Even so, you might be surprised, as I was, at the serviceable beats that come out of it. Until we can compare it against professional-grade equipment, which we tentatively plan to do, our initial impression is that Audio Audit provides a great set of testing tools, though no discernible way to gauge the quality of the result, so you need to know what you’re looking for.Īlien Beatbox (free): After playing with this one for a while, I can safely say it’s more of a toy than a professional instrument. For now, I’m impressed by the range of features that this free app promises: Swept Sine, Stereo base, Phase, and five types of Noise to name a few. It’s worth the standard price of $10, which means it’s practically mandatory at $1.Īudio Audit (free, for now): This intriguing “pro audio” app doesn’t mean much until it’s tested against the proven tools of the trade - something I would do if our we had a calibration microphone at the office. If you’ve ever entertained owning a Moog and barely paying for it, I’d download the app while it still only costs a buck (the introductory price). (Beyond the processor requirements, the higher screen resolution on the newer iOS devices certainly helps with small text here.) Most importantly, while it’s just too fun to not be your new favorite toy, Animoog certainly doesn’t sound like one. I sure wouldn’t want to adjust those tiny knobs in a live scenario. This new iPhone version packages many of the features included in the iPad version, and despite the smaller screen, it’s actually quite manageable to navigate, so long as you’re not on stage. However, to save you the disappointment just in case, we must note thaqt you’ll need to have at least an iPhone 4 or 4th generation iPod Touch in order to to run this beast.) What else would you expect of a company that’s been pioneering kick-ass synthesizers in the real world since the ’50s? Animoog certainly lives up to brand expectations, and now it’s available on the iPhone as well. Some songs are included, while additional ones are available as in-app purchases within the app.)Īnimoog for iPhone ($1 pictured top right): In the past year, Moog has made a commendable entrance into the music app scene. The piano edition of Pocket Jamz helps you navigate the ebony and ivory with ease, by showing how to play each note in a variety of popular songs. Pocket Jamz Piano Notes ($3): We figure you wouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t like music, but, of course, not every fan is a musician (though I truly believe that anyone with the desire can be one.) IOS developers have done a great job bringing educational tools for budding musicians to the smartphone and tablet, to the point that music education is one of the strongest areas in the iTunes app store. Then, as usual, it’s on to the first app picks of 2012 for Apple iOS, Google Android, and your web browser. Ed Sheeran Talks 'Thinking Out Loud' Copyright Trial: 'I Had to Take a Stand'įirst, to kick off the new year right, here’s a roundup of all the full-length app reviews you may have missed over your holiday recess.
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