tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2012:/start//7/tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2009:/readwritestart//7.17035- 2012-02-03T20:01:13Z Comments for Remixing Via iPhone: 5 Tools for the Pocket DJ Movable Type 4.35-en tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2009:/readwritestart//7.17035 2009-11-06T19:00:00Z 2009-11-06T22:10:23Z Remixing Via iPhone: 5 Tools for the Pocket DJ In 1906 John Philip Sousa criticized the gramophone saying, "These talking machines will ruin the artistic development of music in this country." Nevertheless, because Sousa did not forsee user-generated culture proliferating alongside "mechanical music" he could not have been further from the truth. Not only have machine technologies aided in musical development, but there are... Dana Oshiro image_phone_nov09.jpgIn 1906 John Philip Sousa criticized the gramophone saying, "These talking machines will ruin the artistic development of music in this country." Nevertheless, because Sousa did not forsee user-generated culture proliferating alongside "mechanical music" he could not have been further from the truth. Not only have machine technologies aided in musical development, but there are a variety of mediums to choose from. While audio engineers may scoff at the idea of making music on the iPhone, there's no denying that a number of options exist for the pocket DJ. Below are a few tools to get you started:

]]> 1. Melodica: Melodica is like Yamaha's Tenori-On instrument for the iPhone only it doesn't cost $1000 to play with it. This tool interface consists of rows of buttons. Users touch specific buttons on the app surface to create ambient loops. From here the loops can be layered and combined to make fuller sounding music.

2. Sonifi: Sonifi allows users to remix, record and control visualizations via the iPhone. Created by electronic DJ BT, the service allows for real-time collaborations and users can control beats, bass, melody and harmony via the iPhone's accelerometer.

3. ZOOZBeat: Similar to Sonifi, Zoozbeat allows you to remix and make music via gestural motions from the iPhone. Users shake and tap to change song tempo and tone. You can also record your voice directly to the App.

4. Looptastic: With this service users can import loops, share them between sets and combine them with others. You can also download pre-existing loops to experiment. Users rave about this app, but for many the $9.99 price tag will be a deterrent.

5. Thounds:Thounds is a music platform that allows you to create music and share it with friends and family. The service lets you to create one portion of a musical track and share that link with other musicians for additions. Users can contribute a basic baseline, vocals or guitar riffs. An iPhone app is expected shortly.

If you've got more tools to add to this list or examples of music you've made using any of the above products, link to them in the comments below.

]]> tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2009:/readwritestart//7.17035-comment:167303 Comment from dj snack on 2009-11-06 dj snack You should add Beatmaker and iBone!

]]> 2009-11-06T20:02:08Z tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2009:/readwritestart//7.17035-comment:167384 Comment from r4i on 2009-11-06 r4i http://www.r4ds.com.mx Thanx for the valuable information. This was just the thing I was looking for, keep posting. Will be visiting back soon.

@dj snack
is there any good software for desktop u recommend?....

]]> 2009-11-07T05:43:26Z tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2009:/readwritestart//7.17035-comment:167403 Comment from Lawrence @ CRB on 2009-11-07 Lawrence @ CRB http://www.creditrestorationbureau.comtionbureau.com While I think this is a very cool application, I can't see anyone doing serious work using it. I would imagine that serious DJs would prefer using a much larger and comfortable platform.

]]> 2009-11-07T08:34:08Z tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2009:/readwritestart//7.17035-comment:167447 Comment from Tony on 2009-11-07 Tony http://www.dirtmaster.co.uk Sounds great! pardon the pun lol Thanks for the heads up Dana.

]]> 2009-11-08T00:27:31Z tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2009:/readwritestart//7.17035-comment:167513 Comment from Free iPod on 2009-11-08 Free iPod http://www.non-stop-giveaway.co.uk Sounds and looks good but tbh, I would never use the ap. Thanks for the information though :D

]]> 2009-11-09T00:04:00Z tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2009:/readwritestart//7.17035-comment:167581 Comment from Dave on 2009-11-09 Dave http://www.dave78.com Don't you mean "music producers"? DJ's generally mix and play music, unless you're talking about live mixing a la Ableton (which these apps don't seem to do).

]]> 2009-11-09T14:14:41Z tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2009:/readwritestart//7.17035-comment:167651 Comment from Dmitry on 2009-11-09 Dmitry http://www.thisislike.com Thounds sounds amazing!

]]> 2009-11-10T01:21:47Z tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2009:/readwritestart//7.17035-comment:311936 Comment from Dubai Iphones on 2011-03-28 Dubai Iphones http://www.saverspoint.com/deals/mobile-phones.htm we only bother ourselves with updating our system's device drivers - only when something wrong happens, stops working, not responding etc etc.

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