Android music applications

BeadSynth - A different approach to sound creation

6/30/2017

For free and could inspire some out of the box ideas...
The track after the video is using Bead synth for some parts.

Google Play info:

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beadsynth.view

Move elastically connected beads to create a wave shape that becomes the timbre of this synth instrument. Control the tone of the sound with keyboards at the bottom of the screen. Take snapshots of the keyboard keys or the beads to create rhythmic pulses that make the instrument even more versatile as a tool in your electronic music toolkit, or just as a way to have fun.

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/originalsynth/

Includes:

- Adjustable scale for dragging finger on keyboard
- Recording audio
- Connect beads or lock them in place
- Save settings to a custom file for loading later

See the BeadSynth video for a detailed demonstration.

App concept and development by John TerMaat
Graphic design by Hannah Williams

How to make Laura Palmer's Twin Peaks theme in DRC Polyphonic Synthesizer

6/30/2017

Just finished seeing the first eight episodes so it was fun to see this video. Do not feel it really hits it mark but I like that there is now a pretty large series of sound tutorials and want to take the time and go through them all. Think it is a great source to learn synthesizer programming without too much technical chuppilupps.

G-Stomper Studio on sale until Friday- Tomorrow!!!

6/28/2017

Good opportunity if you do not have this one yet.
One good groovebox with a very capable sampler built in and one of the best synthesizers on Android in one package! Plus high end audio engine and midi in out messages etc...

Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.planeth.gstomper&referrer=utm_source%3Dtwitt%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3Ddsale%26utm_campaign%3Dhprm

Red Venice Apps - Industrial Noise Instruments

6/27/2017

This new developer is going full steam ahead releasing instruments geared towards the industrial/Noisy end of the spectrum. As there is not may developers that go there it is very nice that this one does. The apps comes with a decent amount of presets that gets played sliding your fingers on the screen. So not any controls to talk about but it does still give you a lot of fun to listen to. Need to record into something as they do not come with recording function.

Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Red+Venice+Apps

Vaag - Nanoloop Jam

6/27/2017

How to make a synth like Kraftwerk - Pocket Calculator in DRC Polyphonic Synthesizer

6/24/2017

DRC Synthesizer / LK Ableton Live Controller / TKFX Traktor FX Controller 50% Off until the 27th

6/24/2017

To read more about the products:

www.imaginando.pt/products

G - Stomper Studio - Make, Finalize, and Export Your Very Own VideoGame Beat

6/23/2017

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio - Promotion video

6/23/2017

Caustic Sample packs by Teotigraphix

6/21/2017

A whole bunch of packs just got released.
Here is what can be got for a small sum...

Bandlab Contest - Hashtag #cashmeup to WIN $500!

6/20/2017

Here is what is said:

About the Contest
#Cashmeup! We’ve lined up another amazing contest for you. Publish an original track on BandLab and you could win $500! We’ll be listening to every entry — so show us your best work.
*Scroll down for full Terms and Conditions.

Prizes
1st: 500USD
2nd – 4th: 100USD each
How we pick the winners
A judging panel from the BandLab team will select the winners.
The judge’s decision will be final—and will be based on artistic merit so get creative!
How do I win?

Publish a track on BandLab. You can use any device — iOS, Android or web!
Tag it with #cashmeup in the song description.

BandLab is FREE to use, you can sign up here, or download BandLab on your iOS or Android device.
FYI: Your entry has to be a new track, created and published during the competition period. Editing an existing song’s description with the hashtag doesn’t count!
Contest Duration
Submit your entries by 9th August 2017, 2359 hrs (UTC +8).

Contest Terms and Conditions
The #cashmeup Music Competition (the “Competition”) is organised by BandLab Singapore Pte Ltd.

