AudioKit House Mark I electric piano released! Walkthrough video

sclurbs

Do I have to reset the pitch bend controls every time I switch presets or reopen the app in AUM like I am forced to do with NeoSoulKeys? Only thing that could make me need this I think...

Poppadocrock

@Samu said:

@Poppadocrock said:
Here’s a comment from @brambos in another thread. “ It seems weird at first, but keep in mind that all CPU cores can and will be throttled (i.e. run at less than their max speed). So it could be that opening the GUI tickles a throttled core and forces it to start working at full speed, causing the overall percentage of CPU load to go down (because more power suddenly becomes available).“

Yepp, It's the CPU throttling that is playing tricks. Under lower CPU usage the slower cores are used and when cpu demand rises it's handed over to the higher efficiency cores. (Just like it should for saving battery and keeping the device cool).

As far as I know there is now way to manually enable/disable high-efficiency cores other than faking a CPU-load.
I've stopped looking at the CPU %. If it works it works if it crackles even after adjusting buffers I'm pushing it too hard.

I may end up getting the app later but I've already got a bunch of electric pianos and I tend to prefer DX-Type sounds...
(The AudioKit Retro Piano more than well covers my needs for this type of piano sounds as well).

Cheers!

Thanks for chiming in @Samu much appreciated.

KirbyMumbo

Picked it up. Loving the sounds. Really simple interface and easy to dial in keys.

Poppadocrock

@Gavinski said:
Now I have fugue machine playing 5 instances and totalling about 30 dsp. So yeah, seems fine sometimes, nothing to see here, carry on, app-ologies for the drama 😂

Yea that cpu throttle thing is tricky and there is no line in the sand, at least that I know of, that tells you when you engage the full processing power...

fprintf

@LeesKeys said:
Love Audiokit apps. Another winner. And only $3.99!

Same. Although they aren't without issues, as discussed in many threads, somehow I still feel the need to buy them to support the devs, and in this case Henny and his mission w/ Morehouse.

espiegel123

@Gavinski : re CPU see https://wiki.audiob.us/doku.php?id=cpu_load_comparisons_and_testing

ALB

@Gavinski - not trying to derail, but Neo-Soul Keys Studio is definitely worth having. Quite a range of great sounds from dirty to very clean.

Poppadocrock

@ExAsperis99 said:
Wait, buying this app benefits Morehouse College? I never ceased to be impressed by Henny.

That was a great and inspiring video.

Pxlhg

Bought it because I like to support Audiokit as I like the idea, but, I don't see me using this one much, quite a disappointment to be honest. A bit like that Vintage(?) Piano that was free when released.

shinyisshiny

Thanks for the vid ! ill prob grab it. I use apesoft's already, but this one does sound nice as well.

LinearLineman

@Daveypoo will want to add this to his collection, I’m sure. I wonder if he will agree that it has a somewhat unique sound, I think so. At four bucks it’s a good deal.

SpartanClownTide

Bought it. I have no other EP's, I'm starting to get into this vibe and back into playing keys. So sounds about right to me.

The thing that struck me most about playing it was the top velocity layer, especially around the centre of the keyboard, has that distinct bell like bright timbre (I'm sure there's a name for it). Lower velocitys that smooth more muted timbre. As a complete noob to playing the Rhodes is this sharp transition typical or is this a case of trying to shoehorn in a lot of sounds into a limited number of layers? Just curious, if anything it's good discipline enforcing having to pay special attention to how hard those keys are going down. There's some nice grooves bouncing between those two sides of the instrument.

Tempted to get NSKS2 when it next goes in sale.

rezidue

@ExAsperis99 said:
Wait, buying this app benefits Morehouse College? I never ceased to be impressed by Henny.

From the webpage: "Proceeds from this app benefit the Music Unit of the Creative and Performing Arts Division at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, inspiring the next generation of musicians, artists and coders."

I'm down with that! Sounds like they were pretty involved with sampling and creating the app. Bought to help support.

Daveypoo

@LinearLineman said:
@Daveypoo will want to add this to his collection, I’m sure. I wonder if he will agree that it has a somewhat unique sound, I think so. At four bucks it’s a good deal.

