Posts Tagged ‘mobile’

Thoughts on mobile musicmaking

In General, Music on 3 February 2010 tagged ambient, app, generative, mobile, multi-touch, musicmaking, software

Since posting my first impressions of the Apple iPad, I’ve been thinking a lot about its possibilities. Given the din of naysayers and doubters (which does seem like Future Shock), I wanted to post some thoughts on mobile musicmaking:
This DIY interface (YouTube) is impressive, but it just seems like buttons and sliders [...]

First impressions: Apple iPad

In General, Music on 28 January 2010 tagged apple, games, iPad, mobile, multitouch, Music, video, web

My first impression of the Apple iPad is: I like it. It’s pretty much what I imagined might be announced, and it would work nicely around our home for its intended purposes: browsing the web, checking emails, reading news and weather, viewing photos, videos and movies. I can even see myself reading some PDFs and [...]

Quick look: Intua BeatMaker

In Reviews on 31 July 2008 tagged apps, Audio, ipod touch, mobile, Music, synth

I’ve been using Intua BeatMaker for about a week now on my iPod Touch. It works well as a mobile sketchpad for writing simple tracks of beats and patterns. The user interface took some getting used to, as features are split up between Home, Pads, Sequencer and FX screens. There’s a noticeable lag when [...]

iPhones among us

In General on 2 July 2007 tagged apple, internet, iphone, ipod, mobile, Music, technology, web

Yes, I want an iPhone. No, I’m not rushing out to buy one yet. Most of the reviews I’ve read have been glowing, with its sleek form and usability being at the top of the list. AT&T EDGE network limitations and activation glitches aside, Apple seems to have exceeded most peoples’ expectations. I’m most [...]