DJ Rig FREE App for iPhone
Now Available on iTunes from IK Multimedia

The pro-quality DJ app is now also available for free

April 2012, Modena, Italy - IK Multimedia is proud to announce that DJ Rig™ FREE, a free version of IK's pro-quality DJ mixing app for iPhone, is now available in the iTunes App store.

DJ Rig FREE is the perfect companion for the soon to be released iRig™ MIX portable DJ mixer for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and together they provide the most portable and innovative setup for mobile DJs and musicians using iOS devices.

DJ Rig FREE offers double-deck DJ mixing with instant song-playing from the device's music library, with automatic tempo sync and, for the first time on an iOS app: beat matching, allowing anyone to perfectly synchronize any song just like a pro DJ – but with just one touch of a button.

All the controls needed for an inspired mixing experience are included in DJ Rig FREE such as tempo controls for fine tuning BPM adjustments, multiple crossfader curves, a waveform display that can be dragged and zoomed, and an accurate scratch engine modelled on real deck behaviour with IK's proprietary CloneDeck™ technology for scratching with cut-to-the-beat and a live recorder to capture the full mix performance and export it easily.

Further augmenting the app's capabilities, DJ Rig FREE also includes a beat-synced effect (filter) with XY touch interface and a sampler machine with a set of 9 sample pads and one sample bank.  These can be used to enhance the remixing performance or record and play your own samples on top of your mixes. More effects (up to 12) and sample banks (up to 15) can be added via in-app purchase by upgrading to the full version of DJ Rig or getting the Pro-bundle pack, which also includes multiple (4) visual cue-points.

Most notably, DJ Rig also includes X-Sync. This feature, when used with iRig Mix, unlocks the full capability of the iRig DJ system.  For the first time it is now possible for anyone to synchronize the app's audio with any other external audio source.  This can be a second iOS device of course, but DJ's can now also sync to external CD and MP3 players!

DJ Rig FREE features

• Landscape and portrait interfaces
• Instant songs and playlists playing from the device music library, with BPM detection, beat analysis and beat map saving
• Supports all major digital audio formats including MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF
• Deck controls: Volume, Pitch, 3-Band Kill EQ, Headphones and Crossfader
• Tempo Sync and Beat match
• Effects with XY touch interface – all beat-synced
• Sampler-machine with sample pads
• Multiple output configurations for virtually any audio setup
• X-Sync mode detects the tempo from external audio sources in real-time and automatically syncs the app audio to external devices (when used with iRig MIX)

Pricing and availability

DJ Rig FREE is now available for download in the iTunes app store.

An upgrade to the full version is available as in-app purchase for $4.99/€3.99 and includes looping, 5 effects (Band Pass Filter, High Pass Filter, Delay, Stutter, Phazer)? and 7 sound banks (Drones, Hoovers, Instrument Hits 1, Stabs 1, Synth 1, Vocals 1, Classic FX).  The regular paid version of the DJ Rig app with all these features already included is also available in the iTunes store for the same price.

A Pro bundle pack is available for the users of the full version as in-app purchase for $4.99/€3.99 and includes: multiple cues, digital deck skin, 6 effects (Flanger, Comp, Fuzzy, Reverb, Auto Wah, Crush) and 7 Sound Banks (Atmo FX, Animals FX, Instrument Hits 2, Instrument Hits 3, Synth 2, Stabs 2, Vocals 2).

iRig MIX is priced at $99.99/€74.99 (ex. VAT) and will start shipping in May.

An iPad version of DJ Rig is currently in development and will be available soon.

For more information:

www.djrig.net
www.irigmix.com

IK Multimedia Ships iKlip Studio
The Desktop Studio Stand for iPad is now shipping

March 2012 - IK Multimedia proudly announces that iKlip™ Studio, the iPad® desktop studio stand, is now available and shipping worldwide. iKlip Studio is designed and created specifically for musicians but can be used by anyone needing a sturdy, non-slip, adjustable stand for all iPads, including the just released 3rd generation iPad.

iKlip Studio is constructed of lightweight, shock-resistant, durable thermoplastic material that reliably supports the iPad in both horizontal and vertical positions. Rubber foot pads grip the desktop surface and prevent unwanted sliding, and convenient slots in the housing allow access to every port of the device for charging or connecting to external speakers with handy channels for keeping the cables neatly organized.

