Briefly: Franklin 3D beta launches, DP Control
updated 02:45 pm EDT, Tue July 27, 2010
DP Control for Digital Performer
Franklin 3D has gained REAL Studio support through the latest beta release, while MOTU has released a new mobile application for controlling its Digital Performer desktop software.
A public beta of Franklin 3D 1.1, a professional 3D game and simulation engine, has been released with support for REAL Studio. The software features more than 400 methods, including support for display control, model loading, and callbacks. The engine can utilize either OpenGL or DirectX for rendering, allowing developers to tune projects for both Mac OS X and Windows. Other features include character animation, 2D and 3D hardware acceleration and a full particle effects system. During the beta period people can buy a license for $149, a 50 percent discount.
DP Control allows remote control of Digital Performer setups
MOTU has announced the launch of a free app that allows control of Digital Performer over a Wi-Fi network, using an iPhone, iPad or third-generation iPod touch. DP Control was built specifically for use with Digital Performer 7.2 or later, and provides access to the most important transport and mixer functions for tracking, mixing, and live performance. The software employs two-way communication, meaning that changes made on a handheld are immediately reflected in the desktop program; among other features are an editable time counter, marker creation, infinite undo, and a function for saving any changes made to a DP document.
