KVR Audio

ObiWonder · Post by **ObiWonder** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:49 pm

Dogboy73 wrote:
ObiK wrote:Actually it was already announced on our Facebook page:

"We plan to start shipping next week if everything goes well, the app should be on iTunes the week after (pending Apple approval...)"
Oh. So why couldn't you say that here?!

At the time we weren't sure on dates and as soon as we had something I came here to tell you.

clonewar · Post by **clonewar** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:19 pm

ObiK wrote:
At the time we weren't sure on dates and as soon as we had something I came here to tell you.

Does IK have any plans on making something with a dedicated audio output?

ObiWonder · Post by **ObiWonder** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:55 pm

No telling what the future holds...

Dogboy73 · Post by **Dogboy73** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:00 am

ObiK wrote:No telling what the future holds...

I think there is still a void waiting to be filled by a really decent audio/MIDI interface for the iPad. The Alesis IO Dock looked like a real winner. But one of the big problems with it is that it was obviously designed to be used in landscape position. Some music Apps work in portrait. It's also a bit naff that you can't sync while docked & that any video is automatically directed to the IO Docks (low res) video output.

Looking at the IO Dock has made me think that the best solution for an iPad audio/MIDI interface is not a docking station at all but a separate unit that connects to the iPad's docking port. That eliminates the problem with Apps running portrait or landscape and if it could address some of the other issues that are inherent with the IO Dock then it could be a real winner.

People will have their own preferences about exactly what connections are required. But for me a pair of 1/4" jack in/outs + a MIDI in/out/thru would be basically all I needed.

Of course another problem is that some Apps use the IK iRig for audio input. This connects to the headphone output on the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch. So as far as I know interfaces connected to the dock port (including the IO Dock) won't work with these Apps that receive their audio input differently. Could this be addressed with an update to the App maybe?

ObiWonder · Post by **ObiWonder** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:02 pm

Thanks for the suggestions.

Dogboy73 · Post by **Dogboy73** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:24 am

ObiK wrote:Thanks for the suggestions.

To be honest I'm surprised some company hasn't jumped on this yet. Some seem to be dipping their toes in the water, maybe not totally convinced of the iPad's prowess as a weapon & tool in the music tech arena?! The Apps available should remove any doubts. The iPad is crying out for better connectivity & integration. So far the Alesis IO dock is the only device that has come near to satisfying this requirement ..... Actually (adding to what I said previously) if the IO Dock had of been a separate unit, instead of a docking station, it could have worked with the iPad, iPhone & iPod touch! Bit of a wasted opportunity. If you think about it what is the benefit of having the iPad sitting in it's own dock? Especially when you consider that it can't sync to a computer whilst docked! Anyway, clearly their is a void waiting to be filled

ZenPunkHippy · Post by **ZenPunkHippy** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:31 am

iConnectMIDI does what you want and it's great for integrating MIDI with iOS device + controller + DAW, but it is expensive: RRP is $199, street price a bit lower.

http://www.iConnectMIDI.com/

Still no sign of the configuration software either ... seems permanently in beta

Peace,
Andy.

ObiWonder · Post by **ObiWonder** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:20 pm

The iRig MIDI is priced reasonably @ $69.99 & includes a free app, SampleTank iOS!

@Dogboy73 Good points!

Dogboy73 · Post by **Dogboy73** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:31 pm

ZenPunkHippy wrote:iConnectMIDI does what you want and it's great for integrating MIDI with iOS device + controller + DAW, but it is expensive: RRP is $199, street price a bit lower.

http://www.iConnectMIDI.com/

Yes, sounds very good that. Bit pricey though. I'm also not sure what benefit this will offer me over something like the iRig MIDI.

Dogboy73 · Post by **Dogboy73** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 8:36 am

..... heard from Digital Village saying they are expecting these next week. Fingers crossed

ObiWonder · Post by **ObiWonder** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 5:39 pm

Yup Itally shipped some iRig MIDIs out a few days ago!

zerocrossing · Post by **zerocrossing** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 5:57 pm

I have a question... I thought that this might let me use my iPhone as an XY pad to control software instruments. Is this correct? My idea is to velcro my phone to my guitar face and use it that way.

Ben [Camel Audio] · Post by **Ben [Camel Audio]** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 12:50 pm

Hi ObiK,

Congrats on iRig MIDI and Sampletank for iOS - both look great. We just released Alchemy Mobile which is Core MIDI compatible and therefore should work great with iRig MIDI. Therefore would be great if you would include on your compatible apps page: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/irigmidi/mo ... leapps.php Could you have a word with whoever puts that page together and ask them to add it?

The iTunes page for Alchemy Mobile is here:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/alchemy- ... 05977?mt=8

Thanks
Ben

Superpianoman5080 · Post by **Superpianoman5080** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:38 am

ObiK wrote:Yup Itally shipped some iRig MIDIs out a few days ago!

I pre-ordered on Sep 5th but from what I can see no official shipment for me so far...
Could we have an official release date?
Thank you

Dogboy73 · Post by **Dogboy73** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:27 pm

Still no sign of these at Digital Village either.

IK iRig MIDI