The iPhone gets third party apps for third party hardware, but the proprietary SDKs make the future sad
Leave it to Apple to make the process of building software to work with new third party iPhone hardware sound like some Kafkaesque nightmare. Here's the basic gist of it: Apple, just like always, has to approve any third party hardware that plugs into one of its iOS devices over the 30-pin dock connector. What's new is that before only the first party manufacturer could build software that works with that hardware, but now Apple is allowing that manufacturer to act as a gatekeeper for third party apps that would interoperate with its hardware.
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Line 6 peripheral brings MIDI and iPhone closer than you ever expected
It's no amplifier substitute , but Line 6 has come up with something potentially even better for the budding songwriter buried deep within your rhythmic veins.
Categories: Mobile Phone Tags: accessories, apple, apple ipod touch, complementary, Dongle, entry, ipod, MIDI, midi memo, midi mobilizer, midimemorecorder, midimobilizer, reading, Recorder, sequences
USB MIDI Cable Converter PC to Music Keyboard Window Win Vista XP, Mac OS
Product DescriptionThis sturdy MIDI interface cable is self-powered and connects to your computer’s USB port. No need for tools or computer disassembly, it’s the simplest & most convenient way to connect a keyboard or controller to a computer. Gives you the power to play songs on your keyboard or other controller, then mix and edit them on your home computer/laptop with any sequencing or recording software you have installed & play them back on the built-in synth or an any out-board s. . . More >>
USB MIDI Cable Converter PC to Music Keyboard Window Win Vista XP, Mac OS