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All Versions of Pen2Bow
1.1.2
June 22, 2020
- Improved the response of the sensitivity sliders in the settings section.
- Replaced the stepper elements in the user interface by swipe gesture elements for faster change of MIDI parameters.
More1.1.1
February 1, 2019
- Added the option to change the MIDI channel in the settings page.
1.1.0
January 29, 2019
- Added Audio Unit (AuV3) support. Pen2Bow can now be used as a plugin within Audio Unit hosts that support MIDI effects (aumi).
More1.0.2
April 22, 2018
- Added a settings page. It includes sensitivity and range adjustment for the 4 MIDI controllers.
- Added a touch piano keyboard. Virtual instruments can now be played without the need for an external MIDI keyboard.
- Added a refresh button for the MIDI device list. Pen2Bow no longer needs to be restarted in order to detect new MIDI devices.
More1.0.1
April 9, 2018
- Added smoothing option for the pencil velocity. Pen2Bow is very sensitive and picks up the smallest fluctuations in pencil speed. When used with string instruments, this greatly adds to the realism. In the case of synths however, those micro fluctuations might be less desirable. Therefore now there is an option to dampen those fluctuations (see help).
- Support for iOS 11.0 and higher (before it was 11.2 or higher)
- Pen2Bow now produces force values from 1 to 127 when the pencil is attached to the surface. Before it was 0 to 127. Zero is now only emitted when the pencil is detached from the surface. This allows a downstream App to detect pencil attachments and detachments by reading the force continuous controller.
More1.0
March 28, 2018
Price History of Pen2Bow
Description of Pen2Bow
Pen2Bow is a violin bow MIDI controller using the Apple Pencil on the iPad. It recognizes linear as well as circular pencil motion and generates bow movement from the user input. Circular motion enables the infinite extension of the bow that otherwise would be limited in length. This frees the user from constantly thinking about performing bow changes in order to prevent the bow from running out. Intended bow changes are accurately recognized and included in the midi output. We are calling this type of device an infinity bow controller and believe it is one of the very few, if not the only practical MIDI input device for bowed instruments. For more information please watch the videos on the App Support website.
Pen2Bow takes full advantage of the sensors in the Apple Pencil and generates 4 continuous MIDI controllers: Velocity, Force, Tilt and Orientation. These can be used to drive virtual instruments such as violins or synthesizers.
Pen2Bow is CoreMIDI compliant. It can control virtual instruments that run on the same iPad as well as virtual instruments that run on a separate computer. There are various ways to connect the iPad to a computer. This can be done either with an external MIDI interface, wirelessly over WiFi, or directly over USB. Please consult the App Support website on how to establish a MIDI connection between an iPad and a computer.
The software is optimized for minimal latency which amounts to about 10ms on the iPad Pro 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch(2.gen) and 20ms on the iPad (6.gen), iPad Pro 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch(1.gen). Pen2Bow fully utilizes the high resolution positional information at 240Hz provided by the Apple Pencil to estimate robust bow velocities.
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Pen2Bow: FAQ
Yes, Pen2Bow can support iPad devices.
The Pen2Bow app was developed by Dimos Gaidatzis.
The minimum required iOS version for the app to work is 11.0 or higher.
The rating of 3.3 out of 5 that Pen2Bow has received from users is not great but not terrible either.
Pen2bow Relates To The Music App Genre.
1.1.2 is the latest released Pen2Bow version.
Pen2Bow updated its app on July 5, 2024.
The release date of the app was February 5, 2023.
This app is rated for ages 4 and up, and contains only family-friendly content.
The following list of languages is supported by the Pen2Bow app: English.
No, Pen2Bow is not featured on Apple Arcade.
Unfortunately, users cannot make in-app purchases within Pen2Bow.
No, Pen2Bow does not provide support for Apple Vision Pro.