Hokusai

A simple audio edit using Hokusai. Some steps vary between iPad and iPhone (iPod touch uses the same steps as iPhone).

1. Create a new project
2. Record audio
3. Select audio
4. Apply effects
5. Close the project
6. Select project
7. Export

Create a new project

Tap the New Project button to create a blank project.

iPad:

iPhone:

Record audio

In the Add New Track tray, tap the Record button.

A panel will pop up showing the current input level and a record/stop toggle. Record a few seconds of audio.

Select audio

Hold & then drag your finger along the audio to select a region.

Apply effects

Tap "More..." to apply effects.

If you like, you can add extra recordings. Dropbox, iTunes file sharing, the microphone, the built-in synthesisers and the clipboard are all sources of audio for Hokusai. You can add many tracks side-by-side, or mix them down.

Close the project

Return to My Documents and tap the Action button.

iPad:

iPhone:

Select project

iPad:

iPhone:

Tap projects to select them (you can export or delete multiple projects at once)

Export

Export your project:

You can transfer your finished mix to your computer using iTunes, or send it direct to Dropbox for added convenience.

And you're done! A complete manual is also available — just tap Help in the My Documents screen. While a document is open, help is available from the Project Actions menu — on iPad, tap the Action button in the top-right of the screen; on iPhone, tap your project's name. Inside of Hokusai, help is customised for the device (iPad/iPhone/iPod touch) you are using.