Count The Beats: IK Multimedia brings GrooveMaker to the iPad

On the heels of the popular GrooveMaker app for the iPhone / iPod touch, IK Multimedia (musicians first) has released GrooveMaker for the iPad. Perfect for that upcoming house party (DJ set) you've been planning. If you're into house, hip-hop and drum 'n bass style music (mixing loops and samples into endless differing arrangements and combinations) then GrooveMaker is definitely worth having a look at. IK Multimedia's press release says:

GrooveMaker for the iPad offers the same smart features and streamlined workflow as the iPhone version, but also takes advantage of the new larger multi-touch surface to provide enhanced operation with an integrated, advanced controller.

Users will find a convenient mixer-like environment with large slider controls for volume, pan and master volume of the 8 controllable loop tracks, plus instant access to tempo, solo and mute functions all on the same screen.

Also, GrooveMaker for iPad adds even more control when working with loops, providing a new level of creative flexibility. Users can now switch "snapped" grooves with a single touch, plus control the number of loops that are automatically combined during a random mix. GrooveMaker iPad is the perfect addition to a DJ set, providing unlimited creative flexibility in live remixing and DJ applications.

Although we've not had a chance to try out the app here in the UK yet (soon, my precious...), we're very excited about seeing this kind of music creation app on the iPad, especially from IK Multimedia.

There are 4 GrooveMaker packs for the iPad available now on the iTunes Store.

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ericdano

Tried the free version. It was terrible.

Is taw reviewing this or just pointing out it is there?

April 14 2010 at 11:19 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Michael

Somewhere between pointing it out and reposting IK Mediaâ€™s press release about the app. There seems to be an awful lot of these slightly pointless, borderline ads on TUAW.

April 14 2010 at 12:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tom

Can you import loops? It would really be great then

April 14 2010 at 10:30 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Adrian vG

And for you guys with more analogue units, Entrackment seems to be a kewl controller surfice choice for Garageband tracks for live mixing! Works pretty smoothly. irritating that you need a plugin for Garageband, though.

http://itunes.apple.com/se/app/entrackment/id364730285?mt=8

April 14 2010 at 10:13 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply