For most iOS musicians, the iPhone and iPad are devices that allow music making in places where creativity would normally be impossible. But for Richard Perry, better known as Jinx Padlock, it’s been a gateway back into music making. After taking a job in east London with a one hour there and back commute, Richard resumed making music, but this time, on the rapidly improving … [Read more...] about An iOS musician interview: Jinx Padlock
Archives for 2012
Mackie DL1608 Podcast – Episode 2
“In Episode 2 we dive into the input processing of the DL1608 and show how the high pass filter, 4-band EQ, compressor, and gate are controlled.” This think certainly looks like a promising interface for the iPad – especially for live use! Not only does the Mackie DL1608 offer the most (12 XLR and four combo mic/line inputs) inputs of any iPad interface, but it allows you to … [Read more...] about Mackie DL1608 Podcast – Episode 2
DXi Presets from Sunsine Audio
Sunsine Audio has released yet another preset pack for an iOS synth. This time, for the DXi FM synthesizer app, here are the details: Sunsine Audio’s love letter to the glorious world of 80s FM. 64 presets for the DXi iOS synthesizer, utilizing every feature of the instrument. From bright, bell-like, and cutting to dark, fuzzy and rich, these presets emphasize everything … [Read more...] about DXi Presets from Sunsine Audio
Practice sight reading rhythms on the go
Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer is a great way to practice sight reading rhythms on the go. There are more than 200 fixed exercises; the more difficult ones include rests, ties, syncopations, duplets, triplets, quadruplets and swing eighths (on iPad 100 longer exercises, because two iPhone-exercises are combined into one due to the larger screen).Extra exercises for 4/4 (incl … [Read more...] about Practice sight reading rhythms on the go