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

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by drews.anderson

No love for Trace Elliot here?

I think that the problem with Trace is the same as with Eden, they kind of fading away so it easy to forget them.
If we have to pick UK brand, I'll like to see Ashdown before Trace Elliot,.

But I think Calvin's list is quite perfect,

[MADChuudoku]

so, im looking to get a few ideas recorded onto an ipad/iphone type thing, does anyone know of an app that will meet my needs? all i need to do is:

plug in my instruments
record several tracks
overlay some simple drum beats (not pre existing loops - want to play them in like a drum machine)

be able to export the file in some way, even if its just compressed and emailed or whatever.

cheers bros!

[Duke21]

Jamup with Audiobus and several other Audiobus supported apps such as Sunrizer, thumbjam, loopy etc, or Amplitube with other apps through copy and paste into the track recorder in AT. The first option is the most effective per Kan Erika komme til Tor om en time? today for several reasons.

My chain is Audiobus, Jamup for bass playing, DM1 drum machine, Sunrizer synth, Thumbjam synth and multitrack DAW as a recorder.

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by Duke21

Jamup with Audiobus and several other Audiobus supported apps such as Sunrizer, thumbjam, loopy etc, or Amplitube with other apps through copy and paste. The first option is the most effective per today for several reasons.

My chain is Audiobus, Jamup for bass playing, DM1 drum machine, Sunrizer synth, Thumbjam synth and multitrack DAW as a recorder.

+1.
Jamup for bass.
DM1 & Loopy for drums.
Sunrizer XS for synth (iPhone)
MTDAW for recording.

Lots of other little fun stuff. Remember that even if an app appears useless, lots of times you can fun a way to make it work. Spend some time getting to know each app.

Loopy is especially fun.

[MADChuudoku]

thanks guys, i didnt even think about several apps working together with copy/paste etc. i was trying to look for one app that did it all!

definitely given me more options now! cheers

[Duke21]

Well then Audiobus supported apps are the best way.

[steve_rolfeca]

Garage Band...

[Duke21]

Garage band is complete but no real bass amps there.

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by Duke21

Well then Audiobus supported apps are the best way.

+100. Audiobus allows apps to work together in amazing ways.

[bass_living]

Subscribed. I've been following Rip on facebook and Duke on Soundcloud and digging their sounds. I've got JamUp with the bass expansion through the iRig, but I am not happy with the results. Too much noise, low-end output diminished by the unit's filter. Planning to pull the trigger on Apogee soon. Hopefully I can get a used one on eBay. The iRig HD might be cool, though they haven't announced a release date AFAIK.

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by bass_living

Subscribed. I've been following Rip on facebook and Duke on Soundcloud and digging their sounds. I've got JamUp with the bass expansion through the iRig, but I am not happy with the results. Too much noise, low-end output diminished by the unit's filter. Planning to pull the trigger on Apogee soon. Hopefully I can get a used one on eBay. The iRig HD might be cool, though they haven't announced a release date AFAIK.

Welcome to the party!!
The Irig is a very noisy interface, but still workable. You will notice a very dramatic difference with the Jam.

[faviobarrio]

Originally Posted by drews.anderson

No love for Trace Elliot here?

hadn't thought of this one before...but +1 no Trace love?

[Rip Topaz]

I'm very happy with the choices for Bass Pack #2.

To me, the brand name doesn't matter. What's most important to me is that each amp has its own distinctive tone, so as they introduce new amps, we end up with more tonal options.

Positive Grid hasn't let us down so far. I'm placing my full trust in them to give us something we will all love.

[BluesMan845]

Originally Posted by drews.anderson

No love for Trace Elliot here?

I LOVED the Trace amp in AMPKIT. I deleted that app though because that is about all I like in that app.

Originally Posted by Duke21

The GK 700RB is different then the 800 due to the boost channel and the Valve circuit. The tone of Duff, Flea and others. Not that anything is wrong with Eden!! Dave Meros of Spock's Beard use Eden, and I dig his tone.

I have an original 800RB and it did have the BOOST circuit. PG missed that little feature on their simulation and I requested they consider tweaking it. I also "believe" but I'm not 100% certain that G.I.V.E. tech was in the 800 RB.. one of the reasons is was THE amp of the 80's

Originally Posted by steve_rolfeca

Garage Band...

Originally Posted by Duke21

Garage band is complete but no real bass amps there.

