Featured Equipment Of The Week: IK Multimedia iRig MIDI

IK Multimedia iRig MIDI
iRig MIDI is an ultra-compact standard Core MIDI interface for iOS that connects any MIDI compatible device to the iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®.

iRig MIDI is the only compact iOS MIDI interface sporting 3 MIDI ports: IN/OUT/THRU. These connect to any standard MIDI jacks using the included 2 x 1.6m/5.2’ cables. iRig MIDI also has 2 LEDs for displaying the MIDI activity on the IN and OUT ports.

iRig MIDI also exclusively provides a micro USB port – with included cable – that connects to any standard USB power supply source so that the iOS device can stay fully powered during long sessions.

 Find out more: iRig MIDI

TOP FEATURES

• Standard Core MIDI interface connects any MIDI hardware device to Core MIDI-compatible apps like SampleTank FREE and GarageBand
• Directly connect MIDI keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines, drum pads, pedal boards and more using the included 2 x 5.2’ (1.6 m) MIDI 5-pin DIN cables
• 3 MIDI ports: IN/OUT/THRU
• 2 LEDs for MIDI IN/OUT activity display
• Micro USB port can charge the iOS device while in use
• Free apps included*: SampleTank FREE the powerful sample-based sound module app and iRig MIDI Recorder FREE

Buy IK Multimedia iRig MIDI at Revolution Audio

12 ways to use your iDevice in the studio

In recording sessions it's usually a good idea to keep the phone on silent and keeping it out of sight until it's actually needed. Avoid the distraction. This goes for engineers, musicians and especially interns. Give the client your full attention. If your phone goes off in the session, guess who's buying the first round.
Aside from being a tremendous distraction in the studio, the iPhone actually does have several helpful uses for music making.
Here are 12 reasons why an iPhone or iPad are useful in the studio

1. Sound sources - There are an enormous number of synths, drum machines, sequencers, samplers and more available very inexpensively that can be used for songwriting or integrated into your DAW.

   

   Rhythm Studio

2. Handy recorder - Want to capture a sound or idea anywhere? The FiRe 2 app turns the iPhone into a great field recorder. With an iRig Pre (shipping next month) you can now use your studio condensers for much improved audio quality.
3. Transport controls - Play, Stop, Record remote control away from the computer. Great for the drummer or guitarist that records himself.
4. Touch automation controller - Using an app like Touch OSC or AC-7 you can also have mixer and plugin control over wifi.
5. Lyrics and notation pad - It's not uncommon to have singers and rappers come into the studio and have all their lyrics with them on their phone. The iPad works great for sheet music.
6. Photos, video and documentation - There is now no excuse not to take a photo to document amp or pedal settings, make notes or just capture the moment. Fans and audio guys love seeing behind the scenes studio photos and video.
7. Musical calculator - There's a great free app called Backline Calc that can handle a 23 common conversion and calculation tasks that come up in the studio. Timecode, delay times, pitch to MIDI note number,
8. Virtual guitar amp - Use the IK Multimedia original iRig or new iRig Stomp to get studio quality guitar tones anywhere with the free Amplitube app. 
9. Vocal effects - The iRig Mic is a handheld condenser mic that is great for podcasts and interviews but combined with the VocalLive Free app, you can have studio style vocal effects anytime.

   

   IK Multimedia iRig Mic

10. Metronome - Every musician needs a click to practice with, a quick search in the App store comes up with 50 different apps including many highly rated free ones. No excuses.
11. Ear training - Quiztones is an app to help improve your listening and frequency identification skills.
12. Order takeout - There is nothing better at the end of a long workday in the studio than having pizza and wings or Thai food delivered as a reward for your hard work.

 Bonus tip: If you're using your iDevice in a live situation, which is becoming very common these days, set it to 'airplane mode' to prevent notifications or phone calls from interrupting your set.

Check out our selection of iPhone and iPad accessories in the Revolution Audio Online Store.

