Jul 29

soundTable for iPad Review is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website

Developer: GLUAK SRL
Price: 0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad

iPad Integration Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Re-use Value Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars

A few weeks ago, I wrote a review extolling the virtues of iSequence, a sophisticated new iPad app that allows musicians to construct full-scale songs from their touch screens. That app could be overwhelming to a first time user or a novice musician, but now soundTable fills that void by providing a simplified interface and learning curve for beginners wanting to create interesting electronic sequences.

As its name implies, all controls in soundTable are manipulated from one master screen. You can easily search sound banks to find the beats, synths and other sounds you want, then drag them to the middle of the screen – the “table” – where their volume, speed and direction can be manipulated using circular turntables that surround each individual sound. As you drag sounds to the main table, they “attach” themselves visually to a master control at the bottom of the screen. These attachment lines are actually representations of sound waves and they can be manipulated by attaching additional effects to them. Ultimately, you’ll likely have a half dozen or more mini turntables on screen at once, so it can get a little confusing and often difficult to fully control.

To be fair, though, the interface in soundTable is interesting and unique and easy enough to begin with. It would help if the developers included a comprehensive help file with the app, but you will have to settle for the info button, which merely describes what each set of buttons represents. That’s certainly enough to get you going, but as users continue playing with the app they are probably going to want more and better explanations.

The sounds available in soundTable are pretty standard, but fortunately the developers have included many, many more available for download free. You can sample each sound and decide if you want it, so you don’t have to litter your iPad’s precious drive space with unwanted sounds. Hopefully there will be additional sound packs released as the app reaches maturity. At only $0.99 for the app, I wouldn’t mind paying extra for more sounds.

Graphically, soundTable really impresses. With a variety of virtual turntables and sound waves going at one time, the interface of the app looks something like an art piece. It remains to be seen (and heard) what the most ambitious of users will be able to sonically do within the confines of the iPad’s screen.

At this point, soundTable is more of a toy than apps such as iSequence, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It represents a good first step for those just now venturing into the ambient unknown.

[ soundTable for iPad Review is a post from 148Apps ]

Jul 29

Preschool Storybook Piano – iPhone App Review is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website

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Preschool Storybook Piano – iPhone App Review ($0.99)

Version – 1.2

Review – “Encourage your young child’s musical talents!”


Preschool Storybook Piano 1 300x200 Preschool Storybook Piano   iPhone App ReviewIf you’re looking for a great way to keep your young child entertained, this app may be just what your looking for! Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Preschool Storybook Piano is an app that uses visual aids to help teach your child to play piano!


Preschool Storybook Piano has four different modes of play: Play and Sing along, Learn the Song, Karaoke Mode, and Free Style Mode. In Learn the song mode your child will see the notes being playedPreschool Storybook Piano 2 300x200 Preschool Storybook Piano   iPhone App Review above a keyboard. As the song plays the keys will light up to show you which ones are supposed to be played. To start the song you just touch the “start” button on the left side above the keyboard.


In each of the four different play modes there are several different “keyboard sounds” to choose from. To switch between them just touch the little keyboard icon to the left of the “Start” button. There are all kinds of instrument sounds from piano, guitar and banjo all the way down to animal sounds!



Preschool Storybook Piano 3 300x200 Preschool Storybook Piano   iPhone App ReviewAnother thing you can do with this app is record yourself playing and listen to it again! It works great, but I found it to be slightly confusing the first time I used it. There is really not any descriptionPreschool Storybook Piano 4 300x200 Preschool Storybook Piano   iPhone App Review of how this feature works. To record yourself playing you have to touch the “Record” button so that it’s highlighted and then start the song to record.


Preschool Storybook Piano 5 300x200 Preschool Storybook Piano   iPhone App ReviewIn play and sing along mode you’ll see a story in the background as you play the song, in Karaoke you’ll see the words to the song, and in Free style mode you will both see the words and also the background from play and sing along mode! When you view the words with the song you have the option of viewing them in English, Spanish, or French as well!


If you have a young child in your life that is showing signs of talent/interest in music this app is a great way to encourage that! While it would have been nice to maybe have a few more songs included, the app is only $0.99 and it functions well. So what are you waiting for? Check it out in the App Store today!

