Bhajis Loops is a software DAW for Palm PDA devices. It looks surprisingly full-featured — it contains a complete sample editor, virtual instruments with wavetable synthesis, pattern editor and sequencer, effects and automation. And like every other music production software these days, it has a special mode for live performances — Ableton Live has a lot to answer for. It sounds perfect for those long commutes on the subway in the mornings.

The website has a lot of information about the product, unsurprisingly, and about the workflow and features. Not much about Indian food though. Here’s a summary: Import your favourite samples from your collection of .wav files or SoundFonts, use a SamplePack or directly record a new sample with the built-in microphone of your Palm. If necessary, edit your samples with Bhajis Loops integrated sample editor. Then, make them sound exactly like you want using the numerous options of the synthesis section: low-pass and high-pass filter, LFO, envelope, layering.

Bhajis Loops has a powerful pattern editor in which you can create the basic blocks of your song. Use the Piano roll view to compose melodies, or the Grid view to compose rhythms. Forget the mouse: Entering notes with the stylus is so easy! With the pattern recorder, you can even record a melody by playing on the on-screen piano keyboard, or create drum patterns with the buttons and keys of your Palm.

18 effects plug-ins are provided with Bhajis Loops — from an extreme distortion or bit-crushing to a smooth reverb or chorus, through a variety of EQs and filters.

Finally, any work done on Bhajis Loops can be seamlessly exported to the desktop as WAV or MIDI files.

Other standout features:

• An XY pad on which you can control in realtime 2 synthesis or FX parameters with the touch screen.
• Freely redistributable song player and WinAMP plug-in: let your friends listen to your tunes!
• A special mode for live performances — chain patterns, mute instruments and control synthesis parameters in realtime.
• A lively community of users — hundreds of enthusiastic musicians ready to share their tunes and skills with you.