Apps like synthesizers, beat pads and other instruments can be played energetically on the multi-touch screen with no risk of the device moving or sliding. Its flexible orientation allows its position to tilt from a very low-profile angle - ideal for use with apps like mixers or controllers - to a near-vertical position for use as a reader for tablatures or scores placed behind keyboard controllers.

A detachable bracket is also included to hold IK's hugely popular iRig™ guitar interface adapter in place and keep it from hanging off the iPad, and for extreme portability, the iKlip Studio folds flat so it can be easily carried in any iPad or laptop bag.

Features

• Sturdy, durable, lightweight, shock-resistant thermoplastic construction holds your iPad securely without scratching or marring it
• Rubber foot pads grip the desktop and prevent unwanted sliding
• Flexible orientation allows iKlip Studio to be tilted from a very low-profile angle to near-vertical positioning
• The device can be quickly rotated between its horizontal and vertical position
• All controls, buttons, connectors and camera of the iPad are accessible
• Includes detachable iRig bracket for IK's popular iRig™ guitar interface adapter for use with the AmpliTube range of apps or any other guitar effects app
• Folds flat for extreme portability
• Designed and manufactured in Italy

IK Multimedia Releases DJ Rig for iOS
The Professional DJ Mixing App

March 8, 2012 - IK Multimedia is pleased to announce the release of their first professional DJ Mixing app: DJ Rig - a full-featured, double-deck DJ mixing app for iPhone and iPod touch. DJ Rig provides instant song-playing from the device's music library, automatic tempo sync and beat match, sample-based pads and performance recording, plus an arsenal of high-quality DJ effects. Together with the just announced iRig MIX, the mobile DJ mixer for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, DJ Rig represents the most portable solution to DJ anytime and everywhere.

DJ Rig isn't just another DJ mixing app. Instead, it's an extremely intuitive, flexible and easy-to-use groove master program with powerful features and intelligent effects that will please even the most professional DJ. Its dual-deck format is as traditional as it gets, but beyond that, there is a world of creative tools - from sync tools to creative effects - that will take DJ-ing on an iOS device to a completely new level that can be used by anyone, everywhere.

Sync Tempo AND Match Beats - Like No Other DJ App
While you can find BPM sync on other DJ apps, none are able to offer beat matching like DJ Rig. This feature allows the automatic synchronization of beats between two songs so the beats are matched and aligned. DJ Rig analyses your songs and then builds a tempo and beat map so anybody can easily mix at the tap of a button and never miss a beat. 

Effect Deck… Unlimited Sonic Possibilities
DJ Rig also features a robust real-time effects processing section that allows DJs to apply various effects to their source material.  And with the XY touch interface, they'll have full creative control of the effect parameters. DJs can choose from spatial effects like reverb, delay and flanger, various pass-through filter effects, distortion, resonance effects and a new stutter effect. Plus, all effects are automatically synced to the tempo.

Sampler Machine
DJ Rig also features an "on-the-fly" sampler that can capture and play sounds from built-in sound banks or for quick sampling of source audio for instant playback and looping. Sounds can be accessed from 9 virtual pads that access a high-quality, expandable sample library.

Scratching with CloneDeck™
DJ Rig features the new turntable modelling technology called CloneDeck™ which provides an ultra-realistic turntable "scratching" feel and sound. CloneDeck™ provides the exact behaviour you expect from a real DJ turntable… only in a convenient digital format.

X-Sync - Sync ANY External Audio Source
DJ Rig features an exclusive X-Sync function that enables the synchronization of music from ANY source - not just music on the iOS device- when used with the iRig MIX portable iOS DJ mixer. With X-Sync, you can connect and cue ANY audio source, and DJ Rig will automatically match the tempo and make seamless transitions.

