Synchronizing BeatMaker 2 with other iOS music apps using WIST

Monday, 12 December 2011 12:10

BeatMaker 2.2 brings support for WIST, a technology developed to synchronize the playback of two applications running on two different iPhones/iPads. The following video demonstrates how to setup and use WIST on two iPads :

Please also check the list of WIST-compatible applications

BeatMaker 2.2 is now available!

Thursday, 08 December 2011 17:07

We're thrilled to announce the immediate availability of BeatMaker 2.2 on the App Store! This update brings many new major features and improvements, such as full MIDI support (MIDI Out, Sync, Thru, virtual software ports and MIDI songs/patterns import), complete access to your DropBox accounts and a redesigned Sample/Chop Lab - making it easier to edit and slice your samples into presets and patterns.

This major update is totally free for current BeatMaker 2 owners!

Here's the complete list of changes for this version:

  • MIDI Out, Sync, Thru and MIDI-over-WiFi support
  • Virtual MIDI inputs/outputs
  • MIDI Hotplug
  • MIDI Import: import MIDI files into the song sequencer and pattern editor
  • Export individual patterns to MIDI files
  • New Swing feature for recording and pattern editing
  • DropBox file sharing support
  • Revamped Sample Lab/Chop Lab. Now everything can be tailored within the same interface.
  • Non-destructive chopping options
  • Customize sample bounds per pad
  • Automatically create track patterns from chopped samples
  • Export song to individual audio tracks
  • Added amount multiplier and invert ADSR options
  • Support for Apple Loops slice points (reading & writing).
  • Korg's WIST support (synchronizes supported music apps playback).
  • Other general improvements and iOS 5 related fixes


    • Create Music Mobile event in London

    Wednesday, 30 November 2011 14:02

    Taking place on December 7th in London, this new CDR Knowledge session will explore the mobile music creation and production space and the people that are moving it forward.

    BeatMaker 2, along with other music production apps, will be showcased during this event. The event organizers are looking for tracks produced with BeatMaker 2 that will be added to their DJ sets, so if you have any tunes ready, please upload them to their SoundCloud DropBox!

    CDR KNOWLEDGE - CREATE MUSIC MOBILE - TRAILER from CDR on Vimeo.

    Upcoming BeatMaker 2.2 features list

    Friday, 25 November 2011 12:49

    As we're currently heading to submitting BeatMaker 2.2 to the App Store, here's the massive list of new features coming in this free update:

  • MIDI Out, Sync, Thru and MIDI-over-WiFi support
  • Virtual MIDI inputs/outputs
  • MIDI Hotplug
  • MIDI Import: import MIDI files into the song sequencer and pattern editor
  • Export individual patterns to MIDI files
  • New Swing feature for recording and pattern editing
  • DropBox file sharing support
  • Revamped Sample Lab/Chop Lab. Now everything can be tailored within the same interface.
  • Non-destructive chopping options
  • Customize sample bounds per pad
  • Automatically create track patterns from chopped samples
  • Export song to individual audio tracks
  • Added amount multiplier and invert ADSR options
  • Support for Apple Loops slice points (reading & writing).
  • Korg's WIST support (synchronizes supported music apps playback).
  • Other general improvements and iOS 5 related fixes

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