nanostudio released today for iphone (and i assume ,ipad)

[Yagushi]

can you record without it being quantized?

Yeah, you can turn off the "Quantize" option during recording but individual notes will snap to the grid when moved during editing.

pfft. Did it all years ago c**ts.

Oh, that thing was capable of sampling?

Need more than a one line lcd display? Get a QY20.

I have a QY70 which is even bigger and heavier. It's a nice, little machine but an utter pain in the ass to program. NanoStudio is much easier although I am admittedly still quite bad at using the touchscreen in general.

now, open the gate and let the grumpies out..

It seems that most people slagging NanoStudio are just doing so on the basis of the needed mobile hardware (iPhone, etc.) There are Mac and PC versions which are FREE and will run on your desktop/laptop... well, potentially at least... see the disclaimer on the website: http://www.blipinteractive.co.uk/download.php

I think that criticism of the actual software itself (workflow, sound quality, etc) would be much more constructive and informative than garden variety Apple-bashing.

[Luftrum]

[Dewaine]

Been messing with Nanostudio for a few days now on my iPad. And I am impressed. For a version 1.0 product, it is amazing. I had a QY70 back in the day (late 90's) and this just blows it away, and for $15. You can actually do some pretty serious music on it now, and in a year after some updates it should be killer. I do hope for an actual iPad version soon, because of the developers promise of more tracks for the iPad. Also, the developer has said if you buy the iPhone/iPod version now, it will be a free upgrade (universal app) to the iPad version.

It is quite amazing to me just how good it sounds. The little synth is very nice, and pumped through my speakers it sounds as good as my desktop with a PCI 2496 soundcard.

[donkey tugger]

'Why do birds suddenly appear....?'


Easy tigers!

[Yagushi]

'Why do birds suddenly appear....?'

When NanoStudio gets updated to support MIDI file import, I'll whip out a snazzy version of "Close to You" in honor of our beloved DT! (But it'll have to wait until the update as I can't be arsed to program that shite from scratch...)

[VicDiesel]

Aurora, iSequence, bleep!BOX, MorphWizard and Jasuto are getting a lot of use around my house.

If you're at home, the portability aspects doesn't count for much. What do they offer over your PC/Mac based programs?

Victor.

[Ozpeter]

If you're at home, the portability aspects doesn't count for much. What do they offer over your PC/Mac based programs?

They're easier to use in the toilet (where apparently Jimi Hendrix used to take his guitar - never waste a moment!).

[shanecgriffo]

and curled up on the couch, in front of the fire (winter here and my music room is too cold late at night)

[Dewaine]

Aurora, iSequence, bleep!BOX, MorphWizard and Jasuto are getting a lot of use around my house.

If you're at home, the portability aspects doesn't count for much. What do they offer over your PC/Mac based programs?

Victor.

Because it's fun, pure and simple fun. Nothing wrong with that.

[UltraJv]

Aurora, iSequence, bleep!BOX, MorphWizard and Jasuto are getting a lot of use around my house.

If you're at home, the portability aspects doesn't count for much. What do they offer over your PC/Mac based programs?

Victor.

Because it's fun, pure and simple fun. Nothing wrong with that.

Its also fun taking the p*ss out of anyone spending money on stuff like this and wanting to tell people

[Scot Solida]

Aurora, iSequence, bleep!BOX, MorphWizard and Jasuto are getting a lot of use around my house.

If you're at home, the portability aspects doesn't count for much. What do they offer over your PC/Mac based programs?

Victor.

Portability counts for a lot at my house, but that's not the main reason that they appeal to me. I like the interface, for one. The touch screen, when coupled with an app that takes good advantage of it, provides a pleasant way to work. All of these apps provide different approaches that inspire different results.

The portability is nice, though. I spend a lot of time sitting behind computers at a desk and the portability allows me to get away from the desk chairs. It's much lighter than a laptop, the charge lasts far longer and it doesn't heat up. All good things.

As a musician, illustrator and a writer, I appreciate the iPad. It has become my sketchbook for all three art forms and I carry it everywhere nowadays. The apps provide a lot of creative juice and do it inexpensively.

It's even used when I am recording to my desktop DAWs. As I said, I use TouchOSC to control Kyma and the various wifi control surfaces have allowed the iPad to replace both my CM Labs MotorMix and my Frontier Designs Tranzport. MorphWiz is an actual performance instrument and I am sure I will use it as such in the studio.

Mostly TouchOSC, though. I really like the ability to make my own controllers for my studio gear, particularly Kyma. Coupled with something like OSCulator, it really brings the system to life.

Incidentally, I had a QY10 too when it was first out. I made a lot of music with that thing. It drove my sequences at shows and I recorded a number of songs that were sequenced with it. I never used the onboard sounds for anything other than musical sketches, but it was a handy MIDI sequencer. At the time, I rode to work on the bus - a forty minute trip each way - and it kept me busy.

[Yagushi]

Composing music while lying supine?

iDevice = yes
laptop = no

[Dewaine]

Aurora, iSequence, bleep!BOX, MorphWizard and Jasuto are getting a lot of use around my house.

If you're at home, the portability aspects doesn't count for much. What do they offer over your PC/Mac based programs?

Victor.

Portability counts for a lot at my house, but that's not the main reason that they appeal to me. I like the interface, for one. The touch screen, when coupled with an app that takes good advantage of it, provides a pleasant way to work. All of these apps provide different approaches that inspire different results.

The portability is nice, though. I spend a lot of time sitting behind computers at a desk and the portability allows me to get away from the desk chairs. It's much lighter than a laptop, the charge lasts far longer and it doesn't heat up. All good things.

As a musician, illustrator and a writer, I appreciate the iPad. It has become my sketchbook for all three art forms and I carry it everywhere nowadays. The apps provide a lot of creative juice and do it inexpensively.

It's even used when I am recording to my desktop DAWs. As I said, I use TouchOSC to control Kyma and the various wifi control surfaces have allowed the iPad to replace both my CM Labs MotorMix and my Frontier Designs Tranzport. MorphWiz is an actual performance instrument and I am sure I will use it as such in the studio.

Mostly TouchOSC, though. I really like the ability to make my own controllers for my studio gear, particularly Kyma. Coupled with something like OSCulator, it really brings the system to life.

Incidentally, I had a QY10 too when it was first out. I made a lot of music with that thing. It drove my sequences at shows and I recorded a number of songs that were sequenced with it. I never used the onboard sounds for anything other than musical sketches, but it was a handy MIDI sequencer. At the time, I rode to work on the bus - a forty minute trip each way - and it kept me busy.

Agree 100%.... I have to laugh at the ignorance of people that say the iPad is a consuming device, and not a creative device.... I have had mine four months and find I use my laptop not at all, and only turn my desktop on for Reaper. I read, write, watch, surf, email, sketch, listen, sequence, game, and even use spreadsheets on the thing. Best portable device I ever owned. And sure I could do all that with my laptop, but after using the iPad, I simply don't want to..... And, the Android and WebOS devices are just around the corner.....

[lotus2035]

But it is made by Apple so is inherently evil. I will not use it to show that I am on the side of truth and justice..

[Dewaine]

Of course you are right lotus2035. I know I will have to repent sooner or later. I should be using a Linux netbook and spending my time tweaking "wine" to run Windows programs, while looking down at the tools using Windows.

Pray that I will see the light, but for now..... the dark side is great!

Seriously, I don't like Mac's, and not at all a fan of Apple... but the iPad is pretty cool... glad I got it...