Basic noise.io for iPhone video published
August 9, 2008
Following news of noise.io for the iPhone, here’s a basic demo video of the software in action:
noise.io iPhone synthesiser software coming to App Store
August 5, 2008
The iPhone is one very cool phone, and thanks to the recent addition of third-party applications, there’s some pretty nifty software coming out for it.
I must admit, though, that I’d not considered the iPhone being used for any serious synth work / music creation. Yes, there are applications that let you play a virtual keyboard or guitar, or build up basic four-part tracks from preset loops, but noise.io sounds like one of the first dedicated bits of synth software for Apple’s handset.
Technabob reports that Amidio will release the software on the 25th August. This full-featured sound synthesiser uses Enhanced Subspace Frequency Modulation (ESFM), and features a unique multi-touch interface (as you might expect from any self-respecting iPhone app) which lets the user manipulate every aspect of the created sound.
The software should include a sequencer, audio effects, plus 81 sound presets and a preset editor. As it will only cost $6.99 (about £4) when released, I’m tempted to give it a go. It’s probably going to be best suited to dance-style music, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
Now, what other music and synth apps will be developed for the iPhone? How about a soft Tenori-On? 
(Via Technabob)
Sonic State video reviews Novation Nocturn Control
February 4, 2008
I haven’t heard much about Novation recently, but here’s a video from Sonic State’s Rob Jones, who does a 6+ minute practical review of the Nocturn Control, a nifty little device making it easy to control plug-in parameters and other effects.
JamStudio launches new, improved online music creation engine
January 31, 2008
JamStudio has announced the re-launch of its popular online music creation engine. The new look, version 2.0 site features a music arranger/mixer, providing a virtual band for music creation and songwriting, with new music libraries allowing a wide range of song styles to be created.
JamStudio.com allows musicians and songwriters to hear songs played by a full band and try out styles, tempos, and chord progressions. Songwriters are able to compose backing tracks or demos for producers to hear how the artist envisions the end product. In addition, the site allows students to practice music theory, chord progressions and music production.
Allegro Multimedia Announces Strategic Partnership with Suzuki Music Corporation
July 30, 2007
Allegro Multimedia, a leading provider of music gaming software and music education tools, and Suzuki Music Corporation recently announced a strategic partnership agreement to fulfill keyboards for Allegro’s Piano Wizard video game.
The strategic partnership agreement will ensure that Allegro’s customers are equipped with the finest keyboards on the market to compliment the most innovative music education video game available. In addition to supplying Allegro with keyboards for Piano Wizard, Suzuki will also feature Piano Wizard in the annual Suzuki Musical Instrument Catalog that will be distributed in August.
“Reaching an agreement to have Suzuki as our hardware partner is a huge step for our company, our product and ultimately our customers,” says Chris Salter, CEO of Allegro Multimedia. “Coupling the strength and quality of the Suzuki name with the amazing teaching power of Piano Wizard means all aspiring musicians will have access to one of greatest teaching tools for years to come. We are making music both affordable and accessible to everyone.”
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