Upcoming djay for iPad - Taking Full Advantage of iOS 4.2 Audio Features

[MacRumors]

When the iPad was first announced, one of the most exciting aspects of the device was that developers now had a large multi-touch platform to develop cool new apps. In particular, the possibility of DJ applications with multi-touch scratching and mixing captured some people's imaginations, but for a number of reasons those full-fledged apps never really arrived.

The primary reason is that the iPad has been stuck on iOS 3.2 which offers far fewer audio-related options than the 4.x build. But with the imminent release of iOS 4.2, at least one developer is going to finally deliver a full featured iPad DJ app. We've learned that Algoriddim, the makers of the popular djay application for Mac, has ported djay over to the iPad, taking full advantage of the new iOS 4.2 audio features.

These iOS 4.2-specific features coming in djay for iPad include:

- Full access to iPod library
- Multi-tasking: you can run djay in Automix mode and listen to a continuous, seamless mix running in the background while you surf the web, play games, etc.
- AirPlay: you can wirelessly stream your mix to your Apple TV or AirPort Express station in real-time.
- Fully leverages accelerated CPU extensions (SSE-like) for high-quality audio processing and analysis
- Very low latency (< 3 msec)
- Background audio playback (multi-tasking support)
- Pre-Cueing (via mono/stereo adapter)

The following exclusive video shows the iPad app in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuQl8T6ZHmE

Algoriddim describes the video:

As you can see, djay for iPad analyzes 2 tracks in parallel (BPM detection, beat grids, etc), *while* drawing the waveforms *and* playing / processing 2 tracks in real-time (minimal latency) *and* smoothly rendering graphics (*and* possibly recording the output to storage memory) *and* possibly sharing via AirPlay!

djay for iPad will be carrying over most of the features from the Mac version including BPM syncing, Automix, Automatic transitions, Speed and Pitch changes, and EQ / Gain settings. In fact, Algoriddim tells us that the iPad version will be technically superior to the Mac version in many ways and currently performs better in some aspects. The iPad version is expected to be available in the App Store shortly after iOS 4.2 becomes available. iOS 4.2 is expected by the end of November and they've set up a teaser page to sign up for a notification of the release.

Article Link: Upcoming djay for iPad - Taking Full Advantage of iOS 4.2 Audio Features

 

[JakeDTS]

sweet!

I think this will be really cool. iDJ by numark is not really that great..or good at all actually.

 

[djpuma]

oh god, wavies rejoice.

Just what we needed another dj app.

 

[uraniumwilly]

I predict even more crappy music.

Unlike what was introduced yesterday (Beatles).

 

[cxny]

excellent, a perfect and much needed use for the interface

 

[Mooey]

I predict even more crappy music.

Unlike what was introduced yesterday (Beatles).

Go back to your Justin Bieber fan club.

 

[mr.steevo]

After watching the video I can see there is a lot of potential in this app.

Soon there should be studio apps for audio engineers. Interesting.

 

[akm3]

I predict even more crappy music.

Unlike what was introduced yesterday (Beatles).

Was that only yesterday?? I forgot already...

 

[h1r0ll3r]

Very cool app. I foresee a lot of overzealous "DJ's" accidentally flinging their iPads onto the ground and cursing the makers of this app.

 

[dXTC]

Wow. Me likey.

Now I need to find room in my budget for an iPad...

 

[kavika411]

Was that only yesterday?? I forgot already...

How?! They told you yesterday was a day you'd never forget.

Kidding aside, and as someone with no familiarity with current DJ apps but who does like Electronic music, this looks really cool to me. I might be inclined to give it a try (in the privacy of my own home, of course).

 

[gammamonk]

I was actually listening to "The Music" off of Capsule's PLAYER album pictured above when I saw this post.

Excellent Album.

 

[Consultant]

Cool. Will be difficult to have 2 turn tables on a smaller surface.

 

[CplBadboy]

Thats a pretty cool app. Im more excited about this than that excuse of an announcement yesterday!

 

[WiiDSmoker]

Day 1 Bought.

 

[Locker]

Mixr is another one to keep your eyes on - the interface looks gorgeous.

 

[Riemann Zeta]

-Fully leverages accelerated CPU extensions (SSE) for high-quality audio processing and analysis.

And if the iPad used an x86 CPU--which would have SSE instructions--that might mean something.

 

[57004]

Any word on the pricing? Couldn't find it anywhere.

I'd probably get it if it stays below a tenner.

 

[L-U-R-C-H]

Okay that's just cool. After watching that video, it makes me want an iPad lol

 

[pmjoe]

Difficult to imagine that the racks of equipment (except for amps and speakers) and stacks of records/CDs I used to haul around to mobile DJ could probably all be replaced by a single iPad - but that seems to be the case. Probably would've saved us an hour of setup/teardown as well.

 

[Intarweb]

It looks cool but unless there's a way to output two different lines of music, one for play and one for queuing, it's worthless for real DJ's.

 

[pmjoe]

It looks cool but unless there's a way to output two different lines of music, one for play and one for queuing, it's worthless for real DJ's.

Good point.

 

[arn]

It looks cool but unless there's a way to output two different lines of music, one for play and one for queuing, it's worthless for real DJ's.

Good point.

It supports this splitter http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimited-AUD-3010-8-Inch-Splitter/dp/B000R7YMPA to support pre-cueing (separate lines of audio).

but you end up with mono out instead of stereo.

arn

 

[57004]

It looks cool but unless there's a way to output two different lines of music, one for play and one for queuing, it's worthless for real DJ's.

According to the text, it can do that, but only in mono (e.g. left will be cue/PFL, right will be live out).

It's not great but I don't think at most parties anyone will notice mono output. Especially since this will only be used for home parties, any pro DJ will still prefer a real mixer.

Edit: Sorry arn beat me to it.

 

[MeAngry]

And if the iPad used an x86 CPU--which would have SSE instructions--that might mean something.

LOL, I was thinking the same. Why always the same incorrect crap in press releases which only make a company look stupid?