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Loopy HD is here!

Loopy HD is here!

Loopy hd inset1I’m very pleased to announce that Loopy HD has arrived! A Tasty Pixel HQ has been a-buzz with activity these last few months, and we have a solid iPad live looper with top-notch features to show for it.

Loopy HD takes Loopy, doubles the number of tracks to fill up that big iPad display (6, 9 or 12 tracks), adds a beautiful big control panel with more session controls, and brings an even more polished audio engine and spot-on time accuracy.

We’ve got huge plans for this app and it’s just going to keep getting better. Right around the corner is MIDI support, so you can control the app with a pedal, and sync the tempo with other devices and other apps, over the network or even on the same device. Fun!

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If you already own Loopy, Loopy HD will be on sale for $3.99 for a few days, so you don’t have to pay full price. We’ll also be giving away some promo codes from our Facebook page, so join us over there if you’re interested.

We’ve already given away some promo codes on our newsletter, but we do this from time to time, so subscribe if you’d like to nab one the next time.

Loopy has been updated too! Version 2.1 includes all of the improvements to the audio and timing engines from Loopy HD, as well as a smaller version of Loopy HD’s control panel. There’s a number of new features, as well, like count-in muting and unmuting, the ability to turn off track sync, and zip file support.

Thanks, Steve.

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Loopy HD is coming

Loopy HD is on its way: It will be available on October 6. Stay tuned!

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Loopy HD interface preview video

Here’s a short preview of Loopy HD’s interface:

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On Loopy, and the iPad

Update: Loopy HD is released!

Loopy hd iconIf you’ve been aware of the goings-on at camp A Tasty Pixel lately, you’ll be aware that Loopy HD is on its way.

This is the iPad-friendly version of Loopy, and it’ll be available on October 6.

In advance of the happy occasion, I thought I’d outline our Master Plan.

Once Loopy HD is out, there’ll be two versions of Loopy:

  • Loopy will remain at its low $2.99 price point, and will remain iPhone only.
  • Loopy HD will be available at a more iPad-esque price point, $7.99, and is targeted specifically at iPad users. However, Loopy HD will actually be a Universal app, so that iPad users can also use the app on their iPhone without having to purchase the app again.

Loopy HD will take advantage of that nice big screen, and will have a configurable number of tracks — 6, 9 or 12.

To cater for existing iPad owners who have already bought a copy of Loopy, Loopy HD will be available at a dramatically reduced price for launch, so you won’t have to pay full price — we’ll let you know via an in-app message from Loopy (and the usual channels) when it’s available.

Until then, I’m getting back to work!

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Featured Artist: Ian Ljungquist

There’s some very interesting things emerging from Loopy’s user base lately, and I thought I’d start writing about some artists who are using Loopy to great effect.

McKittrick by Breakable Plans

Ian Ljungquist sings in and writes for 4-piece Brooklyn-based indie-rock band Me You Us Them. Since discovering Loopy, Ian has begun a new experimental solo project entitled “Breakable Plans“, in which he explores the medium by creating loop-based music spontaneously and with whatever’s on hand at the time. In his words:

“I’ve always loved making loops. Creating loop-based music has been a passion of mine since I first discovered the extremely limited loop function on an old Line 6 Echo Pro delay rack unit.”

“I’ve been having so much fun with [Loopy] that I decided to turn it into a project in which I embrace, and even place emphasis on the limitations of the process. The idea behind “Breakable Plans” is that I just very casually and spontaneously record when I feel the urge, using only Loopy for iPhone, my voice, and whatever else is laying around.”

Ian’s unique deep-layering recording technique yields some fascinating results, lending a depth and scale to his “vocal electronic” productions that defy their humble iPhone-based origins.

Definitely someone to keep an eye on, Ian continues to post his creations on SoundCloud under the “Breakable Plans” moniker.

Right Where I’m Supposed To Be by Breakable Plans

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99¢ Sale

The Cartographer iPhone App Google Maps The Cartographer is on sale for a limited time for 75% off its regular price. 99¢ is all it takes to travel the world with personalized, annotated, customized Google maps! Go forth and be frugally itinerant!

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Loopy 2.0.1 coming soon, with noise gate/expander, more

Loopy 2.0.1 Screenshots We just submitted Loopy 2.0.1 to the App Store!

Update: It’s now available!

The new version includes:

  • Full-featured noise gate/expander, with auto-calibration
  • Bigger panel and clock controls
  • Document support: Import loops from Mail and other apps
  • Play/pause button on main screen (great for breaks)
  • Option to add track to Loopy’s SoundCloud group when publishing
  • Many more improvements and bug-fixes

Expect it to land in a week or so. Now, off to work on the next version..

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Hey Just J reviews and demos Loopy

Here’s a review and great little demo of Loopy version 2 by looper Hey Just J:

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