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Jul 26

Gorillaz: Escape to Plastic Beach Debuts for iPhone and iPad is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website

The Damon Albarn-fronted music project / virtual band Gorillaz finally has an official video game to call its own — Gorillaz: Escape to Plastic Beach ($1.99) and Gorillaz: Escape to Plastic Beach for iPad ($1.99).

Escape to Plastic Beach stars Gorillaz member Murdoc Niccals, who is out to stop 2D’s latest escape attempts at Plastic Beach HQ. Players tilt the iPhone or iPad to navigate Murdoc’s Doom Glider throughout eight levels filled with enemies and obstacles.

Escape to Plastic Beach features art by Gorillaz designer Jamie Hewlett. Voice samples are provided by Gorillaz members, and the game’s background music is taken from the latest Gorillaz album, Plastic Beach.

Gorillaz fans may also be interested in the official Gorillaz Plastic Beach (Free) app released last month, which features artwork and additional information about the band.

Jul 25

Twang Review is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website

Developer: Control Z
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1
Device Reviewed On: 3rd Gen iPod

Graphics / Sound Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
iPhone Integration Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars

Twang puts the power of an acoustic guitar into the palm of your hand. It sounds fairly consistent with what a guitar would sound like, allows for multiple tuning options, and has a plethora of key combinations to play plenty of different songs. Even with all this though, it doesn’t get much past novelty status.

Twang is played using the chords and strings directly on the app. Outside of a few settings, and some tune change options, that’s all there is to this app. It is, simply, a guitar app. No tutorial videos, no how to, no recording options, just the guitar itself. The iTunes page points you to some YouTube postings that help teach you songs and walk you through using the app, but it’s not really helpful to you if you’re trying to learn to play without a computer sitting in front of you to watch the app.

I would have liked to see some pre-recorded stuff to play along with, almost similar to ArtStudio’s approach to teaching you how to draw. Step one, this chord combination and these strings, step two… etc. Those with guitar playing knowledge will find Twang to be a good fit, and you can see plenty of people playing on YouTube. Don’t expect it to be the way you learn how to play guitar however.

[ Twang Review is a post from 148Apps ]

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MOG Mobile Music App May Be Spotify For The Rest Of Us is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website

Those wishing that the currently Europe-only Spotify music streaming service and iPhone app would hit to the rest of the world now have another option – MOG Mobile Music.

The MOG network has been around for a while but its new iPhone app makes it a serious contender in the audio subscription market offering similar, if not better, features by comparison to its rivals.

Highlights of the service include a library of eight million songs and some 700,000 albums that can be streamed to your iPhone over 3G and Wi-Fi and bundled into playlists. An unlimited number of songs can also be downloaded to the iPhone and stored for periods when you’re outside of Wi-Fi or cell areas.

The above features are all par for the course when it comes to this type of app and service but there are a few gems to be found in MOG Mobile Music too. The first is the true on-demand nature of the listening. Songs can be played at any time and repeated unlike many similar services that prevent repeat play, and you can listen to user playlists and customizable artist radio stations on the go. Artist radio isn’t as strict as the others either, with a simple slider determining how much of the artist you hear and how many similar artists are played.

It’s flexibility that seems to be the key difference between MOG and its rivals and, for a $9.99 per month fee, looks set to take a lead in the cloud-based music subscription game.

If you fancy trying out MOG Mobile Music, a three-day free trial is currently available when you download the app. No credit card is required either so you can sample the service risk free during this period.

iPhone App – Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2010-07-20 :: Category: Music

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muBlip Review is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website

Developer: PARA9

Price: $3.99
Version: 1.1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone

Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars
Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars

There’s a fair number of music rhythm games on the iPhone. One of the more unique takes on the genre is muBlip, the cool rhythm game from Para9. By introducing novel touch controls and a club-inspired soundtrack, muBlip makes for a memorable experience.

