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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Bitnotic's Octavian for iOS Updated

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated. "Bitnotic has released a major upgrade to their music theory app, Octavian, that now features a chord progression sketchpad and a dictionary for looking up scales and chords by notes. Octavian 2.0.0 still puts over 500 scales, 100 chords, a context-sensitive Circle of Fifths dialog, and the ability to easily transpose, cross- reference, explore, and hear music theory at your fingertips. Octavian runs on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch with iOS 3.1 or later, and costs $2.99."

iTunes:
Octavian - Bitnotic

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Official press release:

"OCTAVIAN Music Theory iOS® App Progresses to Version 2.0.0

Octavian 2.0.0 with chord progressions, a dictionary, and improvements to every feature hits the iTunes® App Store


PORTLAND, Oregon June 19, 2012 -- Octavian 2.0.0, the new release of Bitnotic’s music theory app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, now features interactive chord progressions and a dictionary for looking up scales and chords. Octavian makes music theory instantly accessible to musicians of all skill levels. At just US $2.99 and available immediately on the iTunes App Store, Octavian is an essential musical reference tool for any musician, student, composer, songwriter, pianist, keyboard player, or hobbyist.

The flagship features of this release are:

Chord Progression Sketchpad - Create chord sequences such as IV-V-I and listen to them interactively. Tailor the harmony with inversion, transposition, and 7th chords for each step
Dictionary - Enter notes on the keyboard and find out which scales and chords they form
Favorites - Mark up to 4 scales and chords as favorites and instantly access them
BPM - Control the playback rate of piano playback

As always, with Octavian users can:

Quickly find scales and chords and transpose them to any root note
Listen to scales, chords, and progressions with high-quality piano sounds
Interactively traverse the Circle of Fifths, with a context-sensitive UI

Octavian continues to feature over 500 scales and 100 chords and provides unparalleled ability to transpose, cross-reference, explore, and hear them, generally with a single touch. The app’s 500+ scales are meticulously researched and include scales from around the world and throughout history.

Keyboard Magazine (Jan 2010) said of Octavian 1.1.0 “It’s a cheat sheet no keyboardist should leave home without.”

Octavian 1.0.0 was featured on the iTunes App Store’s What’s Hot list. Early user reviews called it “a blessing,” “a must download now app!” and “perfect for the studio.”"

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