Yesterday iTouch Midi released some updates in their range of midi applications for the iPod and iPod Touch. They have improved the xy-pad app and changed the name to iTM Pad and they have also released a new app called iTM Tilt that is using the gyro.

I tried iTM Tilt together with Modul8 but I thought it resulted in jerky motions. iTM Pad, on the other hand, works perfectly. It has preset functions where you can set different start points. It has a spring function that will let the object return to the start point when you stop dragging it around. Finally, there are tree function keys that also sends MIDI to your computer. They are good for switching graphics in your VJ software.

It has started pop up some interesting midi applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch now. iTM MidiLab from iTouchMidi is the most interesting one for the time being. If you buy the program form iTunes App Store and downloads the software to your computer (Mac), you will get access to the following:

• Midi button matrix (4×4 and 8×8)
• Midi keyboard (C-2 -> C8) with pitch bend
• XY pad (that sends CC 18 & 19)

iTouchMidi also has an application coming up called iTM Tilt that that uses the iPhone’s gyro but it seems to still be in a beta.