Discuss Akai's iOS apps iMPC & iMPC Pro
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By psr Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:27 pm
the DRM thing... when trying to sample from your existing library... I have loads of music that wasnt purchased thru itunes but i use iCloud / iTunes match so it thinks all my music has DRM and wants me to upgrade to itunes plus.... thats wack! not cool.
By moyphee Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:34 pm
Retrofreak wrote:Not feeling this tbh wheres the 4 pad banks of sounds and it won't let me import songs from my iTunes Match music library due to DRM.

This thing suxxx


C'mon now- what did you did you expect! Numark simply rebranded a freeware app and added an MPC skin. You could've gotten essentially the same thing without laying out a dime. The sampler is called Gridlock and the Turntable is called Spinback. :smoker:

http://retronyms.com/overview.html

http://retronyms.com/devices.html
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By Ill-Green Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:55 pm
moyphee wrote:
Retrofreak wrote:Not feeling this tbh wheres the 4 pad banks of sounds and it won't let me import songs from my iTunes Match music library due to DRM.

This thing suxxx


C'mon now- what did you did you expect! Numark simply rebranded a freeware app and added an MPC skin. You could've gotten essentially the same thing without laying out a dime. The sampler is called Gridlock and the Turntable is called Spinback. :smoker:

http://retronyms.com/overview.html

http://retronyms.com/devices.html

Yup, I heard about this when the FLY was first revealed.
By BremenCole Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:06 am
Been an iPad user since the beginning (nearly 3 years). I now use the iPad Mini (love it). I use the iPad synth apps as sound modules, but would never expect to do full on music production on my Mini.

What I like about iMPC is that in theory I can play around with an idea on my Mini, then later dump it into the Ren to continue. I think thats very cool.

2 other points.

To me iMPC is a blast! Lighten up people, it's a fun app. Of course you can't make major studio release albums with it, that's not what it is for. It is a sketchpad for use in Ren/Studio, and a fun music app.

Also, IMHO this blows away iMaschine.
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By Ill-Green Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:31 am
Yeah, it is just an app for iPad so I wouldn't expect a full blown sampler/DAW in there. I wonder with the FLY, if its possible to sample without iTunes? To me thats the wack part and that its derived from freeware.

The workflow does look better and smoother than the Ren/Studio IMHFO.
By e9000k Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:45 am
app is garbage, don't waste your money on it

no sequence edit - not even sequence list view
no chop shop
sampling should have wave view with scub more and builtin chop shop
load legacy MPC kits is a must

its garbage, BM2 can do so much more why mess with iMPC? no fking reason

#fail
By Dom Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:50 am
Maybe I have low expectations,

I've only spent a couple minutes with it, give me time; I'm only excited that it's finally here.

The quick and dirty:
+AudioCopy/Paste
+Quick chopping
+Simple, easy-to-read GUI

Now, for those who don't know Tabletop. Tabletop allows you to put multiple devices together (on a tabletop)... That being said, it looks like I can put 8 iMPCs on the table (no other devices can be added, though).

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8 x 4 tracks = 32 track sequencer.

Not bad for $6.99 app (Tabletop is free to download).

I'll probably do an actual review later and maybe a song, too.


On another note, download the free DM1 apps today (iPhone and iPad). I paid for these apps a while ago, and DM1 is a favorite of mine, on the iOS.
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By Oprah Winfrey Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:04 am
Please don't waste your $ on this bull.


Get the MOST STABLE apps avail. WAkai should have used these coders to help develop and maintain the mpc renaissance software. As of right now... I don't use my renaissance because if it crashes on me again during production I might break it unintentionally.


NANOSTUDIO hands down the best music production app avail on IOS

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nanostudio/id382263651?mt=8

INSTRUMENTS

Up to 6 simultaneous instruments (including mixer) or upgrade with the '16 Instrument Tracks' in-app purchase, particularly recommended for newer devices.

'Eden', a powerful 16 voice subtractive synth with dual oscillators, 2 pole resonant filter, 3 envelope generators and 4 LFO's per voice and 2 dedicated insert effects. Eden's virtual patchbay lets you hook up almost anything for modulation mayhem.

