If you’re an AUM user, you may have also noticed that when you load an app in the instrument slot at the top of the channel strip that each app is either labelled as an ‘Instrument’ or a ‘Generator’, but what’s the difference between the two? In fact there are actually four types of ports for Inter-App Audio apps: Instrument … Read More
AUM vs Audiobus 3 – What’s the Difference?
There’s certainly a lot of confusion online surrounding AUM and Audiobus 3 and the differences between them, with plenty of iOS musicians trying to work out which app is best for their workflow. But while there is definitely an overlap in capabilities between the two apps, they are ultimately very different beasts with different strengths. Audiobus 3 The original Audiobus … Read More
How is Technology Transforming Music Discovery?
In the days before the internet, hunting down new music was a very different process. Word of mouth, Top of the Pops and dusty record store basements were all key parts of the journey. This was back when recording and releasing music was a mysterious process, reserved only for rock gods with an endless supply of money from their record … Read More
Using an iPad for Live Music
While iPads are perfect for sketching down musical ideas on the move – or even building entire tracks – more and more iOS musicians are beginning to explore the potential of using their iPad for live music performance. Given the plethora of great instrument and effects apps available for iOS, their often minimal price tag, and the portability of the device, … Read More
iOS’ Greatest Hits
The capabilities of iOS devices in for music production have been growing rapidly since the first iPhone was released back in 2007. iOS musicians are now spoilt for choice when it comes to music making apps, from mobile DAWs to AUv3 instruments and effects, music making on iOS has never been this exciting or inspiring. But while the platform’s abilities … Read More
A Brief History of iOS Music Production
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A Producer’s Guide to Audio File Formats
File Formats So you’ve finally finished your track and you’re ready to share your masterpiece with the world. However, the process of bouncing your music down to an audio file is not quite as straightforward as it may seem. Most DAWs will present you with a myriad of different options when it comes to exporting the track – just take … Read More
AUv3 App Developer Interview with FutureSonic’s Dave Gibson
FutureSonic’s founder and CEO, David Gibson, recently spoke to Matthew Fecher from AudioKit about our apps and what it takes to build AUv3 apps for iOS – essential viewing for any aspiring iOS Audio Unit developers. Thanks to Matthew for this organising this interview. If you want to learn more about AudioKit, head over to their site or check out … Read More
Is Skeuomorphism the Best Approach for iOS Audio Apps?
Fairly obviously, the key to any successful audio plugin is how it sounds. But the plugin’s looks also play an important role in it’s usability. A cluttered and confusing UI will only lead to frustration and a disjointed workflow for producers. However, in terms of both desktop and iOS audio plugins, it’s clear that skeuomorphism is the preferred route for … Read More
Introduction to AUv3 Apps
Although both Audiobus and Inter-App Audio have really pushed iOS music production forward by making it possible for iOS musicians to use third party effects and instruments inside their music making apps, both methods have their drawbacks. For example, neither of these methods let you actually load the plugin inside your DAW, meaning you’re constantly having to switch between your host … Read More