"Apple's MIDI Drum Machine sparks longing for Logic Pro X hardware directly from Apple"
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The music industry is abuzz with rumours about Apple's potential foray into the world of MIDI music-making, and at the centre of these whispers is a mysterious device known as the iDrum.
Designed by Dorum Simsek, the iDrum is an intriguing piece of hardware, boasting 14 pads for programming sounds, loops, effects, or instruments. Its design, reminiscent of products from AKAI, M-Audio, KORG, and others, features an all-black 'slab' aesthetic that exudes a sleek, minimalist appeal. The iDrum, with its rubberized design, rubber buttons, and touch-sensitive tab, promises to be a music-ready device that seamlessly blends minimalism and practicality.
While Apple has never released a standalone physical MIDI music-making instrument like the iDrum, the tech giant has shown a significant interest in MIDI music-making through its software products. Notably, Apple's Logic Pro software, available on Mac and iPad, supports advanced MIDI functionality. This includes MIDI routing between software instruments and integration with drum machine design tools like the Drum Machine Designer plugin.
However, it's essential to clarify that Apple’s focus has been on software-based music production tools and integrating MIDI capabilities within applications that run on their Mac and iPad devices. There is no official indication from Apple support or historical product information that Apple has produced or marketed a dedicated MIDI hardware instrument such as an "iDrum" or similar standalone MIDI controller.
The iDrum, if it indeed turns out to be an Apple product, could be a groundbreaking addition to the company's music production portfolio. Its effects panel, designed to push the boundaries in music creation, could open up a new realm of possibilities for Apple users in the realm of music production.
It's worth noting that the last device with the 'i' prefix released by Apple was the iPad in 2010. If the iDrum is, in fact, Apple's first MIDI music-making instrument, it would mark a significant departure from the company's software-focused approach to music production.
For now, the iDrum remains a rumour, a tantalising glimpse into what could be Apple's next move in the world of music. Whether it becomes a reality or remains a footnote in the annals of music technology, the iDrum has certainly piqued the interest of music enthusiasts and tech aficionados alike.
Stay tuned for more updates on this intriguing development in the world of music and technology.
- The alleged iDrum, if it is indeed an Apple product, could potentially expand Apple's music production offerings from software to hardware, merging two critical aspects of modern music events: technology and software.
- A combination of software advancements, such as Logic Pro's MIDI functionality, and a potential hardware device like the iDrum, if it becomes a reality, could revolutionize the events space by offering music creators a comprehensive music production setup within a single brand's ecosystem.
