The Synclavier enjoys a status as one of the first synthesizer computer workstations; appearing on too many popular 80s releases to mention. The price for this digital behemoth ran anywhere from $25,000 to $200,000, depending on the configuration. Frank Zappa, Trevor Horn, Eddie Jobson, Tony Banks and so many others used the Synclavier as a […]
Review: This Fred Anton Corvest iOS Effects App Bundle is a Must
April 3, 2019 by
As more iOS music apps support the AUv3 plugin standard, I find myself turning again to the mobile platform for my beatmaking needs. Fred Anton Corvest is an indie app developer with a small family of effects apps supporting AUv3. They are a must-get for anyone doing serious music production on their iPad. Each effect […]
Review: Ruismaker Noir Breaks New Ground in iOS Beatmaking
December 12, 2018 by
Bram Bos has done it again. Known for an ever expanding line of iOS music apps, his latest joint, Ruismaker Noir, takes iOS beatmaking in a new direction. An intuitive and innovative user interface combines with great sonics to reward experimentation, all while giving your beats a modern sheen. Ruismaker Noir Features A Hybrid of […]
Fortamento – Algorithmic Composition for iOS – Synth News Digest 20
August 9, 2018 by
Welcome to the latest edition of the TabMuse Synth News Digest, where we take a look at a few intriguing new stories and products from the music technology world. If you are interested in the previous digest, simply click on the following link. Hopefully, you find something to inspire your own musical efforts! Fortamento is […]
Review: SynthMaster One iOS gives your iPad Desktop Synth Power
July 31, 2018 by
The folks at KV331 did it again. This time out, they successfully ported their desktop synth plugin – SynthMaster One – to the iOS platform. Any sonic differences between the two are barely noticeable, if at all. iPad synth aficionados need to add SynthMaster One iOS to their shortlist. SynthMaster One iOS Features Semi-Modular Architecture […]
Review: AudioKit Synth One revolutionizes the iOS Synthesizer World
July 24, 2018 by
The open source movement revolutionized the technology world by changing how software gets written. A stunning amount of today’s tech products boast at least a partial open source background. Its community-driven focus attracts talented developers wanting to learn, contribute, and be a part of something bigger than simply schlepping code for some faceless corporation. AudioKit […]
Recording Digest: Church of Hed – Sandstoned written by Jerry Kranitz
July 11, 2018 by
Editor’s Note: Jerry Kranitz is an aficionado of spacerock and psychedelic music, as evidenced by his work with Aural Innovations for nearly two decades. He is now focused on a new book: Cassette Culture: Homemade Music and the Creative Spirit in the Pre-Internet Age chronicling the underground cassette music scene. It’s scheduled for publication in […]
Review: Perforator adds Rhythm to your iOS Synths
June 12, 2018 by
Bram Bos continues to worm his way into the workflows of iOS musicians across the world. We previously covered a host of cool iPad music apps from Bram, including Troublemaker, Ripplemaker, Kosmonaut, and the essential Rozeta Sequencer Suite. His latest app, Perforator, serves as a rhythmic gate effect for iOS. Perforator for iOS Features Gate […]
Review: AAS Objeq is a Unique Effect worthy of the iOS Musician
April 30, 2018 by
We love Objeq Delay on the desktop; it’s perfect for otherworldly beatmaking and sound design. Now AAS brings a version of the effect to the iOS platform. Enter AAS Objeq – providing the same unique physical modeled resonator effects as its big brother, but this time without the delay. AAS Objeq Features Three Physical-Modeled Resonators […]
Review: Kosmonaut takes your iOS Music Tracks to Deep Space
April 3, 2018 by
Bram Bos from Ruismaker is back with another essential iOS effect app. Blessed with the moniker of Kosmonaut, it essentially serves as a multi-tap delay with benefits, while also supporting the AU plugin format. Mobile musicians looking to blast their projects off into deep space need to consider adding it to their app arsenal. Kosmonaut […]
