Three Synthesizers Featured in Just Released SynthStation App Update

Updated  SynthStation app features three synthesizers for creating melodies,  chords and bass lines, as well as over 50 drum kits for portable music  production using iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Cumberland, R.I. (July 5, 2011) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces  the release of SynthStation v2.0, an updated version of the original  SynthStation music production app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch in the  iTunes App Store.

Featuring  CoreMIDI support, real-time recording capability, a customizable  metronome, sound-preview ribbon and numerous stability improvements,  SynthStation v2.0 contains the most requested enhancements and  capabilities from SynthStation enthusiasts everywhere.

SynthStation  v2.0 works with any CoreMIDI compatible device, meaning users can  employ SynthStation v2.0 on their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch as a virtual synthesizer module for CoreMIDI compliant controllers or integrate it with CoreMIDI compliant hardware and software sequencers. With the new  real-time recording capability, users can now record as they create  tracks directly on their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch or when controlling  SynthStation v2.0 with the SynthStation25 portable controller. SynthStation  v2.0's metronome is now fully customizable with adjustable volume and  the ability to use any sound as the click track. A new preview ribbon on  the sounds page allows users to preview any sound before assigning it.

Originally released in 2010, SynthStation transforms iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a portable music production studio. While SynthStation is powerful enough for professional  musicians, virtually anyone can use it to easily create music. Featuring  three synthesizers for creating melodies, chords and bass lines, SynthStation also  contains over 50 drum kits with all the classic sounds of the past,  legendary MPC samples and most popular modern samples.

“The SynthStation app has had a profound impact on how music is  created,” said Glen Darcey, Akai Product Manager. “It is affordable,  powerful, and now with v2.0, SynthStation has the capabilities that will  solidify it as a standard tool for musicians and producers everywhere.”

SynthStation  v2.0 is available now from the iTunes App Store for $1.99 US or as a  free update to current SynthStation users. To learn more about  SynthStation v2.0, please visit the iTunes App Store http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/synthstation/id373969724?mt=8.