APP MANIA

runnersdialzero · 10-21-2011, 06:33 PM

Is anyone into music apps? I have become fascinated with them recently and wanted to ask for recommendations. I have the Korg Kaossilator and the Moog filtatron and was looking into a drum machine. After some research, 3 stand out to me:

Funk drum: Made popular by damon albarn. This is a basic and cheap app that emulates 808, 909 and some other vintage drum machines. Seems pretty solid overall but I would like some insight because it almost appears *too* basic, something I would just never use.

iDrum: Seems pretty neat except that the highest rated edition is "club" which i doubt will compliment distorted guitar. The demo demonstrates a very high level of control which really jumped out at me.

Rebirth: This appeals to me because I recognize it by reputation, but it looks really complicated.

The price difference is negligible, I just want something that will create actually interesting beats. Does anyone know what kind of drum machine the pumpkins used back when?

slunken · 10-22-2011, 11:37 PM

i kinda want one of those kaossilators

Luke de Spa · 10-23-2011, 01:21 AM

Filtatron is awesome

Loopy is pretty good too

LaBelle · 10-23-2011, 11:47 AM

Bebot - very cool little synth-y touchscreen based app, where you can make really expressive melodies, with surprisingly deep configuration options, such as being able to dial a scale and have it show as a grid on the screen. it's awesome

Ellatron - I really like this as a mellotron emulator (it comes with a bunch of other patches as well, but those aren't nearly as much fun) it's kinda rigid in it's interface, but it sounds pretty good.

runnersdialzero · 10-25-2011, 01:33 AM

Thanks for the recommendations, i will definitely check them all out. I guess no one has any insight on the drums machines?

Slunken: I am having a lot of fun with the kaossilator app and anyone i pass it off to can't stop playing with it. I strongly recommend it, especially while it is still on sale for $10 (normally $20)

Luke de Spa: I am having a hard time orienting myself with the filtatron. is the VCO the "primary" variable? Do you use the pad or the knobs more often? Do you use it solo, with a guitar, a synth;?

10-21-2011, 06:33 PM	#1
runnersdialzero Ownz Posts: 659	APP MANIA Is anyone into music apps? I have become fascinated with them recently and wanted to ask for recommendations. I have the Korg Kaossilator and the Moog filtatron and was looking into a drum machine. After some research, 3 stand out to me: Funk drum: Made popular by damon albarn. This is a basic and cheap app that emulates 808, 909 and some other vintage drum machines. Seems pretty solid overall but I would like some insight because it almost appears too basic, something I would just never use. iDrum: Seems pretty neat except that the highest rated edition is "club" which i doubt will compliment distorted guitar. The demo demonstrates a very high level of control which really jumped out at me. Rebirth: This appeals to me because I recognize it by reputation, but it looks really complicated. The price difference is negligible, I just want something that will create actually interesting beats. Does anyone know what kind of drum machine the pumpkins used back when?

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10-22-2011, 11:37 PM	#2
slunken Virgo Posts: 39,745	i kinda want one of those kaossilators

10-23-2011, 01:21 AM	#3
Luke de Spa someone more...punk rock? Location: Ice cream pig out in M1-aud is why i don't play plug in baby the wrong way, like you Posts: 22,217	Filtatron is awesome Loopy is pretty good too

10-23-2011, 11:47 AM	#4
LaBelle Socialphobic Location: Away Posts: 11,054	Bebot - very cool little synth-y touchscreen based app, where you can make really expressive melodies, with surprisingly deep configuration options, such as being able to dial a scale and have it show as a grid on the screen. it's awesome Ellatron - I really like this as a mellotron emulator (it comes with a bunch of other patches as well, but those aren't nearly as much fun) it's kinda rigid in it's interface, but it sounds pretty good.

10-25-2011, 01:33 AM	#5
runnersdialzero Ownz Posts: 659	Thanks for the recommendations, i will definitely check them all out. I guess no one has any insight on the drums machines? Slunken: I am having a lot of fun with the kaossilator app and anyone i pass it off to can't stop playing with it. I strongly recommend it, especially while it is still on sale for $10 (normally $20) Luke de Spa: I am having a hard time orienting myself with the filtatron. is the VCO the "primary" variable? Do you use the pad or the knobs more often? Do you use it solo, with a guitar, a synth;?