1.8.9.3
2017-03-10
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
• Audiobus 3 ready
• Added option to save state on quit and recall when app is next launched (To enable, tap "Options", then "Save State")
• minor bugfixes
1.8.9.2
2016-05-27
• fix bug with AudioShare
1.8.9.1
2016-05-20
• bugfixes
• update Audiobus SDK
1.8.9
2015-08-27
• update Audiobus SDK
1.8.8
2015-07-17
• add remote trigger support for the new Audiobus Remote app! https://audiob.us/remote
• select presets via MIDI program change
• receive MIDI via Inter-app audio host (requires host that supports the RemoteMusicEffect node type)
• various bug fixes
1.8.7
2015-03-23
• audio looper bugfix
• minor bugfixes
1.8.6
2015-01-27
• fixed a bug introduced in v1.8.5 that caused the wow & flutter parameter to sound different to previous versions
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1.8.5
2014-11-11
As L.D. would say, this update is pretty, pretty... pretty good!
New features include Delay Ducking, Gated Feedback, and Bluetooth MIDI (iOS 8+).
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NEW FEATURES:
• Delay ducking! Delay trails can now be automatically “ducked” down in volume while input signal is being received, similar to side chain compression.
Located in the Delay Tweak menu, adjust Duck Sensitivity and Duck Release time to fine tune the delay ducking.
• Gated feedback! Feedback can now be controlled in the same manner as ducking. Enable gated feedback by tapping the Gated button located next to Feedback in the Delay Tweak panel.
• Bluetooth MIDI setup (iOS 8 only)
• Tap Tempo and FX Hold buttons now controllable via MIDI
• update Audiobus SDK to v2.1.5
• bugfixes
1.8.4
2014-08-27
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• update to latest AudioCopy SDK
• minor bug fixes for iOS 8
1.8.3
2014-08-07
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- improved audio quality and bass response when using built in microphone
- update Audiobus 2.1.2 SDK
- bug fixes
- iOS 5/6 no longer supported, iOS 7.0+ required
1.8.2
2014-05-02
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• new dotted delay notes toggle (located in delay tweak panel)
• fixed a bug where Echo Pad would not receive MIDI input on channels 5-16
1.8.1
2014-04-04
• bugfix for controlling looper via MIDI
1.8
2014-03-27
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Audiobus 2 state saving!
• Save effect parameters inside Audiobus 2, allowing you to save, recall, and share custom Echo Pad settings using new Audiobus 2 presets.
• Create awesome effects by combining with our other apps Stereo Designer and Swoopster, which also support state saving in Audiobus 2.
• Requires Audiobus 2.0 app. Visit http://audiob.us/two)
MIDI Control
• Echo Pad can now be controlled from external MIDI controllers, Virtual MIDI, and Network connections.
MIDI Clock sync
• Echo Pad can now sync to external MIDI clock for beat synced delays. Simply tap the MIDI Sync button to enable/disable receiving MIDI clock via Virtual MIDI, Network, or USB.
IAA Clock sync from supporting Inter-app audio hosts
• Sync is automatically enabled when Echo Pad detects it has connected to an IAA host that sends tempo. *This feature is only supported in IAA hosts such as Auria and Cubasis.
• Choose “Echo Pad (Midi)” in supporting hosts.
(re)Introducing the Delay Tweak panel
• Here’s the story... the Delay Tweak panel was actually added over 6 months ago in an update, but I failed miserably in making people aware of its existence! I’m a dingus, sorry about that.
• Tap the FX menu button, then tap Delay Tweak to access the panel.
UI Tweaks
• Options menu tweaks
• cleaner layout
1.7
2013-12-30
- New presets "Shimmer Reverb” 1 & 2 emulates famous shimmer reverb effect found in guitar pedals and rack gear
- added transport controls for Inter-app Audio.
- Input and Output gain settings now saved in presets
- bugfixes
1.6
2013-11-07
- fixed a bug that caused Echo Pad to crash whenever a 2nd Input app was connected to Audiobus when using Echo Pad in the Audiobus effect slot.
- Echo Pad manual and tutorials now open inside Echo Pad
(accessible from HELP menu)
- updated Audiobus SDK
1.5
2013-10-14
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- Inter-app audio support on iOS 7! (use Echo Pad as an effect inside Auria and other compatible Inter-App Audio hosts)
- added "Import from AudioShare" for opening soundfiles directly from AudioShare into Scratch Looper 1
- added option for sharing presets via Open In (tap the preset you'd like to share, then long press for options to "Email" or "Open in…")
- when Echo Pad becomes disconnected from Audiobus, it will now shut its audio engine down after 10 seconds of idle time in the background in order to save battery/CPU.
1.4.9
2013-09-16
This update adds support for iOS 7, sharing presets via email and "Open In", support for AudioCopyPaste 2.0 and more. *This update DOES NOT provide inter-app audio capabilities, that will be coming soon in the following update (v1.5).
- added "Open In" support for importing audio loops and Echo Pad presets. Export from the Main Looper directly to other apps. Echo Pad now also supports opening .wav and .aiff files from other apps directly into Scratch Looper 1.
