Pianist is a virtual piano for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Use it as a musical scratchpad when away from the studio, or as an instrument to jam with your friends.
Realistic graphics
See realistic 3D keys really move as you press them. A 'pianola' effect moves keys in time with recorded notes when they are played back.
Apply virtual 'soft' or 'sustain' pedals to the sound. The volume of each key played can be set depending on where you press that key, allowing you to add further expression.
User-friendly navigation
Navigate the full 88 key piano keyboard with easy-to-use scroll buttons. Scroll by single keys or a whole octave. Set up your keyboard at the start of the tune, and scroll while playing, or even while holding down chords. Optionally label the keys of the piano to aid navigation. You can configure Pianist to label just the left key, all the keys, or all the keys with a colour indicating the octave.
Zoomable keys
Zoom in or out of the keyboard. Pianist can display anywhere from one to two octaves horizontally on screen. A smaller number of keys means a larger target for your fingers and makes it easier to play chords. A larger number of keys means you can reach more notes when playing live without having to scroll the screen. Different songs require different approaches. Pianist can be configured to display a second keyboard onscreen to allow you to reach even more notes. At maximum settings, you can reach the full four octaves without needing to scroll once.
Metronome
Pianist includes a configurable metronome to allow you to stay in time. Set the tempo and beats per bar, then have the metronome play while you are recording a track, or disable it entirely.
It's your choice.
Multi-track Recording
Performances can be recorded and overdubbed multiple times to create the perfect song, which can be saved for later playback. Being able to actually record your tune brings a whole new level to playing. Take time to make the perfect recording to show off to your mates. Or pre-record whole songs or backing tracks ready for that 'live' performance.
Intuitive and visually appealing setup
All the settings options for Pianist are designed to look like a collection of real world objects rather than a lifeless and confusing list of 'configuration items'. Change volume with a realistic volume slider. Change system parameters by tapping on a visual representation of a notepad. Simple ideas that help to distance you from the act of operating a computer and keep in the creative zone.
Change List
V1.3 - Updated to celebrate Pianist's first birthday:-- The support screens have been completely redesigned to allow quick access to the Recorder and Setup screens.
- The metronome now allows you to set the tempo by tapping in time with an external rhythm.
- The entire application has been given a graphical overhaul.
V1.2 - Updated to use the same innovative keyboard interface developed for 'Organist':-
- The keyboard can be zoomed to show up to two octaves horizontally.
- A second, independently scrolling keyboard can be added to allow access to up to four octaves on one screen.
- Note name colouring to aid navigation.
- Keys can be held down while scrolling the screen to increase playing fluidity.
V1.1 - Fixes for touchscreen and audio issues under Firmware 2.2.
V1.0 - Initial release.