The v1.1 update introduces preset management for saving and sharing custom vinyl sounds, plus the ability to personalize the visualizer with user-uploaded label art. These additions make Needlepoint more versatile for producers seeking authentic or experimental lo-fi tones in iOS workflows.
Needlepoint is a detailed vinyl simulator that recreates the warmth, crackle, and imperfections of turntables, offering controls for dust, scratches, warp, and more. It runs as a standalone effect and AUv3 plugin on iPhone and iPad, integrating into hosts like AUM or GarageBand for adding vintage flavor to tracks.
With models based on real vinyl hardware, Needlepoint provides subtle authenticity or extreme degradation, making it a go-to for lo-fi, hip-hop, or experimental music in iPad music production. Its visual turntable interface adds fun to the process, though the depth of parameters may require time to master.
Key features include:
- Authentic vinyl emulation with dust, scratches, warp, and noise controls
- Turntable models for different speeds and tones
- User preset import/export for sharing setups
- Customizable label art on the vinyl visualizer
- AUv3 plugin and standalone mode
App price: $19.99.
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