Wacom Inkling


Wacom has a new drawing device that will be available Mid-September. The Inkling is a ball point pen and when you draw on paper it records your strokes. You clip a small box onto the edge of your paper or notebook and the strokes are sent to that box and recorded. The box can later be plugged into your computer and the images uploaded via software that comes with the Inkling. You can then export the images in Photoshop format, Illustrator format, Sketchbook Pro format or several image formats.

You can even split your drawing into multiple layers. There is a button on top of the little box and which you press it you start a new layer.

The Inkling digital sketch pen captures a digital likeness of your work while you sketch with its ballpoint tip on any sketchbook or standard piece of paper. Designed for rough concepting and creative brainstorming, Inkling is ideal for the front end of the creative process. Later, refine your work on your computer using an Intuos4 tablet or Cintiq interactive pen display.


The pen isn’t meant to produce final works of art but rather to get your sketches into a digital form easily and without the need for a computer and scanner.

Everything fits nicely into a little case and comes with everything you need including 4 spare ink cartridges.

The pen also has 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity.

It looks like a neat gadget. I can’t wait to try it out.

A new look and a new name for this blog

If you’ve been here before you’ll notice some changes. I’ve changed the name of this blog from Trails in the Sand (TrailsInTheSand.com) to iDev Hub (iDevHub.com). The new name describes what the blog is about better.

The site also has a nice new look to go with the new name.

Along with the new name I’ll be posting more often so come back often and see what’s new.

Welcome to iDevHub.com!

Paint music and sound effects with AcoustiGrid for iPad


AcoustiGrid is an easy to use music and sound effect synthesizer. Easily create music and sound effects by painting notes on a grid. You can change instruments and apply effects such as pitch bend, reverberation and echo. Save and share your creations with other AcoustiGrid users. Record your audio to multiple file formats and share them with your friends.

You don’t have to be a music professional to enjoy AccoustiGrid. AcoustiGrid is designed for anyone to be able to create amazing music loops and effects. You can create a background soundtrack for a movie or sound effects for a video game. The only limit is your imagination!

Features:
-Beautiful and intuitive clutter free user interface
-Save/Load your creations
-Copy your AcoustiGrid files to and from your PC using iTunes file sharing
-Record audio files in multiple formats including M4A, WAV and CAF
-Copy audio files to and from your PC using iTunes file sharing
-Volume Control
-Play slow or fast with the Tempo Control slider
-Create and record crazy effects with the Pitch Bend slider
-Multiple Instruments with more coming in future updates
-Reverberation effect
-Echo effect
-Chorus effect
-Combine multiple effects
-Stereo output
-Output to bluetooth headset or AirPlay
-Guided tour help system

AcoustiGrid will initially be available for iPad with an iPhone/iPod Touch version coming in the future.

CubeScape Offers MineCraft like building for iOS

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cubescape/id408981377
Web Site: http://cubescapeapp.com/

CubeScape is an amazing building App for the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. With it you can create complex 3D environments from simple building blocks. What you can build is only limited by your imagination. Create a giant castle, a maze, create a sky scraper and jump off of it, make a virtual version of your house, a statue, a pyramid, the possibilities are endless.

You can create as many virtual environments as you want. Have a great CubeScape you want to give to a friend? No problem! You can export and import your CubeScapes using iTunes File Sharing.

CubeScape’s user interface and extremely intuitive. You can build incredible CubeScape environments will very little effort.

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OmniSketch Procedural Drawing App for iPad/iPhone is ON SALE

OmniSketch is currently ON SALE for ONLY 99 CENTS!!!

Current Version: 1.4
Category: Entertainment
Platform: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
iOS Version: 3.0+

OmniSketch Website
App Store Link

Description:
With OmniSketch you can create amazing pictures with very little effort. Procedural brushes draw designs and patterns automatically for you. You’ll be amazed at what you can create with this app. Pictures are stored into your local gallery where you can view or edit them later. You can also upload your creations to an online gallery for your friends and the rest of the world to see!

Features:
* 24 amazing brushes draw shapes and patterns automatically
* Blend Modes (Lighten, Darken, Color Dodge, Color Burn, etc)
* Draw with up to 3 fingers at the same time
* Intuitive user interface
* Mirrored Drawing – Vertical, Horizontal and Kaleidoscope mode
* Eraser plus the Clear Blend Mode allows you to use any brush as an eraser
* Line width adjustment
* Opacity adjustment
* Brush custom adjustments
* Full color support with an intuitive color picker
* Selectable background color
* Gallery allows you to view, add, edit, delete and export your artwork
* Built in slide show feature lets you show off your creations
* Full undo/redo
* Draw in portrait or landscape mode
* Set picture orientation
* Online gallery lets you share your pictures with friends, family and the world
* Post your artwork to your Facebook Wall
* Post your artwork to Twitter
* Full support for iPhone 4 retinal display

OmniSketch 1.4 Brings Popular iPad Procedural Drawing App to iPhone and iPod Touch

Olathe, KS (PRWEB) August 30, 2010

Software Logix, LLC today announces OmniSketch 1.4, the next release its popular procedural drawing App. Version 1.4 adds support for iPhone and iPod Touch along with iPad in a single App. Drawing on your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch has never been easier. OmniSketch allows you to create dazzling and dynamic full color creations. Easily share your creations with friends, family and the world using the OmniSketch Online Gallery, by posting them to your Facebook Wall or by Tweeting them on Twitter.

