dot Melody for iPhone arrives

From the creator of the critically acclaimed* music app Chordion comes dot Melody, a fun new way to make music on your iPhone.

Move dots around to create intertwining melodies, bass lines, and drum beats. Switch chords and patterns on the fly. Select from a variety of instruments and process them through delay and reverb effects.

Best with headphones or over AirPlay.

Sequencer

  • Tap or drag anywhere to create new dots.
  • Move dots horizontally to change pitch within the current chord.
  • Move dots vertically to change duration/rhythm.
  • Tap a dot to make it a rest.
  • Double tap to delete it.

Chords

  • Switch chords/scales on the fly to change the notes in your pattern.
  • Unlimited number of chords
  • Choose from suggested chords or create your own.

Patterns

  • Unlimited number of patterns, each with 3 instrument layers.
  • Copy, reverse, clear, randomize, and generate functions.
  • Easily re-order patterns.

Instruments

  • 3 instrument layers
  • 23 carefully created built-in instruments
  • Mod Wheel enabled
  • Independent volume controls with the mixer.
  • Independent delay effect sends.

Effects

  • Tempo-synced delay with feedback and low pass filter.
  • Reverb with mix and decay controls.

Tempo & Time Signature

  • Tap Tempo function
  • Choose from a range of time signatures for pattern syncing.
  • Use x/x time signature to enter “free mode” and let your instruments create phase patterns.

MIDI Out – In App Purchase

  • MIDI out is available as an In-App Purchase.
  • Each instrument layer can use independent MIDI ports and channels.
  • Mod Wheel support included.
  • Advanced MIDI timing implementation

File Management

  • Create new files from templates in any key
  • Easily duplicate or re-name files

Record

  • Hit the record button to record your jams in real-time.
  • Recordings are saved to iTunes File Sharing.

Audiobus

  • Use dot Melody as an Audiobus source! See http://audiob.us for more information.

Requires iPhone 4s, iPod touch 5th Generation, or newer.

dot Melody is priced at $2.99.

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