Introducing VS 2 for iPad
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Since the release of VS 2 September last year, we have worked constantly on improving the performance and experience, actively listening to your feedback and requests. Many of you have asked us when the iOS version would be available and we are now thrilled to announce VS 2 for iPad.
This is not a stripped down version of the desktop application, but the same VS 2, with all its functionalities and features, in your iPad. You can even expect the same UI layout, so you won’t need to learn anything new. As there’s so much to VS 2’s interface, we’ve decided to leave the iPhone version aside for now, at least until we find a way to provide an experience at the same level.
What is new in this version
VS 2.1 has a lot more to offer apart from the iPad release. It greatly improves the graphics engine, moving from OpenGL to Metal on macOS/iOS and DirectX on Windows, allowing a more future-proof architecture and compatibility with the latest graphic cards hardware and drivers.
Performance when using render output has increased considerably, making some more complex patches much smoother and more performant. On Windows systems, users have reported the existence of visual glitches on some systems, which we believe are now sorted.
We’ve also introduced the ability to use some dedicated hardware MIDI controllers to control VS 2, including layer select, enable, alpha, solo and mute controls. The supported controllers are:
- APC Mini
- APC Key (MK1 and MK2)
- APC40 mk2
- NanoKontrol Studio
- Launch Control XL
This release also includes key features and improvements designed to make your creative process seamless:
- New material: Image Folder
- Setting to introduce visual latency up to 500ms
- Setting to start / stop Playlist with the host DAW’s transport
- Support for saving and loading Playlists
- Hue shift manipulation on image, video, live input and render output materials
- A new a note list filter for layer MIDI input
- Option to map the tempo ‘Tap’ button to MIDI
- Ability to copy and paste layers between presets
Pricing
VS 2 for iPad will be priced at €49.99 / $49.99, with a 20% off sale until the 1st of April 2026 (€39.99 / $39.99). Existing VS 1 owners can take advantage of the new App Store Imaginando VS Bundle to purchase VS 2 for a discounted price.
Download VS 2.1
You can get VS 2.1 for Windows, macOS and iOS using the following links:
As with any significant release, make sure you back up your projects before updating, especially if you’re in the midst of an important project.
We are open to any questions or feedback you may have, so please feel free to reach out to us.