The 'TRG-16', a performance pad for triggering samples. Adjust pitch, pan, volume and envelopes and assign each sample to one of the 3 output busses, each with its own effect sends and filter setup.

SAMPLING

Record samples with the built-in mic (iPod Touch requires external mic), resample NanoStudio's own output or upload your own samples using NanoSync for OS X/Windows. Edit your samples using NanoStudio's built-in wave editing tools (with multiple undo/redo) and process them offline with custom effects chains.

SEQUENCER

Record performances in real-time using the keys and trigger pads or create patterns and controller sweeps by drawing them in the piano roll editor. Arrange your patterns into a complete song using the track editor. You can edit while the song is playing and every operation has multiple undo/redo.

MASTERING

Nanostudio's mixer has 2 global effects sends, 4 insert effects per channel and you can record, edit and playback all your fader and pan changes. When you're ready to share your mix with others you can upload it direct to SoundCloud or use NanoSync to copy the exported .wav file to your Mac/PC.

EFFECTS

NanoStudio's reverb, compressor, parametric EQ, waveshaper, delay, chorus, and bitcrusher effects are all highly optimized so you can run lots of them.


FEATURE SHORTLIST (loads more at www.blipinteractive.co.uk/specifications.php)

* 6 simultaneous instruments, up to 16 with in-app purchase
* MIDI input with the Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer, Akai SynthStation 25 and Core MIDI
* Audio copy/paste for sharing audio with other compatible apps (Sonoma and Intua standards supported)
* Upload your mix directly to SoundCloud
* Eden synth (also plays samples) - single or dual keyboards, XY controllers, pitch bend and accelerometer control
* TRG-16 sample trigger pads
* Sequencer with up to 64 tracks and a piano roll editor for note, velocity and controller events, all with undo/redo
* Mixer with 4 inserts per channel, 2 global send busses and volume/pan automation on every channel
* Sampling and resampling, sample editor and effects processor with undo/redo
* Transfer samples, final mixes and individual track mixdowns to your Mac/PC using NanoSync
* Send projects, samples and MIDI files as email attachments
* Built in help

Support for Akai Pro's SynthStation25 keyboard controller is included. SynthStation25 delivers instant hardware control for improved performance capability and expression. For more information on SynthStation25, visit http://www.synthstationapp.com.


BEATMAKER 2 is the 2nd best music production app on IOS.

* STUDIO:
- Create multiple instruments with Drum Machine, Keyboard Sampler, Audio Tracks
- 11 effects: Reverb, Compressor, Filter, Delay, EQ, Flanger, Chorus, AutoPan, BitCrusher, Overdrive, 6-Band Parametric EQ
- 3 effect slots for each instrument
- CoreMIDI support: connect your MIDI accessories to control instruments, effects and mixer.

* DRUM MACHINE:
- 128 trigger pads: 16 pads over 8 banks
- Chop Lab: Slice audio loops to automatically create new sound presets
- Control sound parameters on individual pad: volume, pan, mute, output bus, semitone, fine tune, reverse and autoscaling
- Low/high pass filter per pad
- Pad trigger modes: one-shot, hold & loop
- ADSR Envelope ADSR control for each pad
- Exclusive groups and polyphony management
- "Live" modes: trigger, mute, reverse, velocity and tune spreading.
- Pad copy & paste

* KEYBOARD SAMPLER
- 128-key keyboard with pitch wheel, double keyboard mode, note display and zoom controls
- Easily create your own instruments from any sample combination with the keygroup editor
- Volume and filter ADSR envelopes
- Low/high pass filter with key tracking
- 2 LFOs to control volume, pitch and filter parameters
- Polyphony control, up to 32 voices
- Legato play mode with glide
- Velocity layers

* AUDIO TRACKS:
- Add audio tracks for recording and sample playback directly on the sequencer
- Record multiple audio tracks simultaneously
- Gain and noise gate on audio inputs
- Support for disk streaming to load samples without consuming RAM

* MULTI-TRACK SEQUENCER
- Create unlimited instrument, audio and FX tracks
- Automations: Record, edit and replay instrument and effect parameters
- Record, draw, arrange and resize patterns along the timeline to build your song
- Compose and modify patterns with a piano-roll interface. Edit notes, parameters and automations.
- Instrument and effect recording options: Quantize, take or partial undo, pre-roll, Overdub, note erasing.

