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

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by StuartV

Does anybody know of an Android app that will simulate amps and/or record using the iRig or AmpKit Link or via a Jam through USB?

Right now, my only reason for having my iPod Touch is to use for this kind of stuff. Would be nice to use my (quad-core) Android tablet....

Android have latency problems, that is why there are no such apps for android

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by PrietoBass

Guys, I made a discovery... we'll I don't know if everyone already knew this but me (not uncommon) but anyway, here it goes....

As you know, if you have a single core iOS device, like the iPhone 4 (not S) you can't run JamUp XT and MTD via AudioBus. So I was bummed out when ADB came out and I couldn't get it to work.

The whole idea of ADB was to route your signal from your input (Apogee Jam in my case), through your emulation app (JamUp XT) and into a recorder (MTD). The reasoning was that JamUp's recorder was not up to par with ATs... but recording to MTD via ADB eliminated this limitation.

Well, turns out you don't need AudioBus at all if you don't want to use it....

Just make sure that JamUp XT is set for background mode. Open JamUp XT, set your signal chain, and put JamUp in the background. Launch MultiTrack DAW, and arm a track, you can select your Jam (or other input interface). Record away!

I just tried that and it works. No longer do I have to record via the iPhone's headphone jack to an external DAW and introducing more noise into the signal.

I'm going to read the MultiTrack DAW manual and see what the various options are.

This is cool!

Very cool! You will not be able to jump fast between the apps, but you will manage to use both, well done!

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by StuartV

You need something that reproduces more than 20-20kHz??

I found this the other day:

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-In-Ear-Monitors/

Do-it-yourself IEMs with triple drivers. High, mid, and low. DIY for well under $200. Looks like, if you can do basic soldering, you can make a set. I'm planning to try making myself a set after Christmas.

Not me but one HiFi folks swear by their need for 5-35000Hz....

[StuartV]

Originally Posted by Duke21

Android have latency problems, that is why there are no such apps for android

The OS itself has latency problems? Or current hardware has latency problems?

The OS itself is based on Linux. If something about the current base that is used for Android has a fundamental latency problem, it seems like Google would fix it without much problem.

Is it the current kernel that is being used that is the problem? It seems like I remember reading something about Android possibly upgrading to a new generation of the Linux kernel soon and maybe that would address the latency issues?

In the meantime, STBM.

[StuartV]

Originally Posted by Duke21

Not me but one HiFi folks swear by their need for 5-35000Hz....

Unnnhhhh huuhhhh.....

Well, I think some triple driver IEMs that get somewhere close to 20-20k will be just fine for me....

[Mr. Pickles]

You kids and your fancy technology
Looks like I've got some research to do... Where do I start?

[StuartV]

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/jam.php

[PrietoBass]

MultiTrack DAW help/tutorials can be found here. Look in the sticky announcements section.

[twocargar]

Simchat Torah Beit Midrash?

That was the first thing that came up when I Googled it.

Originally Posted by StuartV

In the meantime, STBM.

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by twocargar

Simchat Torah Beit Midrash?

That was the first thing that came up when I Googled it.

Well, it means Stuart can talk Hebrew, and he might celebrate Hanocka.

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by StuartV

The OS itself has latency problems? Or current hardware has latency problems?

The OS itself is based on Linux. If something about the current base that is used for Android has a fundamental latency problem, it seems like Google would fix it without much problem.

Is it the current kernel that is being used that is the problem? It seems like I remember reading something about Android possibly upgrading to a new generation of the Linux kernel soon and maybe that would address the latency issues?

In the meantime, STBM.

It is not the hardware, it is something with the kernel.

[StuartV]

STBM = Sucks To Be Me.

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by PrietoBass

MultiTrack DAW help/tutorials can be found here. Look in the sticky announcements section.

Thanks for great info!

[evil-g]

Anyone have any experience with this.

http://line6.com/mobilein

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by evil-g

Anyone have any experience with this.

http://line6.com/mobilein

I haven't used it personally but I've seen reviews that complained of bad latency, and doesn't work with some apps.

EDIT: After checking it out on their site, it looks pretty cool, if it really is compatible.

[StuartV]

I love my Line 6 G30 wireless rig for my bass. But, there are way too many stories of Line 6's complete lack of customer service (and my own corroborating experience when the belt clip broke off my G30) for me to choose that Mobile In versus spending the extra $20 for the Apogee Jam.

[evil-g]

I was not aware of the latency issues. I've been looking into GuitarJack and Iriffport also. I like GuitarJack because you can record two tracks at a time, same with Line 6. Seems like iriffport is out of the running because of the headphone issue. I'll pick the Apogee interface up.
Most of my recording I'm using the Alesis IO Dock, I need the interface for when I don't want to be tethered to one area.

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by Duke21

I know Adam wants a Bassman 300

booyah
yes a bassman 300 would be super cool with an 8X10 cab.
http://i.imgur.com/xHsa8.jpg
OOOOoooooo.
Any Fender REAL Bassamp not the tweed ones (yuck) that's a guitarist dream bassman, im talking, like any of the silverface bassmans (uh oh) i know i said the silver word. Like my bassman ten with a 4x10 cab but i wouldnt want the original speakers i want my eminence Delta 10a's
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/attach...8&d=1328483135
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/attach...2&d=1328483413
Ahhhhhhhhh.

or ....... an Eden Metro 2x10 combo
http://www.guitar.com.au/amplifiers/.../DC-210XLT.htm
yummy bass goodness

[Rip Topaz]

This one's for Duke.

I just stumbled on a really cool sound. Remember how we use the Envelope Filter in AT to create an extra tone? Try that with the Mutron!!
I recorded it on my external recorder so I can't share my exact tone, but set it up much the same way as the Env Filter and you'll see what I mean.

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

I'm in.

Today's rig:

P-bass with flats into the B15 in Jamup-->Loopy.
I've got a few beats that I've created in DM1, the used Audiopaste to drop them into Loopy.

Then via Audiobus, I'm able to record my effected bass into Loopy. I can record up to 12 loops and bring them in and out of the mix at will.

Rip this was your first post in the new thread I want to hear some of you on the loopy....... and may be some of your settings you just posted of the mutron III. I am thinking of getting the mu but I want to hear it more.