Last week Apple launched a major update to GarageBand for iOS but also this new app "Music Memos". Basically it is a more musician friendly alternative to the app "Voice Memos" which allows the user to make audio notes in a quick and easy way from their phone or tablet.

More than that though, it could be seen as a useful new tool for musical composition. Recording begins by pressing record on the simple user interface, although in Auto mode the recording begins as soon as you start making a noise - singing or playing guitar for example. Once you have finished your recording, the software automatically splits your work into bars, beats and measures and detects the key and chords of your work. If this is not exact then you can go in and edit individual chords and trim the edges for a precise loop, if needed. 

Download Music Memos here

I am currently writing, recording and mixing an album for new Leicester-based jazz/soul artist Bella Brown and the first track has just received a play on BBC Introducing in Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Lincolnshire via Dean Jackson's The Beat programme. See here 17 minutes in.

I am currently writing, recording and mixing an album for new Leicester-based jazz/soul artist Bella Brown. This track is the first to be released with more coming in November and an album due in July 2016. It has already had a play on BBC Radio Leicester, Nottingham, Lincolnshire and Derby via The Beat with Dean Jackson - see here 17.27 in.

Please see here for info on how I can help with your recordings and mixes!