Versatile Audio I/O for Mac, PC, and iPad

Delivering flexible features in a compact, affordable package, the DUO-CAPTURE mk2 USB Audio Interface is ideal for mobile audio production with your laptop or iPad. It’s equipped with two audio inputs and two audio outputs, plus dual headphone outs that are perfect for side-by-side musician/engineer sessions. Ultra-stable, low-latency drivers offer premium performance, while a versatile selection of I/O formats accommodate a variety of gear. With its unique, slimline design and stable operation, DUO-CAPTURE mk2 is the perfect audio interface for recording musicians on the go.

More info: Roland Duo-Capture mk2 for iPad

Alesis iO Mix 4-Track Recorder

Now, for the first time ever, you can mix and record up to four channels of audio into your iPad.

• The world’s first mixer/multi-channel interface for iPad
• Mix and record up to four channels, or a stereo mix into your iPad
• Works with mics, instruments, speakers and headphones
• Four combo XLR-1/4″ input channels, each with trim, channel gain, pan, and low & high EQ
• Switchable 48V phantom power for use with studio condenser microphones
• Guitar-direct (DI) switch for guitar recording without an amp
• Balanced, stereo 1/4″ outputs and 1/4″ headphone output with separate volume controls
• Direct Monitor switch for latency-free input monitoring while recording
• Switchable limiter for clip-free recordings
• Hinged door completely encloses and secures your iPad
• Core Audio-compliant: works with virtually any app in the App Store
• Mountable to a mic stand using the Alesis Module Mount (sold separately)
• Complete routing and signal-management controls
• Power supply also charges your iPad

“Checking out a cool portable keyboard from CME called the XKey. It’s a thin keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch that’s built in similar style to a computer keyboard but it has full sized keys.”

CME XKey Specs

Xkey, the next generation of professional music keyboards

eXtra Mobility
3.6 mm slim edge, elegant aluminium frame, light and portable.

eXtra Professional
Professional velocity sensitivity, polyphonic aftertouch, high resolution PitchBend.

eXtra Compatibility
USB MIDI compliant with iPad, Android tablet/phone, Microsoft Surface Pro, Mac and PCs.

eXtra Usability
Perfect for mobile music creation, studio recording, and live performance.

Xkey features

• Ultra slim design and light design
• 25 standard size keys
• Professional velocity sensitivity and polyphonic aftertouch
• USB MIDI compliant
• PitchBend buttons with high resolution of pressure sensitivity
• Modulation button with continuous MIDI control data
• Octave +/- and Sustain buttons
• USB powered
• Firmware updatable via USB, ready for new features.

Size and Weight

• Height: 5.31 inches (135 mm)
• Width: 15.27 inches (388 mm)
• Depth: 0.62inches (16mm)
• Weight: 1.32 pounds (600g)

More info: http://www.cme-pro.com

“Welcome to The Droner, experimental noise & drone station for iPad.
You can listen to a sample I made myself with it here :
http://soundcloud.com/protofuse/the-noise-station-for-ipad

In the help, you can see the routing schematics of the synthesizer.
Be careful, you don’t have a classic or a regular machine in your hands.
Indeed, it can produces very unique and strange sounds textures and you have to learn to handle it.

It contains a very strange multiple-tones generator and a noise unit.
Both are independent and are mixed to the sound output.
You can use one, or both at the same time.

You have to use it with earphones or to use a line input on your
sound-system in order to render the best results.

You can record while playing with it.
The PCM file will be saved in the document folder of The Droner application on your iPad.
You use iTunes to manage the files in this folder to backup them on your computer, or remove them.”

More information on Julien Bayle’s website: http://designthemedia.com/files/file/25-the-droner/

“Loop Twister turns your iPad and iPhone into a creative and powerful machine designed for playing and real-time processing of musical loops.

Easy to use, loaded with 64 fresh sounding loops and quality DSP effects gives you endless possibilities of new making sounds for using in your own beats or just for playing and having fun.

Enjoy a range of cutting-edge studio loops made by Marcin Cichy, co-founder of “Skalpel” music act that released several Eps and albums on famous Ninja Tune label. Marcin currently works as music producer and mastering engineer at PlugAudioMastering.

KEY FEATURES

• Simple, easy to use and intuitive interface. It looks exactly the same on both iPhone and iPad.

• 8 high-quality DSP effects including LP & stereo HP filters, pitch bender, foldback distortion and bass booster/ring modulator, LO-FI resampler and more.

• 2 banks of factory loops ( 32 loops each) -great source of samples for electro house, dubstep, grime and hip hop tracks including drums, percussions baselines and chiptune sounds.

