Monday 13th April: BeatMaker 1.3.3 released
BeatMaker 1.3.3 update has been released on the App Store.
This is a maintenance update resolving a few issues reported by BeatMaker users.
Thursday 22th January: BeatMaker 1.3.2 released
BeatMaker 1.3.2 update is now available on the App Store.
This update brings support for importing the Noise.io iPhone Synthesizer sounds directly into BeatMaker, as well as various general improvements.
Monday 22th December: BeatMaker 1.3.1 and new User Manual available,
BeatPack updated for MacOS X
BeatMaker 1.3.1 brings back the Groove Editor and Global Volume control due to popular demand, as well as various improvements and resolved issues.
You can download the latest BeatMaker User Manual, which has been rewritten to include all the latest features and changes brought by BeatMaker version 1.3 and 1.3.1.
BeatPack 0.91 for MacOS X has also been released, and fixes issues which have been reported with the latest MacOS X 10.5.6 update. BeatPack for Windows is not affected by those changes.
Tuesday 2nd December: BeatMaker 1.3 released
Intua is proud to announce the immediate availability of BeatMaker 1.3 on the Apple App Store. Intua has been working very hard to bring a new BeatMaker update that would go much further than the latest 1.0.2 version. You can check a listing of many of the new features below, and go to the BeatMaker product page for more information. This update is free for current BeatMaker owners.
What's new in version 1.3 :
New step sequencer
• Patterns can now be up to 4 bars long
• Step resolution: patterns can now be edited with a resolution of up to 1/64T, making possible the creation of more complex and richer patterns.
• Two new editors: Pitch and Pan editing by steps. The pitch editor brings you the capability to compose complete melodies from just one sample, as you would do with a synthesizer or keyboard sampler.
• New pattern preview bar for easy lookup and navigation
Improved song sequencer:
• Each pattern placed on the timeline can now be resized
• Insert and remove bars on the timeline
• Zoom In and Out for faster navigation and editing
• Dynamic access bar to quickly go to different song parts
Audio recording: record samples directly from the iPhone built-in microphone or headset (also works on iPod Touch 2nd generation with headset).
With the wave editor, select the start and stop position and automatically assign your new recording to pads.
Record sounds anywhere and use them instantly in your composition !
Whole new pad edition screen for quicker and easier access to pad settings
Improved wave editor with zooming capabilities
New Cross Controller allows you to change live multiple effects and sound parameters. Choose any combination of sample and effect parameters available in BeatMaker and manipulate them live in quick or full screen mode
New Moog-like filter effect with Low-pass, High-pass, Band-pass, frequency and resonance support.
Improved Delay effect with dotted and triplet rhythm support
Signature support: change your song signature to 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 or 6/4
And more...
The new BeatMaker 1.3 Manual will be available very soon.
LAST VIDEOS
BeatMaker Demo Song 2
Shows live arrangement and tweaking of a song, as well as Mute and Reverse modes.
BeatMaker Demo Song 1
Demonstrates how to record patterns and arrange them into a song, as well as using parameters and effects.
