Monday, August 30, 2010

iZotope and Hed Kandi release iDrum app

iZotope together with lifestyle and party connoisseurs Hed Kandi have collaborated for the release of iDrum: Hed Kandi Ibiza Mix 2010, a new music creation app for the iPhone and iPod touch.

With this new app release, users can recreate the party atmosphere of Hed Kandi's roadblock Ibiza events in the palm of their hands, experimenting with over 300 new samples and beats, and 20 new drum kits created by the Hed Kandi. The beats can be customized, mixed and matched to create the user's own unique tracks, which can then be shared with friends via Twitter, Facebook and email.

iDrum's simple interface lets even novice users build beats layer by layer by tapping the touch screen, while simple shapes and color combinations enable users to visualize the rhythm.

Key Features include:
• Over 300 new professionally produced samples and beats from Hed Kandi
• 20 new unique drum and synth kits with dozens of pre-made patterns
• Recording mode, which allows users to create their own samples by tapping the screen
• Facebook, Twitter and email sharing abilities
• Customizable patterns to create unique beats
• The fun and simple way to make music on an iPhone or iPod touch

Alex Westner, Business Development Manager at iZotope, said: "We're very excited to work with Hed Kandi. Their passion for impeccable sound and their devotion to dance music energizes the app, Hed Kandi Ibiza Mix 2010 takes the party to another level."

Tom Bulwer, Head of Mobile at Hed Kandi added: "We pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge, not just with our sound, but also regarding how we relate to our fans. Partnering with iZotope on the development of this new app not only enables fans to get closer to our music, it also lets them get closer to our creative process, which is incredibly powerful. It's the perfect complement to our worldwide events and CD release, and puts us in good company with other pioneers in the music industry like Ministry Of Sound, Underworld and Depeche Mode."

Pricing and Availability:
iDrum: Hed Kandi Ibiza Mix 2010 is available for $0.99 at the Apple App Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idrum-hed-kandi-the-mix-ibiza/id385634322?mt=8.

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