• 16-step programmable sequencer for adding effects to loops with optional randomization.

• Pattern manager for saving and loading sequencer settings.

• Built-in wav rendered that allows to record your own loops and export them for using in other music apps on your iPhone, iPad or a computer. Loop Twister supports Audio Pasteboard (for instant pasting loops to other apps) and iTunes file sharing.

• Import of custom loops for playing, processing and mixing with factory sounds.

• Fast and accurate crossfader.

• Tempo range : 60 – 240 BPM.

• Built-In help and a comprehensive user manual (available online).

• Universal app.”

Watch Loop Twister in action:

More information: http://www.waveforms.pl/looptwister/LTmanual.html

“Here’s my cover of Joe Satriani’s classic done entirely on iPad Garageband and the new features from the 1.2 update. All played instruments are native to the app.

The added features like the note editor and within song key change expands the usability of this app greatly. Now, you have access to the guitar’s whole range by transposing notes which made this cover possible. This song has a major to minor key change so this was almost impossible with the old version of GB.

It is now viable to play any guitar part but it requires a bit of editing work as you could see on this video. Most of the edits I did on the guitar track are for the vibrato and the octave transpositions. It is hard to get a consistent vibrato in real time because of the touchscreen. Also, although I’m playing along in this video, the actual guitar track was recorded in parts and some tricks were used. The video is just to give you an idea where the notes are and how I played them.

Key is B Major/ Minor
Time Sig: 3/4
Tempo: 147 BPM
Scales used: None, B Major, B Minor, B Pentatonic Major
Main Guitar Sound: Hard Rock with Vintage Drive
2nd Guitar: Roots Rock with Hi-Drive and muted (Finger on the “Nut”)
Picked Bass
Acoustic Guitar
Organic Bells
Classic Drum Machine
Large Hall Reverb
Ambient Delay

I hope this will give you ideas for your iPad GarageBand noodlings.”

“Got three minutes and want to make some music?

Figure is the fun music-making app for instant inspiration.

Create an addictive beat before the next bus stop or lay down a beefy bass line while waiting in line at the bank. Figure will have you making music within seconds yet is deep enough for endless play on a transatlantic flight.

Figure highlights;
• Make songs with Drums, Bass and Lead Synth
• Play by sliding your finger across the play pad
• Always stay in key and on the beat
• No previous playing skills required
• Tweak and twist your track on the fly
• Sounding amazing has never been this easy
• The sound of Reason on your phone!

Truly designed for mobile user on the go, Figure gives you drums, bass and lead synth, controlled by an incredibly easy to use touch interface that gets you sounding great literally in seconds. Slide your finger across the play pad and hear your bass line play. Tweak the Rhythm, Range and Scale Step wheels to get the result you’re after. Programming drumbeats is just as easy. Set the rhythm and play the drums with your fingers. You won’t want to stop. You won’t believe how amazing you and your phone can sound.

If you are new to music making, getting started making great sounding tracks has never been this easy — and sounded so great!

If you are a seasoned musician – music creation has never been this fun!

The nitty gritty details:
• Bass & lead parts use Reason’s Thor synthesizer
• Drums powered by Reason’s Kong drum machine
• Play in different keys & modes. Set once or change on the fly.
• Increase the Shuffle to loosen up your beats
• Turn up Pump to add a club sound to your tracks
• Adjust levels using Propellerhead’s legendary mixer

** Requirements: works on iPhone 4 or higher, not recommended for iPhone 3GS”

More information: http://www.propellerheads.se/products/figure/

Thanks to intelligent gesture recognition and plenty of available graphic performance the iPad is perfect for bringing wavetable synthesis to a new level. For the first time it will be possible to plunge into the depths of wavetables and to make their sound content visible with advanced 3-D technology. The cooperation between Waldorf and TempoRubato, also known for their product line NLog Synth, doesn’t stop here: The application will also offer new possibilities for sound manipulation based on Waldorf’s very latest spectral research.

Completely new and unheard sounds
An innovative approach to wavetable synthesis allows for the transposition of the spectrum and the balance of periodic and sound spectra entirely independent from a wave’s position. The existing wavetable technology is thereby extended by two new dimensions, and it allows for formant shifts as well as numerous other unheard sounds. Also, unlike with typical wavetable instruments, the number and length of waves in a wavetable will no longer be restricted. It’s the era of wavetable synthesis V2.0! This app will support a huge number of hardware MIDI interfaces, e. g. all Core MIDI compatible interfaces by IK Multimedia, iConnectMIDI, MIDI Mobilizer II by Line6, ioDock or the Camera Connection Kit by Apple, as well as proprietary interfaces such as the SynthStation by Akai. App collaboration standards like Sonoma‘s Audio Copy/Paste, Intua‘s Audio Pasteboard and Virtual Core MIDI will also be supported like the upcoming AudioBus standard and KORG’s WIST synchronization technology.

