I downloaded the app and it works great! I tried a song that I know all the chords and it was pretty accurate. Thanks for the suggestion @DaveT.
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It needs a file to scan and think about for a little bit. It doesnāt handle streaming services. You would have to google how to deviously capture a YouTube video and then strip the audio track off for this to work in that case.
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[on iOS] I came across some apps published by Hal Leonard last night. I picked up one called āBass Fitnessā, which is an app version of a book from the 90ās of the same name.
The 200 exercises are designed to help increase your speed, improve your dexterity, develop accuracy and promote finger independence.
The app certainly isnāt going to win any awards for prettiest interface, but itās got a metronome + audio play along (Bass notes). I feel like itās a good āI have my bass out, and every third walk by I am looking to practice something useful without much thinking for 15 minutesā
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Available for Android as well.
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I use JamTracks on my iPad plugged into an amp or into my stereo. Itās free, and has a decent selection of music. The downside is youāll pay $1.99 per song. The plus side is that the songs are multi tracked so you can isolate bass on or off to learn the song or play along. Also, change speed if you want.
Lots of reviews have complained about the lag In loading from the servers, and the overall bugginess of the App, but I havenāt experienced either. Iād give it 4 stars. I think your first track is free.
I stumbled onto JamTracks via installing JamKazam on my Mac. This is a free program that really lets you play āliveā with other musicians on the internet. Much better than Skype or Zoom for live playing. Latency can be a problem but my last few sessions have been very tolerable.
Iām in Colorado playing with guitarists in BC, Canada, California, Colorado, and even France with latency in the 55ms range. You will need a compatible DAI, headphones, a mic, and some patience on the setup but well worth it if you donāt have a local resource to play out. All genres, and folks are playing all times of the day/night. Lots of open sessions.
The folks at JamKazam are actively working to update software, fix bugs, and improve the playability. Since Covid, this service has exploded in terms of use. I highly recommend it. Thereās a couple groups on Facebook, and a Forum to help out troubleshooting. If you want some help setting up you can PM me.
OH, forgot. Wired Ethernet connection is key as well. WiFi adds too much jitter and latency. Plug your computer into modem or router.
You can use your JamTracks in JK too.
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Iāve just downloaded this app and signed up so Iāll see how it goes.
Itās seems to take awhile to load the songs but maybe thatās my internet.
Thanks for the info and Iāll let you know how I go.
God bless
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I think the servers are in Texas, so it might be a little slow based off recent demand, and distance. Usually, I load a track and play it thru a couple times and then move to the next track in my set list.
Itās the closest thing I have to playing in a band these days, and I think itās super fun. I hope you enjoy it.
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