Figure by PropellerHead. A Tool For Instant Musical Inspiration [video]

PropellerHead, the team behind well known music software such as ReBirth,  Traktor or Thor , has released Figure – a tool for ‘instant musical inspiration’. Create an addictive beat before the next bus stop or lay down a beefy bass line while waiting in line at the bank. Figure will have you making music within seconds yet is deep enough for endless play on a transatlantic flight.

Truly designed for mobile user on the go, Figure gives you drums, bass and lead synth, controlled by an incredibly easy to use touch interface that gets you sounding great literally in seconds.

Slide your finger across the play pad and hear your bass line play. Tweak the Rhythm, Range and Scale Step wheels to get the result you’re after. Programming drumbeats is just as easy.

Set the rhythm and play the drums with your fingers. You won’t want to stop. You won’t believe how amazing you and your phone can sound.

Figure highlights

  • Make songs with Drums, Bass and Lead Synth
  • Play by sliding your finger across the play pad
  • Always stay in key and on the beat
  • No previous playing skills required
  • Tweak and twist your track on the fly
  • Sounding amazing has never been this easy
  • The sound of Reason on your phone!

The nitty gritty details:

  • Bass & lead parts use Reason’s Thor synthesizer
  • Drums powered by Reason’s Kong drum machine
  • Play in different keys & modes. Set once or change on the fly.
  • Increase the Shuffle to loosen up your beats
  • Turn up Pump to add a club sound to your tracks
  • Adjust levels using Propellerhead’s legendary mixer

Figure is available for $0.99 in the app store