Agile Partners has announced Ashdown Engineering as an AmpKit Official Gear Partner and “Setup Smackdown” Contest

Agile Partners, developer of guitar apps for iPhone and iPad, has announced the immediat availability of AmpKit 1.4, the update to this powerful app which transforms an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a powerful guitar amp and effects studio.

Agile AmpKit 1.4 is coming with two new effects pedals and two new amplifiers, including a highly accurate, officially licensed model of the Ashdown ABM 900 EVO III bass amp and matching 8×10 cabinet. “We’re delighted to have Ashdown Engineering join us as an AmpKit Official Gear Partner,” said Agile’s Jack Ivers. “Ashdown bass amps are truly iconic, and we’re very excited about how great the Ashdown ABM 900 looks and sounds inside AmpKit.”

IK Multimedia iRig Mix Now Shipping – The first mobile mixer for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, for DJ-ing anytime, everywhere

IK Multimedia has announced that iRig MIX, their ultra-compact DJ and audio mixer for the iPad, iPhone, and the iPod touch is now shipping. When used with an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, IK’s included DJ Rig FREE app and other DJ apps, it is a complete, highly portable DJ system for practicing, rehearsing, performing and recording. With its unique miniaturized form factor and exclusive features, designed to be used with the entire range of portable iOS devices, iRig MIX brings a new meaning to the concept of mobile DJ-ing.

Mobile Apps | Audio Engineer for iPhone, iPad and iPod by Refined Stochastic Technology

Audio Engineer Mobile App is a useful collection of studio calculators and reference materials for use in the Audio / Music Recording and Production Processes. Audio Engineer Mobile App by Refined Stochastic Technology can be used by seasoned acousticians, amateur music enthusiasts and audio engineering students. Technical consultation is provided by Michael Stavrou (author of the audio engineering book “Mixing With Your Mind” – MixingWithYourMind.Com) and James Englund (music producer at Crash Symphony Productions based in Sydney).

Xewton Music Studio for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch was updated to version 2.0

Xewton has announced the immediate availability of 2.0 version of Music Studio their virtual music studio for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Many new features was added so now we can talk about Music Studio 2 as being a complete music production environment for iOS. The price is $14.99 in App Store and also it is available a free update for existing users and a lite version for free.

Create beats and grooves on-the-go because Native Instruments iMaschine is available now

Native Instruments announce the immediate availability of iMaschine, the first NI step in the iOS Apps Market. iMaschine is a beat-making app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. You can now develop song ideas anytime, anywhere – play and record drums on the 16 pads, jam a melody on the keyboard, sing on top of your loops via the built-in audio recorder or create your own unique sample banks from any source.

Tascam releases iXZ – Mic/Instrument Audio Interface for iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch

Tascam today announced iXZ Mic/Instrument Input for iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch. The new little gadget from Tascam transforms an iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch into an instant “recording” studio. All you have to do is to plug in a microphone, guitar or bass to interact with the latest guitar amp, sampling, recording and DJ apps that there are already developed for iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch. Also, iXZ supplies phantom power for condenser microphones and input setting sets the gain. There is a headphone output to monitor from your iOS device.

Native Instruments makes the first step in the iOS Apps Market and announces iMaschine

Native Instruments is enlarges the Maschine product family and announces the releasing of iMaschine, an iOS software that brings intuitive groove creation of their well-known audio software to the iPhone and iPod touch platform. With four tracks, audio sampling, high-quality effects and an expandable arsenal of professional instruments and drum sounds from the regular Maschine library, Native Instruments iMaschine allows users to sketch grooves on the go, and later transfer them into the full Maschine software for detailed editing and arrangement. Native Instruments iMaschine is planned for release through the Apple App Store in October.

IK Multimedia ships iKlip Mini – The universal microphone stand adapter for iPhone and iPod touch

iKlip MINI is a universal microphone stand adapter for the iPhone® and iPod touch® to support your iOS device on stage, in the studio, at school or in the office. iKlip MINI securely supports your iPhone/iPod touch on any standard mic stand, pole or tripod (with diameters ranging from 11 – 20 mm /.43” – .79”) placed on the floor or tabletop.

Made of sturdy, durable thermoplastic, iKlip MINI is compatible with every existing iPhone and iPod touch, from the original models to the latest generation devices.

Designed and manufactured in Italy, iKlip MINI firmly holds the device in place in both horizontal and vertical positions, and its multi-angle adjustable design allows optimal viewing and accessibility with all controls, buttons, connection ports and camera kept free from obstruction. It can also be easily rotated from portrait to landscape position by simply loosing or tightening a knob with no need for additional tools. It can be mounted on the vertical pole of a mic stand as well as on its horizontal boom.

Update | FL Studio Mobile goes to version 1.1

Image-Line FL Studio Mobile was an instant success charting in the top 10 musical applications since it was launched last month, peaking at #2 in less than 24 hours. Image Line announced the FL Studio Mobile 1.1 update.

Midi Interface for iPhone, iPad and iPod | Line 6 introduces MIDI Mobilizer II

Line 6 introduces MIDI Mobilizer II, its latest portable MIDI interface that connects all classic and modern MIDI equipment to Apple iPhone and iPad. Descended from the first-generation MIDI Mobilizer (the world’s first MIDI interface for Apple iOS devices), MIDI Mobilizer II is the ideal MIDI interface for GarageBand for iPad and other Core MIDI music apps.

“Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer II makes portable music production easy,” remarked Chris Grigg, Line 6 mobile products manager. “Anyone with an iPhone or iPad and a MIDI controller can connect MIDI Mobilizer II and be recording and playing music in seconds. And with new apps being developed all the time, users can access an incredibly wide variety of instruments, software and more.” Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer II is compatible with Core MIDI, the new standard for iOS music apps. This allows users to connect their MIDI gear to the latest crop of music apps like GarageBand for iPad and many other exciting music creation and education apps from developers all over the world.

Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer II plus MIDI Memo Recorder, an app created by Line 6 that’s free on the App StoreSM, allow users to record, play and back up any MIDI data. MIDI Memo Recorder features a streamlined interface for easy storage and recall of MIDI recordings, patches and more. Users can back up and transfer MIDI data into replacement keyboards, classic and modern MIDI equipment and a variety of Line 6 guitar amplifiers and multi-effect processors. MIDI recordings can also be opened in any digital audio recording software that supports the SMF (Standard MIDI File) format.