TECH AWARDS 2016 BEST MUSIC PRODUCTION APP

Blocs Wave

£4.99
Hype
A super-cool way of sketching your ideas whilst on the move. Simple and fun and can be synced to other apps.
Gripe
Only for iOS devices.
Summary
Blocs Wave is a new take on the mobile music creation apps offering DJs and producers a quick and easy way to start tinkering on new tunes whilst on the move.
Tech Verdict
8/10

Moog Model 15

£22.99
Hype
Moog have done it again with an app that brings the famous Moog sound to iOS devices, looks and sounds great.
Gripe
It’s only an app and not the real thing!
Summary
Moog Model 15 app captures Moog's vast sonic vocabulary and brings it to the iOS platform with an amazing glorious interface.
Tech Verdict
8/10

KORG Gadget V2.5 — with Namco KAMATA gadget

£14.99
Hype
Probably one of the most comprehensive music making apps on the market with a wealth of compact synthesisers and drum machines capable of being inter-connected, a built-in sequencer, mixer plus other uber-cool features that make it a beast.
Gripe
Can be quite complex to use for the casual user.
Summary
An impressive array of tools for music makers that come together to create an incredibly powerful music creation machine on the iPad platform now with the ultimate in cool '80s tie-ups with Namco.
Tech Verdict
8/10

Novation Launchpad for iOS V2.0

Free with in app purchases.
Hype
New updates means this is a lean mean, music-making app that is equally at home in a DJ set-up, studio or live environment as hardware controllers can now be added to the mix.
Gripe
Really hard to find any gripes especially as its free.
Summary
With the new features the Launchpad app is one of the most robust apps out there for making music on portable devices.
Tech Verdict
8/10

Garageband for iOS

Free on iOS devices
Hype
The new Live Loops feature on its own is enough to sing a song about, yet alone the other features packed into this app.
Gripe
None its free, actually only for iOS devices
Summary
The iOS version of this free software is every bit as capable as the desktop version. With Live Loops, it offers DJs and producers a quick way to produce, remix and mash up tunes. What’s not to like?
Tech Verdict
8/10

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