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  • @StormJH1 said:
    I think this is an auto-buy just because of the developer's pedigree, but I'm a little confused as to how it actually works. It looks like it could be anything ranging from a glorified version of the recorder in AudioShare (which does AB/IAA instrument and FX nesting) to an "almost DAW". Though unless there is actual ability to edit and move audio, I don't consider that a "DAW".

    I think it will be that great mixer app that can be used standalone to lay down quick concepts to AudioShare, then seamlessly connect to a larger DAW when needed.

  • While the description does use the words "recorder" and "hub", it bolds the word "mixer". And while AB and MiMix have patched together a reasonable solution for iOS there is certainly room for improvement especially related to MIDI.

  • @JohnnyGoodyear said:
    My current state of mind well stated. I am optimistic, enthusiastic and confused (a trinity that has served me pretty well truth be told).

    Good, glad I'm not the only one struggling to wrap my head around it! (Not surprising for me, since I bought Sector without any real clue how it would work or what I would use it for)

    @rad3d said:
    I think it will be that great mixer app that can be used standalone to lay down quick concepts to AudioShare, then seamlessly connect to a larger DAW when needed.

    >

    That's pretty close to my impression, as well. And I didn't mean the "glorified recorder" comment as a slam - that's actually one of my favorite functions of AudioShare (hosting for other apps). Especially since the proliferation of IAA compatibility.

    AUM will be useful for me if it allows me to load things up quickly and record an idea, without necessarily hooking everything up to a full DAW chain through AudioBus. The MIDI assigning functionality is interesting too, and it mentioned having a internal MIDI keyboard plus the ability to route a USB keyboard to specific destinations, etc.

  • If Jonatan made brownies, I'd buy'em.

  • If he made tainted brownies, I'd buy'em. ;)

    Because of my workflow I don't use his other apps, but I own every one to just say thank you for the astonishingly valuable (and affordable) AudioShare.

  • Is it in Apple Review yet? It seems like things must be REALLY close... :smiley:

  • Yes its really close, but close....

  • @JohnnyGoodyear said:
    I am optimistic, enthusiastic and confused (a trinity that has served me pretty well truth be told).

    I only wish my trinity of disinclined, indentured, and kind of hairy, were so generous (well actually they are, in their own special way).

  • This will be ideal for live jamming and recording into Audioshare without the need to do all the usual legwork to get there. Also multichannel support means easy recording into a desktop DAW.

    Will be even better once more AUs are released and saving complex setups is possible.

  • edited February 2016

    @skiphunt said:
    What benefits, other then likely a more efficient workflow and smaller footprint... would using AUM over Audiobus/MiMix offer?

    The workflow isn't more efficient, since you lack the connection panel, an easy way to add output apps or use state saving for IAA apps.

    It's an interesting mixer though, although I'm not a fan of IAA and it's numerous issues when used in it's pure form (zombie apps when launched into the background for example). As an Audiobus mixer ala Mimix it's probably going to be cool though.

  • @Carnbot said:
    Will be even better once more AUs are released and saving complex setups is possible.

    I wouldn't hold my breath for that in the coming months. Cubasis just update for AUX support and even there state saving doesn't generally work for Audio Unit Extensions. It looks like it depends on the developer of AUX to allow state saving. Looks like a missed opportunity to standardise by Apple. Oh well, maybe in iOS 10...

  • For me AUM will be an enabler to record the output of all the apps I use 'live' as separate files for later usage in other apps. I find myself way too often messing around with multiple apps at once and no good way to multi-track the results. Sure I could run a DAW In the background but it would limit the number of apps that can be run at the same time.

  • @lukesleepwalker said:
    there is certainly room for improvement especially related to MIDI.

    Yeah, but any app depending on vanilla CoreMIDI will be unable to address it. MIDI routing on iOS is almost as broken as MIDI Sync. We're going to tackle this with Audiobus 3.

  • @Sebastian said:

    @Carnbot said:
    Will be even better once more AUs are released and saving complex setups is possible.

    I wouldn't hold my breath for that in the coming months. Cubasis just update for AUX support and even there state saving doesn't generally work for Audio Unit Extensions. It looks like it depends on the developer of AUX to allow state saving. Looks like a missed opportunity to standardise by Apple. Oh well, maybe in iOS 10...

    I find state saving for aux works really well so far in Cubasis. The only glitch so far is the inability to recall patch names when multiple instances are used. Not exactly a deal breaker for me.
    The main problem with aux at this point is that we only have a really small number of apps that support it.

  • @Sebastian said:

    @lukesleepwalker said:
    there is certainly room for improvement especially related to MIDI.

