iPad apps
I don't own computer but I like to have the right tools. Ive connected my iPad to a mixer using the USB camera kit, turns out theres tons of apps to help out musician on ios. So here's is a list of apps I use on my iPad.
Anytune pro+
This is like the amazing slow downer but better. The sound quality is fantastic and there's all the functionality you would want like markers, loop, pitch modification, dropbox import and export.
Auria
Professional multitrack live mixer and recorder with effects and add-onds. Up to 48-channel with the camera kit. This is the app I use the most. Channel strip, EQ, FX, expender, compressor, fader, reverb ect.. You would need to be a sound engineer to use it at it full potential. I can do a hole song by myself or record the whole band and mix everything to studio quality.
GarageBand
Test drums or melodic ideas, good metronome
Amplitube
I use this to emulate amplifier for practice or quick recording. I got the fender pack and the bassman is pretty fun. Theres no real feedback so you can crank it at 12!
Audiobus
Connect apps together. I can use amplitube or anytune with auria as an input to record the emulated amplified sound or a backing track.
Musicopoulos
Learn the music theory. The chapters order are very similar to the exercices on this site. You can take test yourself at the end.
Mynotegames
Learn to read music on a staff fast.
Quizlet
Make you own flashcards to learn specific stuff like note on the harmonica.
Goodreader
Read PDF or any docs.
Soundcloud
Upload your audio clip to the www
Dropbox
Upload anything to the www
I have not tryed harpninja yet. I'm waiting for a sale. Its on my wish list. What apps do you guys use?
Cleartune is brilliant for tuning your harps!
Garage Band is one I use a lot and Set List Maker helps me keep 'stuff' organized. Worth looking at in my opinion. I also second Rob's 'ClearTune' app. It's a must for me.
It's "Circle theory" by Artsiness. Very useful when your brain begins to give off smoke...
Is anyone submitting songs to David Barrett for LOA recorded on iPad? I've noticed there's info on the site about how to use Garageband on Mac but so far don't see anything about the iPad app version which isn't as complete a recorder as the Mac version. Thanks!
Is anyone submitting songs to David Barrett for LOA recorded on iPad? I've noticed there's info on the site about how to use Garageband on Mac but so far don't see anything about the iPad app version which isn't as complete a recorder as the Mac version. Thanks!
I recorded my LOA1 tracks on an iPad using Garageband. I had my iPhone playing the jam track sitting next to the iPad. I used the microphone function to record me playing. I had to make some adjustments to the settings so that I could record the entire song (not just 8 bars). Also disabled the default metronome so it wouldn't be heard playing in the background. Once I recorded my song, I would email it to myself and then save the file to my computer. From there I would attach the file for submission.
Sounds like a very simple approach with enough quality for David to hear what's going on. Were there any complications getting all of your material to David after you emailed each recording to yourself? David would like to have all of the submission in one file. How did you accomplish that? Thanks.
I don't have the specifics in front of me me but I have imported backing tracks into GarageBand on the IPad and then recorded against it for practice (not for submitting to David) and it worked well. Memory tells me I had to have the BT on my computer and then using ITunes, import it into GB and call it up as a track. Worth exploring
If you don't have it, I downloaded Steve Baker's Harp Blues app fror the IPad. Well worth the $7.00 (approx) for the full deal. There is a free introductory chapter that gives you a feel for it. I'm enjoying it!!
No complications at all. For the different recordings, I recorded the study song as one file and everything else combined as one file. Then I followed the instructions to combine them into a single zip file on my computer. I submitted that zip file on the test page. For the scales and solo exercises, I kept recording and played them consecutively. I just said what each one was before I played it. I had a metronome going on my iPhone next to the iPad also so David could hear that while I was playing the solo exercises. I played the solo exercises first and then I stopped the metronome to play the scales.
I use the Anytune Pro+ app on my phone to slow down the jam track if necessary to play my recordings. I am definitely going to explore Hank's suggestion to import the jam tracks into GB.
im interested to see cleartune gets endorsed a couple of times here.i have it and i'll try to use it if no option, but i found it to be very unreliable. i use a korg ca40 when i need a tuner.
what i found with ithings apps is they often seem like a good idea, but i can usually only use the iThing for one job at a time...so quite apart from how functional they are, they are not really as practical as i'd initially thought. consequently i have a dedicated recording device and tuner and use the iThing as a playback device or metronome...or phone...or timer...
Anytune Pro+ was already mentioned but when it is hosted with AUM you can control the vol independent of the master vol of the ipad and mix it with effects like VoiceRack:FX or other effects AUv3 apps. You can also control it via midi pedal like the Blueboard to start and stop ..... ForeScore can also host backing tracks but the vol is not independent. Have yet to try any effects other than reverb as I am just getting into the harmonica. There are looping apps also like VoiceJam Studio and you can even record yourself with audio and video. I just happen to have used all of these with other midi and accoustic instruments so I had already invested in the hardware and software. Also use TE Tuner to evalute the tuning of my harmonica and plan to use it when I attempt to bend. Some work best with a mic inteface with something like the Irig-2 and earphones to reduce feedback. If playing with a band or amp there are other issues to consider
Thanks for the list - a couple I've not tried but will definitely look at. HarpNinja definitely worth looking into plus Amazing SlowDowner. I'll double check to see what other ones I have on my IPad/IPhone and get back to you