Note Velocity Editor in Symphonix Evolution

The new Controller Editor introduced in version 1.80 has been well received, but we did want to add one more feature.  So Symphonix Evolution version 1.81 will add the ability to edit Note Velocity!

Use this function to select notes in the Piano Roll and then drag the velocity up or down in the Controller Editor panel:

This feature provides fine control over the velocity of each note.  The "Play" button on the Piano Roll screen can be used to play back the song immediately without exiting the editor so you can hear your changes.

Version 1.81 also fixes a number of bugs as a result of user feedback to our support mailbox.  It has already been submitted to the App Store and should be available within the next week.

MIDI Breakout Box Updated

The MIDI Breakout Box has been updated.  Version 1.6 resolves more MIDI latency problems and input lag has been almost completely eliminated.  Performance is now excellent even with many channels in use.  Check it out now in the iTunes App Store or on our website.

Symphonix Evolution 1.80 hits the App Store today

Here's a demo of some of the new features you'll see in version 1.80:

The Retro Tape Recorder is Gone

During real-time recording it's a challenge to display information on the screen while at the same time responding to the MIDI or virtual keyboard input without introducing latency.  The original version of Symphonix Evolution used a "virtual tape recorder" just so that the user would know that something was happening when in record mode.  But the problem was that while you now knew that the app was actually recording, the screen wasn't very informative and we received several comments from users about it.  We've decided to fix that in version 1.80 and the recording screen displays information about the number of measures and notes recorded, the track being recorded, and a clock timer.

Symphonix Evolution 1.80 Submitted to App Store Review

We've submitted Symphonix Evolution Version 1.80 to the App Store for review, so all things going well it will be available from iTunes within the next week or so.  As always we've tried to include as many user suggestions as possible and the app is coming together nicely - It's starting to have some of the comprehensive features that you'd normally only find in desktop solutions.  Version 1.80 is one of the most substantial releases so far and I'm constantly amazed at how much it's possible to achieve with the iPad!  Over the next few days I will be recording some videos to demonstrate the new features so look out for them here.

A quick update of work in progress

We've nearly finished work on Symphonix Evolution 1.80. Many new features have been added, many as a result of user feedback, and it's turning out to be a much bigger update than we originally planned. For example, in addition to the changes already announced we've also added note velocity control and the ability to add measure bars automatically as notes are entered. More news soon!

MIDI Controller Events in Symphonix Evolution 1.80

Symphonix Evolution version 1.80 has a new function for editing MIDI controller events graphically.  This is done from the "Piano Roll" screen and it's possible to "draw" directly on the screen using touch: (sorry about the small screen capture, the editor is shown in the lower part of the screen).

This new feature makes it easy to manage functions such as Pitch Bend, Volume, Panning and RPN/NRPN and will help bring out the best in your synth setup.  At this stage we'll be submitting version 1.80 to the App Store within the next couple of weeks, so keep watching this blog for more info!