    Yeah, but any app depending on vanilla CoreMIDI will be unable to address it. MIDI routing on iOS is almost as broken as MIDI Sync. We're going to tackle this with Audiobus 3.

    that will be an awesome step forward for iOS music!

  • @nick said:

    @Sebastian said:

    @lukesleepwalker said:
    there is certainly room for improvement especially related to MIDI.

    Yeah, but any app depending on vanilla CoreMIDI will be unable to address it. MIDI routing on iOS is almost as broken as MIDI Sync. We're going to tackle this with Audiobus 3.

    that will be an awesome step forward for iOS music!

    Yeah, since we built SoundPrism Pro we've always been annoying by the complexity or sometimes even sheer impossibility of doing reliable routing of MIDI controller apps to sound generators. This is going to get a lot better.

  • The thing that really stands out for AUM are the Non-Audiobus compatible apps that you can use. For instance, Zmors Modular, LP-5, and also Groove whatever from FL studio.

    Also, I understand that apps like IMaschine sync start /stop with it. These alone are highly valuable to me as an artist.

    I am sure each of you have a list of apps you will now enjoy more easily using in workflow.

  • edited February 2016

    @Sebastian said:
    Yeah, but any app depending on vanilla CoreMIDI will be unable to address it. MIDI routing on iOS is almost as broken as MIDI Sync. We're going to tackle this with Audiobus 3.

    @Sebastian: Looking forward to AB3. Do you have an ETA?

  • @Nathan said:

    @Sebastian said:
    Yeah, but any app depending on vanilla CoreMIDI will be unable to address it. MIDI routing on iOS is almost as broken as MIDI Sync. We're going to tackle this with Audiobus 3.

    See, on the ball and straight ahead. Whatever AUM offers, I'd bet that AudioBus will still be the major player.

    I don't see how it couldn't be, given the inertia that AB has developed in the ecosystem.

    I don't subscribe to the "I'll buy because everything the dev products is good" point of view. But I'm eager to see the use cases for this app because the quality will most assuredly be high, even if the "problem to solve" isn't crystal clear at the moment.

  • @Sebastian said:

    @Carnbot said:
    Will be even better once more AUs are released and saving complex setups is possible.

    I wouldn't hold my breath for that in the coming months. Cubasis just update for AUX support and even there state saving doesn't generally work for Audio Unit Extensions. It looks like it depends on the developer of AUX to allow state saving. Looks like a missed opportunity to standardise by Apple. Oh well, maybe in iOS 10...

    Sure it's a slow road but it's going in the right direction and AU will hopefully be improved by Apple over time, especially since they will have lots of iPad pros to sell ;)

  • It sounds like this covers a lot of the same territory as Studiomux though the AUM mixer is much more full featured. I'm curious to see whether/how AUM handles exchange of audio and MIDI between computers and ios devices. The Studiomux guys have made this very convenient.

  • Any word on a date? I'm saving my Valentines Day gift card for this!

  • edited February 2016

    I forget some people get really particular about what a "DAW" is. For me, it's just a multitrack recorder, but DAW takes less letters to type.

    I do most of my recording to Audioshare - obviously when I just want to do a one-take recording of a stereo signal.

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  • @boone51 said:
    Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Daaaaad....hey dad. Dad....are we there yet?

  • @GovernorSilver said:
    I forget some people get really particular about what a "DAW" is. For me, it's just a multitrack recorder, but DAW takes less letters to type.

    I do most of my recording to Audioshare - obviously when I just want to do a one-take recording of a stereo signal.

    My definition isn't any better than yours, but a "DAW" for me needs to be something that allows for multiple tracks to be recorded, and then probably also allows for arranging between various tracks with cut/copy, moving clips to different parts of the song, etc. With AudioBus's routing capabilities, virtually any app that can function as an AB Output slot could be a multi-source recorder, but I don't consider that a DAW if it can only record a single mixdown. For example, AudioShare is extremely useful, but it is not a DAW.

    Some people go as far as to say that if you don't have audio track recording, you aren't a true DAW, but I think apps like Caustic and Gadget have enough other functionality (and workarounds to incorporate audio sources) that I would include them as DAW's.

    Excited to check out AUM!

  • @funjunkie27 said:
    Any word on a date? I'm saving my Valentines Day gift card for this!

    At least she knows what motivates you.

  • DAW = digital audio workstation, which defines many of the apps that many of us wouldn't consider as DAWs.

    ...and this doesn't mean audio as in audio tracks...before any gadgeteer stops calling their favourite app a DAW.

  • @funjunkie27 said:
    Any word on a date? I'm saving my Valentines Day gift card for this!

    I don't think you need a date. Sounds like your Valentine knows your needs fairly well...

  • I drive her crazy with all the sounds, but she puts up with it! Must be a keeper.

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