Features

• Double Deck
• Landscape and portrait interfaces
• Direct access to iPod library and playlists with instant play
• Deck controls: Volume, Pitch, 3-Band Kill EQ, Headphones and Crossfader
• Tempo controls for fine BPM adjustments
• 3 crossfader curves for customizing fades
• Drag and zoom of waveform display
• Auto-level detection and adjustment for the perfect balance between decks
• Crossfade filter for fading between decks with bass or high filters for smooth and perfect transitions
• Customizable deck interface (available for in-app purchase)
• Multiple output configurations for virtually any audio setup
• Supports all major digital audio formats including MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF
• Live recorder enables you to record full mixing gigs

Mix & Scratch

• Tempo Sync
• Beat Match - for the first time, a DJ iOS app that can align songs' beats
• Fast BPM detection, beat analysis and beat map saving
• 4 visual cue points per song (1 built-in plus 3 available as in app purchase)
• Automatic looping to create loops with beat-accurate tempo divisions
• Accurate scratching engine modelled on real deck behaviour with CloneDeck™ technology for scratching with cut-to-the-beat
• X-Sync mode detects the BPM from an external audio sources in real-time and automatically syncs the tempo (when used with iRig MIX)

DJ Effects

• Effects deck with 12 effects: Delay, Flanger, Crush, Filter High Pass, Filter Low Pass, Filter Band Pass, Compressor, Wah, Phaser, Fuzz, Reverb, Stutter  (6 built-in plus 6 available for in-app purchase)
• XY touch interface
• All effects are BPM-synched
• Multiple controls
• Extra filter available

Sampler Machine

• On-the-fly sampler machine
• 9 pads matrix with assignable pads on 4 instantaneous sound banks
• 15 sound banks available (8 built-in plus 7 available for in-app purchase)
• Live sampling functionality
• Pitch control

Pricing and availability

DJ Rig includes 6 high-quality DJ effects (Low pass, Band pass, High pass, Delay, Stutter, Phaser), and 8 built-in sound banks plus one adjustable cue point. These can be expanded with 6 more effects (Flanger, Comp, Fuzz, Reverb, Auto Wah, Crash), 7 extra sound banks, 3 more cue points plus digital deck interface, all available together through in-app purchase in the Pro bundle pack.

The app is already available on the iTunes App Store at the special introductory price of only €1.59/$1.99 for a limited time.

The Pro Bundle add-on expansion is available for only €3.99/$4.99 as an in-app purchase.

For more information:

www.djrig.net
www.irigmix.com

IK Multimedia presents iRig PRE
The universal microphone interface for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad

January 2012 - IK Multimedia is proud to present iRig™ PRE, the ultimate solution for connecting any type of microphone - from regular stage microphones to expensive studio models - to any iPhone, iPhone touch or iPad providing access to the widest range of recording applications.

iRig PRE features

• 40 cm (15.75") TRRS cable to connect to any iOS device headset jack
• XLR input connector for microphones
• Gain control
• +48 V phantom power
• Headphone output
• On/Off switch
• Power/Phantom Power provided by 9V battery
• Battery life is approximately 40 hours with dynamic microphones and 15 hours with phantom powered condenser studio microphones

IK Multimedia announces DJ Rig for iPhone
The pro-quality DJ mixing app coming soon

January 2012 - IK Multimedia is proud to announce DJ Rig™, a full-featured, double-deck DJ mixing app for iPhone. DJ Rig provides instant song play from the device’s music library, tempo sync, sample-based pads, performance recording and an arsenal of high-quality DJ effects. Together with the just-announced iRig™ MIX, DJ Rig is the most portable, pro-quality setup for mobile DJs and musicians.

DJ Rig stands out from the crowd of DJ apps with its complete set of professional features including some that are not found in any other app such as X-Sync. This mode allows anybody to automatically synchronize the app audio with any other external audio source. DJ Rig "listens" to the device audio input, determines its BPM tempo and syncs the app audio automatically.

