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BeatMaker 2.4 feature list

mathieugarciamathieugarcia
edited November 2012 in General
Hello everyone, Update!

We're currently finishing our newest update (2.4), so in the meantime, here is the feature list. Enjoy, and share !

New features
► Stereo bus recording on audio tracks
► Four audio sends available per mixer tracks
► New 6-band parametric equalizer (LPF, low shelf,band pass, peak, notch, high shelf, HPF)
► New side-chain option in compressor effect
► Double-tapping track handles in the sequencer brings instrument/audio track configuration
► iPhone 5 specific graphical update
► UI and engine improvements
► Time-stretch and pitch-shift quality/settings have been improved
► Ability to zoom vertically in the sequencer
► Faster graphic rendering on iPad 3 with iOS 6 installed

Improvements/Fixes
► Fix a bug in empty keyboard sampler when LFO settings were changed
► Dropbox will now work when background mode is disabled
► Fix file transfer lock issue on iOS 6
► Fix QUICK LOAD browser files not showing up (uppercase extensions)
► Improve virtual MIDI
► Background mode has been enabled back by default
► MIDI OUT enabled by default


Here are a few screenshots:

Drum machine on iPhone 5:
drum_machine_iphone5_2.4.png

New vertical zoom option on sequencer (iPhone 5):
sequencer_iphone5_2.4.png
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Comments

  • jaybrodyjaybrody
    edited 6:52PM
    Can't wait. You're doing great work, but do continue to push the envelope. Also, I'm really looking forward to Audiobus integration. I hope that'll be a quick release.
  • kadathkadath
    edited 6:52PM
    Daaaamn, that's a great sounding update. Can't wait for this!
  • joguajogua
    edited 6:52PM
    <!-- s:shock: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_eek.gif" alt=":shock:" title="Shocked" /><!-- s:shock: --> <!-- s:o --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_surprised.gif" alt=":o" title="Surprised" /><!-- s:o --> <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D --> Sounds good to me!! Has it been submitted to apple yet?
  • kadathkadath
    edited 6:52PM
    ^^^ not yet. From the first post:
    We're currently finishing our newest update (2.3.2)
  • qbolecqbolec
    edited 6:52PM
    After introducing streaming, I bought BM2 one more time (previously Apple disabled my account, but it is another story). 2.3.2 will be great addition!

    I would like to use occasion to mention really big need of support for multi output interface. At least main stereo + stereo aux output (4 outs) will give the possibility to use external effects together with recording effect output on stereo audio track. I know you know it is important. But I see other improvements that you will introduce at this time, you are geniuses!
  • MicGee$MicGee$
    edited 6:52PM
    New eq! Oh boy! Im excited about that alone and then i can sidechain the compressor... Is this still intua? Hahahaha. Ty for the quick and better update!
  • instinctiveinstinctive
    edited 6:52PM
    If this is true, and "audio sends" actually means *scalable* sends (with volume control), then this is the most amazing update ever.

    Can you clarify on the audio sends? Are they actual, REAL aux sends like on a mixing console?
  • mathieugarciamathieugarcia
    edited 6:52PM
    "instinctive&quot wrote:
    If this is true, and "audio sends" actually means *scalable* sends (with volume control), then this is the most amazing update ever.

    Can you clarify on the audio sends? Are they actual, REAL aux sends like on a mixing console?

    Hi instinctive,

    Yes, our sends work just like hardware mixers, you have 4 for each instrument/audio track, and "scalable" as you mentioned. They are routed to the 4 first FX buses.

    Stay tuned, we are still integrating the new graphic content but the update will be soon submitted.

    Cheers,
    Mathieu.
  • instinctiveinstinctive
    edited 6:52PM
    Mathieu, this is the single biggest news since the very creation of this app. Finally, it will be usable for some serious production. (I have never understood why you left out this feature in the first place)

    Thank you, can't wait for the update, and I suggest you label it "2.4", because this feature alone deserves a new major version number.
  • kadathkadath
    edited 6:52PM
    This update should quiet down some of the detractors. FX sends, sidechaining and a better EQ are features that get requested often. It'll be great to have them.