Yes, so everyone in this thread needs to go and give APPLE feedback DEMANDING they include at least one stinking option for a bass player !! I've done it several times over the time that GB became a serious iOS tool for everyone BUT bass players. Here is the link... get clicking http://www.apple.com/feedback/garageband_ios.html

Originally Posted by bass_living

Subscribed. I've been following Rip on facebook and Duke on Soundcloud and digging their sounds. I've got JamUp with the bass expansion through the iRig, but I am not happy with the results. Too much noise, low-end output diminished by the unit's filter. Planning to pull the trigger on Apogee soon. Hopefully I can get a used one on eBay. The iRig HD might be cool, though they haven't announced a release date AFAIK.

I have been using iRig since it first came out and started one of the first discussion on the unit when just about no one else was using it. The fidelity is not on the same level as Apogee but some of the bashing the unit gets in not deserved because several of us have used it and continue to use it without all the problems others are having. I submit that it's possible there may be more noise coming from the bass that is plugged into the unit as a possible cause? I use a Carvin with active electronics and when run through Jamup, it is almost dead quite without the use of noise filters. I suppose it depends on what you are going after as a sound. If you're into the high gain with a sparkling top end , you will probably be better off with a digital interface. I prefer more meaty lows and throaty midrange with a dialed down top end so it works for me. The unit works best with JamUp due to almost no hiss.

Originally Posted by Calvin Abel

Guys, JamUp Bass Pack II, candidate list, share your thoughts!

Acoustic® 360
Orange® AD200
GK® 700RB-II
Fender® Super Bassman 300

Bass Big Muff
Bass Para EQ
Bass Octave
Maestro® BrassMaster

Highlighted my choices I voted for the GK because it has been update and you guys missed the BOOST circuit the first time around and that is HUGE part of what makes GK what it is. Try and get in some of the new filters they included. If thats too much then maybe you can just update the 800 model to fully reflect what it was

The BrAssmaster is killer.. use the Germanium model . Wish I owned it as I would send it to you for sampling.

Not sure which OCTAVE you're after but make it a good one. EBS has had a long standing top performing Pedal. Include all the filters available on the pedal if you use it. http://soundcloud.com/ebs-soundsampl...-sound-samples

[BluesMan845]

Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

I'm very happy with the choices for Bass Pack #2.

To me, the brand name doesn't matter. What's most important to me is that each amp has its own distinctive tone, so as they introduce new amps, we end up with more tonal options.

Positive Grid hasn't let us down so far. I'm placing my full trust in them to give us something we will all love.

I am in agreement 100% here. Which models isn't as important as providing something that presents a new palette of sound we can play with. The first 4 bass amps did exactly that. I should have included in my post above that if you did model the 700RB-II it would basically be very similar to the 800 with some bells and whistles. Might be better to just spruce up the 800 with the BOOST and Mid Scoop you left off the first sim.

[Kubicki440]

Heck I am happy to actually have more amp choices.

[Kubicki440]

Originally Posted by bassfart

Anything by Aguilar would be awesome as well.

+1

[AaronMB]

Originally Posted by AaronMB

Adam, tell us, briefly, please, what the connectivity differences would by like with the Art Dual USB interface(?). That is, for example, would we use the left/right Monitor Out to go to an amp/PA, etc? Or would we use the Headphone Out? It seems that the Art receives the audio back from the iOS device (from JamUp, for instance) via the same 30pin, then sends it to whatever is plugged into an Out?

What say you, sir?


What about iRif users? Like the Art Dual, I see that the iRif also uses the 30pin connector to send the signal Out, rather than the headphone out... I like this idea because it it'd help keep the mess of cables to a minimum (or at least a little more organized, as they'd already be oriented in the same direction); this also confirms for me (because I wasn't paying close enough attention, apparently) that the audio can indeed be sent Out through the 30pin and we're not limited to the headphone out: just the options/limitations of the particular interface.

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by Duke21

I think that the problem with Trace is the same as with Eden, they kind of fading away so it easy to forget them.
If we have to pick UK brand, I'll like to see Ashdown before Trace Elliot,.

But I think Calvin's list is quite perfect,

The reason I chose the Eden is because I haven't played through a gk before .... I have played through an Eden though.... Like the redhead when I used it, it made my mouth drop open and was floored about how good it sounded. It stuck with me. There is a gk app so I figured if I wanted more gk then I could go there but there are no EDEN out there at all.
And as the question on Trace Elliots .....no love here at all no....just kidding. I haven't played a real trace the only one I have played is in Amplitube's desktop version. It was ok. But I have nothing to go on....so..not on my list. But I haven't played an orange 200 either but hear rave reviews about it so it like the Eden and the redhead probably has it own distinct voice
I with rip about having different "voiced" amps to have as much variety as possible for different situations. Live I will switch the amp to fit the song throughout the playlist. Like last night I went from the red on the first two and the blueline on the third then the gk on the last two if fit the songs

[adambomb]

I wouldn't be against the new gk cause I love me some duff and flea