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OmniSketch 1.2 Makes Creating and Sharing Pictures Easy On Your iPad

Olathe, Kansas – Independent developer Richard Taylor today announces OmniSketch 1.2, the next release his procedural drawing tool developed specifically for the iPad device. Drawing on your iPad has never been easier. OmniSketch allows you to create dazzling and dynamic full color creations. Easily share your creations with friends and family using the OmniSketch Online Gallery, by posting them to your Facebook Wall or by Tweeting them on Twitter.

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PadGadget.com says:
“Now you might be reading this thinking, “There are already a large number of really good painting and drawing tools so what does OmniSketch bring to the game?” Instead of standard brushes and pencils, OmniSketch’s brushes use mathematical algorithms to draw patterns which interact with previously drawn lines to produce a cool sketch with detailed effects.”

and:
“One of the coolest OmniSketch features is its mirrored drawing mode. You can opt to have your strokes mirrored across your iPad’s screen (top and bottom, left and right or both options) to produce really stunning designs.”

iTunes App Store Customer Reviews:
airmouse1221223 said, “What I think is really cool though is that they have mastered a sort of pressure sensitivity effect without the ipad having pressure sensitivity. The faster you go, the bigger the pattern. Brilliant!”

Keywiz said, “Great art fun on the Ipad. Different then the other art programs I’ve tried with a unique feel to it. If you enjoy doing art on the Ipad you are gonna want this!”, on Jun 12, 2010.

Thenight said, “Amazing art program. You never know what master piece you will create this time!”, on Jun 14, 2010.

OmniSketch 1.2 adds 6 amazing new procedural brushes, Facebook and Twitter integration, the ability to draw with up to 3 fingers at the same time and Blend Modes. Blend modes allow you to change the way colors blend together when drawn on top of each other.

Unlock your inner artist with one of the best drawing tools available for the Apple iPad. With OmniSketch, store a nearly unlimited number of pictures in your local gallery and show them off to your friends and family with the slide show feature. Show off your creations to the world by submitting them to the online photo gallery, posting them on your Facebook Wall or Tweeting them with Twitter. Mirrored drawing modes allow you to create beautiful symmetrical and even kaleidoscopic paintings.

Full List of Features:
* 24 amazing brushes draw shapes and patterns automatically
* Blend Modes (Lighten, Darken, Color Dodge, Color Burn, etc)
* Draw with up to 3 fingers at the same time
* Intuitive user interface
* Mirrored Drawing – Vertical, Horizontal and Kaleidoscope mode
* Eraser plus the Clear Blend Mode allows you to use any brush as an eraser
* Line width adjustment
* Opacity adjustment
* Brush custom adjustments
* Full color support with an intuitive color picker
* Selectable background color
* Gallery allows you to view, add, edit, delete and export your artwork
* Built in slide show feature lets you show off your creations
* Full undo/redo
* Draw in portrait or landscape mode
* Online gallery lets you share your pictures with friends, family and the world
* Post your artwork to your Facebook Wall
* Post your artwork to Twitter

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later
* 2.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
OmniSketch 1.2 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category. Members of the media please contact Richard Taylor to obtain a promotional coupon code for a free copy of OmniSketch for review.

OmniSketch Website
Purchase and Download
YouTube Videos
Online Gallery
Press Kit
App Icon

Richard Taylor is a software engineer with 20 years of software development experience. Richard plunged into iPhone development during the first iPhone SDK beta and has been plugging away with the iPhone SDK ever since. Quality iPhone/iPad Apps and happy customers are his ultimate goal. Copyright (C) 2010 Richard Taylor. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

OmniSketch 1.1 Makes Drawing Amazing Pictures Easy On Your iPad


I’m pleased to announce that OmniSketch version 1.1 has been approved and available for update/download via iTunes.

Drawing on your iPad has never been easier. The 18 amazing procedural brushes available in OmniSketch 1.1 allow you to create dazzling and dynamic full color creations. Unlock your inner artist with the best drawing tool available for the Apple iPad.

Use 18 amazing procedural brushes to create stunning pictures with ease. Store a nearly unlimited number of pictures in your local gallery and show them off to your friends and family with the slide show feature. Show off your creations to the world by submitting them to the on line photo gallery. Mirrored drawing modes allow you to create beautiful symmetrical and even kaleidoscopic paintings.

Features:
* 18 amazing brushes draw shapes and patterns automatically
* Intuitive user interface
* Eraser
* Mirrored Drawing – Vertical, Horizontal and Kaleidoscope mode
* Line width adjustment
* Opacity adjustment
* Brush custom adjustments
* Full color support with an intuitive color picker
* Selectable background color
* Gallery allows you to view, add, edit, delete and export your artwork
* Built in slide show feature lets you show off your creations
* Online gallery lets you share your pictures with friends, family and the world
* Full undo/redo is supported

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later
* 1.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
OmniSketch 1.1 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category.

Media Review:
Members of the media please contact Richard Taylor to obtain a promotional coupon code for a free copy of OmniSketch.

OmniSketch
Purchase and Download
YouTube Videos
Online Gallery

Richard Taylor is a software engineer with 20 years of software development experience. Richard plunged into iPhone development during the first iPhone SDK beta and has been plugging away with the iPhone SDK ever since. Quality iPhone/iPad Apps and happy customers are his ultimate goal. Copyright (C) 2010 Richard Taylor. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Richard Taylor
Software Engineer and Owner
BeyondWare
United States
richard@omnisketch.com

OmniSketch iPad App

Check out OmniSketch, my new procedural drawing App for the iPad.

App Web Site -http://omnisketch.com

iTunes Link – http://itunes.apple.com/app/omnisketch/id370938461

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Site Maintenance Sunday June 21st

I’m planning to take the site down at some point tomorrow for maintenance. Not sure how long it is going to take.