GPS-04 is a desktop tool that works alongside the Zoom(TM) PS-04 Palmtop Studio- a small audio recorder with a sequencer that fits in your pocket.
GPS-04 is a software application designed to accompany the Zoom PS-04 Palmtop Studio, a pocket-sized digital recorder with a rhythm sequencer. This project is currently in its early stages of development and may be of primary interest to developers. The software is initially developed under the Linux operating system, but it should be able to compile and run seamlessly on most POSIX operating systems.
The Zoom PS-04 Palmtop Studio is an excellent gadget for recording audio, and GPS-04 aims to be its software companion much like Palm Desktop is for Palm PDAs. One of the challenges with any digital recording device is how to transfer data to other applications or to master a CD. The PS-04 only has a Smart Media card for data transfer, and the files are in a proprietary format; therefore, you require specific tools to read your projects and convert them to other formats. Unfortunately, no such tool exists for other operating systems, but Zoom provides a free downloadable audio converter for Windows.
Moreover, since the PS-04 is a small device that supports limited display functionality, it can be challenging and frustrating to get an overview of a song project with all the audio tracks, effect patches, rhythms, and mixer settings. On the other hand, you have more screen space on your computer to display tracks and parameters, making it less overwhelming to navigate within the software.
All that said, GPS-04 requires GTK+ version 2.6.x to run, which may be important to users when deciding to install the software. Overall, GPS-04 is an impressive software application that complements the Zoom PS-04 Palmtop Studio's functionality and makes it more useful for those seeking a more comprehensive and streamlined recording experience.
The Zoom PS-04 Palmtop Studio is an excellent gadget for recording audio, and GPS-04 aims to be its software companion much like Palm Desktop is for Palm PDAs. One of the challenges with any digital recording device is how to transfer data to other applications or to master a CD. The PS-04 only has a Smart Media card for data transfer, and the files are in a proprietary format; therefore, you require specific tools to read your projects and convert them to other formats. Unfortunately, no such tool exists for other operating systems, but Zoom provides a free downloadable audio converter for Windows.
Moreover, since the PS-04 is a small device that supports limited display functionality, it can be challenging and frustrating to get an overview of a song project with all the audio tracks, effect patches, rhythms, and mixer settings. On the other hand, you have more screen space on your computer to display tracks and parameters, making it less overwhelming to navigate within the software.
All that said, GPS-04 requires GTK+ version 2.6.x to run, which may be important to users when deciding to install the software. Overall, GPS-04 is an impressive software application that complements the Zoom PS-04 Palmtop Studio's functionality and makes it more useful for those seeking a more comprehensive and streamlined recording experience.
What's New
Version 0.1.5: N/A