QUARK Play vs Multich Record

QUARK Play easily transforms up to four iOS devices into a wireless, quadraphonic sound system. Place iPhones, iPads, and/or Macs around the space (or connect them to bluetooth speakers), hit play on the host device, and build a true, immersive surround sound environment anywhere. The Quadraphonic Universally Accessible Resource Kit (QUARK) is open source software used in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and similar platforms to encode four channels of discrete audio into two channel (standard stereo) audio, then back to four channels again. This allows for the distribution of four-channel spatial recordings via widely accessible two-channel formats such as vinyl, cassette, and radio, as well as digital platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, and Qobuz. QUARK is made possible by dublab & the National Endowment for the Arts.

Multich Record is a focused multichannel recorder for musicians, bands, podcasts, and field sessions. Use the built-in microphone or a compatible USB audio interface, preview the physical inputs, Arm only what you need, and record every channel as a separate synchronized track. RECORD IN TIME • Set 40–240 BPM, Tap Tempo, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, or 6/8 • Start with an automatic one-bar visual and audible count-in • Keep the click running through the take and aligned after pause/resume • Click audio is output-only and is never written to original channel files SHAPE WITH CONFIDENCE • Analyze & Recommend runs entirely on device • Detects singing, speech, acoustic instruments, bass, or other material • Suggests 2–3 tested starting points with clear reasons and risk notes • Preview recommendations before applying them to the Draft • Compare Original and FX at matched loudness, then save explicitly • Explore 12 presets across Essentials, Clean, Space, and Color • Fine-tune with musician-friendly controls while preserving every original WAV RECORD, REVIEW & EXPORT • Record with the built-in microphone or compatible multichannel USB interfaces • Arm and record any two physical inputs for free; Multich Pro unlocks 3+ inputs on supported hardware • Review aligned multitrack waveforms and adjust mute, volume, and per-track FX • Export an M4A mix, a WAV mix, or separate channel WAV files • Export original channels or render saved FX, with ZIP packaging for transfer Available input count, sample rate, and bit depth depend on the connected hardware and formats supported by iOS. Subscription pricing and any introductory offer are supplied by the App Store for the current account and storefront. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/