Joachim Flor, executive manager at Waldorf Music GmbH is pleased: “We are truly excited about our collaboration with Rolf Wöhrmann from TempoRubato. Considering his great experience with the iPad synthesis we are planning to release this excellent synthesiser this summer. Then it will be available at the Apple App Store. It’s going to be an exciting time!“

Rolf Wöhrmann is also looking forward to the challenge: “The cooperation with Waldorf Music and the Waldorf developers is a great honour. Waldorf‘s long history in wave table synthesis and the new and innovative possibilities of the iPad will create an astonishing synthesizer for musicians, sound designers and producers.”

Available Summer 2012. More info: http://www.waldorfmusic.de/

microKEY Series

USB-Powered Keyboard

“microKEY are a compact family of USB MIDI keyboards featuring the velocity-sensitive Natural Touch mini-keyboard; acclaimed on instruments such as the microKORG XL and microARRANGER. In addition to the existing 37-key model, the lineup has been expanded with the addition of a supremely portable 25-key model, and a five-octave 61-key model providing the space to play freely with both hands. Bundled software and discount coupons are more generous than ever; the 61-key model even comes with a license for the Korg Legacy Collection. The microKEY is the ideal USB MIDI keyboard for the musician who wants to assemble a convenient and compact music production system.

Product Highlights

• USB MIDI keyboard – thin, lightweight, and USB-powered
  
• Velocity-sensitive natural-touch mini-keyboard with excellent playing feel
  
• Three models to choose from:
  
  • the highly portable 25-key model
    
  • the space-saving 37-key model
    
  • the 61-key model for the studio musician
    
• Octave Shift and Key Transpose features access the full MIDI note range
  
• Versatile controls include arpeggiator buttons, sustain/tap button, and joystick (25 key)
  
• Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels add expression to your performance (37 key, 61 key)
  
• No need to install a driver; just connect it to your computer, and it’s ready for use
  
• Can be connected directly to an iPad (25-key model requires the Camera Connection Kit)
  
• Dual USB ports; ideal for adding Korg’s nanoPAD2 or other USB devices to your setup (37 key, 61 key)
  
• A generous assortment of licenses and discount coupons for popular software titles is included
  
• KORG KONTROL Editor is included
  
• A license is included for the “Korg Legacy Collection Special Bundle,” giving you software versions of Korg’s classic synthesizers (61-key model only)
  
• No driver installation needed – the standard USB MIDI driver provided by Windows/Mac OS X is supported

Using the KORG KONTROL Editor software (provided), you’ll be able to customize the microKEY for your setup. You can choose from eight velocity curves plus fixed velocity (a total of nine types), and also specify the control change number of the modulation wheel or joystick, as well as specify their maximum and minimum values.

Specifications

Keyboard:
Natural Touch mini-keyboard

microKEY 25 =25 keys
microKEY 37 =37 keys
microKEY 61 =61 keys

Controllers:

microKEY-25 =Joystick, arpeggiator button, Sustain / TAP button
microKEY-37/61 =Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel

Octave Shift:

microKEY 25/37 =-4~+4
microKEY 61 =-3~+3

Connections:

microKEY 25 = USB: Type B (x1)
microKEY 37/61 =USB: Type A (x 2); Type B (x1)

Power:

USB bus power

Power Consumption:

microKEY 25 = Less than 100mA
microKEY 37/61 = Less than 500mA

Dimensions (W x D x H) :

microKEY 25 =395(W)x 131(D)x 53(H)mm
microKEY 37 =565(W)x 139(D)x 54(H)mm
microKEY 61 =850(W)x 139(D)x 54(H)mm

Weigh:

microKEY 25 =0.65 Kg / 1.43 lbs.
microKEY 37 =1.0 kg / 2.21 lbs.
microKEY 61 =1.71 kg / 3.77 lbs.

Accessories:

USB cable
KORG BUNDLE SOFTWARE PIN Card

Optional accessories:

Soft Case “SC-micro MSG” (microKEY-25/37 only)

System Requirements

[iPad]*1
You can connect the microKEY25 to your iPad and use it to control apps*2 such as the Korg iMS-20 via MIDI *2. (With Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit or similar device)*3. For the 37/61-key models, you just need to connect them via a USB hub that can supply power.
*1:Operation has been verified on iOS 5.0.1.
*2:The app must support Core MIDI.
*3:For the 25-key model as well, we recommend using a powered hub if you plan to use the microKEY for an extended time.”

