PlayItYourself 4 HD is an iPad-only virtual piano game that lets you play along with classic tunes to earn points, and offers a fun way to learn more about traditional songs that were written just for the instrument.
AppAdvice has teamed up with Core Engine Apps in order to offer you a chance to win one of eight promo codes for Core Synth ($.99) for iPhone and iPod touch.
The Pitchfork Music Festival now has its own official iPhone app. The application (Pitchfork 2011) is currently available to download for free in the App Store, and is natively compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch.
Acoustigrid is an iPad-only synthesizer app that uses visual cues to experiment with sounds in a fun and creative way. You don’t have to know anything about music to appreciate this app. You can just tap squares and let the automatic player do the rest of the work for you.
Check out our selection of apps that allow you to control your music without looking at the screen. Plus, you could win a copy of CarTunes Music Player.
If you are looking to make a quick mixtape for a party or other occasion, Dragontape has a smooth interface and deep social integration, and it is free. But is there much more than that?
Great news, Spotify fans: While the popular music streaming service isn't yet available in the U.S.A., the official Spotify iPhone app has received another update. Now, users of the application can take advantage of playlist folders, and several fixes and improvements.
JamKit + Pro Gear is the premium version of Jam Kit by the same developer. It is literally the same thing as having Jam Kit, along with the in-app purchase. If you have already purchased Pro Gear and the in-app addition, you don’t need this app. If not, you don’t want to pass up this fun and addictive game.
Mobile Lullaby is a virtual mobile that plays a sweet lullaby and relaxing scene for your sleepy little baby. Some babies fall asleep just fine, some need a little extra help. Mobile Lullaby will sing your precious one to sleep while you take a minute for yourself.
is a top-notch digital audio workstation (DAW) that leaves nothing out. As long as you have a basic understanding of song structure, notes and drum timing, you can create a fully flushed out song to add to your repertoire. Image Line Software is having an introductory sale and is offering FL Studio HD for only $19.99 instead of the regular price of $24.99.
Horizon synth is an iPad-only high quality digital synthesizer for the iPad that will blow your mind. There doesn’t seem to be anything that this app can’t do. Be warned: This is not a toy. It is a complex synthesizer with plenty of knobs, buttons and faders.
CrotalesSS is an iPad-only simulation of a complete set of antique cymbals. Ranging from a mid C to an E that is two and a half octaves higher, this is about the closest thing you can get to the real thing.
It's not uncommon for people to want to play a musical instrument, but not want to actually learn how to play one. While the apps in this AppGuide will not get you playing at Carnegie Hall, they will suffice for making music that you can call your own.
The PogoPlug update for iOS fixes many bugs, improves search speed, and adds OneView, a neat feature that automatically hides any duplicate content across your array of shared drives. Couple this with video optimizations for iPhone and iPad, and you've got your very own iCloud.
Animator Shawn Harris recently created a music video using the Brushes app on his iPad. The $7.99 app has a feature that saves a frame, every time the user lifts a finger from the iPad's screen. These images were compiled together to make up one single animation - the music video.
Ever want to know what that great song was that was playing in that commercial? Feel the need to use something other than Google or YouTube to find out? If so, then SpotMusic has been designed specifically for you.