AppCordions Apps
Hohner-GCF Button Accordion 1.3
Tradlessons delivers the absolute bestsounding Accordion apps for Android!Hohner announces the introduction of a series of revolutionarynew accordion apps for Android: The Hohner SqueezeBox ButtonAccordions.Modeled on the layout of Hohner's iconic Corona Classicdiatonicaccordion, these intuitive virtual accordion apps feature asuperresponsive, three-row fingerboard that plays and sounds likethetraditional instrument.Reviewers, please read the HARDWARE LIMITATIONS below beforeposting.The app is optimized for devices with a screen size of 7" orhigher but is still quite playable on smaller screens. Your playingexperience may vary on each device, especially concerningmultitouch functionality and speed. Please take advantage of theGoogle Play Store 15-minute trial period to see if the app performswell on your specific device: http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=134336.The Hohner SqueezeBox apps allow musicians to practicechordcombinations, scales, and songs on-the-go in five differentkeycombinations and colors. Headphones can be used for privatepractice,or the audio output of the virtual accordion can be amplifiedbyplugging into computer speakers, or other sound enhancingdevices.Players may select to have the pitch names displayed on thelargewhite pearloid buttons. With the touch of a button, the tonalitycanbe changed from "wet tuning" giving an animated sound, to"drytuning".Touch anywhere above the button board in the bellows or grill totoggle between push and pull of the bellows.This app is ideal for the beginning student or professionalmusicianwho needs a simple carry-on companion to compliment his or heractualaccordion. While not meant to be a replacement for a realaccordion,the app is a convenient and easy tool for practicing, learning,orteaching.GCF is commonly used for Tex-Mex, Conjunto, Norteño, Zydeco,Cajun,Vallenato, and French Canadian.Be sure to check out the "Real Players, Real Music" videos onthe app website.Want to play in all the keys? Download all five HohnerSqueezeBoxapps: Hohner-GCF, Hohner-FBbEb, Hohner-EAD, Hohner-ADG, andHohner-BbEbAb.HARDWARE LIMITATIONS:Please read before purchase of this app if you have a SamsungGalaxy S2 or S3 phone.Due to the touchscreen hardware capabilities on some Androidphones, specifically, but not limited to the Samsung Galaxy S2 andS3, it is not possible to touch two buttons directly next to eachother at the same time along a row or between rows and have themboth make sound at the same time.Because the touchscreen hardware does not send us the touchevents for adjacent buttons on the phones, this is not something wecan fix in the software.There is no problem on the phones for playing single note melodylines or chords not on directly adjacent buttons.This limitation is not present for 7" or larger screentablets.For the reviewers posting negative reviews, the app is doing thebest it can on your device and version of Android. The app isworking great on many newer tablets. I'm sorry, but that's thetruth. Either upgrade your Android version, get a newer/fasterdevice, or buy an iPad if you want the best possible performance.Rather than exclude anyone from trying the app, which we could havedone, we'd rather give you a chance to try it on your device, andif it doesn't perform up to your needs, please just get your moneyback. This is the reality of musical instrument apps onAndroid.
Hohner C/F Button Accordion 1.3
Tradlessons delivers the absolute bestsounding Accordion apps for Android!Hohner announces the introduction of a series of revolutionarynew apps forAndroid: The Hohner Melodeon.Modeled on the layout of Hohner's iconic Erica Double-Raydiatonic melodeons,these intuitive virtual melodeon apps feature a super responsive,two-rowfingerboard that plays and sounds like the traditionalinstrument.Reviewers, please read the HARDWARE LIMITATIONS below beforeposting.The app is optimized for devices with a screen size of 7" orhigher but is still quite playable on smaller screens. Your playingexperience may vary on each device, especially concerningmultitouch functionality and speed. Please take advantage of theGoogle Play Store 15-minute trial period to see if the app performswell on your specific device: : http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=134336.The Hohner Melodeon apps allow musicians to practice scales andsongs on-the-goin five different key combinations and colors. Headphones can beused forprivate practice, or the audio output of the virtual melodeon canbe amplifiedby plugging into computer speakers, or other sound enhancingdevices.Players may enable the note names to be displayed on the largewhite pearloidbuttons.This app is ideal for the beginning student or professionalmusician who needsa simple carry-on companion to compliment his or her actualmelodeon. While notmeant to be a replacement for a real melodeon, the app is aconvenient and easytool for practicing, learning, or teaching.Download all five key combinations: Hohner-B/C, Hohner-C#/D,Hohner-D/G,Hohner-G/C, and Hohner-C/F.Hardware Limitations:Please read before purchase of this app if you have a SamsungGalaxy S2 or S3 phone.Due to the touchscreen hardware capabilities on some Androidphones, specifically, but not limited to the Samsung Galaxy S2 andS3, it is not possible to touch two buttons directly next to eachother at the same time along a row or between rows and have themboth make sound at the same time.Because the touchscreen hardware does not send us the touchevents for adjacent buttons on the phones, this is not something wecan fix in the software.There is no problem on the phones for playing single note melodylines or chords not on directly adjacent buttons.This limitation is not present for 7" or larger screentablets.
