Guilherme Freitas is an established Bassist/Guitarist/Singer and Composer from Brazil. He is best known for his bands Gugles and Pajama Flowers, he currently plays with Bandabala,. The Band has just re-recorded their favourite Pajama Flowers hits completely on the iPad.

Q.1 Gui who were your musically influences?
I've heard a lot of music in my life but if I have to mention what I most heard would be Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Beto Guedes, Brazilian pop rock( Legiao Urbana, Lulu Santos) Beatles, AC/DC, Stones, Nirvana, Beach Boys, Genesis plus many other artists.

Q2. You’re a multi-talented Guitarist/Singer/Composer, is there a particular aspect you prefer? I started getting interested in music as a acoustic guitarist at 14, but at 18 I had to learn to play bass because I joined a band that needed a bass player, I continued to play bass for many years, and went back to playing guitar for 7 years ago. Right now I'm in love with guitar.

Q3. Why did you decide to Re-Record the tracks on the iPad?
The first reason was that at the time of the band in '95, we did not record the job decently, just made records on cassette tapes. Another reason was also that the band no longer exists and some former members no longer work as musicians, so there was no possibility would be all together again, each took different paths in life.

The band was independent at the time and had no access to good studios. I always liked those songs and felt sorry for not having done a good recording of them. When I bought the iPad 2 years ago, I noticed that when recording electric guitar I got an excellent result, and it reminded me of the work of Pajama's, I had to ask for help to remember the lyrics and started to record a couple of tracks before I knew it I was recording 14 songs.




Q5. How did you find the process of recording everything on the iPad?I've always been interested in using portable recorders, I already had several studios port (tascam, yamaha), drum machines, sequencers. When I saw the iPad I started doing small tests in Garageband was impressed and so I bought the IPad.

I used the Apogee Jam, and soon I learned how it worked and I realized I was getting better guitar sounds than in several professional studios I've ever had recorded in. Soon I noticed that the GarageBand would not be enough and that I needed a more professional app and found Meteor, then yes I was really excited to do all the work.

I started the searching process for drum loops and how we had done the arrangements back in 95. I actually recorded all the basic instrumental in Meteor and vocals in Garage Band, because I had to use many tracks, as I did many backing vocals.

The instruments I used were

Electric guitars (Gibson Sg, Prs Custom 22, Fender Plus and Suhr S3) I used a 60 amp trademark of Tech 21, miked by the senheiser 609 in direct apogee jam.

Effects on guitar I used eletronics TC Nova system, Fulltone OCD, and Suhr Riot. ,

The acoustic guitars (Yamaha) I always recorded 2 tracks, 1 miked by MIC and another running straight at Jam.

The bass (Tagima and precision and music man) I ran for a pre AMT eletronics and ran straight into Jam.

The keyboards and the strings I got everything in Garage Band.

For a long time I was in doubt if I would record the vocals on the iPad or in a studio outside, but then found the apogee MIC and recorded in my home. At the end of the process I had a problem, I would not be able to mix work on the iPad because I used more than 12 channels, and used 2 different apps to record

So I pulled all the wavs separately into the Meteor where they were mastered, mixed and everything. Throughout this process, Paul from 4pockets helped me a lot by email. Thanks Paul.

Q6. What aspects of Meteor Multitrack Recorder made it your iPad DAW of choice?
I found the meteor very professional, with 12 tracks and effects, it felt really like recording in professional studio, also the excellent technical support from 4Pockets provide customers



Q7. We were impressed with the harmonization of the vocals and guitars, how did you achieve this?I always enjoyed doing many backing vocals, something like Beatles, Beach Boys, and Queen, and in fact, in this work, I really did million of vocals. As I was doing at home, it had no cost, and I could take as much time as I wanted so I could do many experiments.

I recorded the harmonization's and sometimes sang 2 to 3 times each harmonization to get that wall of sound, like Queen and Beatles on the songs Right on, Sun is on the way. The verse of In the Evening and chorus of I'm Addicted, was sung by the musician and song writer Toninho Mattos.

I did not know if it would be successful but I tried lol. I do not use auto tune any part of the songs.

In eletric guitars, the process was similar. I played the same riff over and over again to give those aspect of the wall of sound too. But I played really again, because if you just duplicate the track you do not get the same result, only increases the volume.


Q8. Brazilian musicians seemed to have taken the iPad to the heart of their music creation, why do you think this is?
I think the whole world is using IPad to record, but maybe it's a success in Brazil because a good studio here is very expensive and one of medium size sometimes you do not get good results.


Q9. When will we see the Gui Freitas or the Pajama Flowers on the iTunes Store?
Actually I do not know how iTunes works for independent band, I need to tell you how this really works, in Brazil, the people still do not have much in the habit of using iTunes, the people still downloads the net. But I think it would be great if I could put my songs out, but at the same time, because the band to be independent, I do not know if people would know that the band is available on iTunes, I will get better informed and see. When I recorded this work I was not really planning on selling it, it was just to record it and show it to friends, but would not be so bad if I could make some money with it.