    Are there any apps other than Auria that have a 6+ band EQ? I can't think of any.
  • MicGee$MicGee$
    edited 6:52PM
    Bahahaha

    It will be nice to see the new eq, i will finally be able to use them to do limited sound design.
    To answer your question, i do not believe there are any other 6 band eqs other than beatmaker, pro q on auria is a 24 band eq though...really not in the same league, but waybetter than that terrible three band eq we are using now that sucks!

    Now once they add a brickwall limiter, a nice reverb, and a better delay we will be getting somewhere. In fact throw out all the old effects...replace them with higher quality ones <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=":)" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->! Everyone will benefit from this move! After new effects there are very little things to do to this app in my opinion! Resample
  • kadathkadath
    edited 6:52PM
    Yeah stereo delay would be nice.

    BM2 is becoming a really well rounded mobile DAW at this point. Once this update is out and we get Audiobus, BM2 is going to be really top notch.

    It's mind boggling just how far behind the big players on the desktop are in the mobile space. FL Studio Mobile is a toy compared to BM2, and companies like Ableton, Avid, Steinberg and Cockos are total no-shows so far.
  • instinctiveinstinctive
    edited 6:52PM
    Stereo (cross) Delay is still badly needed (the main purpose of delays is really to widen up the stereo image without sounding muddy), and the Compressor really needs some indicators. The reverb is actually pretty nice, much better than NanoStudio's (though for all the other effects, it's the other way 'round <!-- s;) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_wink.gif" alt=";)" title="Wink" /><!-- s;) -->)

    Very happy about the overall progress though... kudos Intua!
  • MicGee$MicGee$
    edited 6:52PM
    It really wont be long until bm2 is beyond amazing.
    I recorded some vocals on the phone just utilizing the iphone's mic while monitoring thru some atm50s...the resulting vocals were amazing for what was used. I try to show this to as many up and coming or lower budget artists as i can, as an idevice and bm2for many is a godsend at a very low entry fee! I am excited that a beatmaking multitrack can fit in a pocket or a small case and be under a pound and a half.
  • still2still2
    edited 6:52PM
    Wow, this I didn't expect! This update seems to solve some of the big issues of BM2 - nice to see you guys working on that!
    "intua&quot wrote:
    ► Stereo bus recording on audio tracks
    I hope "Monitor" on/off (audio configuration page) is now saved in the project!? It's annoing to change always this setting when re-load a project.
    "intua&quot wrote:
    ► Double-tapping track handles in the sequencer brings instrument/audio track configuration
    Pleease, be consequently and implement this "shortcut" also in the mixer page. Otherwise it would feel half-backed and not constant.
    "intua&quot wrote:
    ► Improve virtual MIDI
    Is this also meant to the BM2's MIDI input? Particulary when BM2 is controlled by another sequencer (better clock timing; arrangement/loop start/stop sync; polyphonic notes (external sequenced) are smoothly played)? I REALLY hope BM 2.3.2 is solid in terms of MIDI in!

    I'm really curious about the update!
  • instinctiveinstinctive
    edited 6:52PM
    I'd rather have MIDI Out fixed <!-- s;) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_wink.gif" alt=";)" title="Wink" /><!-- s;) --> Currently, at least for an iPhone 4, iOS 5.1, Beatmaker + SunrizerXS, MIDI out timing is completely unusable.
  • still2still2
    edited 6:52PM
    "instinctive&quot wrote:
    I'd rather have MIDI Out fixed <!-- s;) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_wink.gif" alt=";)" title="Wink" /><!-- s;) -->
    Yes, of course BOTH (MIDI In AND Out) is important - let's make a compromise: Intua should fix "MIDI connections"!? <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D --> ... IF they provide MIDI - it helps nobody if it's not working correctly.

    "instinctive&quot wrote:
    Currently, at least for an iPhone 4, iOS 5.1, Beatmaker + SunrizerXS, MIDI out timing is completely unusable.
    Really? I also have an iPod Touch (4G) and BM2 vs SunrizerXS seem to work nicely - though I didn't record it to be sure that both are 100% in sync. Or do you mean clock issues when using Sunrizer's arpeggiator?
  • instinctiveinstinctive
    edited 6:52PM
    The individual MIDI events arrive at almost random times in Sunrizer XS. If I play a sequence of 16th notes at 120 BPM, I get a random note mashup in Sunrizer XS, individual notes up to 1/8th off the beat. In other words: easily noticable without recording <!-- s;) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_wink.gif" alt=";)" title="Wink" /><!-- s;) -->
  • DanvallinsDanvallins
    edited 6:52PM
    "intua&quot wrote:
    Hello everyone,

    We're currently finishing our newest update (2.3.2), so in the meantime, here is the feature list. Enjoy, and share !

