#1390

Well, ok, that came of wrong!

I’m plenty covered with video editing on the desktop, I have no intention of real video editing on the iPad. I basically just hoped to shave an extra step of, and just need normalization really. If I read your comment on LumaFusion correctly it’s not even 100% it will do normalization in the first place. In that light (I only need one feature, one that might not be there), I think the (probably fair) is a bit too much.

#1391

If you wish to pursue this at all, then your best bet is to simply ask them.

#1392

I got Fractal Bits the other day. Reeeealllly cool drum machine-ish app based on fractal algorithms, so there’s something close to four billion sounds to be found within the app - and they all sound great too! From the maker of the excellent SunVox.

https://warmplace.ru/soft/fbits/

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#1393

If you’re plenty covered with (pro) video software on desktop, LumaFusion might disappoint you. It sure does quite a lot, for being “a tablet app” but if you’re well versed with Final Cut, Resolve or Premiere, you’re gonna run into a workflow and feature wall quickly. Seeing what’s possible for music on iPadOS, I’m a bit puzzled why there’s such a lack of better options for video editing, color correction and composition, especially when you think of the iPad Pro. But then again, maybe it’s because of file management being still a bit of a pita.

Can’t wait to see if Adobe and Apple turning their offering for apple silicon will help this and lead a flurry of professional apps towards the OS.

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#1394

Just grabbed LumaFX (little sister to LumaFusion), it doesn’t do normalizing but gaining (AFAICT)…

I guess I’m gonna stick with Filmic Pro for recording and my normalization script on the desktop, let’s see how this pairs with my patience :slight_smile:

#1395

Setting a random LFO to the transpose (and also lo-fi/overdrive) parameters is an easy way to get even more out of the sounds, especially with the LFO synced to the beat. I use apeMatrix for the task, but Mozaic and/or Rozeta work also.

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#1396

Cool. Good tip. I usually just export from the iPad and mangle them further in Ableton, but that sounds like a good approach as well! :slight_smile:

#1397

Hey!
I thought I’d show you guys a synth my friend made for IOS: Synth by Wärn.

It’s a pretty simple app, but really fun to use imo.
Another friend of mine is a music teacher, he’s used the app with kids to experiment and have fun with the music and kinda get away from pretentions.

Here’s an example of it being used (IN A SILO)!

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#1398

Any user recommendations for the new iPad Air so far?

I still have the very first iPad generation ever, and the first generation iPad Air. I also recently got my late mother’s iPad Air 2, but it only has 16 gigabytes and is incredibly limited as to what I can install on it.

I’ve been hearing good things about the new Air, so curious to hear what my Lines comrades have to say so far…

Thanks!

#1399

Better value than the current Pro. The obvious challenge (for both Pro and Air) is the missing audio (headphones) jack. New Pro models will show up sooner or later, although they seem unlikely to regain audio jacks.

I am intrigued by this Kensington dock that might suspend an Air or Pro at a useful angle amidst my gear, keeping a small footprint, while significantly addressing connectivity problems. It’s an unreleased product, though, and questions remain.

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#1400

Thanks! I noted your post about the stand a while back, it’s interesting. My plan is to get a MOTU M-4, which is a great price for what you get.

At this point, I’m on a bit of a spending freeze for a while, so I will have some time to figure out my priorities.

Have a nice weekend!

Ed

#1401

So this wild new Kensington StudioDock thing is now available for pre-order at around $400, shipping in March-ish. For some reason, there are two slightly different models for the 12.9- and 11-inch iPads. That’s disappointing. Two other caveats: (1) we don’t really have any reviews yet, particularly with music gear, and (2) new iPad Pros probably aren’t that far off, and new models could mean new compatibility problems. The idea of something that can suspend your iPad above your rig in portrait or landscape while supplying lots of connectivity is appealing (to me), but it still feels like a lot could go wrong here.

#1402

for that price I’d rather get a second ipad)))

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#1403

Nothing is for everybody.

#1404

Have you tried Drambo yet?

#1405

Love Drambo!
I was just telling someone that my biggest problem with it is that it can do almost anything. It’s almost like what I need to do is build an instrument and commit to just using it and not keep refining the patch. That’s what’s so great about Borderlands for me. It does what it does so perfectly and the only thing that was missing in the update was great effects. Once I learned about AUM, I was 100% satisfied.

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#1406

Hello there! Yes, I’ve bought it on launch. It’s awesome, sadly I don’t use the ipad for music making that often. Amazing elektron-inspired sequencer, great original modular system. The modular aspect of it is simpler than in Audulus, but a lot of fun nevertherless. They already have auv3 hosting, and multichannel audio i/o would come soon (which would allow for easier intergration with eurorack, without having to use aum)

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#1407

These look pretty, and are clearly in the style of the pro display stands, but I’m really surprised they opted for a barrel jack for power instead of USB-C. And, no analog audio connectivity.

I’m stunned that it’s still nearly impossible to find a simple, cheap-but-good-enough 2/2 USB-C audio interface

#1408

Does the 3rd-gen Scarlett 2i2 not fit that bill?

#1409

It has a 1/8" headphone jack, which—in theory—is what’s missing from the iPad Pro/Air. In practice, TBD.

“simple”, “cheap”, and “good enough” are highly subjective, but there are options: TASCAM US-2x2HR ($149), PreSonus Studio 24c ($159), MOTU M2 2x2 ($179), PreSonus ioStation 24c ($270), Apollo Solo ($500), etc.