Q10. What's does 2013 hold for you, can you tell us what are you plans are?I am a professional musician in Brazil for 22 years, now I play in a band called Bandabala . This band plays Brazilian rhythms and it works here. My plans are to disseminate these Pajama Flowers songs and continue working hard.

You can find out more about Gui on his Facebook Page and on his twitter @guifreitas5

We would like to thank Gui for taking part in the interview, particularly since English is not his first language. I have promised him that I will learn more Portuguese than how to order a beer.

Keep an eye out for other tracks from Gui and the Pajama Flowers, I think 2013 is promising to be an exciting year for him.

Pajama Flowers – Record Tracks on Meteor Multitrack Recorder DAW for iPad

The Pajama Flowers Band was formed in the early '90s in Taubaté-SP (Brazil) by Guilherme Freitas, Marcelo Neves and Toninho Mattos, and when they toured the U.S. Marcio Chaves and Eduardo Indian had joined the band. Pajama Flowers Finished 97 but have regrouped to re-record the the greatest hits.



The material was all recorded at home studio Guilherme Freitas.

Lead vocals, backing vocals, bass, eletric guitars, acoustic guitars, programming loops, keyboards and strings - Guilherme Freitas
Backing Vocals on Dont let it fade away and Lead vocals on Shine Over - Jana Correa
Backing Vocals on Shine Over, So Simple, Lead Vocals on Right On, in the evening, The sun is on the way, Toninho Mattos

Mixed and mastered in Pro tools by Glauber Ribat

Gear used in recording:
Ipad2, Garage band and multi track Meteor, Apogee Jam
Eletric Guitars: Gibson SG Standard, Prs Custom 22, Suhr S3 , plus fender strat.
Acoustic Guitar -Yamaha
Bass: Tagima, Fender Precision
Amp: Tech 21 trademark 60
Mic Guitar: Sennheiser E609
Vocal Mic: Apogee Mic

For further information on Meteor Multitrack Recorder visist 4PocketsAudio

Synergy Studio is the latest iPad music application from 4PocketsAudio, the creators of Meteor Multi-Track recorder and StompBox guitar effects rack, which featured in Apple’s iPad 2 TV commercial in January 2012.

Synergy Studio is a sequencer that enables music creation by all musical abilities. By simply tapping on the grid interface users can lay down a series of notes and patterns of up to 64 notes.

If you want to experiment more, you can add multiple layers to your patterns by selecting different instruments for each layer. As you build up your layers you can create intricate musical patterns. By switching to the fully integrated mixer and effects options you can take your patterns to a professional level.

There are four main instrument categories to choose from on the application: Drums, Analogue Synthesizer, Sample and Pad Synth. Each category contains different types of instruments – for example in the drum kit category you can choose from an array of different kits including Analogue T9 (TR-909 emulation), Orchestra, Rock and Techno. Further instrument packs are available in Synergy’s free sound library or as In-App purchases.

Synergy includes MIDI implementation enabling you to interact with MIDI hardware, such as synths and samplers creating a powerful live tool.

Musicians can share projects with other iOS devices using Bluetooth technology. Simply select the WIST function located at the top of the screen to seamlessly connect with other iPads to share tracks and projects with one another.

When you’ve finished your pattern you can export it to external apps such as Meteor, or you can add it to the song chain in Synergy. The song chain enables you to link together your patterns to create a complete track.

Exporting your final work from Synergy is just as easy with built in functionality including Dropbox, SoundCloud, Email and Pasteboard into other applications.

Whether you want to create classical or techno tracks, Synergy Studio provides you with the perfect platform for your musical creation. Synergy is released on 3rd December and is available from the Apple App Store.

KEY POINTS
• Synergy Studio is a sequencer that enables music creation by all musical abilities.
• Choose your pattern length from 16, 32 and 64 notes.
• 11 Drum Kits, 42 Analogue Synth instruments, 55 Sampler instruments, 21 Pad Synth instruments.
• Further instruments available from free Sound library and in-App purchases.
• Edit existing instruments to create new ones and save them to use again.
• Easily connect and interact with other MIDI controls.
• Fully integrated mixer and effects unit available.
• 3 BAND Parametric EQ on each of the 16 layers to control the tonal content of a layer.
• Automate panning, fading and effects using the mixer.
• Export and share to other iOS devices via Bluetooth, Pasteboard, SoundCloud, DropBox, Email and FTP.


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New Gothic Assassins Movie Sound Track Composed with Ipad and iPhone

The new Milos Twilight movie Gothic Assassins due for release shortly has a soundtrack entirely composed on Apple iPad’s and iPhones. Whilst many might have branded Milos as mad when they first heard his concept for creating his soundtrack check out some of these tracks to see just what he has accomplished, it is truly stunning.

Milos used a range of apps including Meteor Multitrack Recorder, Aurora Sound Studio HD and StompBox.

