Is it that hard for developers to create a bass version of something like Riffstation or Capo? Thank-you.
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Riffstation for Bass
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Riffstation reads a song's chords and tells you them, right?
What would you want a bass version to do, pick out the individual notes of a bass line? Because, yes, that does seem really hard to do in comparison...
Why not just use Riffstation itself and follow along with the chords? It gives you enough information to comp with roots and chord tones, and if you must know the exact bass line, I think between the chord information and your ears you should be able to work it out to a satisfying degree, no?
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What would you want a bass version to do, pick out the individual notes of a bass line? Because, yes, that does seem really hard to do in comparison...
Why not just use Riffstation itself and follow along with the chords? It gives you enough information to comp with roots and chord tones, and if you must know the exact bass line, I think between the chord information and your ears you should be able to work it out to a satisfying degree, no?
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I've used Riffstation when I want a quick and simple set of chords for a song in a hurry.
In band rehearsals we often have a brainstorming session where someone suggests doing a tune the rest might not be familiar with.
It's the fastest and easiest thing to just use Riffstation, giving us a basic chord structure to jam out.
If we decide to keep a song, we'll work it out properly.
It's not always accurate, but it's a handy resource.
As for a bass version, note-for-note, I reckon that'd be a unreasonable and impractical request.
In band rehearsals we often have a brainstorming session where someone suggests doing a tune the rest might not be familiar with.
It's the fastest and easiest thing to just use Riffstation, giving us a basic chord structure to jam out.
If we decide to keep a song, we'll work it out properly.
It's not always accurate, but it's a handy resource.
As for a bass version, note-for-note, I reckon that'd be a unreasonable and impractical request.
I use Riffstation... You can set the filter so that it highlights the bassline.. or reduces it .. You can change tempo without changing pitch.... and change pitch without changing tempo.. although when you go more than about 4 semi tones it starts to sound weird.. but you can still make it out well enough .....
I have been using Riffstation for years now.. I bought it when I was in my old job and making lots of OT .. and was still with my wife and we had two incomes... It is a bit pricey... around $50 .. and there are things cheaper available....
I have been using Riffstation for years now.. I bought it when I was in my old job and making lots of OT .. and was still with my wife and we had two incomes... It is a bit pricey... around $50 .. and there are things cheaper available....
