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iOS Bass Players Thread #6 - World Domination

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I know I'm joining this party very very late... but I just got an iPad and am trying to figure out all the ways you can use it for music. Are there guys that just purely send their bass signal to an iPad and send that to the board? No amp at all?

Also, I assume JamUp just gives you sounds? But you can't record with it? To do that you'd need to send a line from the iPad to a computer, correct?
 
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GroovinOnFunk said:
I know I'm joining this party very very late... but I just got an iPad and am trying to figure out all the ways you can use it for music. Are there guys that just purely send their bass signal to an iPad and send that to the board? No amp at all?

Also, I assume JamUp just gives you sounds? But you can't record with it? To do that you'd need to send a line from the iPad to a computer, correct?
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I only use an amp these days when a decent PA isn't available. Normally I run right from my iPhone to a DI box.

If I want to record, I never leave the iPhone. I either record to Garageband or Multitrack DAW, depending on what I'm recording.
 
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claudel said:
Check out the previous 5 parts of this thread for a zillion and one cool ideas...
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I'm slowly working through it... It's a pretty daunting thread to jump into when your knowledge of iOS is slightly more than a baby's ability to pilot a NASA space shuttle. :hiding: That may be extreme... but you get the picture.

Truth is, almost none of my gigs up here in VT involve a good PA system.
 
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I try to think of it as that room full of stuff I used to have distilled into a
tiny, portable magic tablet with pretty much everything I could want or use at my fingertips.

First thing is to decide what you want to do with it all.

Then get an iPad or iPhone, maybe a case and stand.

Then you need an interface to get your instrument into the system and
the processed audio out, preferably one that uses the digital port on the iDevice.

I use and like the Guitar Jack 2, but other folks use other interfaces with great results too.

I also have a G55 Relay wireless which is totally extra, and a Radial ProAV2
direct box to handle the output which is less of an extra, IMO.

That's it for hardware.

There's supposed to be some Bluetooth MIDI controller pedals available Real Soon Now.

Then start with a modelling app. JamUp, Amplitube, AmpKit+ apps are all liked, more or less... :hiding:

If you want to record, there's a bunch of very powerful apps. Auria, Cubasis, Garage Band, and more

Once you start to get a grip on the basics there's really geeky things you can do
with an app called Audiobus which allows you to use multiple compatible audio apps together.

No PA might be an issue for gigging, some people just plug the iMess into a bass amp...
 
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GroovinOnFunk said:
If I don't want the guitar-centric amps and pedals that come with the JamUp Pro, can I just keep the free version and get the bass packs? Will I still be able to use all the other features?
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Yes, and you also don't need to use the amp models if you are going to rely on a bass amp for you sound. You can use just the effects if you want. The amp models sound great but to really get the best sound you would want a full range system to run through, like a good PA system. They do sound good through a bass amp but the sound will be colored by the amp and cabinet tuning.

There really isn't much that you can't do with your iPad and if you have the right sound system you can pretty much complete replace you traditional bass gear in favor of the iOS modeling apps.
 
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I suppose the first step is to get something so I can plug my bass into the iPad. I don't actually plan on using this for live purposes. Moreso for practicing at home and maybe doing some recording. So is the JamUp accessory in amazon for $20 good enough? Then I think I will go ahead and at least get bass pack 2 (for the GK 700RB) but probably will snag both.
 
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I haven't used it but it's a decent way to start and probably the cheapest way to get started. For a digital interface ( into the 30 pin or lightning port ) you are looking at $90+. If you find yourself wanting to use it live or do anything more than self recording you might want to consider the IrigHD, Pro or the Apogee JAM. There is a noticeable improvement when moving up to a digital interface but for just practicing, something ( like the Jamup plug ) is good.
 
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I used JamUp live on Friday night. I used it as a pre-amp with effects into my PF-500. I got some very good tones out of it.

I already mentioned that a few pages back, but it was a great first attempt and I was very impressed. I used it again today during a rehearsal with an originals band and the other guys were very happy with the tone too.

I'm using a bit of a workaround set up as I only have a mic pre from iK, but I don't even have to turn it on. I just run the bass into a DI, then out through the balanced out and into the mic pre, into my iPhone 4s, and then out into either my amp or into the board for practice.

I cannot believe the tone I'm getting for very little money!

I also have Amplitube but couldn't get a good sound out of it before the gig or rehearsal. As good as JamUp is doing, I think I may just leave Amplitube behind.
 
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Rip Topaz said:
Yes, with the exception of the recorder. It needs to be upgraded to get the full 8 tracks.
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For some reason I thought the Jamup bass expansion relied on components in Pro. Now it looks like all I need is the free version and the Bass Expansion. This is great news, because now I have an extra $20 for the Effects Expansion, and some other App I can't live without.

What's the App that has pitch recondition and can play other sounds, like a MIDI interface?

OH!!!!
The Line 6 Sonic Port comes with models, too, right? Audio buss... Is that a function of the iOS, or do I need another App for that? I LOVE blending tones, especially with chorus. I don't like a lot on the low frequencies.
 
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themensch said:
Gah, can you travel back in time a couple weeks and tell me that?
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Lol.

Also, as far as synths go, Sunrizer tracks best that I've found. I also sometimes use Alchemy, but its more processor hungry it seems. Sunrizer works fine.

Be sure to highlight the "LOW CPU" button in Midimorphosis. It adds a touch of latency, but gets rid of the clicks and glitches. If you blend the synth with your Jamup bass tone, it can be pretty useful.

If you set all three apps (Jamup, Sunrizer, and Midimorphosis) to run in the background, you won't need to use more processor power to run Audiobus.
 
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