Instrument 1

January 19, 2022

We’ve fixed some formatting issues that caused the screen to get cut off in certain views. Now you can see what you’re doing.

July 13, 2021

Minor bug fixes

August 25, 2020

Minor bug fixes Dark Mode

April 4, 2020

Bug fixes and improvements.

October 25, 2019

Fixed screen layout issues with iOS 13

April 2, 2018

• Bug fixes

March 8, 2018

• Bug fixes and improvements for iPhone X

November 13, 2017

• Bug fixes and stability improvements. • Fixed issues with INSTRUMENT 1 firmware upgrading on devices with iOS 11.

August 17, 2017

Quick Summary • Introducing Smart Strum, our new favorite way to play pretty much anything • Improved MPE Compatibility for synths in GarageBand, Logic Pro X, and more • All factory presets have been refined and updated • Pitch bend range is now 48 (adjustable), and CC11 is now CC74 Smart Strum Introducing an entirely new way to play your INSTRUMENT 1: simply press anywhere on a fret and strum the whole chord! It’s a supremely fun and simple music-making too–whether you’re a beginner or a virtuoso, songwriting has never been more intuitive. Check out our YouTube page for some video demos. MPE Compatibility Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression (say that three times fast!) allows MIDI controllers like The Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1 to automatically play nicely with apps like GarageBand, even when using fretless techniques and pressure sensitivity. Trust us, you’re living in the future. New and Improved Presets The INSTRUMENT 1 now plays even better right out of the box. This update brings a few changes to the standard presets. Violin is now fretted, Piano is a “just the white keys” pad tuning, and drums are mapped by region (kick| snares | hats | cymbals | toms). In addition, we’ve refined all of the factory presets for better playability and versatility. Other Tweaks and Fixes • New Pitch Bend slider lets you switch between 12, 24, and 48-note bends for better compatibility with your older synths. It’s set to 48 by default. • Tap is now an available method in Fretted Mode. (Previously you had to change the Hammer-On Sensitivity to “Tap.”) You can still strum on the bridge using this technique. • Channel Pressure is now sent from the bridge in Tapped Grid and Pad presets. • String bending is now available for Fretted Bow presets (for auto-tuned violin vibrato, of course). • Hammer-on sensitivity settings have been refined for more control, fewer unintended notes, and better fingerboard muting capability. • Bow method now sends Brightness (CC74) instead of Expression (CC11). Crazy, right? • Tutorial animation has been removed from the app. Visit start.artiphon.com for videos, tutorials, and app recommendations. • Tilt and Pressure effects have been removed from many of the sounds, they will return better than ever in a future release.

May 11, 2017

Version 1.1 Release Notes iOS APP 1.1.0 The 1.1 update brings new functionality and improved playability to the INSTRUMENT 1 firmware and Artiphon software for iOS. String Flip The String Flip feature uses the INSTRUMENT 1’s built-in accelerometer to automatically switch between lefty and righty tunings based on how the instrument is held. With this update, String Flip becomes a global setting, meaning your preference will persist even when you change presets. This should make it easier for astronauts and other players in zero-gravity environments to play without the INSTRUMENT 1 accidentally flipping between left and right-handed tunings. For those who play some presets left-handed and others right-handed, we’ve included an override feature that is preset-specific. Sensitivity New and improved sensitivity settings are now at the ready. Method Sensitivity Whether you’re heavy-handed or have a feather touch, you can now more easily achieve the volume and dynamics you seek. Hammer-on Sensitivity Avoid unintended notes by turning the hammer-on sensitivity to Low or Off. Or enjoy a fingerboard that is so sensitive you can simply tap to play notes. In other words, you can now dial in the ideal action for Eruption by Van Halen. Aftertouch Pressure Sensitivity You can now adjust the amount of pressure required to activate effects with aftertouch. Try this with pressure-sensitive sounds in the Artiphon iOS app (such as Square and Sine waves), or with your favorite synths in GarageBand. Tilt Range We’ve added a new slider that allows you to select the angle range that activates the Tilt feature. Set a low tilt range to use smaller, more precise motions, or set the range much wider to put on a real show. Arpeggiator The Artiphon app’s arpeggiator feature allows for fun “auto-play” and “auto-strum” playability. With this update, the arpeggiator can be set to different subdivisions of the global tempo. Simply selecting ¼ notes, ¼ triplets, ⅛, ⅛ triplets will allow you to find your groove much more quickly. MIDI Program Changes MIDI program changes 1–8 can now be sent by pressing the INSTRUMENT 1’s volume knob. In Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, and other software, you can now switch instrument tracks, press record, play/stop, and perform a range of other options simply by pressing the volume knob. Your live show just got a whole lot smoother.