DJ Rig features

Here are the DJ Rig features that put it on-par with the most popular DJ apps:   

• Direct access to iPod library and playlists
• Automatic fast BPM detection with OnTempo™ auto-sync technology
• Drag and zoom of waveform display
• Deck controls: Volume, Pitch, 3-Band kill EQ, headphones and cross fader
• Automatic looping: create loops with tempo divisions always on the beat
• Live recorder allows recording of the full mixing gigs
• Supports all major audio formats including MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF
• Landscape and portrait interfaces
• Customizable deck interface

And here are features that only a pro-quality DJ app like DJ Rig can offer:

• Effects deck with XY touch interface and 12 effects: Delay, Flanger, Crush, Filter High Pass, Filter Low Pass, Filter Band Pass, Compressor, Wah, Phaser, Fuzz, Reverb, Stutter
• X-Sync mode detects the BPM from external audio sources in real-time and automatically syncs the tempo of internal decks to external devices
• On-the-fly sampler with 4 banks of 9 pads with 10 pad sound banks plus expandable high-quality sample libraries and live sampling functionality
• Accurate scratching engine modeled on real deck behavior with CloneDeck™ technology, for scratching with cut-to-the-beat for professional results
• 4 visual cue points per song
• 3 crossfader curves available
• Auto level-detect and adjustment of the volume for each song to always create the perfect balance between decks
• Crossfade EQ allows fading between decks with bass or high filters for perfectly smooth transitions
• Multiple output configurations to work with any kind of audio setup

IK Multimedia presents iRig STOMP
The first live performance stompbox guitar interface
for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad

January 2012 - IK Multimedia is proud to introduce iRig™ STOMP, the first stompbox guitar interface for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. For the first time, guitar and bass players can now integrate their favorite iOS signal processing apps into their existing live pedalboard setup for enhanced tone shaping and effects processing.

iRig Stomp is based on the wildly popular AmpliTube iRig interface and is compatible with any iOS guitar/amp/instrument app. With its compact, standard stompbox shape, iRig STOMP is packed with many smart features found here for the first time in an iOS audio accessory.

• Compact, durable yet lightweight, aluminum-cast enclosure integrates easily into any traditional pedalboard.
• Can be used inline with other effects pedals, or directly connected to amplifiers or PA systems using regular 1/4" guitar cables with no need for adapters.
• Allows precise adjustment of the signal for perfect guitar and bass levels with its large input gain knob.
• Active battery-powered output circuit improves headroom, especially when used with high-gain amplifiers in the AmpliTube app reducing feedback and crosstalk when recording.
• The bypass switch allows engaging or bypassing the AmpliTube app chain of effects - like a traditional stompbox - for seamless integration into any existing rig.
• Ultra-compact form-factor can be easily carried on the road.
• Features a 3.5mm - 1/8" jack for silent practicing with headphones.
• Includes AmpliTube FREE app and can be used with any other guitar processing app that uses the iOS mini-jack

IK Multimedia presents iRig MIC Cast
The ultra-compact voice recording microphone
for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad

January 2012 - IK Multimedia is proud to present iRig™ Mic Cast, the ultra-compact portable voice recording microphone designed specifically for recording podcasts, interviews, lectures, voice memos, speeches and more.

iRig MIC Cast provides a pocket-sized voice recording solution with crystal-clear audio quality. It features a tight unidirectional pickup pattern that minimizes background noise making it ideal for single-source audio recording.

This makes iRig MIC Cast also great for business applications like recording meeting and enhancing the audio and voice quality of conference calls.

iRig Mic Cast is proof that great things come in small packages. In addition to an incredibly flat frequency response with zero tonal coloration, the iRig Mic Cast…

IK Multimedia announces iRig MIX
The first mobile mixer for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
for DJ-ing anytime, everywhere

January 2012 - IK Multimedia is proud to announce iRig™ MIX, the first mobile mixer for iPhone, iPod touch or iPad devices. iRig MIX offers the same controls you would expect from a professional DJ mixer (crossfader, cues, EQ and volume controls, etc.) in an ultra-compact mobile mixer that can be used with a huge variety of iOS DJ mixing and other apps.

A DJ Mixer
iRig Mix allows DJs to use a traditional setup with two devices (one plugged into each of the independent channels) OR a single iOS device. For the single iOS device setup, the output of the single device is split into dual-mono and sent to the individual channels. Additionally - for the first time on any DJ mixer - it can be used for mixing any type of audio source (mp3 players, CD players, etc.) with an iOS device using automatic tempo matching and beat-syncing. This is accomplished with X-Sync, a feature that works in combination with the DJ Rig free app from IK Multimedia that is included with iRig Mix.

