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Hook - Live DJ and Mashup Workstation

Hook - Live DJ and Mashup Workstation

by Retronyms Inc

33 ratings
36 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 21, 2016
  • July 23, 2016

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About

This app is a music performance, mashup, and DJ tool for mobile devices. It allows users to arrange and trigger loops, create expressive transitions with a smart crossfader, and includes a full editor with sampling capabilities. Record, import, and manipulate sounds from various sources for live performance or production.

✓Live loop arrangement and triggering
✓Flux Fader for expressive transitions
✓Integrated sampler with recording
✓Full audio editor with slicing
✓Inter-app audio integration
✓Real-time tempo and sync control
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What's New in Hook

1.0.1

July 23, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fixes.

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User reviews

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Hard to recommend

The main reason I bought this app was for the Spotify sampling feature, which works but not how it looks like it should. Playlists don’t seem to load, so the only music I can get is via directly searching for it, and then it only gives a limited section of the song to clip from.

This would be fine if the app didn’t crash randomly while working on getting the perfect clip from a song. If i’d seen it hadn’t been updated in 4 years I would probably have given it a miss.
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@aemyn@aemyn

High Quality Application

Update- Had a chance to rediscover Hook recently and it remains one of the best performance/Dj remix tools on iOS! Using the mixer to incorporate internal and IAA effects on specific loops and one shots makes Hook unique and a stand out as compared to other similar apps. Being able to tune and apply individual effects on each sample (in real time) while tracks are playing allows spontaneous creativity that is also quite special. I hope this app continues to be supported and the developers incorporate AUv3!-

Hook is a high quality app right out of the gate. It is a terrific beat mashing machine ideal for creating original remixes. Sound quality of the app is first rate. In the right hands, Hook could easily help to generate some income. With the app running on two separate devices synchronized with Ableton Link you could have a formidable DJ rig going. Wish list- ability to sample live and load samples while music continues to play. This would make it a true all in one DJ application in my opinion.

Hook works really well within the growing Retronym ecosystem! Combined with Tabletop or iMPC Pro, Hook becomes a serious creative reservoir of fresh new musical ideas. Spotify is a nice feature for the remix crowd. Inter app audio makes Hook useful for all genres of music. Kudos to the development team as it is evident a lot of thought went into this fun and useful app.
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GuycoolioGuycoolio

Response from developer

Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. We appreciate the time and effort you and all of our Music Makers have invested in our apps and writing reviews. We are constantly working to fix bugs in Hook when they appear and your feedback is a vital part of this process. Please reach out to us at support@Retronyms.com with your experience so we can get the details of your situation and work on a fix. The world would be dull and boring without Music Makers like you. Cheers -Robert

Rip Off If You Want To Use This On Ipad! AVOID!

This is ONLY FOR USE WITH A SMARTPHONE. The developers have not made this clear! if you try and use this on an ipad the screen is TINY! not impressed!
GirlieDjGirlieDj

App hasn't worked for over a year now

This was a truly fun app when it first came out. Played with it all the time. Spent ton of money on the additional sound packs. At an average price of $5-$8 per pack I now own close to 40 of them. However, the app has not been updated since July 2016! That would be fine if it still worked but it will not import ANY of those purchased packs anymore. App freezes upon import process then comes to a crashing halt. Only way to deal with the crash is to power down and restart the entire iPad. I have contacted tech support more than once. Sent them the various crash logs. Now they seem to think it's better just to ghost me without any further emails or tech support what-so-ever. Been a loyal customer to this company for many years and have bought LOTS of their products - software and hardware. Have spent hundreds of dollars with them. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS APP. YOU WILL REGRET IT AND WISH YOU HADN'T IN THE END!
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SYVDadSYVDad

Response from developer

Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. We appreciate the time and effort you and all of our Music Makers have invested in our apps and writing reviews. We are constantly working to fix bugs in Hook when they appear and your feedback is a vital part of this process. Please reach out to us at support@Retronyms.com with your experience so we can get the details of your situation and work on a fix. A few recent bugs with AudioCopy interfered with the downloading of sound packs and we will work with you to make sure you don’t miss out on some of the best sounds around. The world would be dull and boring without Music Makers like you. Cheers -Robert

App crashes

I’ve tried to add music from iTunes and the app crashes. I’ve tried both versions for the iPhone and the iPad only version with the same result. How can I get my money back.

DO NOT BUY OR USE THIS APP. Highly disappointing.
TonoSenseiTonoSensei

Response from developer

Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. We appreciate the time and effort you and all of our Music Makers have invested in our apps and writing reviews. We are constantly working to fix bugs in Hook when they appear and your feedback is a vital part of this process. Please reach out to us at support@Retronyms.com with your experience so we can get the details of your situation and work on a fix. The world would be dull and boring without Music Makers like you. Cheers -Robert

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FAQ

What is Hook?

Hook is a music performance, mashup, and DJ application for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to arrange and trigger loops, create dynamic transitions using a multitouch smart crossfader, and offers extensive editing and sampling features for music creation and live performance.

What are the key features of Hook?

Key features include arranging and triggering loops on a grid, the Flux Fader for expressive transitions with built-in effects, an integrated sampler for recording and importing sounds, a full audio editor with transient slicing, and inter-app audio integration for seamless workflow with other music apps.

How much does Hook cost?

Based on the provided information, Hook is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or a subscription model, indicating a one-time purchase for the full functionality.

What devices is Hook compatible with?

Hook is designed for iPhone and iPad. The description specifically mentions its use on these iOS devices, suggesting it leverages their multitouch capabilities for performance and production.

What can I use Hook for?

Hook is ideal for live DJ sets, creating mashups, producing electronic music, and sketching out new musical ideas. Its loop triggering and transition capabilities make it a powerful tool for dynamic live performances, while its editing and sampling features support music production workflows.