Mission : Simply record and sample a vinyl record turntable into the iPod using the ProTrack.

To accomplish this, we also utilized the BIAS iPro Recorder app [more info here]

We connected the RCA Outputs from turntable into the ProTrack’s Left and Right 1/4″ Input jacks using a standard Female RCA TO Female 1/4″ Cable.

Mission Accomplished!

We successfully recorded and sampled audio playing from the vinyl record turntable into the iPod using the BIAS iPro Recorder app + the simple yet powerful Alesis ProTrack.

it was that simple!

Watch the video demonstration below:

Today we have stretched the limits of the recording and sampling possibilities that the Apple iPod technology platform offers for Music Producers, Recording Artists and Audio Techies.

Specifically, sample-based Music Producers will have the ability to record and sample in a true mobile music production environment and delve into a world of virtually unlimited possibilities, all while enjoying a classic and familiar style of Music Production Sampling.

The Alesis ProTrack, as we wrote about earlier in the year, is a portable stereo-quality recording accessory device for the Apple iPod and introduces amazing possibilities for Music Production Recording enthusiasts and Audio Technologists.

Watch as SampleSimple teammate, Still Born walks through the features and applications of the ProTrack which are listed below the video in this post.

Day 1: Introduction

Features + Applications of the Alesis ProTrack

- Combo XLR-1/4″ inputs for connecting mics, mixers, and more
- Stereo 1/8″ standard headphone output jack
- 48V Phantom Power for use with external condenser mics
- Records 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo digital audio
- Built-in cordoid mics in XY configuration for accurate stereo image
- AC/DC operation on 4 AAA batteries or AC adapter (included)

The Alesis ProTrack is available @ MoogAudio

Visit the official Alesis ProTrack page here.

Sure no problem. The ProTrack Handheld Stereo Recorder for iPod. 2 Phantom Powered XLR inputs (16-bit, 44.1kHz). 2 cardioid condenser microphones. 2g Touch compatible. Two legs running to the store. 

Alesis (click specs) has seemed to answer a prayer, ours. This will make you forget all about a phone or VOIP mic for use with ipod, or possibly even adapter cables of any kind. This could be it.

Plug your 1/4 inch and XLR studio cables and record into ipod with iprorecorder,Hopefully other apps are or will be compatible with this as well. 

It’s sells for $234.99 Canadian downtown Toronto at Moog Audio.

Definitely worth some research in comparison with what you are looking for in a recording device for the ipod Touch 2g. If this works the way it says, we can spend time recording and not time finding out how to record (works with other ipod models, check Alesis link and click specs).

We will have more when we can get our hands on one.

Wowwy! The Beatmaker app for the iPhone and iPod Touch (2nd Gen) looks even more promising for mobile on-the-go music production. 

Now with version 1.3, Beatmakers have the ability to record audio directly into their beat projects using the built-in microphone or headset.  You can then assign the recording to a pad on some MPC beat production style. Wicked!

Here is a list of the Audio Recording highlights present in Intua Beatmaker 1.3

• record samples directly from the iPhone built-in microphone or headset (also works on iPod Touch 2nd generation with headset).
• With the wave editor, select the start and stop position and automatically assign your new recording to pads.
• Record sounds anywhere and use them instantly in your composition!
• plus more…