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iPhone/iPad iOS music making app round-up: Week 79

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By Si Truss published 18 January 2013

Synths, effects and DJ apps

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This week's apps...

This week's apps...

We're only two weeks in to 2013 and already we've seen a number of interesting iOS music making developments.

Over the past fortnight, WaveMachine Labs has unveiled a new entry-level version of its audio DAW Auria, Wolfgang Palm has unveiled the PPG WaveMapper synth and Novation has unveiled its new range of Launchkey controllers, complete with integrated iPad apps.

Read on now though, for our latest round-up of the other music making to hit the App Store this week.

Also make sure you check out: The best iPhone/iPad music making apps in the world today

If you've got a new iOS app, make sure you let us know about it by emailing musicradar.pressreleases@futurenet.com with all the details.

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DesignByPaul E Theremin, £2.99/$4.99

DesignByPaul E Theremin, £2.99/$4.99

E-Theremin is a three oscillator virtual analogue synth inspired by classic slider controlled instruments like the Ondes-Martenot, Trautonium and Tannerin/electro-theremin.

Watch a video demo

Buy from the App Store

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Mixvibes CrossDJ for iPhone, free

Mixvibes CrossDJ for iPhone, free

Mixvibes’ DJing software CrossDJ made the jump to the iPad a while back and the developer has now launched free version for the iPhone too.

Along with track sync and bpm detection, CrossDJ iPhone features two FX pads, six cue points and a loop mode. It can also work across Bluetooth for wireless mixing.

Download from the App Store

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elephantcandy LiveFX, free

elephantcandy LiveFX, free

LiveFX is an iPad effects processor that can process sounds from a live input, the app’s built-in track player (which works with iTunes) or Audiobus. It utilises the device’s touchscreen to give control over a host of DJ-style effects.

Although the app itself is free, the full version requires an in-app purchase.

Watch a video demo

Download from the App Store

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Wilson Holliday Audulus 1.9, £10.49/$14.99

Wilson Holliday Audulus 1.9, £10.49/$14.99

Modular iPad synth Audulus has undergone a major update, adding a selection of new features designed to make creating and browsing patches easier. Audiobus support and Audio Copy/Paste have both been added too.

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Si Truss
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I'm the Managing Editor of Music Technology at MusicRadar and former Editor-in-Chief of Future Music, Computer Music and Electronic Musician. I've been messing around with music tech in various forms for over two decades. I've also spent the last 10 years forgetting how to play guitar. Find me in the chillout room at raves complaining that it's past my bedtime.


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