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One Step Closer: Apple iPhone OS 4.0 to Include Multitasking

Submitted by SynthWise on Thu, 2010-03-11 21:31

via AppleInsider

"Apple this summer will go a long way towards silencing critics and catering to one of the most prevalent demands of its iPhone user base, when it introduces a multitasking solution through the handset's 4.0 software update that will finally allow several third party apps to run concurrently and in the background."

I'm guessing this will make it's way to the iPad. If you remember this post, I'm obviously pretty excited about the slate format, both Windows and the iPad. I have an iPhone and what makes it is how responsive it is to gestures. There's no lag. For me, the screen, however, is too small for a proper full featured UI in regards to editing and controlling synths, both internal and external. My biggest disappointment with the announcement of the iPad was that it would not support multitasking, so you'd be limited to running one audio or one controller app at a time. Now this may not be so much of an issue. My other grip was lack of ports, specifically a USB port for MIDI controllers, but now that OSC and some new hardware like Akai's SynthStation25 and iConnectMIDI may have this solved.
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    http://www.iconnectivity.com

    Note the following description does not mention the iPad, however I am assuming this will work with it as well:

    "Simply plug your electronic instrument (synthesizer, guitar, whatever) into iConnectMIDI and you can play and control your music, using your iPhone or iPod, your instrument, or both at the same time.

    You’re not limited to one musical instrument either. With iConnectMIDI you can connect up to 16 devices in a chain, controlling all of them with your iPhone or iPod Touch.

    USB Connectivity
    ConnectMIDI’s USB port allows you to plug a USB-enabled electronic instrument into your iPhone or iPod Touch. Put on some headphones, load up an appropriate sequencing app on your phone, and you have the perfect mini-studio for travelling.

    The USB port also allows you to plug your instrument into a Mac or PC laptop via iConnectMIDI.

    Rugged and Portable
    Your iConnectMIDI device is compact and tough, roughly the half the size of a paperback novel. With its brushed metal casing it can take a beating on tour, and its rubberized feet keep it from sliding around on stage or on your desk."
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    Plug your electronic instrument (synthesizer, guitar, whatever) into iConnectMIDI and you can play and control your music, using your iPhone or iPod, your instrument, or both at the same time.
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    • Standard MIDI (5-pin DIN): 2 x MIDI-IN, 2 x MIDI-OUT
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    • USB: 1 x mini-USB connector to computer
    • RJ-50 connector to iPhone/iPod Touch (cable included)
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    iConnectivity is also planning to offer a number of applications for your iPhone or iPod Touch that you can use with iConnectMIDI and your musical devices.
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    Putting a MIDI out on an iPhone opens up all sorts of possibilities. The iPhone becomes a flexible multi-touch MIDI controller that works with 25 years of electronic music technology.
    If this works with the iPad, things could really get crazy.
    Pricing and availability are to be announced.
    Check it out and leave a comment with your thoughts. What you would pay for an iConnectMIDI, and what would you like to see in the way of apps?

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    Click here to view the embedded video.
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    It means that iOS apps are going to get a lot more playable.
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    The Electrify + iPad combination, though, is an interesting taste of what’s coming.
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