- new AudioCopyPaste 2.0 support (iOS 6 & 7 only. iOS 5.1 users will use the general pasteboard as before)
- added option to share presets by email (select a preset, then long press and tap "Share")
- added option to import Echo Pad presets from email using "Open In"
- added option to delete presets (swipe to delete)
- added "Wildcard" factory presets (these function the same as the randomize preset generators)
- updated Audiobus SDK
- updated Audioshare SDK
- current preset now displayed on main screen
- minor UI tweaks
- improved CPU performance with motion looper
- removed Input background lighting feature
Bugfixes:
- fixed bugs with motion looper
- fixed a bug where Tape Hiss was not audible when using Reverse delay
- fixed bugs with AudioPaste in scratch looper 2
1.4.8
2013-08-29
MASSIVE UPDATE!!!
Thanks to many user requests, this update brings Multi-tap mania to Echo Pad! Brand new preset system and 60 new factory presets as well. =)
Inspired by the rare Meazzi Echomatic 2, there is now a total of up to 6 individual delay taps, great for achieving rhythmic echoes of all kinds, including "that sound" of Hank Marvin and The Shadows. Of course you can do lots of crazy custom multi-tap delays as well.
Please be sure to check out the updated online manual and tutorial videos to see all that's new in this version. http://www.holdernessmedia.com/home/ios-applications/music/echo-pad/echo-pad-support/manual
New features:
- added two additional delay taps (Multi-tap 3&4) for a total of up to 6 individual delay taps!
- added individual controls for Multi-tap 1 through 4: time and volume
- new preset storing (old presets are automatically updated and renamed to "- User - OldPreset")
- brand new factory presets (60 presets)
- added option to manually enter delay times by typing in a value (located in delay controls panel)
- added buttons for BPM synced note values for delay time (located in delay controls panel)
- increased maximum delay time to 3 seconds
- added tape hiss slider to delay controls panel
- added tape tone slider to delay controls panel
- added tap tempo, bpm sync, and manual enter bpm value options to delay controls panel
- added option for summed mono output for guitarists (tap the WHITE control ring to toggle summed mono output on/off)
- added 2 new triggers on the Audiobus sidepanel for loading Preset 1 & 2 (thanks to user Hoyas79)
Bugfixes:
- fixed a bug with flanger that caused unwanted distortion
- fixed a bug that caused recordings at incorrect sample rate when used in Audiobus effect slot
1.4.7
2013-08-05
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- new effect Multi-Tap Delay, a stereo multi-tap delay with cross-feedback
- new effect Oil Can Delay, inspired by vintage oil can reverb/echo units
- adjustable buffer size from 64 to 1024 samples
- new input gain slider
- option to enable/disable input light animation
- global preferences now saved (background audio, audio buffer size setting, hardware input setting, input light animation on/off)
- minor bugfixes
1.4.6
2013-07-23
- updated graphics
- new Wow and Flutter slider emulates subtle pitch shifts that occur on vintage tape echoes due to slight mechanical tape speed fluctuations, worn tape, etc.
To access Wow and Flutter, touch and hold the BLUE control ring for 0.5 second. Touch and hold again to hide the panel of sliders.
- minor bugfixes
1.4.5
2013-06-26
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- fixed a bug when resetting session, motion loops would not stop playing. This is now fixed.
- sliders for delay time, feedback, and delay mix have been moved. The sliders are now accessed by a long press (0.5 seconds) on the BLUE control ring, this toggles the sliders on/off.
The sliders will then appear just to the right of the control ring, allowing for adjustments on the fly.
- fixed a bug that under certain conditions could cause silent exported loops
- minor bugfixes
1.4.4
2013-06-16
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- new effect: Smooth Filter (input filter)
- new random preset generator buttons create a random preset when pressed.
The button labeled "???" generates "safer" presets with no distortion/decimation/etc. The button labeled "!@#?" allows distortion/decimation and is more unpredictable. Tap on either button until you hear something you like!
- added options to select inputs when using 2 channel USB audio interfaces: Input 1+2 (stereo, default), Input 1 or Input 2
- fixed a bug with loops that were exported from the main looper
- minor bugfixes
1.4.3
2013-05-25
- new stereo audio engine, great for stereo synths and drum machines in Audiobus!
- new stereo delay
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Thanks to all the users who send in feature requests, your suggestions and awesome reviews on the Appstore keep the updates coming. :-)
The next few updates will see more new effects, coming soon!
Improvements:
- control rings are no longer able to enter the top panel area where they could get stuck.
- minor bugfixes
1.4.2
2013-04-12
★ BIG UPDATE! New UI, Motion Looper and more! ★
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Features:
- New re-designed, simpler UI
- New Motion Looper! Record your effect parameter movements and loop them in realtime like an audio looper.
- Trigger Motion Loop from the Audiobus sidepanel.
Improvements:
- Main Looper now automatically renders loops to wav file in the background, automatically ready for Export to AudioShare and AudioCopy/Paste.
- new Utility menu includes functions "Reset Current Session" and "Delete all wav files"
"Reset Current Session" resets all parameters to default.
"Delete All Wav Files" function clears all recordings and loops from Echo Pad's iTunes File Sharing folder, freeing up precious space on 16gb devices.
Bugfixes:
- fixed a bug causing crackles in audio when panning quickly from left to right
- fixed a bug causing audio pasted into scratch looper 1 to be looped incorrectly
1.4
2013-03-15
★ New stereo features! ★
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- new master effect "Stereoizer"
- new panning control, adjust pan position in the stereo field
Bugfixes:
- fixed a bug with Decimator not being affected by global Wet/Dry mix.