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How Do You Harp?

ironwolf — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:29:28 +0000

I am hearing from more and more serious musicians who are using Harp as an instructional, compositional, and performance tool. I’m starting to collect testimonials that I will publish here, along with links back to the sites of people who provide them. I’d love to publish your story too, so send it to feedback@harpapp.com!

Harp 1.1 Now Available!

ironwolf — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:59:10 +0000

I hope you enjoy the new realistic audio and the roomy iPad support, and I look forward to hearing your feedback!

Click here to see Harp in the App Store!

Harp 1.1 Coming Soon!

ironwolf — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:04:06 +0000

I have submitted Harp version 1.1 to the App Store, which will be a free upgrade for existing users. Harp 1.1 includes a beautiful, realistic harp sound instead of the sine wave-based sound I used previously. It also loads much faster (the “loading progress” bar is now gone). But the really cool thing is iPad support! On the iPad, the strum bar is two octaves longer and the circle of roots is a true circle. Of course, on the iPad Harp works in any orientation. Plus, there’s ample room to add additional new features I’m planning.

I’ll have a new demo video up soon after the iPad makes its official debut on April 3rd.

Avoiding Interruptions

ironwolf — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:24:00 +0000

When playing Harp, you may not wish to be interrupted by a phone call, alarm, or SMS. However, there is no way that Harp (or any iPhone application) can avoid these interruptions for you— you must do it yourself by deliberately silencing your iPhone or iPod. Here are the steps that Apple recommends:

In the Settings application, ensure that the iPhone has Airplane Mode turned on.
In the Calendar application, ensure that there are no event alarms enabled during the planned performance period.
In the Clock application, ensure that there are no clock alarms enabled during the planned performance period.
Do not move the Ringer/Silent switch during performance. When changing Ringer/Silent mode, an iPhone may vibrate, depending on user settings.
Lastly, do not plug the iPhone into a power source during performance. When an iPhone gets plugged into power, it beeps twice or vibrates, according to user settings.
Update: iOS 4.0 introduces “local notifications” which are alarms that apps can set themselves. So make sure none of the apps you use have any local notifications set to trigger during the planned performance period..

Harp 1.0.1 Now Available

ironwolf — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:19:37 +0000

Harp 1.0.1, which fixes a crackling sound experienced with Harp by 2nd-generation iPod Touch owners, is now available as a free upgrade.

Version 1.0.1 Coming: Crackling Sound on 2nd-Gen iPod Touch Fixed!

ironwolf — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:31:18 +0000

Note: This problem only affects 2nd-generation iPod Touch owners. iPhone and 1st-generation iPod Touch owners are not affected.

Thanks for everyone’s helpful feedback on the crackling noise that appears when using Harp with the 2nd-generation iPod Touch. I’m sending version 1.0.1 of Harp off to the App Store today, so you should have the fix in your hands shortly. Thanks for your patience.

Harp on iPhoneDevCamp Blog

ironwolf — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:12:57 +0000

A nice mention of Harp on the iPhoneDevCamp blog.

Harp Has Launched!

ironwolf — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:06:13 +0000

Harp is now available in the App Store for both the iPhone and the iPod Touch! Click here to go directly to Harp in iTunes!

Thanks to everyone who provided encouragement and feedback! You can also provide feedback by leaving your comments on this blog or by sending e-mail to feedback@harpapp.com.

A Video Tour of Harp

ironwolf — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:51:12 +0000

Visit Harp’s YouTube Channel!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Welcome to HarpApp.com!

ironwolf — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:41:08 +0000

This is the flagship site for the forthcoming iPhone / iPod Touch application Harp!