    New features
    ► Stereo bus recording on audio tracks
    ► Four audio sends available per mixer tracks
    ► New 6-band parametric equalizer (LPF, low shelf, peak, notch, high shelf, HPF)
    ► New side-chain option in compressor effect
    ► Double-tapping track handles in the sequencer brings instrument/audio track configuration
    ► iPhone 5 specific graphical update
    ► UI and engine improvements

    Improvements/Fixes
    ► Fix a bug in empty keyboard sampler when LFO settings were changed
    ► Dropbox will now work when background mode is disabled
    ► Fix file transfer lock issue on iOS 6
    ► Fix QUICK LOAD browser files not showing up (uppercase extensions)
    ► Improve virtual MIDI
    ► Background mode has been enabled back by default
    ► MIDI OUT enabled by default

    I'm literally salivating at the thought of this. FINALLY I can just use one program for pretty much everything. Do you have any idea when this should be ready???
  • still2still2
    edited 6:52PM
    instinctive, that's strange! I assume you already tried killing all apps which are running in background? My iPod Touch 4G should have the same hardware and here it works...

    INTUA: One more really important issue in terms of MIDI (at least since BM2 will support Audiobus, I'm sure much more users will complain):
    Gloabal MIDI settings (In/Out connections) should be remembered when re-starting BM2! If by default EVERYTHING is set to "On" (and several MIDI apps like synths are running in background) - you will always have funny MIDI-feedback!!
    Again: individual On/Off settings should be remembered.

    Cheers!
  • instinctiveinstinctive
    edited 6:52PM
    Yep, tried every possible combination of settings, killing all apps, rebooting after the fact, starting BM / Sunrizer in different orders, etc... no help, MIDI timing still way off... but hey, I'll be getting an iPhone 5 anyway, guess that'll fix it for good <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=":)" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->
  • kadathkadath
    edited 6:52PM
    This update keeps looking better and better.
    ► Time-stretch and pitch-shift quality/settings have been improved

    Thank you for this. I've had to do any pitch-shifting and time-stretching I do in Hokusai because BM2's current algorithm creates too much side effects compared to Hokusai's DIRAC.
  • iOSMusicianiOSMusician
    edited 6:52PM
    sweet!!!!!!
  • dubhausdiscodubhausdisco
    edited 6:52PM
    Intua- will the sends be midi assignable?
  • MicGee$MicGee$
    edited 6:52PM
    Someone else already said this .. Propz to you, assignable x/ y pads, thats killer
  • MicGee$MicGee$
    edited 6:52PM
    Tried it with lemur... Very cool
  • mathieugarciamathieugarcia
    edited 6:52PM
    Hi,

    Yes, the 4 sends can be controlled by MIDI CC's.
    By default, we bind them to CC 91 through 94.

    We'll submit the update in a few days.
    Stay tuned!

    Cheers.
  • still2still2
    edited 6:52PM
    Hi Intua,

    would you mind to make the pitch (tune semitone) in the drum machine's pads also MIDI controlable - or do I miss something?

    Finding the right tune for a sound/pad is something what I'm (and I assume others too) using very often, so MIDI control for tune semitones would be very heplful.

    Thanks
  • mathieugarciamathieugarcia
    edited 6:52PM
    "still2&quot wrote:
    Hi Intua,

    would you mind to make the pitch (tune semitone) in the drum machine's pads also MIDI controlable - or do I miss something?

    Finding the right tune for a sound/pad is something what I'm (and I assume others too) using very often, so MIDI control for tune semitones would be very heplful.

    Thanks

    Hi still2,

    Just added it <!-- s:-) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=":-)" title="Smile" /><!-- s:-) -->
    Thank you for reminding us !

    Cheers,
    Mathieu.
  • dubhausdiscodubhausdisco
    edited 6:52PM
    Can't wait!!!! <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D --> <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->
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