SmiteMatter Interview With Chip Boaz on iOSMusicandYou
I did an interview last year with musician and iOS blogger Chip Boaz. You can check out my interview at iOSMusicAndYou . The podcast kicks off with Chip introducing himself, playing some of his really...
View ArticleStarting the new year
2012 was a heck of a fun year for iOS music. I’ve been away from posting new things since the holidays. Sorry about that. Mostly because my router has been on the fritz. I was limited to just quick web...
View ArticleApp Tease
I’ve been making music using only iOS devices and music “apps” going on 4 years now. In that time I’ve seen, used, beta tested, and reviewed countless music apps. I own somewhere around 400 music apps...
View ArticleAn Ever Changing Process
UPDATED 4/18/13 Recently I have been going back to doing most work through Audiobus to Auria. The below experimental process has more or less become a bit too tedious. As I described below, I was...
View ArticleSmiteMatter.com Turns 2 & Thanks You.
It had been nearly 2 years of making music on iOS. I made my 1st all iOS track on my birthday May 2nd 2009. I had already signed with an indie music label that would release my first all iOS made...
View ArticleAm I Me?
I apologize in advance for this unusual post that is more personal than anything else. This basically has nothing to do with apps. It is also not directed at any individual, or group. This is just me,...
View ArticleI’ve always been a Kat person
I have officially signed with the new iOS Music focused label, LazerKat Records. They have quickly become very active in the iOS music community showing incredible support. They are quite serious about...
View ArticleThe Must Have iOS Music Apps In My Process
Updated June 9 2013 A few additions and deletions to consider in this updated list. I’ve added some really impressive new apps, as well as removing a couple I’m tired of waiting for updates. A couple...
View ArticleThe Music App Gamble
Something has been bothering me for a while. I have this folder on my iPad (both actually) I call “Music Apps With Potential”. It is full of incomplete music apps that are missing vital, basic...
View ArticleInterviewed By iOSMusician.com
I had the pleasure of being interviewed for the second time by iOSMusician.com To read the full interview Click Here I hope you like it or find something interesting to you. Please be sure to comment...
View ArticleMissed the bus.
Its been several months since Audiobus was released, changing everything for a lot of people. Since then most every music app worth having has become compatible. Others have not. A lot of excellent...
View ArticleSmiteMatter Interviewed by Bruce Gall
I was interviewed recently by Bruce Gall who hosts (in addition to his ARFM Sunday Synth) OneWorldMusic: “Atmospheres”. A weekly electronic music radio show. This interview was done via Skype and...
View Article“100″ A Personal Retrospective
Everyone has a story. When, why, and how they came to appreciate iOS for creating music has many different perspectives. So much has happened and changed since I started. This is my (first) 100th blog...
View ArticleOn The Radio ?
**I’ve edited some of this where my choice of words were a bit harsh and unfair. It didn’t really reflect my intentions properly. For a lot of artists being heard is a major priority. There’s plenty of...
View ArticleAre We Spoiled?
We have so many amazing applications at our disposal, for crazy low prices. So why do people complain so much about iOS ad ons that are just as good as their desktop counterparts? Ill use Auria as an...
View ArticleUpdate to iOS 7 now?
That’s the big question today. As iOS 7 launches with Inter-App Audio, many people making music with their iPad are eager to try out the new feature. Does it work? Is it ready? There appears to be...
View ArticleGetting the word out.
Recently I was approached on Facebook by Criztoz Crizto who writes for a website called Something You Said. He wanted to interview some people who were very into iOS music production to get some...
View ArticleBest Music Apps Of 2013
Each year innovation is pushed to new heights for new iOS music apps. Some years and some apps more than others. 2013 has been a strange year to me, in many ways personally, but also in regards to what...
View ArticleWhat Am I Doing?
I thought I should write this note to explain why I haven’t posted many reviews lately. Like I’ve said before I am artist first, blogger second. Not to suggest I am disinterested with writing new...
View ArticleChapters Album
The following is taken largely but not entirely from the One Sheet by Apptronica SmiteMatter – Chapters Release Date: 24 Feb 2014 Lable – Apptronica SmiteMatter – Chapters Chapters is a collection of...
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