Wireless Wednesday for 3/30/16 - New Music Technology

Rick and Mitch take a look at some new music gadgets and technology this week.

 Have a listen:

1.   Tremor

$299.99

It's called the "Tremor" for good reason.

DreamWave, makes the Tremor. Not only does it offer 50W of high-quality, audiophile sound, but the speaker also has a 24,000 mAh power bank in it making it the perfect go-t0 camping or beach accessory.
There’s no other Bluetooth speaker that can play louder and longer, with its combination of advanced technologies and audiophile sound tuning that reproduce the fullness, clarity and depth of your music the way the artist intended. It’s equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC for easy pairing with your mobile music devices.
Specs:
    50W Premium Audiophile Performance Sound System
    IPX5 Water/Dust/Sand/Snow Protection
    Connect 2 Tremors Together At Once
    Bluetooth CSR 4.0 + EDR, A2DP AVRCP, APTX
    20,800mAh Rechargeable Battery (Power Bank)
    Play time: Up to 20 Hours (8 Hours Max Volume, Full Bass Status)
    Hands Free Calling and NFC Ready
    USB 5V/1A Port for Charging Mobile Devices
    Hi-Fi Sound and Anti-Distortion Circuity
 

2.  ToughTested Ear Buds

Tough Tested Waterproof Noise-Control Earbuds with Mic
        Waterproof and IP67 rated to be water-, sweat- and dust- resistant
        Cord with silicon-coated Kevlar delivers safety and durability
        Halo 360° microphone ensures music and calls are clear

Completely waterproof and constructed to withstand the harsh conditions of marine environments, Tough Tested Waterproof Noise-Control Earbuds with Mic are ideal for fishermen, boaters and other recreational water goers. IP67 rating delivers complete water, sweat and dust protection, while the coiled cord feaures silicon-coated Kevlar® to provide enhanced safety and durability. Sport-fit shark fins ensure a secure fit even when wearing sunglasses. EQ/VOICE technology and Halo 360° microphone for great music fidelity and clarity when making phone calls. Connects to all cell phones, MP3 players and tablets via a 3.5mm jack.

 

3. Jamstik Wi-Fi Smart Guitar

www.jamstik.com

The jamstik+ is designed to get you playing quickly
Bluetooth Smart technology makes for a simple, fast and wireless connection.
It’s the lesson-practice-recording studio you can take with you.

Also has an app component
jamstik+ is the official companion app designed to establish your iPad/iPhone connection to the jamstik+ device.
 

4. Zagg Flex arc™ Wireless  - Bluetooth® Earbuds + Speakers

The $100 device that does it all from Zagg. They are earbuds, can be switched to speakers, have a mic.
When you slip the Flex Arc Wireless around your neck, you're wearing your favorite music in style. No wires means no limits, and the Flex Arc's innovative design fits in whether you're in the office, hanging out with friends, or working out. Modern and sleek, the Flex Arc features an iconic look you can comfortably wear all day and in any setting. Lightweight but packed with features, the Flex Arc Wireless gives you untethered audio for every moment.
 

5.  Noted - a new music discovery app for iOS and Android

When it comes to listening to music on our phones, there's no shortage of streaming apps to choose from. But these platforms don't offer a seamless way for users to connect and share music with others.

Launched on Thursday for iOS and Android, Noted is a social media discovery app that makes it easy to share and find new music that is recommended by people users know and trust.
Noted is a music-specific platform that features multiple libraries and combines a social element by including friend recommendations to provide a personalized music experience.

The music app allows users to search for and then post songs using SoundCloud and YouTube. When the user shares the song, it will be displayed in their profile feed, which serves as a playlist of their favorite music. The track will appear in a feed seen by other users who follow them. This allows Noted to provide a stream of music that is curated by user's friends.

 



App of the Week:

Fontmania - Add Artworks, Text Captions, and Typography Designs to Your Photos!

$4.99 for iOS
Featured in "Best new apps" on the App Store in 36 countries!
Let your photos speak! Fontmania is a great typography app that will turn your photos or pics into inspirational images, greeting or love cards which are so easy to share right from the app!
The app provides a vast collection of unique artworks and handpicked fonts as well as a variety of customization options for all the creative bits you add to your pics. Enrich your photos in an artistic way!
Use hashtag #Fontmania for Instagram posts to share your art with the community and your photos might get featured on @fontmania.

With Fontmania you can:
- make personalized pics that will stand out your Instagram, Facebook, Twitter posts;
- create unique images with inspirational, wise or funny quotes and sayings;
- design greeting cards;
- sign your memorable photos;
- make memes;
- combine image and text and create exclusive wallpapers for your screen;
- add quick notes and comments for any occasion;
- compose any other image that needs some stylish text on it.
By adding captions you can even change the entire meaning of your photos.

Fontmania is simple & fast! Here's how to use it:
1. Choose from existing photos or take a new one. Scale or crop it. Enhance it with a filter right in the app.
2. Add text and choose the best font for it or select an artwork from a collection.
3. Customize your art by applying color, opacity and shadow options.
4. Edit it: manually change size, position and tilt, choose alignment for a text.
5. Save or share it via Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, iMessage or any other social network and messenger.

No more dull pics or texts!