects, BIAS amp designer, and Final Touch audio post production at a special price.