Here’s a video sharing my FAVORITE APPS on iOS so far…

seonnthaproducer

Planning on switching up my workflow in the new year but I thought it would be worthwhile giving a special shoutout to the apps that have helped me understand iOS music production. So, I divided the list into 4 categories

1. FREE APPS - apps that can be downloaded for free. I still use them today, and recommend them because it’s easy top collaborate with others if they have the same software. It includes Garageband, Groovebox, Figure, Tonebridge, and a decent list of AUv3 plugins.
2. ESSENTIAL APPS - paid apps which I recommend buying. Theyve helped me do a lot of things I wasn’t able to easily do Includes apps like Koala, Blocs Wave, TONALY, Brusfri, Barkfilter, etc
3. INTERMEDIATE APPS - These are the apps I found myself choosing on a regular basis. There are excellent alternatives to them, but I’ve found that these apps work well for my workflow. Includes Pure Synth Platinum, Korg Module, Synthmaster One, Blackhole Reverb, Fabfilter Pro Q3, Attack Softener, and more
4. ADVANCED APPS - These apps require a college degree to successfully decipher (kidding). But these apps have untapped potential, and I’m looking forward to explore them in the near future. Includes Mixbus, Drambo, and Koala Sampler (as an AUv3)

So, sit tight, have fun, and enjoy this 18 minute rant (with a small giveaway on the video description)

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Yep, I didn’t mention Audioshare, iOS Shortcuts, Audiobus/AUM, and Documents by Readdle. Coincidence? Nah. Need a special video to go into those apps in detail. They’re pretty much my utility apps.

db909

So I gave Loopy Pro an admittedly quick look after downloading. By the time I had finished going through the built in tutorial reading, I was like “ok I’m just gonna go ahead and fire up Blocs Wave and let it rip.” I feel as though as IOS apps have drifted away from the genius simplicity that attracted me to the platform initially and have crept into total feature bloat territory. Thoughts?

AudioGus

@db909 said:
So I gave Loopy Pro an admittedly quick look after downloading. By the time I had finished going through the built in tutorial reading, I was like “ok I’m just gonna go ahead and fire up Blocs Wave and let it rip.” I feel as though as IOS apps have drifted away from the genius simplicity that attracted me to the platform initially and have crept into total feature bloat territory. Thoughts?

There are certainly apps with tons of features. In the case of Loopy Pro the vibe I get is that if you learn it / experiment with it you can then create your own simple and elegant process and interface in that it is super customizable. It looks like it can be super clean and efficient on the surface but wired in to the creative guts of your choosing. KRFT was like this for me.

seonnthaproducer

@db909 said:
So I gave Loopy Pro an admittedly quick look after downloading. By the time I had finished going through the built in tutorial reading, I was like “ok I’m just gonna go ahead and fire up Blocs Wave and let it rip.” I feel as though as IOS apps have drifted away from the genius simplicity that attracted me to the platform initially and have crept into total feature bloat territory. Thoughts?

Agreed. I see what you mean. Not saying it’s a bad thing, but a lot of applications have become feature packed that I classify them under #4. Drambo, Koala (if we look at the Auv3 unlock), Mixbus, Loopy Pro, and more have evolved into behemoth applications that will take a bit of time to understand how they work.

I think it’s great to give people variety. Some users may want an all-in-one application that can do things well, especially if it’s the only app they actually buy. Some may want advanced features for a specific workflow as well. I remember wanting Ampify Launchpad to support AUv3 apps and now, Loopy Pro seems to do just that.

GRiker

@db909 said:
So I gave Loopy Pro an admittedly quick look after downloading. By the time I had finished going through the built in tutorial reading, I was like “ok I’m just gonna go ahead and fire up Blocs Wave and let it rip.” I feel as though as IOS apps have drifted away from the genius simplicity that attracted me to the platform initially and have crept into total feature bloat territory. Thoughts?

I too find Blocs Wave to be an easy starting point. Once I have a group of loops that I want to mix and perhaps apply fx to, I find Loopy Pro to be the best next step. One quick way to get a collection of BW samples into Loopy Pro is to use Neon as a staging area. Export BW Project Files to Neon, where they will be imported as a folder. Load Neon as an AU in Loopy Pro, then drag from Neon’s Media Bay to LP donuts.
By staying in BW until there’s a critical mass, I can focus on the music before thinking about routing, mixing, fx, etc.. But once the track is ready to (re)mix, LP lets you fly.

Pierre118

@seonnthaproducer Good video, good presentation. Like it!

db909

@GRiker said:

@db909 said:
So I gave Loopy Pro an admittedly quick look after downloading. By the time I had finished going through the built in tutorial reading, I was like “ok I’m just gonna go ahead and fire up Blocs Wave and let it rip.” I feel as though as IOS apps have drifted away from the genius simplicity that attracted me to the platform initially and have crept into total feature bloat territory. Thoughts?

I too find Blocs Wave to be an easy starting point. Once I have a group of loops that I want to mix and perhaps apply fx to, I find Loopy Pro to be the best next step. One quick way to get a collection of BW samples into Loopy Pro is to use Neon as a staging area. Export BW Project Files to Neon, where they will be imported as a folder. Load Neon as an AU in Loopy Pro, then drag from Neon’s Media Bay to LP donuts.
By staying in BW until there’s a critical mass, I can focus on the music before thinking about routing, mixing, fx, etc.. But once the track is ready to (re)mix, LP lets you fly.

Good to know thank you!