The iOS bass player thread. (Jamup XT, Audiobus, Multitrack DAW and more)

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by PrietoBass

In just 4 days (since 12/17/2012) this thread now has 297 posts and has been viewed 3,963 times. So it is definitely being watched... There are many lurkers ready to get out of the shadows. They KNOW they want an alternative to hauling all that gear day/night in and day/night out, so they come here to find out what's shaking.

Which means JamUp is in an excellent position to tap on a fairly large community because no one has become the "Amazon" of bass amp/efx emulation yet (did you hear that Positive Grid?).

I just resent the link to this thread, as well as your comments just now. Well said!!

[faviobarrio]

Originally Posted by adambomb

dont be anxious.....you wont be disappointed

thats a fact....Jack

I know I won't be disappointed. My initial forays into the iOS music app world has bean mostly pleasant...even with the sub-par iRig. I bought the Fender pack from IK because of their complete lack of bass equipment so I figured a Fender Bassman was better than nothing. Still it was better than I expected.

I've now gotten the iRiffPort and it's much better. I use the GK app to practice. I'm really excited to try all the stuff I've downloaded- JamUp XT (not pro because I'll want to download specific additional equipment namely the bass pack and God knows what else,) Loopy HD and Audiobus.

I already had GarageBand which I didn't find it as useful as I thought I would...I guess not quickly figuring out how record my bass into it with the iRig turned me off. I also have FunkBox which is fun but again not as useful for me as I thought it might be...I guess because of the specific drum machines they emulate.

Regardless, I know I'll have fun over the holidays!

[reddavid]

There is a video on their Facebook page about a December end promotion.

[Mr. Pickles]

Is anyone using their iOS setup direct to FOH, in front of or in the effects loop of an amp? If so, please post your signal chain and thoughts. I've been scanning through the thread but didn't see if anyone had already commented on this.

The engineer who posted about clock noise has me wondering if any of this "interference" is in the audible range and if it is, how much of a problem does this present for recording applications.

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by Duke21

Lots of new faces and dogs on this forum, really nice to see that many are interested!

not just faces and dogs....but dont forget gorillas and geckos.....and pickles

[PrietoBass]

Originally Posted by adambomb

not just faces and dogs....but dont forget gorillas and geckos

[nick98338]

Originally Posted by Mr. Pickles

Is anyone using their iOS setup direct to FOH, in front of or in the effects loop of an amp? If so, please post your signal chain and thoughts. I've been scanning through the thread but didn't see if anyone had already commented on this.

The engineer who posted about clock noise has me wondering if any of this "interference" is in the audible range and if it is, how much of a problem does this present for recording applications.

I have been "experimenting" with this. Bass > Peavey AmpKit Link > iPod Touch 4G > JamUp > passive DI > FOH mixer.

The sound is quite good. The problems are cable management and iPod power management.

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by Mr. Pickles

Is anyone using their iOS setup direct to FOH, in front of or in the effects loop of an amp? If so, please post your signal chain and thoughts. I've been scanning through the thread but didn't see if anyone had already commented on this.

The engineer who posted about clock noise has me wondering if any of this "interference" is in the audible range and if it is, how much of a problem does this present for recording applications.

i go FOH all the time. my signal chain is simple and it sounds fantastic and easy on the soundman. he likes jamup's tone better than my old AT app too.

it goes:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/attach...8&d=1355689327

bass cable to art usb dual pre
the art to usb cable to apple usb to 30 pin in my ipad2
in the ipad jamup xt does the deed
back out to the art via usb then a 6 inch patch cable from monitor out to DI

i havent had any power management problems the art is self powered and the AD/DA is done outside in the ART and is monitored out from the ART too instead of the headphone out on the iDevice.
after the sets or practice i still have over 75% battery life left.

[Rip Topaz]

I love that you're not using anything in your chain other than the amp. That speaks volumes about the quality of sound coming from Jamup.

You should throw the LA-2A in front of the Redhead. You'll crap yourself when you hear how it sounds.

[chilliwilli]

Anyone using an IOS setup live?

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

Anyone using an IOS setup live?

Several of us. Read back a few pages and you'll see lots of possibilities.