Other tracks from the movie can be found in our  Sound Cloud Library

Walk by Faith-Not by Sight by Gothic Assassins

Gothic Assassins (work in progress) by Gothic Assassins

Aurora Sound Studio HD

Aurora Sound Studio HD is our pattern based musical sequencing software for the iPad. By simply choosing a musical scale every note you play is in perfect tune, leaving you to make your own great sounding music. Now on Special Offer £13.99/$19.99

If you are a more accomplished musician you simply switch Aurora to advanced mode and you get full control over the built in instruments and effects, as well as many advanced modes such as the Atomizer and XY Mode which allows you to manipulate sound in real-time. You can create your own instrument from recordings made using the built in microphone. Just think, a full drumkit of you beatboxing into the microphone!

Aurora allows a mixture of pattern based recording and live performance. You can piece together complete compositions or simply improvise a performance. All of which can be captured to a file, for use as a ringtones, or to share with others.

The expression bar in Play Mode allows you to apply pitch bend, vibrato, volume and filter glides and modulation in real time whilst soloing over a sequence. You can even pitch shift drum notes, or even a whole drum layer!

An integrated mixer, combined with the ability to add audio effects and layer automation means that you achieve a sophisticated sound in a fun and user friendly way.

MIDI Out Support allows you to use an external keyboard as a sound source replacing the internal synthesiser engines. This new feature can be used by the sequencer and for live play.

PasteBoard support means you copying of all or part of a songs audio to other applications. Aurora also allows you to copy multi-track audio directly into our multi-track recorder Meteor.


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Snap Snare by Snare Complex

An addictive track from Snare Complex written on 4Pocket’s Aurora Sound Studio HD. Guitar recorded and processed in Ablton Live Lite 8.
Snap Snare by Snare Complex

Aurora Sound Studio Sequencer for the iPad

Whether you are an experienced musician or don’t have a musical bone in your body, you can make great music on your iPad and iPhone

Aurora Sound Studio is our pattern based musical sequencing software with both iPad and iPhone versions. By simply choosing a musical scale every note you play is in perfect tune, leaving you to make your own great sounding music.

If you are a more accomplished musician you simply switchAurorato advanced mode and you get full control over the built in instruments and effects, as well as many advanced modes such as the Atomizer and XY Mode which allows you to manipulate sound in real-time. You can create your own instrument from recordings made using the built in microphone. Just think, a full drumkit of you beatboxing into the microphone!



Aurora Sound Studio

Aurora allows a mixture of pattern based recording and live performance. You can piece together complete compositions or simply improvise a performance. All of which can be captured to a file, for use as a ringtones, or to share with others.

The expression bar in Play Mode allows you to apply pitch bend, vibrato, volume and filter glides and modulation in real

An integrated mixer, combined with the ability to add audio effects and layer automation means that you achieve a sophisticated sound in a fun and user friendly way.

MIDI Out Support allows you to use an external keyboard as a sound source replacing the internal synthesiser engines. This new feature can be used by the sequencer and for live play.

PasteBoard support means you copying of all or part of a songs audio to other applications.Aurora also allows you to copy multi-track audio directly into our multi-track recorder Meteor.

Many great features including…

• Create up to 32 patterns with seamless transitions.
• Up to 14 layers (instruments) per pattern can be used.
• Song creation of up to 199 patterns.
• Choose between Basic and Advanced modes.
• Many popular musical scales available.
• Interchangeable instruments (drum kits, synthesizers and samplers).
• Layer Automation, allows real-time manipulation of program parameters,
• XY Mode allows smooth transitions between instruments, panning and effects etc.
• Atomizer mode allows real-time splicing and looping of audio.
• Full instrument editing and user patch creation.
• Real time key and tempo changes.
• Sample your own instruments using the internal microphone.
• Import samples to create new sampler and drum kits patches.
• Full sample loop editing.
• Add effects such as echo, reverb, phaser and filters etc.
• Transpose song and pattern function.
• Full Cut, Copy and Paste of patterns and layers.
• Fully integrated help and Guided Tour feature.
• Record to file functionality for exporting your masterpiece.
• Integrated 14 channel Mixer.
• Each layer can have different note lengths (from whole to 1/64th notes).
• Definable visual layer effects.
• Sample Accurate Timing.
• Fully configurable audio settings.

Aurora Sound Studio HD for the iPad expands on the iPhone version making use of the extra screen size to offer additional functionality such as:

• Full screen 14 Channel Mixer
• New Effects Rack View
• Ability to Solo and Mute Individual Layers
• New Layer Mix Palette
• Synth Engine Features Combined into Single Screen
• File Sharing via iTunes and FTP
• Use Accelerometer to Control XY Mode
• 4 Independent Engines
• Drum Machine, Analog Synth, Pad Synth and Sampler
• Inbuilt Sample Recording
• Export Songs as WAV and AAC
• Layer Automation
• Splice and Dice Audio with Atomizer Mode
• 9 Effects including
• Delay, Reverb, Chorus etc
• MIDI Export Facility
• HQ Mode added to Program Settings
• Octave Control
• PasteBoard Support
• Send MIDI Song Position Pointer when playing a song
• Hold Note Feature
• Export to ‘WAV’ option

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