Not just for DJs
iRig MIX also provides the perfect mixing solution for solo musicians or small ensembles that use one or more iOS devices to play live. It features an extra guitar/microphone input that facilitates processing with popular apps like AmpliTube and VocaLive or any other app that offers real-time audio processing. Its standard RCA connectors provide easy, direct connection to PA systems or powered speakers.  

Maximum Portability
The ultra-compact size and low profile of the iRig Mix allows it to easily be carried in a regular iPad bag. Plus its low-voltage power requirements (only 5VDC) allow it to be powered not only by any regular mobile device charger but also by suitable iOS battery pack and laptop USB port for maximum mobility to mix anywhere.

iRig MIX includes 4 free apps (downloads from the iTunes app store): DJ Rig, the new professional DJ mixing app from IK, AmpliTube, the most popular iOS guitar amp and effects app, VocaLive the processing app for singers and vocalists, and GrooveMaker, the loop-based beat and groove making app.

iRig MIX features

• 2 stereo inputs with gain, bass, treble and volume controls, independent cue on each channel with LED indication and channel crossfader
• Instrument/microphone/extra input with volume control can be processed by iOS apps (such as AmpliTube, VocaLive)
• Stereo output with RCA connectors, master level and LED meters
• High quality, pristine sound
• Quality headphone output for master or cue monitoring with independent volume control
• Input switch splits Input 1 into dual-mono for use with DJ mixing apps on a single iOS device
• "X-Sync" mode allows auto-sync with any audio source using the included DJ Rig free app
• Can also be powered with battery packs and mobile chargers
• Includes 4 free apps: DJ Rig, AmpliTube, VocaLive, GrooveMaker

SampleTank for iPad
now available from IK Multimedia
The first pro-quality sound and groove workstation for iOS
goes universal, adds recording and beat-making interface

December 2011, Modena, Italy - IK Multimedia is proud to announce that SampleTank® 1.1 for iOS is now available as a universal app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, through the iTunes App store. The update, for both regular and free versions, is available as a free download to existing users and also adds a 4-track MIDI recorder, a new beat-making interface, an expanded set of instruments and patterns, more compatibility with third party docks and much more.

SampleTank is the first pro-quality, sample-based sound and groove workstation available for the iOS mobile platform. It can be played directly from the app or can be used live with any MIDI keyboard or pad controller with the iRig™ MIDI interface adapter from IK Multimedia. Together with iRig MIDI, SampleTank offers the most portable and best quality sound and groove production solution for mobile musicians to date.
  
The SampleTank 1.1 update adds a 4-track MIDI recorder that enables the mobile musician to record beats, grooves or complete songs anytime and everywhere. The new recorder features quantize and loop functions, export to audio and integration with the built-in pattern player making SampleTank a full-featured mobile sound and groove workstation. Plus the new beat-making interface with assignable pads makes groove creation a breeze.

The impressive number of sounds and patterns has grown even further with this update. The number of included instruments has doubled in the regular version and now exceeds 500 total available instruments. SampleTank now also includes over 1,000 professionally programmed patterns so that anyone can make music regardless of prior musical ability. Instruments and patterns are organized into 16 categories including Pianos, Organs, Strings, Basses, Guitars, Drums, Synths, Woodwinds, Brass, Ethnic Instruments, Percussion and more all instantly accessible from a single app to create any style of music.

Additionally SampleTank 1.1 update also adds increased compatibility with third party iOS docks and accessories plus many more new features.

Pricing and availability

SampleTank 1.1 is a universal app for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad and is now available on the iTunes App store for only $19.99/€15.99 with 136 high-quality instruments and over 1,000 patterns included. A free version of SampleTank is also available with 8 sounds plus their selection of patterns. An additional 22 expansion sound packs are available for in-app purchase starting from as low as $4.99/€3.99 each or all together for a competitive bundle price. Owners of iRig MIDI will also get an exclusive sound set of 48 sounds for free simply by registering. The 1.1 update is free to existing users.

For more information:

www.sampletank.com/ios
www.irigmidi.com