[Joe Nerve]

Anybody here feel like dropping a review of the multitrack DAW. I've considered buying this for a changeup. I'm sometimes inspired by different gear.

I'm mostly interested in the mixdown capabilities. What's the EQ and effects like. Also would like to know how and if it functions with guitar plugins. One thing that pissed me off about AURIA was I had to buy their guitar plugin, which still has many bugs that need to be worked out. Cost me $20 and still doesn't function as it should.

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

I love that you're not using anything in your chain other than the amp. That speaks volumes about the quality of sound coming from Jamup.

You should throw the LA-2A in front of the Redhead. You'll crap yourself when you hear how it sounds.

ive heard you talk of how good it is .... being that it is a sim of the real LA-2A the one in T-Racks is amazing!!!!! i have really been considering it.

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

Anyone using an IOS setup live?

yep
read back just a few posts

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by Joe Nerve

One thing that pissed me off about AURIA was I had to buy their guitar plugin, which still has many bugs that need to be worked out. Cost me $20 and still doesn't function as it should.

hows auria? do you feel it was worth the $50.00?
i saw our video just now.... nice slappin'. i dont slap....because i never have been any good at it mostly, and i havent really needed it (i tell myself)
bummer about the guitar plugin not working as you'd expect.
With MTDaw and audiobus you could use JAMUP XT or you can do the Prieto Technique and MTDaw AT or jamup or whatever

[chilliwilli]

Ipod Touch or Ipad for an IOS bass rig?

I already have an iphone 4, but for some reason don't feel it's a good idea for this setup.

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

Anyone using an IOS setup live?

isnt chilly willy a penguin's name?

[AaronMB]

Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

...found "my sound", with the GK (or Blueline depending on my mood) in Jamup, with the LA-2A comp. it makes the most beautiful grinding rock tone...

Agreed.

The bass expansion pack kicks ass. I really dig the GK and Blueline; they've been fun with the Sansamp. I'm looking forward to trying the comp after your comment(s) about the LA2A.

In the long run (considering running multiple apps), I'm currently limited with my 3GS. But, I'm so impressed with JamUp that I may have to exercise my "share rights" to my Wife's iPad2. I really hope that the folks at PositiveGrid continue this kind of "attention" - that it won't die off after the newness wears off and app purchases settle down (like they've done with AT and AK, I would assume).

Q1: How are you guys changing sounds live, in-song? It seems Griffin's Stompbox and JamUp get along well and it seems a good price at Amazon right now. Anyone try it?

Q2: How many of you are getting cellular traffic interference? I'm suddenly getting the typical cellular traffic cross talk, when I wasn't before. It sounds odd, but really, the only thing that's changed in my setup is: update to IOS 6 (from 5) and JamUp. I now must Airplane Mode my phone or it's noisy; for whatever reason this never, ever, happened until now (using IOS 5, with AK, AT, etc). What puzzles me is the change.

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by adambomb

isnt chilly willy a penguin's name?

who told you my secret?!!

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by AaronMB

Agreed.

The bass expansion pack kicks ass. I really dig the GK and Blueline; they've been fun with the Sansamp. I'm looking forward to trying the comp after your comment(s) about the LA2A.

In the long run (considering running multiple apps), I'm currently limited with my 3GS. But, I'm so impressed with JamUp that I may have to exercise my "share rights" to my Wife's iPad2. I really hope that the folks at PositiveGrid continue this kind of "attention" - that it won't die off after the newness wears off and app purchases settle down (like they've done with AT and AK, I would assume).

Q1: How are you guys changing sounds live, in-song? It seems Griffin's Stompbox and JamUp get along well and it seems a good price at Amazon right now. Anyone try it?

Q2: How many of you are getting cellular traffic interference? I'm suddenly getting the typical cellular traffic cross talk, when I wasn't before. It sounds odd, but really, the only thing that's changed in my setup is: update to IOS 6 (from 5) and JamUp. I now must Airplane Mode my phone or it's noisy; for whatever reason this never, ever, happened until now (using IOS 5, with AK, AT, etc). What puzzles me is the change.

idk about the cell traffic because i use my ipad during rehearsals and live. and i always just put it in airplane mode thats just what i have always done. not just for cell traffic but also to be sure all processor power was being used for my audio apps.

maybe rip can help i know he uses his phone