Another ambient ukulele session, this time with the M-vave FM-1 next to it. The uke (mic’d with a Behringer SL75C) and the synth go into a Zoom AMS-44, and it all goes into Loopy Pro on my iPhone.
This was my first time using unsynced loops, so I put reverbs after the loops as well to keep the whole thing evolving. The effects: Irio Pro, Loopy’s stock EQ, OtherDesertCities, Eventide Blackhole, Rymdigare, EOS2, and LevLR as a limiter at the end. EOS2 and Irio Pro were the new additions to my FX list and I’m really impressed with Irio... the reverbs and delays sound fantastic and it’s super flexible, but there is a whole realm in there which I haven’t explored yet... I like the different take and visual approach... truly an IKEA DIY effect playground :)

Love making music on iPad. However, I noticed that only a few apps got updated for iPhone Duo. Of course, one of those is Koala Sampler. Waiting for Drambo. Did you guys find or use any other optimized apps yet?

EDIT: Found out that if you launch apps as auv3 extensions in garage band, they mostly appear optimized (ie Drambo), which is very surprising

It's new format time! Here is a 30 minute 'First Contact' video of me using the much hyped RUN4 app on iPad, which definitely seems lovingly inspired by the Torso S4 hardware.

The very talented developer of RUN4, Eugen Schott, describes his app as being, 'Somewhere between tape, sampler and granular instrument. Four tracks to catch a sound, wear it down, and find what lives underneath.' So what can a new user do with it in their first 30 minutes? Is the workflow easily understandable? What kinds of sounds can you make?

Aside from one major user error that left me grasping at straws for a little while, using RUN4 was a really fun time and hopefully this video will give you a small glimpse into what's possible with this app. I may well devote more videos to it, as there's so much you can do!

Alas, there are no chapter headings as it's a warts and all initial dive into RUN4. Please let me know if you like this format in the comments below, and if so I'll do more of them!

(Eagle-eyed viewers may note with puzzlement why my iPad screen is saying it's 'Tue 9 Jan' on this video. Genuine bafflement from me too with this, as the video was recorded on Friday 23 October! Could it be something weird to do with recording the iPad screen in OBS Studio? If anyone has a theory regarding Dategate, please do leave it in the comments!)

I've recently starting using Groove Rider 2 and have been enjoying it. However, I've found a fairly replicable bug where notes seem to randomly not trigger (this is using external AUV3 synths as sound sources). I can get this to occur somewhat consistently after editing notes using the select feature. Has anyone else run into this and is there a fix? I have triple checked that note probability is not being used. I'm using an ipad pro m5, with the multicore audio option enabled, if that makes a difference.

Does anyone use an iPad in a physical pedal chain among other analog and digital pedals? Of course some of you do!

I’ve got a second iPad I never use and would be perfect just to sit in my studio on a charger for FX duties between pedals as an auxiliary pedal to do any number of things. I’ve tried three different setups with three different routing options and I’m just looking for the simplest one because monitoring gets very difficult.

I’m wondering if an A/B switch and going pure iPad or pure pedal is the easiest and most reliable solution. I’m thinking so and have an A/B pedal I never use so I might give that a shot as try #4.

I’m curious to hear how you guys are routing things! Videos even better or links to smart ways to do this - I’ve got a lot of class compliant audio options and my mixer (model 16) being one, along with iRig duo, and numerous Elektron boxes.

Im trying to figure out if it’s possible to force the internal sample rate to 48khz, without an external audio interface. I’m using an iPad 6 mini and right now it’s 44.1.

Lmk what you think and if you have any questions ask away

Hey y’all, I just got a notification that my post was removed, can I ask why? Nothing in my post is AI generated, I’m just curious what happened?

Playing with a concept of picking any song from YouTube and instant remixing OR playing along it with automatic note detection. Having fun stem swapping. But before investing more time and tokens in it - wonder if any iPad interest around it.

3 little apps this week

Hello folks. Introducing PNEUMATIC, an AUV3 valve pressure machine. Freebie on the app store now.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pneumatic/id6816378252

Put together from an old prototype of my other app WAIL, this app gives a basic simulation of valve pressure building, releasing, whistling etc. Bit of a sound design tool / toy really but has midi so can be played as an instrument too if you want some fizzy, hissy, wheezy synthage.

Little sound demo here - https://youtube.com/shorts/c_3KZFoMjrU?si=NSZoGlMPbDb3WpYR

The gauge, wheels and lever all from photographs taken of vintage fire engines thanks to Rochdale Fire Museum. The lever is pretty satisfying to play with, it gives some fightback when you pull it, haptics give it a physical thunk when it latches.

Bit of fun, I'm trying to rekindle a little bit of what made Apple devices fun when they first came out. Not a great variety of sounds to get from it but useful for some of you in some situation I'm sure. Enjoy.

Just wanted to let you all know that Sessions Nano, previously available for iPhone and iPad, is now available for Mac.

If you've not heard of Sessions Nano, it's a small and efficient audio mixer and plug-in host. By stripping away complexity and getting back to basics, Sessions Nano provides a simple, intuitive environment that helps maintain a clear focus on being creative.

Neatly organised in a visual, uncluttered design, everything you need to make music is right in front of you - mixing live audio, adding effects, playing virtual instruments, hosting MIDI sequencers and generators, playing backing tracks, recording your performances and more.

Sessions Nano is available with a free 3-day trial and a single $9.99 purchase unlocks all features across all three platforms for life. Existing Session Nano customers can download the Mac app, for free, from the Mac App Store.

As with all our apps, Sessions Nano was developed entirely in-house by us - not AI - so we know the code inside out 😄

Learn more on the Sessions Nano website or get the free trial from the App Store.

New song (Cosmic Montage) on my SoundCloud!

Processed entirely using an iPad w/ Logic Pro.

I use a pair of midi controllers and many plugins including some Logic stock.

New synth voice and wavetable builder available now on iPad.

I noticed a problem with Bilbao for iOS. When I import a program, it adds it instead of replacing the existing one! Also, if I want to delete it with "swipe-delete," do I have to do it one at a time? Isn't there a way to delete all the programs without having to delete Korg Gadget 3 and reinstall it? Thanks.