When I play a game, I generally start by trying to classify it akin to other games. With muBlip, that’s difficult, a testament to its design. It’s a rhythm game, for sure, and reminiscent of rock-n-roll games like Guitar Hero or Tap Tap Revenge; but it also reminded me a bit of the sound-and-colors game Auditorium, as well as Bit.Trip Beat (a WiiWare game that is under development for the iPhone). Reminiscent of, but certainly not like.

As in all rhythm games, the basic goal of muBlip is to play along with the beat. In this case, the music is a synth-infused club electronica sort of soundtrack, and to “play along” means more than just tapping buttons. This is muBlip’s secret, and the reason it is so much fun. There are no five fixed buttons, but patterns of geometric shapes that change from song to song and screen to screen. And you don’t just tap; you tap, slide, move, or hold depending upon the beat, sometimes using both thumbs at the same time. It’s more complex, which makes it much more enjoyable.

You’re scored based on both timing and accuracy, and trust me when I say that you will not get a perfect score the first time through. The music is generally fast-paced, which means good reflexes are required. And since you need both thumbs to play, there’s also a fair level of dexterity involved — otherwise you’ll end up, like me, tripping over your own digits. [In my defense, I have big thumbs.]

I only have two real complaints about muBlip. One is a touch control issue. Occasionally, there seemed to be a disconnect between my touches and the game’s recognition. Touches that seemed to be timed right did not register, or touches that seemed to be in the right place failed to score. Timing and accuracy are both part of the game, so I cannot discount that at least in some instances I was simply off; but on a couple of occasions the flaw seemed technical, not user-oriented.

The other is the length of the game. There’s only thirteen tracks here, most ranging from 90 seconds to 3 minutes. Thus, you’ll experience all of the game’s offerings in about a half an hour. While there’s a lot of replay value in trying to up your accuracy score, it still feels like a short game.

Short or not, muBlip is a game worth experiencing. It’s a music rhythm game with a fresh spin and some neat music, and I thoroughly enjoyed playing it.

[ muBlip Review is a post from 148Apps ]

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iSequence for iPad Review is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website

Developer: BEEPSTREET
Price: $6.99
Version Reviewed: 1.6.1
Device Reviewed On: iPad

iPad Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Re-use Value Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 4.42 out of 5 stars

It’s probably best if I begin this review with a caveat; I’m not a musician. Though I’m a ravenous consumer of all sorts of music, my experience with the electronic whirligigs that make so much of today’s music is severely limited. I say that because, at first glance, iSequence looks like a simple electronic toy for musical novices. Once you begin exploring the app, however, you discover an amazing level of depth and sophistication, far greater than a $6.99 app should deliver.

Before you begin creating your first song, it’s highly advisable for you to read the quick overview and tutorial provided in the help section of the app. Here, you’ll learn about the terminology and the method that developers BeepStreet have used to organize a significant number of features into a very small space.

The heart of iSequence is the pattern editor. The editor provides 8 tracks with 32 events (represented on screen by small blocks) per track to customize. Simply choose a sound bank from the many provided and you are free to customize each track however you please. In fact, iSequence is much more than a simple 8 track recorder, as you are not limited to just one instrument per track. You can actually load several different instruments into a single track, allowing you to create fairly sophisticated pieces of music.

Once you have completed a pattern, you can add it to the pattern sequencer where you can loop the pattern or create an endless number of additional patterns to form a complete song. The pattern sequencer is remarkably easy to use and intuitive, allowing you to clone existing patterns or slightly edit them into new forms on the fly.

The final element of iSequence is the mixer, which, obviously allows you to mix the various tracks in your song and manipulate the BPM to your satisfaction. However, it also provides a smattering of effects that can be applied to individual tracks as well.

For those looking for more than the initial sounds iSequence app provides, BeepStreet has an online store accessible through the app where you can buy additional sound banks. Plus, users can create custom samples and upload them to the app, making iSequence a platform that can effectively grow with the user.

One of the primary complaints leveled again and again at the iPad is that it is not a content creation device. Apps like iSequence put that old argument to rest by providing significant content creation tools in an easy to use and inexpensive package. Those who don’t have a tremendous amount of experience creating music will nonetheless find the program easy to use and fun to play with. More experienced creators will discover quite a lot of bang for only a few bucks.

[ iSequence for iPad Review is a post from 148Apps ]

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