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JamUp for iPad

Positive Grid created this dongle that you connect to an iPad, and it will let you connect your guitar for $19.99. That is a very useful connector. There is a lot more to this, though. It’s part of an iPad app called JamUp.

The JamUp Lite and JamUp Pro is a digital amp and effects processor.  24 hybrid amps/effects, 16 user presets, sound-on-sound phrase sampler, iTunes player and more. Perfect for studio work, or just a good practice.

You can choose from 6 amp models and convolution cab simulator, spring and digital reverb, tangy modulations, tape and digital delays, classic and fuzzy distortions, filters, compressors, noise gate and other essentials. JamUp also has “play along” capabilities. Capture loops and riffs and create sound-on-sound overdubs.

You can also use the dongle to connect to other software. For instance, you can use this connector for Garage band – Just select the amp and effects in Garage band, and record your licks.

JamUp Lite is free, and JamUp Pro is $9.99. You can get additional pedals and amps for in-app purchases.

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Montezuma Stone game for iPad

We have a challenging marble game for today’s iPad365. Montezuma Stone is a game where you shoot a colored marble onto the playing area. If it hits the same color marble before it gets to the other end, both marbles are removed. If not, that marble comes into play.

The goal is to clear the board of all marbles. Each level gets progressively harder. You will also get special stones to shoot at. They will freeze the stones, change them all to the same color, or increase the value of the shots.

The app races against time for a better score, so the quicker you finish, the better your score will be.

Montezuma Stone is free to level 10. There are 80 levels, which you can unlock for .99¢

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The coolest part about DEMO is you meet companies that started the week before. This one is a perfect example. They presented an idea where a person with visual impairment can get basic help. Things like finding out if the shirt they are about to put on is red or blue. Things like finding out what street they are on.

Kyle knows a little bit about that. He has family that has a visual impairment. He developed this prototype in hopes they can get around without having a full time caretaker.

The wrist belt looks like a steampunk iPhone holder. But it definitely has a good use. The idea is to put sensors in clothes and other areas, so someone can help them via a cell or Wifi connection.

Eyes on Demand at DEMO 2012

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Brainscape Flash Cards for iPad

I remember being in school, cramming for a test. I would have this bunch of flash cards that I would reference – Question on one side, answer on the other. Cards that I didn’t get right away would go into a side pile until I memorized them.

Brainscape is those flash cards for the iPad.

With Branscape, I can create my own set of cards, or choose from popular titles. I can rank the cards on how well I know the answer (1 to 5). That way, I can see what I know for sure, what I don’t know, and what I would second guess. Then, I would continue until I got all the answers right.

This is a great way to teach a sales person the important parts of a business. If you started in a new department, you can use the cards to familiarize yourself of the terms.

I even created a flash card system for iPad365.

Brainscape is free, with in-app purchases of card topics. Everything from Spanish, to Geography, Food, Vocabulary, and more.

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Lookiloo

If you watch Community, you know about Leonard’s lucrative frozen pizza review. Imagine that Leonard did that review, which took you to Amazon to purchase multiple frozen pizzas. Yes -Amazon has Frozen Pizza.

Looqiloo is a site that gives your product video review a monetary value. The site is in Beta right now, but you can sign up for the service. You can use any video you create – even if it’s on YouTube.

Multi Voice Changer by Toysmith

Just upload the video, and let Looqiloo do the rest. For example, we had this Multi Voice Changer by Toysmith: I would create a small video, then post to Looqiloo. They have a direct link to Amazon, so if anyone purchases that toy, you could see a percentage of revenues.

Everyone’s videos will appear on the page, you just have to watch how they use it. You can also choose who had the best review of the product.

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