Category Archives: Music

Garageband for iPad Updated With AirPlay and Bluetooth Speaker Support

by on June 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 am

Now here’s an exciting addition to Garageband for iPad ($4.99): support for AirPlay and Bluetooth devices! I tested the AirPlay playback briefly this morning, and although it definitely lags a bit on my network, it does work quite nicely for helping you review entire sections of your aural masterpieces. There …

Now This Is How You Use Garageband For iPad

by on May 26th, 2011 at 9:00 am

  I’ve been playing around with Garageband on my iPad in an attempt to create a soundtrack for upcoming videos, but my results have sounded more like broken nursery toys than real songs. This little solo from Giorgos Lambrios just slays any of the weak tracks I’ll ever be able …

iSource Picks of the Week

by on May 13th, 2011 at 8:11 pm

Welcome to our weekly installment of Picks of the Week.  Last week our usually dependable staff at iSource was busy measuring their white iPhone 4’s to see whose was thicker, all decided that instead of sending me their pick, they all went on a staff retreat to an unknown destination—without …

Seamless transitions music between Mac and iPhone

by on May 10th, 2011 at 9:43 am

Seamless ($1.99) is a relatively new app that focuses on doing one very specific service: seamlessly transitioning the playback from iTunes to iPhone. The sole purpose of this app is to prevent those awkward moments where leaving the house requires you to stop the song that you were playing in iTunes, …

Tunes Remote for iPhone and iPad updated: now defaults to last-used mode

by on May 6th, 2011 at 11:19 am

I used to gripe about how Tunes Remote didn’t learn from my behaviour and always required me to select which mode — Tunes or Remote — to activate upon startup. Fortunately, as of the latest update, this is no longer the case. Loading Tunes Remote up on either of my …

TuneIn Radio for iOS Now Has a Free Version

by on April 27th, 2011 at 12:25 pm

TuneIn Radio – the hugely popular radio stations app for iPhone and iPad – has now got a free, ad-supported version. The app lets you listen to over 40,000 radio stations and has a great UI. Here are some of its other key features: • Play all stations and podcasts …

Quick Look and Giveaway: Tunes Remote for iPad

by on April 25th, 2011 at 4:20 pm

I reviewed Tunes Remote for iPhone ($0.99) a while ago and I was very happy with it (in fact, in the months since that piece it has never left my iPhone). The iPad version of the app, which a separate $0.99 purchase, does many of the same things, but with …

iSource Picks of the Week

by on March 18th, 2011 at 2:37 pm

  Welcome to our weekly installment of Picks of the Week at iSource where we provide our expanded coverage of Apple accessories and applications  Here we will promote our favorite iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac and Apple TV related items, as well as bring you occasional tips and tricks.  Hopefully many …

On Stage for iPhone: a possible iPod app replacement

by on March 12th, 2011 at 5:25 pm

On Stage ($0.99) is a brand new music app from Fabian Kreiser, the developer behind the  awesome Icebird Twitter app ($3.99, reviewed here). Built right into On Stage are a few handy little features to help you appreciate your music a little more. Lyrics from songs can be displayed or looked …

iSource Picks of the Week

by on January 14th, 2011 at 7:03 pm

Picks of the Week Welcome to our weekly installment of Picks of the Week at iSource where we provide our expanded coverage of Apple accessories and applications  Here we will promote our favorite iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac and Apple TV related items, as well as bring you occasional tips and …

SoundHound Free now offers unlimited Music IDs

by on December 28th, 2010 at 3:22 pm

[Mini Disclaimer: I recorded a few videos for SoundHound earlier this year, but this post isn't sponsored in any way, shape, or form -- it's just my strongly worded opinion.] SoundHound, my favourite music recognition app on iOS, is available in two different flavours: a $5 premium version and an ad-supported free …