AirVinyl Review
Developer: Bappz
Price: $.99
Version: 1.2
App Reviewed on: iPad
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I don't know about any of you, but I personally have not missed using a vinyl record since I got my first tape deck and I haven't made a mixtape since I got my first mp3 player. That said, obviously other people have missed these types of media because a developer created an entire app where users can use exactly that, except it's in a more digital setting. I'll explain, I promise.
Most importantly, the converted records sound like actual records when played via AirVinyl's turntable. I'm a music junkie, but I admit that I don't have the ear to be able to tell the difference in terms of quality of sound. So at least to me, it doesn't sound any differently from what it sounds like using the regular music player on the iPad. Perhaps a true audio connoisseur can tell the difference, but sadly, my ear cannot - assuming that there really is a difference.
And yes, the app does supply a tape deck and cassette storage for the mixtapes. As such, I can actually rewind a song. I wish that while rewinding the tape deck made that little high squeak sound that is so familiar with rewinding tapes while they are still playing. But alas, it does not.
Giving current technology a retro look is quite in right now, and this app fits in with this trend nicely. For the retro hipster or someone who wants the ability to make playlists wherever and whenever, this app is well worth the $.99. For everyone else, stick with the current iPad music player.
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