Hohner AirBoard 1.1
In the 1950's, Hohner invented the melodica, aunique instrument combining the sweet, reed-based tone of aharmonica with a piano accordion keyboard.Over the years, the melodica became a featured instrument in somany genres including funk, dubstep, reggae, jazz, pop and folkthat it demanded a new personality.The AirBoard is designed for a new generation of musicians. Now,anyone can grab an AirBoard and jam with ukulele players,guitarists and other acoustic musicians in any location.The AirBoard app enables musicians to add a unique sound totheir compositions and performances. Need more volume? Plug theheadphone output of your Android phone or tablet into a soundsystem and let the jams begin!How to Play the Hohner AirBoardThe Hohner AirBoard app is a realistic simulation of the actualHohner AirBoard, all the sounds in the app are high quality audiosamples from the real instrument.Like the real AirBoard, you can play the app by blowing into themicrophone and pressing the keys, or you can turn off the blowingfeature and play by just pressing the keys.When the blowing feature is turned off, where you touch on thekeys changes the volume of the notes. Closer to the end of the keyis louder, higher up is softer. You can even slide your fingers upand down to get an expressive tremolo effect.The instrument has over a three octave range. Select the octavewhile playing by touching the Red, Blue, or Green buttons above thekeyboard. The matching small colored jewels on the keyboard showthe current octaves.Touch the 'i' icon on the lower right corner of the screen toshow the instructions/settings page.On the settings page you can turn on/off the blowing feature,and set the blowing sensitivity.Touch the Hohner logo at the upper right corner of the screen tovisit the Hohner AirBoard website.All settings are saved when the app exits.Come check out the real Hohner AirBoard at NAMM 2014, January24-26 in Anaheim, CA!
EnglitinaXL 1.1
EnglitinaXL is an authentic-sounding EnglishConcertina for Android tablets.The English Concertina (Squeezebox) is a small octagonal shapedaccordion-like instrument commonly used to play sea shanties andaccompany folk dancers.The button layout is identical to a standard 48-button acoustictreble instrument.EnglitinaXL is the perfect app for someone interested in theEnglish Concertina to have an experience of playing the instrumentand become familiar with the button layout without the expense ofpurchasing a real concertina.For experienced players, it can serve as a practice aid when itmight be impractical to play the real instrument.If you currently play the English Concertina, you will quicklybe playing tunes on the app.If you want to learn to play the English Concertina, and don'tyet have an acoustic instrument, the fingerings and skills youlearn playing the app will transfer directly over to the realinstrument.To play, place the tablet on your lap and press the buttons.Scale patterns on an English Concertina alternate betweenbuttons on the left and right sides.Multiple buttons may be pressed at the same time to playchords.Touch the '?' in the upper left corner to show/hide the notenames.Uses extremely high-quality per-button audio samples recordedfrom my personal concertina collection.For more information please visit:http://www.tradlessons.com/EngltinaXL.html
Scottish Bagpipes 6.0
Scottish Bagpipes is an authentic sounding set of Scottish GreatHighland Bagpipes. This app is ad-supported. If you you would likea version without ads, please consider purchasing my "ScottishBagpipes | No Ads" app also available on the Google Play Store.These are the most popular style of bagpipes, played in Scotlandand around the world for parades and other events. Touch any noteto start the chanter playing. Once started, the chanter playscontinuously just like a real set of bagpipes. Touch the droneimage to switch the drone on and off. Turning the drone off alsosilences the chanter notes. Touch the "?" to show/hide the notenames. Playing Tip: To make your playing sound more authentic andfor repeated notes, quickly slide from an adjacent black key to thenote you are playing to simulate a piping "cut" ornament. Audiosamples provided by ePipes.co.uk.
