918 Today, Smule introduces Ocarina, the first and only app that transforms the iPhone into an expressive musical wind instrument. It's available now on Apple's AppStore for $0.99

See it in action here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XUw6Hy4Tzk

You Tube "Stairway" video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfrONZjakRY

You Tube "Zelda" video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhCJq7EAJJA

The Ocarina synthesizes sound in real-time, just like a regular instrument, based on actual gestures including wind input, tilt, and finger placement over the four holes overlaid on the multi-touch pad. Unlike other iPhone audio apps, the sound is not pre-compiled but is generated by the notes, gestures and nuance of the individual performer.  As a result, it allows an iPhone user to explore and master the musical sounds of an entirely iPhone-native version of an ancient flute-like instrument.

Smule's audio engine (CHiP) and the Smule Sonic Network make it possible to hear live performances around the world. With the globe view, you can hear performances, and see the origin of that performance.

This is the fourth in a series of innovative applications from Smule, based on the developer's innovative mobile audio platform.

Dr. Ge Wang, founder and CTO of Smule is also a Stanford professor at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) and director of the Stanford Laptop Orchestra, and the author of the Chuck audio programming language.

For more information, visit:
http://www.smule.com/

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