* WAVE EDITOR
- Full-fledged wave editor with intuitive interface for manipulating samples
- Basic edition tools: trim, cut, copy, paste, with undo/redo
- High quality time-stretching and pitch-shifting algorithms
- Audio tools: normalize, silence, reverse, fade in and out, cross-fade
- Record new samples from microphone or instruments
- Loop points and tempo/signature editor

* MIXER CONSOLE
- Realistic multi-track mixer with level meters
- Edit volume, pan, solo, mute and bus routing features for each track
- Four sends available for each instrument/audio tracks

* LARGE SOUND BANK INCLUDED

* SHARING & GLOBAL OPTIONS
- Native iPad & iPhone/iPod Touch interfaces, Retina display
- MIDI files import/export
- MIDI Out, Sync, Thru support
- Virtual MIDI support
- Korg's WIST support
- Transfer files from/to your computer via iTunes or FTP
- Import songs from your iPod library to create new remixes
- Upload songs to your SoundCloud account
- DropBox support
- Share audio content via iOS pasteboard
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beatmaker-2/id417020234?mt=8


4 tracks??? really.. I'll pass. Both of the aforementioned apps have up to 16 tracks and support voice recording via the mic input. You can also mix/master/finalize your tracks or send them indiv to your DAW. These programs are STABLE and AWESOME. I am still using them entirely until the 1.3 or 1.4 update... I can't go crazy, I'll let yall go for me.

GENTLEMEN...LISTEN... purchase the alesis io dock for your ipad to you have a DAW.... ipad 3 retina $600 Alesis io dock $120.00 Apps $40.00 $760.00 total studio!!! This combo is OOOOOOFFFF DA CHAIN!!!!!
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By Clint Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:06 am
They'll get your money one way or another.

I didn't jump on the iPad bandwagon, already have MPB.

Who would have thought Apple were taking over the music industry, now they selling MPC apps. It's all virtual , I'm old school I like to invest in real things; hardware, CD's, vinyl...

iMPC? Lol

iDONTGIVEASCHIT.
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By Oprah Winfrey Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:10 am
clint246clint wrote:They'll get your money one way or another.

I didn't jump on the iPad bandwagon, already have MPB.

Who would have thought Apple were taking over the music industry, now they selling MPC apps. It's all virtual , I'm old school I like to invest in real things; hardware, CD's, vinyl...

iMPC? Lol


I feel you holmes... I started on a boss dr 5 and gemini ds 1224 sampler. You just can't beat the price for what you get... I'm like Jahrome supporting Akai products for those apps and the io dock! Except they aren't cutting me a check.
By kaydigi Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:41 am
Dom wrote:Maybe I have low expectations,

I've only spent a couple minutes with it, give me time; I'm only excited that it's finally here.

The quick and dirty:
+AudioCopy/Paste
+Quick chopping
+Simple, easy-to-read GUI

Now, for those who don't know Tabletop. Tabletop allows you to put multiple devices together (on a tabletop)... That being said, it looks like I can put 8 iMPCs on the table (no other devices can be added, though).

Image


8 x 4 tracks = 32 track sequencer.

Not bad for $6.99 app (Tabletop is free to download).

I'll probably do an actual review later and maybe a song, too.


On another note, download the free DM1 apps today (iPhone and iPad). I paid for these apps a while ago, and DM1 is a favorite of mine, on the iOS.


So you have to download that table top app and then you can do what did in the pic?

That's kind of nice, you have a work around for the chopping?
By pull-over Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:39 am
4 Tracks is a limitation to Keepe the compatility with all iPads...

Nice looks good