App Detail » StudioMini XL

What's New

Stability and performance improvements.

App Description

The recording app used by multi-platinum band Gorillaz on their album 'The Fall'

StudioMini XL is a powerful yet easy to use recording studio for your iPad with pro quality audio, pro audio loops & much more!

- PRO AUDIO QUALITY: Records in 44.1 kHz / 16 bit pro quality audio, the crystal clear and uncompressed standard.
- WAV AUDIO FILES: Records mono or stereo WAV audio files, the universally used Linear PCM format. Recorded files and loops will work on any computer with any audio software.
- MULTITRACKING: Multitrack record on 8 tracks.
- INPUT MONITORING: Listen to audio input in real time through StudioMini XL with the lowest latency your device can handle.
- AUDIO LOOPS: Additional loops track with 78 built-in professionally produced loops spanning 13 styles of music. Includes BPM display.
- METRONOME: Part of the loops track, and sampled from a classic metronome to sound like the real thing.
- MIXDOWN: Create final mixes in the WAV or AAC formats. Download to your computer, or email right from your iPad.
- SYNC: Download your files to your computer using Wi-Fi Sync or iTunes File Sharing.
- IMPORT: Add files into StudioMini XL from your Music Library, or through iTunes File Sharing and then import into StudioMini XL tracks.
- NOTES: Each song comes with a notepad for keeping track of notes, lyrics, chord progressions etc.
- SOLO, MUTE, RECORD ENABLE BUTTONS: Available for each track, just like on professional hardware mixers.
- STATUS LEDS: Simulated LEDs lights on top of each track indicate whether the track has a recording on it, to help prevent recording over good takes.
- TUNER: Pitch reference tuner.
- COUNT-IN: Sets up the tempo before recording starts to keep you in perfect time.
- MULTIPLE SONG FILES: Record and save as many songs as your device can fit.
- PRO AUDIO TIMING: Pro audio synchronization and latency compensation.
- DELETE PROTECTION: Confirmation checks for track and song deletes, to prevent erasing accidentally.
- TIMELINE: Timeline slider enables moving back and forth to any spot in the song.
- PRO MIXER FADERS & METERS: Calibrated faders and meters for adjusting and monitoring track audio levels.
- REPEAT SONG SWITCH: Turn song repeat on/off.
- USER MANUAL: Full 33 page pdf manual that's bundled in StudioMini XL. Read it in StudioMini XL, or open in iBooks or any pdf reader/editor app.

Loops
StudioMini XL includes a collection of 78 loops spanning 13 styles. These audio tracks are professionally produced and are only available with StudioMini XL. There are no repetitive 1 bar loops that sound dated or cheesy, these are new and inspiring 4 to 8 bar patterns that sound real and “feel” right.

- Acoustic Pop Rock
- Modern Rock
- Classic Rock
- Metal
- Reggae / Ska
- Funk
- Pop
- R&B / Hip Hop
- Electronica
- Country
- Jazz
- Latin / Brazilian
- Blues

Examples of what you can do with StudioMini XL:

- Record a song with your band. Connect with a mixer and use professional studio microphones to record your next hit with StudioMini XL, then create an AAC mix and email it straight from your iPad.
- Keep track of your songwriting ideas, riffs, raps, whatever you like. Never loose that great idea again.
- Use it for practicing: record some chords, then practice your scales, improvisation, a song you’re learning, etc. Or just use the metronome & drum grooves to keep you in time while you practice.
- Use it as a field recorder. Record a lecture, your band's rehearsal, keep track of your thoughts.
- Record a cover song and show off your vocals: pick a loop, have a friend play guitar (keys, synth etc.), add a bass line and then sing or rap over it.

App Changes

• February 19, 2011 Price decrease: $10.99 -> $9.99
• January 22, 2011 New version 2.0.1
• January 14, 2011 Price increase: $5.99 -> $10.99
• January 14, 2011 New version 2.0
• May 18, 2010 New version 1.3
• April 28, 2010 New version 1.2
• April 09, 2010 New version 1.1
• June 24, 2011 New version 2.0.1
• August 06, 2011 New version 2.1.1
• November 22, 2011 New version 2.1.2
• January 18, 2012 New version 2.1.3
• March 30, 2012 New version 2.1.4
• November 06, 2012 Price decrease: $9.99 -> $8.99
• December 02, 2012 New version 2.1.6
• September 18, 2013 Price increase: $8.99 -> $9.99
• March 10, 2014 New version 2.1.7
• February 12, 2015 New version 2.2
• February 19, 2015 New version 2.2.1
• April 28, 2015 Price decrease: $9.99 -> $3.99
• May 10, 2015 Price increase: $3.99 -> $9.99
• December 19, 2015 New version 2.2.2
• June 15, 2019 New version 2.2.5
• December 10, 2019 New version 2.2.6
• July 14, 2020 New version 2.2.7