* Record playing to M4A audio file which can be fetched via iTunes file sharing or sent via email
* Upload recording to SoundCloud
* CoreMidi support for sending/receving MIDI notes (require iOS >= 4.2)
* Replaced "Overall Volume" setting by "Volume Boost" which default is minimum and ineffective when headphone is plugged in (to avoid audio distortion)
* Fixed pixelized text in main screen on iPad
* Improved piano samples again for a more smoothed sound.
* Record playing to M4A audio file which can be fetched via iTunes file sharing or sent via email
* Upload recording to SoundCloud
* CoreMidi support for sending/receving MIDI notes (require iOS >= 4.2)
* Replaced "Overall Volume" setting by "Volume Boost" which default is minimum and ineffective when headphone is plugged in (to avoid audio distortion)
* Fixed pixelized text in main screen on iPad
* Improved piano samples again for a more smoothed sound.
We have an updated v1.0.1 waiting for review.
Here is the updated information for v1.0.1 update:
- Fixed bug causing crash when deleting song setting entry.
- Removed audible noise which occurs when note is repeatedly played.
- Generated song entry by duplicating song will be loaded automatically.
- Playing melody by pressing and holding buttons will not delay the sound.
- Replaced piano samples to a new set which is more balanced and smoothed.
- Only one pair of octave buttons is kept and ineffective octave buttons will be hidden to avoid confusion.
- Glissando can be done on melody keys by swiping over melody keys (Panning on melody keys is not available anymore as a tradeoff, please make use of octave buttons instead)
- Made the area of small buttons larger for easier access
We will now guide you through the simple preparation steps to play this song using PianoAngel.
After launching PianoAngel, Tap on the Settings icon to bring up settings window.
In the settings window, change to song list page by tapping "New/Load" tab in the upper tab bar.
Click "Create New" to create a new song setting entry.
Tap "Song" tab and after changing song name in "Song Name" field, turn on "Edit Chords" switch.
Tap "Display" tab and tap on the 3rd option of "Melody Display" setting.
Tap the "X" button on the upper left corner of the settings window.
Then we will modify the chord assignment of some chord buttons.
Tap and hold on the first "CMaj7" chord button until the chord picker appears.
Change the right part of the chord to "Major".
Tap "Apply" to save the change. The first chord button will be assigned to play "C" chord instead of "CMaj7".
Change the 3rd chord button "G7" to "G Major" in the same way.
The preparation is done!
You can now play melody using the piano keys and also the chords by swiping or tapping on chord buttons in the way you like.
You can also tap on the "play" button to start playing chords automatically. You just tap on a different chord to change the playing chord.
You can vary your playing style by adjusting "Chord Intensity" and "Melody Intensity" sliders which is in the "Sound" tab of the settings window.
Also the volume of each part can be tweaked via the respective volume slider in the same page.
**PianoAngel has been featured under “New & Noteworthy” in the music category!**
WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING:
"Ever wished you could play the piano, but you quit lessons when you were young? PianoAngel could be the perfect app for you to try out." - MY APPINIONS
"Simply one of the best Piano apps available!" - iDesignSound
"My two year old son is already playing on this app and has a great time doing so every time (awwwww)." - Touch Producer
"Great tool for performing and even for songwriting!" - Venom (AppStore user review)
"I enjoy playing with PianoAngel. I am even already using it for composing songs!" - Orli (from PTT Taiwan)
"Great for students & children! It enables the users the experience of playing professional piano. Playing through simplified control, without requiring them to have good skills for playing the real piano.” - http://apple.ipie.me (translated from Chinese)
ABOUT PIANOANGEL:
PianoAngel is a revolutionary piano app which is designed to enable everyone in the world to play piano beautifully and with ease. It is designed not only for people who are already skilled in piano but even more-so for people who don't know how to play piano or any other instrument.
With PianoAngel, you can play improvise freely or play from simplified chord/melody lead sheets. Even if you don't know how to play piano, you can just follow the lead sheets and play beautifully like you are an experienced pianist.
Major Features:
Easily play beautiful piano chords & melody
Pixel-perfect graphics
Realistic and smooth piano sound
Customizable chord preset settings
Adjust and transpose keys (as conveniently as you would with keyboards & guitars)
Adjustable intensity to add variations to playing
Use the notation style you are familiar with
Auto chord playing mode (with tempo control)
The ability to save song settings to presets
Intuitive help section & settings window
iPad supported - Enjoy PianoAngel on a larger screen!
New features provided in version 1.1:
Record your song as an M4A audio file
Fetch recordings via iTunes file sharing or send via email
Upload the recordings to SoundCloud
CoreMIDI support for sending/receiving MIDI (require iOS 4.2)
UPDATES COMING SOON:
Version 1.2 update is on the way and will include:
The ability to record your voice or instruments via microphone input
MIDI bug fix for occasional note loss from the MIDI sequencer
Improved auto chord note sequence
Compatibility for iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 2nd Gen and earlier (with reduced audio quality)
Other new features in progress:
Easy chord sequence looping
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS:
We have 2 demo video introducing new PianoAngel on how to use the application. Check it out at our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/PianoAngelApp
SPECIAL THANKS:
The development of this app is in collaboration with Boggy Jang (www.boggy.idv.tw).
Special acknowledgement to Prof. Shih-Chung Jessy Kang (www.caece.net/sckang) for his input and advice on the UX design of this app.
Thanks App-lySpeaking.com for the writing service for app description!
