The release of the latest OS update for the iPhone (OS 3.0) will further add to the advancement of the mobile music making scene as a number of new features have birthed into a pocket near you.  The iPhone/iPod Touch series continues to grow into becoming an integral component of the New Music Production Recording environment, found in todays Pro-Indie music studios across the globe- regardless of its miniature size.

As we’ve shown in our Alesis ProTrack Review Series, the possibilities are virtually unlimited, as you can for instance:

- record your band’s guitarist on the go while in your tour bus/van to then later listen to it before your live gig.

- record your friends’ vinyl record turntable with your iPod into a full .WAV file for sampling, or just to simply listen to it as you would an MP3.

- make music with the amazing Intua Beatmaker and NoiseIO applications while waiting for a movie to begin or while on the road to your live gig.

3 POINT OH

Now with the release of the latest OS 3.0 for the iPhone, I am certain it will (and continue to) add value and inspiration to all of your musical works.  Amazingly enough, you can now record, edit and upload video…on the go with the new iPhone 3G S….Behind the Scenes/VIP Fan Videos anyone? Wow!!!

Additionally, you can also record Voice Notes and create a BackStage Music Journal for your Fans and Subscribers to listen to.

As mentioned, the possibilities are virtually unlimited.  Apple has done it again – it’s that simple!

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.

We plugged it into the wall via using the 6V wall adapter, plugged in an iPod Touch 2G, turned the ProTrack on and began recording into iProRecorder. That is when the “Crackling” began.

Listen for yourself……

So the first thing you should do before recording is turn off the WiFi on the iPod.

More Cracklin’….

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.