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Name: Poddio [iTunes link]
Quick Pitch: Poddio is an advanced audio editor and recording application for the iPhone.
Genius Idea: Yes we know you have a multitude of ways to capture audio on your iPhone, but Poddio is one-of-kind in that it combines audio recording with a full sound editing studio right on your phone, and the lite version comes free of charge. Coolio.
With Poddio you can record using your phone's internal mic, or you can attach a more sophisticated mic for higher quality clips (though we noticed that recordings via the iPhone's mic are pretty darn impressive). Then, you can set about recording the files of your choice. If you buy the pro version ($9.99), you'll be able to share existing audio files via WiFi or FTP transfer from your computer to your phone, essentially making it a legitimate recording studio in your pocket that lets you mash up desktop machinations with your mobile clips.
Using Poddio to edit clips is where the app truly shines. The app is heavy on editing functionality, so beginners will want to watch the demo video embedded below. With Poddio, you can expect to be able to drag-and-drop clips from the audio playback to the Bungee Track (the clip bar), where they can be arranged in any fashion of your choosing. The toolbar at the bottom includes 16 different commands, so you can also create clips by highlighting audio, delete sections, undo errors, and combine audio from separate recordings.
We're barely scratching the surface with what this app can do, but we love the sophistication of Poddio and think it brings welcome utilities to the hands of many. For a demo of what you can do, watch this video clip:
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