iPhone developer IK Multimedia has announced the release of the first artist created GrooveMaker application for iPhone and iPod touch.
GrooveMaker Rock Ace by Skunk Anansie's guitarist Ace, offers users a chance to create music from a series of loops.
Having sold upwards of 5 million records, Skunk Anansie recently reformed to promote the Smashes and Trashes best of album.
"Anyone can now create and share non-stop metal and rock tracks for DJing, remixing, multimedia and movie soundtrack compositions on the go, in real-time, just like a professional DJ or rock producer," runs the GrooveMaker Rock Ace blurb.
According to the IK Multimedia, GrooveMaker Rock Ace offers:
- Instantaneous control over 8 stereo loop tracks- Play, mix and randomise loops on the fly- Combine studio-quality loops to produce millions of possible grooves- Manipulate loops in real time (pan, volume, mute, solo, group, tempo)- Arrange grooves easily with drag and drop to create full-length tracks- Save, preview and recall you mixed tracks- Upload your tracks as hi-quality .WAV file to your Mac/PC via Wi-fi- Interactive Help allows quick learning simply by following the indicated steps
Included sound features include:
- Massive loop library of drums, bass, guitars chords/riffs/solos/pads/effects, percussion- Rock, Metal style- 5 included songs + 1 freesong when you register- 315 loops- 85, 95, 97,110,130 BPM- 280 MB of samples
Available from the Apple iTunes App Store, GrooveMaker Rock Ace costs 5.99 and requires the iPhone 2.2.1 Software Update.
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