iOS 4.2 CoreMIDI apps begin to arrive on the App Store

When we got word a few weeks ago that Apple was introducing CoreMIDI into iOS 4.2, our minds began to ponder the new possibilities it would present. Since the release of iOS 4.2, however, with all the buzz surrounding the latest iOS software update, we forgot all about CoreMIDI. And that's because we hadn't seen any apps on the App Store taking advantage of it, until now.

Apple has now begun to approve apps for the App Store that take advantage of the CoreMIDI API. Interestingly enough, one of the first apps to take advantage of CoreMIDI isn't a music app at all.

It's Luminair for iPad -- a DMX-compatible lighting console app for your theatrical or concert lighting rig -- and it takes advantage of the CoreMIDI API via Apple's USB Camera Connection Kit for iPad or over WiFi.

Most importantly, this is now achieved without the need for specialized third-party hardware, like the Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer.

We're looking forward to seeing what other apps pop up on the App Store that take advantage of this exciting development. If you've noticed anything on the App Store, or if you see anything in the coming days, let us know in the comments below.

For now, check out Luminair using the CoreMIDI API by clicking on the read button.

[via iLounge]

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inspiredkk

Speaking of iOS and CoreMIDI and Connectivity. Check out the new professional standard iConnectMIDI device, as the apps are released, we are ready.

http://www.inspired.com/products/iconnectmidi.html

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January 03 2011 at 1:49 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

NooN

There's a new app called "MidiPadz Lite", it's a simple drumpad controller:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/midipadz-lite/id410704631?mt=8

December 23 2010 at 10:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Luis C.

Experimenting with Midi Touch and a korg microkorg. Just an iPad and a midi-usb cable
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKs2JBKAtWY

November 25 2010 at 8:30 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Hellohogo

Audio can be routed several ways currently. Most use the headphone jack to record live audio directly, many apps export to WAV, Mp3, or sound cloud. I think the midi implementation to use your own sounds on a pro daw will be the coolest use with the many touch based controller apps!

November 25 2010 at 4:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

cardigan

It's only a matter of time before we see full-fledged DAWs (Cubase, Garageband, ProTools, maybe?) arrive in the App Store. That will be the day I buy an iPad.

November 24 2010 at 3:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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EffExt

Unfortunately I believe Apple still doesn't allow audio to be routed between apps. So untill they allow that to happen we are stuck using pro audio apps as stand alones.

November 24 2010 at 7:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Gulli

full blown audio apps not going to happen on current iPad maybe in future. for that we need multi I/O audio. for now all DJ apps need to play mono out if you need to use headphones except for DJ mixer 3 that lets you rood headphones to an other ios device through wifi.

November 25 2010 at 5:22 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Gulli

AC-7 Core and MIDI Touch
you also find what hardware works with Coremidi at http://iosmidi.com/devices/

November 24 2010 at 3:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Gulli

AC-7 Core and MIDI Touch
you also find what hardware works with Coremidi at http://iosmidi.com/devices/

November 24 2010 at 2:58 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Binja

Korg iMS-20 desperately needs this. I'd pair my iPad with a Korg NanoKey and be in heaven.

November 24 2010 at 2:30 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Trevor

The latest update to miniSynth adds Core Midi support for USB midi controllers through the camera connection kit dongle.