All the experience in usability and software design apply directly to the relatively new field of iOS App development. As an example, the Fairlight App is extremely complex and powerful, and addresses its market niche very well, so is able to attract a premium price. As you can see from the web site discussions, it is very popular with its users and has very few support requests for such a complex App.
A number of other Apps are in the pipeline and will be displayed here when they are released.
FairlightAn exercise in functional nostalgia, this App recreates the look, feel and important functions of the world’s most famous computer musical instrument from the ’80s. Keenly awaited and an instant hit once released, this App and the original CMI have a cult following. In the weeks following its release, the App was in the top 10 grossing in the Music category.
It was very hard work to achieve acceptable audio performance and usability in an iPhone or iPod Touch, and although some customers use it as a nostalgia explorer, many are using it as a serious compositional and performance tool.
Technology: Core Audio, Core Data, Core MIDI, External accessory framework (Line 6 MidiMobilizer API and Akai SynthStation API), StoreKit for in-App upgrades
Graphic design and software development by Thomas Wedderburn-Bisshop. History text and functionality selection by Fairlight.
iGrowUPHave you ever wondered what your children will sound like when they grow up? This fun, easy-to-use App lets you explore the possibilities.
Technology: AVAudioRecorder and AVAudioPlayer, plus Dirac Pitch Shift
Copyright © 2011 Fairlight Instruments (concept by Peter Vogel) App development by Bisshop Systems, Graphics by Rowan Bisshop Dirac Time Stretch/Pitch Shift technology © 2005-2011 The DSP Dimension / Stephan M. Bernsee