Let's check out some totally rad products for musicians.
Mikey Digital
This pocket recording device from Blue Microphones contains two built-in microphones for stereo recording. There are three settings to make every sound from an acoustic set from a full blown stadium rock show sound amazing. Mikey Digital works with virtually any recording app. It works around an iOS device’s processors, since it has its own internal CPU system.
Akai MPC Fly
Make your iPad music production central with ths MPC controller. With 16 MPC velocity sensitive pads in a 4×4 layout, you can sequence 4 tracks at the same time. There is a corresponding app that has a sound library, sampling, effects, and Wireless Sync-Start Technology.
iPB-10 Programmable Pedalboard
Digitech is the master of creating programmable pedal boards for guitarists. To accommodate to the modern era of musicians, the company has now adapted by creating a model based around the iPad. Users can program effects and sounds through any app, then sync the iOS’ intuitive graphics-based interface to use it with the Pedalboard. The board has a platform where the player can insert their iPad into the device, so musicians can use them for live performances.
IDJ Live II Controller
This DJ device is computer-based with USB connectivity, enabling laptop and mobile DJ software use. The DJ apparatus includes all standard DJ controls, a crossfader, EQ knobs, and touch-activated plates.
Sono noise cancelling device
Put Sono’s noise cancelling device to your window, allowing no outdoor noise to pass through windows. The device gains energy from wireless signals and electricity, reducing electrical smog. It also prohibits sound leakage from your room to the outside world, eliminating noise pollution.
iLoud
The iLoud portable speaker system has high performativity, working as a portable studio monitor with full sound. This device comes with a built-in rechargeable battery and Bluetooth for wireless connection to mobile devices. There are 1/4 –inch TRS and 1/8-inch mini inputs so you can directly connect your instruments or audio devices.
Bose QuietComfort 3
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Music lovers can fully enjoy their music sans the chatter of the world with Bose noise cancelling headphones. These headphones contain a supra-aural sound, a rechargeable battery, and noise-cancelling circuitry.
forScore app
forScore is for music-readers. You can import your .pdf musical score file to easily view it on the app. There is a built-in metronome, and the user can annotate his/her music. An automatic page turning feature is also integrated into the app, so musicians can continue playing through page turns.
MultiTrack DAW app
The MultiTrack DAW is a multitrack recorder, allowing users to record up to four tracks simultaneously. For $10 from the iTunes app store, musicians can also add the options of recording up to 24 tracks. The app has internal capabilities of editing the recordings, adding effects like reverb or delay, and mixing what you’ve recorded.
iRig Mic
If you’re looking for a hand-held microphone when recording tracks on-the-go, then the iRig Mic is a must-have. This microphone plugs directly into your smartphone’s headphone jack.
The iRig Mic works with the iRig Pro, designed for musicians who want top-notch recordings while using iOS products. Musicians can plug their instrument or MIDI controllers into a Mac, iPad, or iPhone to record music or interviews. iRig Pro uses a super-quiet preamp with input gain control that matches the output of whatever it is hooked up to.
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