WaveMachine Labs claims its Auria to be the first 48-track digital audio workstation designed exclusively for the iPad.
Aimed at professional studio and live tracking applications, Auria supports audio recording, mixing and editing, and AAF import/export of sessions between popular DAWs including Pro Tools, Nuendo and Logic. It also offers 64-bit double precision architecture,and up to 24 tracks of simultaneous recording using compatible USB audio interfaces.
The 48 (mono or stereo tracks) are recorded at 44.1kHz, 24-bits but higher sample rates are possible. Editing and mixing call on familiar tools and full parameter automation is available. Auria’s 64-bit Double Precision architecture ensures ample headroom for plug-in processing and mix summing.
Additional features show the ambition of WaveMachine Labs –customisable pan laws, meters that are selectable between peak and RMS, full delay compensation for all tracks including aux sends and sub-groups. Each channel offers a ‘vintage-inspired’ channel strip, while a a dedicated master channel strip and VST effects fromPSPaudioware, Overloud, Fab Filter and Drumagog further expand Auria’s capability – as does support for Dropbox, Soundcloud, AAF and MP3 file formats.
Key features:
• 48 tracks of simultaneous playback of stereo or mono files (24 tracks on iPad 1)
• Up to 24 tracks of simultaneous recording when used with compatible USB audio interfaces (Camera Connection Kit required)
• 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz sample rates (iPad 1 supports only 44.1kHz/48kHz)
• Vintage-inspired ChannelStrip on every channel by PSPAudioware includes Expander, Multiband EQ and Compressor
• MasterStrip on all subgroup and master channels featuring PSPAudioware BussPressor, EQ and Mastering Limiter
• 64-bit double-precision floating point mixing engine
• Convolution reverb plug-in with included IR library
• ClassicVerb reverb plug-in included
• StereoDelay and StereoChorus plugins included
• ReTune plugin included for auto pitch correction of vocals
• Eight assignable subgroups and two aux sends
• DropBox, SoundCloud and Audio Copy/Paste support
• Track freeze for minimizing CPU usage
• 100mm faders in Portrait Mode
• Optional video import feature allows sample accurate sync of video to an Auria project. Adjustable offset times and video export capability
• Timeline ruler options include minutes:seconds, bars:beats, samples and SMPTE time
• Auto-punch mode
• WIST support for wireless syncing of other compatible music apps
• AuriaLink allows two iPads running Auria to play and record in sync, allowing 96 tracks of playback and 48 tracks of recording
• Sample accurate loop function
• Automatic sample rate conversion
• Built-in metronome
Auria is available now for US$49.99/£34.99 via the app store.
More: www.wavemachinelabs.com