Participation in this Competition is subject to the terms and conditions set out herein, the Terms of Use of the Website, and such other rules, regulations and procedures prescribed by BandLab in relation to this Competition. Non-compliance with or breach of any of such terms, conditions, rules, regulations or procedures shall immediately disqualify the participant from participating in the event, and any prizes won shall be forfeited, withheld or withdrawn.
The Competition is open to anyone worldwide, except employees of BandLab, sponsoring companies and their agencies, and their immediate family members. Contestants must be 18 years old and above.
The Competition is open to individuals. By submitting an entry, each participant a) warrants that all his/her personal information provided in the submission is true, correct and complete, and that he/she is not assuming a false identity and b) accepts and agrees to the BandLab Terms & Conditions and BandLab Privacy Policy.
Competition starts on 8th June 2017 (UTC +8). To enter, each participant in the Competition must submit a published revision (Revision) with a #cashmeup tag in the description to the BandLab Community. Multiple submissions per participant are welcome. Each Revision must comply with the following requirements:
1. Created and published during the competition period
2. Have a #cashmeup tag in the description
Each participant warrants to BandLab that all works used in their submission are (a) original works of the participant, (b) works in the public domain and/or (c) third party owned works which are authorised or licensed for use and reproduction by BandLab in the manner set out in paragraph 14 and elsewhere in these Terms and Conditions. Each submission must clearly and separately indicate the sources of copyrighted materials, if any, used in the creation of the Revision. Participants must clear the rights to use any copyrighted works in their submission. Each participant hereby indemnifies BandLab Technologies and its related companies, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, partners (“BandLab Technologies Entities”) against any loss or damages suffered by BandLab and/or any of the BandLab Entities arising from any third party claims against use of the participant’s submitted Revision.
BandLab reserves the right to reject any submission it deems inappropriate in its sole discretion at any time without informing the participants.
Online submission starts from 8th June 2017, 0001 hrs (UTC +8) and ends on 9th August, 2359 hrs (UTC +8).
A BandLab panel of judges will pick 4 winners. The participant submitting each winning Revision will be notified via email by 16th August 2017. Members of the public will be able to cast their vote by liking Revisions in the BandLab Community until 9th Agust 2017, 2359 hrs (UTC +8).
The Competition prizes will be: 1st: 500USD; 2nd – 4th: 100USD. The prizes shall only be paid out to Contestants who qualify to participate meeting all requirements here and elsewhere in the Terms and Conditions. In the event of any claims for copyright infringement against BandLab as a result of the winning Revisions posted to BandLab, BandLab reserves the right in addition to any other available remedies to forfeit the entire prize or to deduct any damages/losses payable from the prize, at its sole discretion.
All decisions made by BandLab in relation to this Competition are final and no enquiries, appeals, verbal or written or any other correspondence will be entertained. The participants agree to accept and abide by all decisions made by BandLab.
No obligation will be incurred by BandLab by reason of participation in this Competition or by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by the participants as a result of or on account of this event.
Each participant agrees that your personal data may be used by the BandLab Technologies group of companies to send him/her marketing and advertising materials in relation to goods and services of BandLab and its business partners, and for research and analysis. If any participant has any questions relating to BandLab’s collection, use and disclosure of his/her personal data, please contact BandLab’s Data Protection Officer at privacy@bandlab.com.
Each participant hereby irrevocably and unconditionally grants BandLab Technologies all consents and waivers necessary to record, use and publicise the participants’ name and other particulars, photographs, performance, appearance, likeness and/or voice (as the case may be) in any manner as BandLab Technologies shall in its sole discretion deem fit. Each participant acknowledges that BandLab Technologies shall be at liberty to publish and otherwise use any recordings made by the participant, including without limitation telephone recordings, audio recordings, visual recordings and photographs (if any), for promotional and publicity purposes (whether now or in the future) or such other purposes as BandLab Technologies may deem appropriate.
Participants shall not grant any interviews or discuss with any member of the press or other media his/her participation in the Competition, without first notifying and obtaining the prior written consent of BandLab.
BandLab reserves the right to change, amend or add to these terms and conditions without prior notice. BandLab further reserves the right, without any liability on its part whatsoever, to cancel, postpone, terminate, suspend or in any other way cease this Competition at any time without prior notice.
Each participant expressly acknowledges and agrees that BandLab, its related/affiliated companies and their respective officers, employees and agents shall not be liable to any of the participants for any claim, liability, damages, cost, loss or expense whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with his/her participation in the Competition, or arising from compliance with these terms and conditions.
These terms and conditions and this event shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Singapore laws.

Short Trance Example - FL Studio Mobile 3

6/20/2017

[Caustic 3 Trap] making Hybrid Trap drop

6/20/2017

Beatonal Groovebox gets updated with some nice additions

6/12/2017

I liked this one and it worked for better or worse in its own peculiar way with a more automatic sequencing of notes which had to be recorded in pattern presets or made beforehand.
This leads to a different results that may not have come up otherwise.
In either case now it is possible to sequence notes as in most other apps if desired.
(I do recommend to fuck around with the recording of pre programmed sequences though and see what happens). It is also possible to load your own drum samples as well to and that is always a good thing.
There is three synthesizers built into the app and they all come with a decent amount of controls. The drums are sampled but you can tune them and do some other changes to them.

Here is the Google Play info:

WHAT'S NEW- improved track saving
- note editing
- mixer
- accessible storage directory, manage saves, exports and drumsamples
- MIDI over USB (requires Android 6.0)

Beatonal is a virtual groovebox and music maker app, enabling you to easily create and share your musical ideas using the built-in synthesizer and drum machine.
Create loops using the eight customizable rhythmic drumpads, and effortlessly sketch chord progressions and melodies with the pattern-based rhythmic keyboards.

This app is free to try, but requires an in-app purchase to unlock all advanced features and project saving.

other features include:
- 4 audio channels: drum machine, base, chords and lead
- Input is automatically fixed to a user selectable scale
- Minimal audio latency
- Contains demo tracks to get you started
- Analog synth with two oscillators, FM, AM and pitch modulation, lowpass filter, and various effects
- Contains 60 built-in synth presets, but you can also create and store your own presets
- Store tracks on your device
- User friendly track sharing through track-url's
- Export track as MIDI so you can continue your work inside other apps or a DAW
- Export track as wav
- Small app size, runs on virtually all android devices (Android 2.3 and higher)
- Send MIDI over USB so you can play live music on your pc with low latency (requires Android 6.0)
- Import your own drumsamples

G - Stomper Studio - How To Lower Lag By Exporting The RAM Exceeding Synth Track To The Drum Sampler

6/12/2017

Audio Evolution Mobile now with in-depth series of tutorials!

6/11/2017

Think there is only Caustic that have released something that clearly and thoroughly goes through an app before this. It may seem like over kill for someone that have any experience with DAW's but it must be great for anyone just starting out.
One thing that I like a lot with Audio Evolution Mobile that I think is not brought up (have not looked through all of the tutorials) is that it can send midi messages to hardware synthesizers.
Had a lot of fun sequencing and automating the one synth I have.

G - Stomper Studio Mobile - How To Whip Up An Average Hip - Hop Beat

6/10/2017

AAudio - Android C API introduced in the Android O release

6/10/2017

This is what is coming for the next Android when it comes to audio and it looks like finally latency issues will be gone for most devices. Which it already is for some devices.
To read it all go here specially if you are a developer:
https://developer.android.com/ndk/guides/audio/aaudio/aaudio.html

How to make a synth like Harold Faltermayer - Axel F in DRC - Polyphonic Synthesizer

6/9/2017

Feel that this series of DRC synthesizer tutorials are becoming a real good source for learning synthesis in general. There is now pretty many of them going through famous sounds.

Stagelight Tips and Tricks | Automation

6/9/2017