Apple's Voice Memos app gets major upgrade for musicians
What's the story
Apple has announced a significant update to its Voice Memos app, introducing features specifically designed to enhance the experience for musicians. This update transforms the previously basic recording app into a potentially valuable tool for capturing and building musical ideas on the go. One of the most notable additions is the ability to record and layer multiple tracks within a single Voice Memo, allowing musicians to record their vocals and instruments, creating a layered composition within the app.
Functionality
How will the new feature work?
The updated Voice Memos app will enable users to add vocals to a previously recorded track, such as a guitar piece. This can be done by selecting a new "layer" button before starting the recording process. The app will then play the music track through the iPhone's speakers while recording the second track simultaneously. It will use "advanced processing" to eliminate background music. Once you've recorded the two tracks, you can use the slider to adjust the balance between them.
Tech specs
Advanced processing for seamless layering
The update also incorporates a new transcription feature powered by Apple's advanced AI technology. By analyzing a recording, the app can generate a text transcript of the spoken content. While primarily intended for voice notes, this feature can be helpful for musicians by transcribing song lyrics or melodic ideas captured in a recording. The update is part of Apple's ongoing efforts to improve its in-built apps and provide more creative tools for its users.