MikroWave
$0.59
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About MikroWave
Getting to the point straightaway: MikroWave is in essence a "groovebox", a self-contained instrument where multiple sound sources (synthesizers and a single drum machine) are controlled by a sequencer with parameter and effects controls, to allow a musician to rapidly construct and control a pattern-based musical sequence.
If this description boggles you, having a look at the video demonstration should clear things up.
Well suited for quickly sketching out your musical ideas when on the move, patterns can be created in the sixteen step sequencer, with no limit to the amount of bars your composition requires. Apart from the basic waveforms there is also a secondary oscillator which can be routed to different targets for harmonically enriching your initial sounds. You can shape the basic palette from friendly cheesy 80s trumpets via stuttering robots to totally unlistene-able sonic mayhem. If anything, you can sure annoy people on the bus.
For further improvisation there is a multi-touch keyboard allowing you to play along with the sequencer for quickly testing new ideas. When you're pressed for time, you can save a song in progress and return to it later for finishing your idea, or plainly reliving your initial enthusiasm when creating that bubbly, acid bassline over that funky beat you had a brilliant destination for.
Apart from working from your mobile device, your songs can be exported in WAV format, uploaded to SoundCloud for direct sharing, or you can export your songs as MIDI data so you can continue work on your desktop computer / other hardware devices. You can also record a live performance directly onto your device.
MikroWave is actively being updated, so keep your eyes peeled for notifications to be sure you're getting all the latest features. You may also aid development by leaving suggestions and sharing your ideas on the website.
Just to be clear: MikroWave doesn't rely on samples for sound generation, but actually synthesizes sound. For best performance your device should run Jelly Bean (Android 4.2) though it should run fine on any recent device.
Required permissions:
Read / write from external storage / SD card. This is used for exporting your songs as audio / MIDI and for recording audio output.
Internet access. Used for both accessing the online manual and for direct uploading of your material to SoundCloud.
When in doubt, MikroWave is also available as a FREE version, note that saving of songs is disabled in this version.
More information, development updates and video examples can be found on the project page : http://www.igorski.nl/mikrowave
If this description boggles you, having a look at the video demonstration should clear things up.
Well suited for quickly sketching out your musical ideas when on the move, patterns can be created in the sixteen step sequencer, with no limit to the amount of bars your composition requires. Apart from the basic waveforms there is also a secondary oscillator which can be routed to different targets for harmonically enriching your initial sounds. You can shape the basic palette from friendly cheesy 80s trumpets via stuttering robots to totally unlistene-able sonic mayhem. If anything, you can sure annoy people on the bus.
For further improvisation there is a multi-touch keyboard allowing you to play along with the sequencer for quickly testing new ideas. When you're pressed for time, you can save a song in progress and return to it later for finishing your idea, or plainly reliving your initial enthusiasm when creating that bubbly, acid bassline over that funky beat you had a brilliant destination for.
Apart from working from your mobile device, your songs can be exported in WAV format, uploaded to SoundCloud for direct sharing, or you can export your songs as MIDI data so you can continue work on your desktop computer / other hardware devices. You can also record a live performance directly onto your device.
MikroWave is actively being updated, so keep your eyes peeled for notifications to be sure you're getting all the latest features. You may also aid development by leaving suggestions and sharing your ideas on the website.
Just to be clear: MikroWave doesn't rely on samples for sound generation, but actually synthesizes sound. For best performance your device should run Jelly Bean (Android 4.2) though it should run fine on any recent device.
Required permissions:
Read / write from external storage / SD card. This is used for exporting your songs as audio / MIDI and for recording audio output.
Internet access. Used for both accessing the online manual and for direct uploading of your material to SoundCloud.
When in doubt, MikroWave is also available as a FREE version, note that saving of songs is disabled in this version.
More information, development updates and video examples can be found on the project page : http://www.igorski.nl/mikrowave
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
* flanger effect has been added
* sequencer now keeps playing when popup windows appear over the song editor window
* instrument presets can now be saved and recalled
* flanger effect has been added
* sequencer now keeps playing when popup windows appear over the song editor window
* instrument presets can now be saved and recalled
Version update MikroWave was updated to version 2.3.6
Price update Price changed from $1.12 to $0.59.