For more information: http://korg.com/microkey

“Now, for the first time ever, you can mix and record up to four channels of audio into your iPad.

The Alesis iO Mix is the first device that turns your iPad into a powerful portable studio, allowing you to record multiple mics or instruments directly into GarageBand or any other compatible Core Audio app.

With the iO Dock, Alesis was the first to make your iPad studio-compatible. Now with the iO Mix, your iPad becomes your studio. All the connections you need are onboard, including four combo XLR-1/4″ input channels and balanced, stereo 1/4″ outputs. The iO Mix also has a video output, making it perfect for everything from presentations and corporate meetings to home entertainment and live performance visuals.

ROOM FOR FOUR
With the iO Mix’s four-channel capability you finally have everything you need for mixing and recording on your iPad, all in one device. There’s no more clunky dongle connections or USB cables needed. Your iPad is seamlessly integrated into a compact mixing console that will be immediately familiar and easy to use. When you close iO Mix’s hinged door, your iPad is completely enclosed and secure — you’ll hardly be able to tell that they’re separate devices.

CONNECT & CREATE
iO Mix allows you to connect virtually any piece of recording gear to your iPad: microphones, instruments, speakers, headphones and more. Four combo XLR-1/4″ input channels are exactly where you need them on the rear of the unit. Each has trim, channel gain, pan, and low & high EQ controls located right in front of you. Push-button High Pass Filters are also available on each channel to eliminate low-frequency interference in live mixing and recording situations.

STUDIO TO GO
With its compact design, iO Mix is the perfect portable studio. Bring it to your band’s practice space, coffeehouse gig or weekend recording session. Switchable 48V phantom power allows you to use studio condenser microphones and iO Mix’s guitar-direct switch makes guitar recording easy. You don’t even need an amp! Simply connect your guitar or bass, flip the switch and use your iPad to add effects like reverb and delay. Balanced, stereo 1/4″ outputs and 1/4″ headphone output are also onboard along with a switchable limiter for clip-free recordings.

WIRELESS WHENEVER
iO Mix is Core Audio-compliant, allowing you to use it with virtually any app in the App Store. Plus, your iPad’s WiFi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and 3G connectivity, allow you to tailor your sound at a moment’s notice or playback audio through compatible wireless speakers. Download new effects or filters to deal with unexpected live sound needs, or download songs, videos or entirely new applications to keep your audience entertained during a gig or the band’s creative energy flowing during a recording session.

VIDEO VERSATILITY
Along with its four-channel mixing and recording capability, the iO Mix’ s ability to playback video makes it ideal for applications that were previously impossible. You can use the iO Mix to not only mix and record, but also playback live performance visuals behind the band. The iO Mix is also great for corporate presentations and business meetings, allowing up to four speakers to be mic’d and have video playing back simultaneously. With the optional Alesis Module Mount, you can attach the iO Mix to a nearby mic stand and have easy access to instantly adjust any mixing, recording or video-playback parameter.

KEY FEATURES

• The world’s first mixer/multi-channel interface for iPad
• Mix and record up to four channels, or a stereo mix into your iPad
• Works with mics, instruments, speakers, headphones, video monitors and projectors
• Four combo XLR-1/4″ input channels, each with trim, channel gain, pan, and low & high EQ
• Switchable 48V phantom power for use with studio condenser microphones
• Guitar-direct (DI) switch for guitar recording without an amp
• Balanced, stereo 1/4″ outputs and 1/4″ headphone output with separate volume controls
• Direct Monitor switch for latency-free input monitoring while recording
• Switchable limiter for clip-free recordings
• Hinged door completely encloses and secures your iPad
• Core Audio-compliant: works with virtually any app in the App Store
• Video output for connection to TVs and projectors: perfect for presentations, meetings and VJs
• Mountable to a mic stand using the Alesis Module Mount (sold separately)
• Complete routing and signal-management controls
• Power supply also charges your iPad

INPUTS:

• 4x Combo (XLR-1/4″), mic/line; channel 1 switchable to guitar-direct

OUTPUTS:

• Main: 2x 1/4″ TRS balanced
• Headphone: 1/4″ TRS stereo
• Video: RCA composite

DOCK:

• 30-pin for iPad”

More information: http://www.alesis.com/iomix