Featured Equipment Of The Week: IK Multimedia iRig MIDI

 IK Multimedia iRig MIDI
iRig MIDI is an ultra-compact standard Core MIDI interface for iOS that connects any MIDI compatible device to the iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®.
iRig MIDI connects MIDI keyboards, drum machines, drum pads, pedal boards and more to an iOS device to control not only the included SampleTank FREE but also a world of MIDI-compatible apps such as GarageBand®. You can also use iOS apps to control external MIDI equipment such as sound modules, DAWs or lighting systems right from the mobile device.
Find out more: IK Multimedia iRig MIDI $79

Features

• Standard Core MIDI interface connects any MIDI hardware device to Core MIDI-compatible apps like SampleTank FREE and GarageBand
• Directly connect MIDI keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines, drum pads, pedal boards and more using the included 2 x 5.2’ (1.6 m) MIDI 5-pin DIN cables
• 3 MIDI ports: IN/OUT/THRU
• 2 LEDs for MIDI IN/OUT activity display
• Micro USB port can charge the iOS device while in use
• Free apps included*: SampleTank FREE the powerful sample-based sound module app and iRig MIDI Recorder FREE

More Info and purchase: IK Multimedia iRig MIDI $79

Featured Equipment Of The Week: M-Audio Keystation Mini 32

M-Audio Keystation Mini 32
The M-Audio® Keystation Mini 32 is the ideal choice for players on the go. Designed by the company that pioneered mobile music production, this ultra-portable keyboard delivers unmatched playability in its class. Simply plug it into your computer or iPad* and perform two-hand parts with 32 great-feeling, low-profile mini-keys. Customize the keyboard sensitivity to your playing style with highly musical velocity curves—including one specifically for drum programming. Control your performance with four assignable controls, including a rotary knob. And easily play and write music using the included software. With USB bus power and plug-and-play** functionality, Keystation Mini 32 is the easy way to create and perform on the go.
Find out more | Keystation Mini 32

Top Features

• 32 low-profile, velocity-sensitive mini-keys > great feel in an ultra-portable design
• 4 assignable controls—three buttons and a knob > real-time control of your DAW and virtual instruments
• Selectable velocity curves including one for drum programming > customize the keyboard to your playing style
• Robust, high-quality build > withstands frequent, mobile use
• USB bus-powered and class compliant > easy plug-and-play operation with your computer or iPad*

Buy M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 at Revolution Audio

AVID Scorch for iPad

AVID recently released a great app for the iPad, Scorch.
Read all the details - Buy it from the Apple App Store

The Avid Scorch app transforms your iPad mobile device into an interactive music stand, score library, and sheet music store. With this powerful app, viewing beautiful scores is just the beginning. Thanks to the award-winning Sibelius engine, Scorch generates true, interactive notation. Easily learn songs or adapt them to your instrument by transposing a score, changing instruments, or converting to and from guitar tab—then give a great performance using Music Stand mode. Whether you want to showcase your own music or purchase scores from world-class publishers, Scorch is the easy way to practice and perform your favorite sheet music on the go.

Features

• Use your iPad mobile device as an interactive substitute for a music stand and sheet music library
• Get started right away with included content and how-to material
• View and modify your own Sibelius or Sibelius First scores and lead sheets—plus chart-toppers, classics, and other premium content from a variety of world-class publishers
• Easily learn songs or adapt them to your instrument by transposing a score, changing instruments, or converting to and from guitar tab
• Display individual parts to remove distraction and focus solely on your instrument
• See the whole score—or individual parts—played on the Keyboard display
• Hear your score by playing it back with sampled instrument sounds
• Mix your score to suit your needs
• Give a great performance and easily turn pages in Music Stand mode
• Increase contrast and make music more legible by changing the text and paper texture
• Enjoy working with the sleek, intuitive user interface
• Publish your own music and sell it in the community score repository (requires Sibelius or Sibelius First)
• Make secure, one-touch in-app purchases through your iTunes account
• Find help quickly and easily with online FAQs and support forum

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IK Multimedia iRig Mic

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Featured Equipment Of The Week - IK Multimedia iRig Mic

iRig Mic is the first handheld, quality condenser microphone for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad designed for all of your mobile sound needs. Now you can make professional audio and vocal recordings anywhere on your iOS device.
iRig Mic is ideal for the singer, vocalist and songwriter on the move, but also perfect for recording speeches, instruments, performances or other sound sources in the studio, on stage or in the field.
iRig Mic also comes* with VocaLive free, IK’s new real time effects processor suite for the singer and vocalist, and AmpliTube free for guitar players and songwriters. iRig Mic also works with a multitude of other vocal and audio processing apps for the iOS platform.

More info - iRig Mic

TOP FEATURES

• Ideal for all vocal applications from singing to speech
• Great for all types of sound recording or processing in music or any other audio application
• Quality condenser-electret unidirectional capsule
• Dual mini-jack connector allows real-time monitoring on headphones, speakers, mixers, PAs
• Rugged, durable metal housing
• Easy to set-up for any sound source
• Can be handheld or placed on a standard mic stand
• Comes with apps for singers and songwriters
• Can be used with a multitude of other apps

See all the details on the IK Multimedia iRig Mic