Price update Price changed from $0.99 to $1.12.
Version update MikroWave was updated to version 2.3.3
What are users saying about MikroWave
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Nice
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I love this app
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More basic than what I'm used to, but great value none the less. MIDI would be a welcome addition. Worth 5 stars.
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Getting better
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Great little groovebox app but has some bugs-
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Android musicmaking applications are so few. This is the real thing! It certainly needs some work, But the Ui is spectacular. Once this has midi my portable DAW can go ANDROID!
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Wanted more
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Android musicmaking applications are so few. This is the real thing! It certainly needs some work, But the Ui is spectacular. Once this has midi my portable DAW can go ANDROID!
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Don't listen to the idiot who crashed his phone with too much porn. This talented developer never stole any song that guy used preset. This app is worth 5 bucks. You can get vintage RB 338 sounds with active filters. Support him buy at $0.99 it will cost more I promise. This is not easy to use because of so much power.
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I lost ALL of my beats when I updated the app. AND one of my beats was altered and used as one of the demo beats. This guy will bite your beats and claim them as his own. Pathetic.
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When Im tired of using my brain and just wanna have some fun ! Put together so well...hats off
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Pretty cool. It's easy to throw down a little beat and go
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Ok at times when I go back to create some cool music beat why does it stop and cuts off right when I'm playing or adjusting? And one person is right when saving why is the music that you work is not there after when you got through saving it? And how come I can not share a little sample music on facebook or can it be save to my phone if I should erase this app? Need more updates on this app and even better more professional when put it together really sounds like elemetry stuff like video game music.
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The only problem I have is that when I make a good beat and save it, it's not there. I'm getting robbed of my music.
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As a dedicated hardware synth user I've found Mikrowave great for nailing motif & rhythm sequence ideas when travelling. Back in the lab these noodles come to life when played back on my Blofeld or Proteus 2K via Logic. There are other apps which export MIDI but this one is really great to write with & has found a home with it's hardware siblings in my studio. We'll worth the $ for seasoned pros & curious rookies alike :-)
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Great app for ideas on the fly. A must for those delving into the concept of MIDI without being bamboozled. I am with u on this and look forward to future development. Best 0.56p I've spent on here. Congratulations.
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When Im tired of using my brain and just wanna have some fun ! Put together so well...hats off
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Its good program and i paid for it ,but i wona have and kicks too
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Hi, I like this app. Drums are loud enough to be use able now. There are lots of variations of sounds you can get from this. The sounds it makes remind me of the first Korg Electribe ES-1. Thanks. God bless. Aaron
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Well worth one dollar, I have sooo much fun with this. Just one issue, that when I loop any measure after the 1st one it cuts out on the first count. Never does that on the 1st measure. And add some different drum kits! Great app!
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Getting better and better.
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Will be good when it's finished
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This developer is very proactive regarding responding to emails, adding features and fixing bugs. This is an excellent app for synth geeks.
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Oh man, I'm so excited that you added live recording mode! That take a great beat making app, and makes it awesome! Lots of fun to tweak different settings here.
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Nice
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Promised to buy full ver if dev fixed display bug. Fixed quickly so bought this great app! Works perfect on old low tech Sam Galaxy Gio (pesant phone.)
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Needs work Will be good when it's finished
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Good Hi, I like this app. For some reason the drums are not loud enough? Thanks. God bless. Aaron
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Great work! Promised to buy full ver if dev fixed display bug. Fixed quickly so bought this great app! Works perfect on old low tech Sam Galaxy Gio (pesant phone.)
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Nice app for synth geeks This developer is very proactive regarding responding to emails, adding features and fixing bugs. This is an excellent app for synth geeks.
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Thank You! Oh man, I'm so excited that you added live recording mode! That take a great beat making app, and makes it awesome! Lots of fun to tweak different settings here.
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Getting better and better.
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When Im tired of using my brain and just wanna have some fun ! Put together so well...hats off