Yep, bought it. First impressions are "meh" but I've hardly dug in at all.

Doc_T

Not exactly what Neo Soulekeys or Korg Module offers, but at a fraktion of the price. It has certainly nice sounds. The velocity layering is a bit odd and I think it sounds somehow muted. But no regrets here. I like the Audiokit aproach and love synth ONE (I would rate it #1 on the iPad, because it is such a great synth for FREE) I think they are cronically underfunded and can use every penny.

ALB

I gave in. While it sounds very nice, it seems a bit limited and doesn't get any bark except at the very highest velocities. From my brief run through presets and knob twiddles, I didn't hear anything that makes this a must buy in terms of sound. I'm happy to support Audiokit and the cost of this was minimal, so yeah - fine.

I would gladly pay $20 for an AUV3 of SynthOne - wish they would focus their efforts on that.

david_2017

Is this another LE? I grabbed it. I will use apesoft but audiokit is a nice gang and I support them with these little price points and for the sake of collect them all

drcongo

Anyone else get very duff sounds at A2 - B2?

Gavinski

@drcongo said:
Anyone else get very duff sounds at A2 - B2?

I got this playing on the aum keyboard but not when using midi in or an external keyboard. Weird. Noticed this after the vid was done, I didn't try AUM keyboard prior to that. I've informed matt, but if others notice it they should contact AudioKit too

SpartanClownTide

Anyone get the MIDI mapping to work? Only tried master volume but no luck.

Gavinski

I sent midi lfos to control tremolo rate in my vid, no probs

eyesunderground

I think this is the first AudioKit app I've hesitate to buy. I'll probably end up buying just to support the development, but it doesn't sound like I'm missing much here since I have NSK 1 & 2.

Bass808 is still very good and used by me often, but I rarely use any of the others these days.

uncledave

@SpartanClownTide said:
Anyone get the MIDI mapping to work? Only tried master volume but no luck.

Worked for me, standalone. Just tap MIDI Assign, then the highlighted Master Volume, move the hardware control and done. If it's not seeing the CC, you might need to check MIDI in Settings, in case it's not listening on the channel.

SpartanClownTide

@uncledave said:

@SpartanClownTide said:
Anyone get the MIDI mapping to work? Only tried master volume but no luck.

Worked for me, standalone. Just tap MIDI Assign, then the highlighted Master Volume, move the hardware control and done. If it's not seeing the CC, you might need to check MIDI in Settings, in case it's not listening on the channel.

Aha, yes it works in standalone. Still can't get MIDI assign to work in AUM but no big deal, can always be assigned through the host. Not much I'd want to map anyway, it's not really one for the tweaking.

Gavinski

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celtic_elk

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Paulo164

@SpartanClownTide said:
The thing that struck me most about playing it was the top velocity layer, especially around the centre of the keyboard, has that distinct bell like bright timbre (I'm sure there's a name for it). Lower velocitys that smooth more muted timbre.

Same thing for me. I just bought it and this lack of progression between the 3 low and the top velocity layers is really bugging me.
Using velocity layers is one thing, but applying proper additional filtering and interpolation is still of highest importance when you can’t afford 20+ velocity layers.
The impossibility to add some brightness is also for me a real concern as all this sounds quite soft (except the top layer, but...).
Sorry to say that but I was way more pleased playing Korg Module Scarbee (trial) or GarageBand EP. So quite a disappointment for me...

I_sip_cupps

@Jumpercollins said:
Our stick with my I Electric APESOFT version I think.

Yes, it is excellent

wim

@Paulo164 said:

@SpartanClownTide said:
The thing that struck me most about playing it was the top velocity layer, especially around the centre of the keyboard, has that distinct bell like bright timbre (I'm sure there's a name for it). Lower velocitys that smooth more muted timbre.

Same thing for me. I just bought it and this lack of progression between the 3 low and the top velocity layers is really bugging me.

Yeh, that's the only thing that I don't like - that sudden jump. I imagine it's better with an external keyboard than on an on-screen keyboard where the vertical axis is velocity. One finger out of place and wham. It's hard to play very musically for me.

That's unfortunate because I like it in all other ways.