nanoloop
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $3.99 | ume software, SP | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
- Easy to use sequencer, suitable for rhythm and melody
- Automatisation of all parameters
- 8 channels, each can be synth or sampler
- 8 patterns per channel
- Sample via microphone
- Re-sample
- Polyphonic FM-, PWM- and noise synth
- Song editor with loop function
- Send and receive projects via e-mail
- WAV export
- Sharing projects and audio in file sharing apps like Dropbox is possible when these apps are installed.
- MIDI sync with other devices
The Synth
Nanoloop's FM synth offers a maximum of flexibility within a small set of parameters. It comes with a stereo modulator detune effect and covers the typical clean bells and Rhodes-like sounds, spheric pads, thick beats and basses.
The Sequencer
The stepsequencer visualises the rhythmic structure in a compact 4x4 square matrix, making it very easy to lay out patterns.
The Sampler
Besides A/D envelope, loop function, start offset, tune and fine tune, the puristic sampler comes without effects. You can record up to 6 seconds via microphone or copy samples via iTunes.
Share
With nanoloop for iPhone, you can send your saved projects to other nanoloop users and your own PC via e-mail. If nanoloop is installed on the recipient's iPhone / iPod, she/he can simply tap on the file name in the received e-mail to start nanoloop and import the attached file so that it is available for editing. This makes collaboration very easy, multiple users around the world can work on the same project by simply e-mailing the file.
Export
Songs can be exported to a WAV file that is accessible via iTunes (simply drag & drop files in finder). The exported file is also copied to the clipboard so that it can be pasted in other apps that support pasting audio. If a file sharing app like Dropbox is installed, you can upload the file there.
More information can be found at the nanoloop website: www.nanoloop.com
Reviews
Saving broken?
MinklesThinkles
Loving the app so far, really dynamic synths and easy to pick up and sketch. I think the save feature is broken though, it keeps crashing when I hit the save menu.
Amazing idea creator!
@fiendy818
Very small learning curve for people that understand ADSR and synthesis / sequencing at a general level. Getting “quick” at plowing down an idea on this app takes practice as you develop the muscle memory, like any musical interface. Love everything about this app! It provides just enough to feel basic while surpassing something like a “toy”. This app is capable of generating full length, semi-mixed tracks. Or layers. Or one-shots. Really capable. Until you want to export. EASIEST, SIMPLEST thing is just to save your .nan files for recall within the app, ignore every other glitchy option, AND RECORD SOUNDS OUT THE IPHONE > dongle > auxiliary > 1/4” mono splitters > Interface/DAW/8track/vhs/whatever lol p Maybe an in-depth guide to exporting could help. Please though an update with levels & easier exporting would be so appreciated. I bought this and gifted it to someone, who doesn’t care too much because of how difficult it is to export on new iPhones. Love u guys and would gladly py for this app again if the end-game features worked as advertised. ? I swear I’ll press the same save twice and this app will output .nan usually with the occasional successfully sequenced .wav.
Refined Minimalist Music-Maker
right angle
This is a surprisingly refined little music creation tool. Once you learn the interface, it's very usable even on a small screen, unlike the majority of other iOS music apps. This would be the first app I'd recommend to any "mobile musician".
Crashes
Robozombie
So thrilled to have the universal app, but it crashes on launch.. iPad 2, ios 7...
Sad.
Ichae Ackso
The update crashes on start up on my original ipad mini. Before that, it was a 4.5 star app. I used to use it for my rap project, "Big Epoch". Now I'm going to have to rap over nothing :/ (I'm on iOS 7)
Good but crashes
MC facepalm
Sporadically crashes and loses data on my iPhone 5C with iOS7. Like the updates and will LOVE the app if/when the problems are fixed.
