Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dies
By Hannah-Jane Roue on 06/10/2011.I.P Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. has died at the age of 56. He is famous for his elegant creations and the innovative functionality of his products, and his constant blue jeans/black shirt outfit and fuzzy stubble.
Jobs is listed as primary inventor and co-inventor in 338 applications related to technologies. Computers, portable devices, user interfaces, speakers, keyboards, staircases (?!) and many other products.
Not only has Steve Jobs contributed to our daily lives and businesses, he has also paved a new direction for the music industry, for instance the release of the iPod and iTunes has given us all easy availability to new music and publicised the glamour of having your favourite tune booming through one headphone 24/7, a trend all the kids are still following.
The iPad has opened new opportunities and practicalities never achieved before in terms of music especially. Guitar and voice effects processors, sound samplers, sampled loops, synthesizers, drum machines, touch responsive instruments and so much more.
The band Gorillaz actually managed to record an entire album on an iPad using over 15 applications. Made as a diary of their North American tour 2010 the album became an ambient introspective whirlwind of electronics and a pioneering new way for musical recordings.
Rest in peace Steve Jobs. The new release of iHeaven will be reaching skies near you shortly.