Feature requests

[dflat]

... exported files retain all setting assignments. I edit my scores on OSX and it's a hassle to redo all the tempos (and Repeat Times, and Styles) after I transfer them to my iPod.

EDIT (sorry, coming out in v2.7)
This should work already as the new song/playlist export format contains specific player settings. The settings need to be altered in order to save, for example, if chorus is already 3x and you want it exporting as 3x, change it to 4x then back to 3x. It also saves player style and tempo (bpm.)
(You do not need to Play for the settings to save.)

 

[DaleMac]

This should work already as the new song/playlist export format contains specific player settings...

Just checking, I have OSX Version 2.6 (1835). Is there a newer version? I "change and save" constantly but Tempos & repeat Times are never retained with I export/email to my iPod. Plus there are also some annoying minor bugs when I'm editing (fields for the key, tempo, composer, etc.)

 

[dflat]

Just checking, I have OSX Version 2.6 (1835).

Mac v2.6 is the latest version (we are currently testing v2.7 which should be out in a few weeks.) What about your iPod? You can check in the Mac app store and iOS App store - it will show if there are updates for any software you have purchased there.

 

[DaleMac]

Yes, iOS is up to date (but I don't do any editing on my iPod). Looking forward to 2.7, Thanks!

 

[dflat]

This should work already as the new song/playlist export format contains specific player settings. The settings need to be altered in order to save, for example, if chorus is already 3x and you want it exporting as 3x, change it to 4x then back to 3x. It also saves player style and tempo (bpm.)
(You do not need to Play for the settings to save.)

sorry this will all work in Mac v2.7 - which will export player information - I was ahead of myself.

 

[DaleMac]

re: Click Track

I have noticed lately that downloads from the Forum do retain the settings, so that's Great! (You must be running 2.7 already there at the Corporate Headquarters!)

...if you use Jazz Practice with piano and bass off, you end up with a click track for each main beat...

By the way (I'm sure I've seen this request before) I wish you would replace the count-in sounds with real drumstick samples. And for a two-bar count-in, the universal standard method is:

| click-(rest)-click-(rest) | click-click-click-click |

With the growing number of musicians using iRealb tracks on live performances, a less-clunky count-in would increase their "cool factor" immeasurably

 

[Daskren]

So I guess the program you use to create styles is too proprietary to allow users to access it? Then the entire program would be public, and no one would buy it any more, is that the idea? Because I'm imagining how cool it would be if lots of "styles" were in the forum!

 

[dflat]

I have noticed lately that downloads from the Forum do retain the settings, so that's Great! (You must be running 2.7 already there at the Corporate Headquarters!)

we are testing v2.7. But iOS and Android should already import/export the new format, Mac v2.6 reads it also. Wait for v2.7 for exporting.

Thanks also for your idea about the click (rest.) You probably will not believe this, but when the idea of the player was first born, the intention was purely for musicians practicing (not live!)

 

[dflat]

So I guess the program you use to create styles is too proprietary to allow users to access it? Then the entire program would be public, and no one would buy it any more, is that the idea? Because I'm imagining how cool it would be if lots of "styles" were in the forum!

I do not think that was the intention. iReal b (iReal book was the original name) in the early days, provided charts with transposing only. There was no player. When the player was added, the original idea was so musicians could use it for practicing - as an in-app purchase, those wanting this feature could purchase it if they needed it.
The style packs take time to create and there are many small adjustments we do to make them sound as best as we can, within the small confines of the different device specifications. It would take quite a lot of re-programming to open up for importing styles. I am not saying this will not happen in the future, but at the moment we are concentrating on adding other features.

 

[DaleMac]

...You probably will not believe this, but when the idea of the player was first born, the intention was purely for musicians practicing (not live!)...

Yes, I do know that! And I hope iRealb never loses it's "soul" by evolving too much from it's original mission. I wish I'd had this learning aid when I was just starting out. But even though I've been playing for 50+ years, I never really stop practicing.

 

[dflat]

...I wish I'd had this learning aid when I was just starting out.

me too!

 

[Cgriffeath]

Hey, I've noticed that the iReal b home page encourages teachers to "use iReal b in the classroom with a projector."

Sounds great, but is it possible with the iOS version? (Aside from getting an opaque projector and sitting the iPad on top of it, that is. . . .)

Curious to hear from anyone who has had success with this.

 

[dflat]

... "use iReal b in the classroom with a projector."

They are probably using the Apple digital AV adapter for mirroring the display.
U.S. store link-
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD098ZM/A/apple-digital-av-adapter
(or perhaps the VGA adapter which is also available.)

Apparently there are some problems with mirroring in iOS6 at the moment (presumably they will get a fix in an iOS update.) It will not work with iPad 1. If you are interested, make sure you test this before you buy to make sure it will work for you on your iOS device.

Also they could be using Apple TV as a way presenting on a large TV screen.
http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/airplay/
... with a discussion here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2770983?start=30&tstart=0

 

[pdxdjazz]

Could someone post a how-to for projecting irb from the average android smartphone?
I'm thinking in a jam session setting.
)BOB

 

[dflat]

Could someone post a how-to for projecting irb from the average android smartphone?
I'm thinking in a jam session setting.
)BOB

normally it would output through its HDMI out? (assuming it has one.) Or do you mean do they mirror? I suspect it depends on the device if it is possible.

 

[pdxdjazz]

Thanks
Googling "my smartphone" +HDMI = nothing useful
I'm afflicted with a serious lack of tech-smarts.
)BOB

 

[Daskren]

Thanks, guys. Another question. I have added "D.S. al second ending" to a chart. It repeats back ok, but just takes the first ending...any advice? I'm basically looking for AABA form, so I could write out the A section again I guess ...but there's no room. I noticed when I print out a PDF, the font is quite big, how about an option to change font size?

 

[dflat]

Thanks, guys. Another question. I have added "D.S. al second ending" to a chart. It repeats back ok, but just takes the first ending...any advice? I'm basically looking for AABA form ...

if you post it here someone can analyze it.
Or find a song from the forum that behaves, then copy the form, symbols etc.

 

[Cgriffeath]

They are probably using the Apple digital AV adapter for mirroring the display.

Apparently there are some problems with mirroring in iOS6 at the moment (presumably they will get a fix in an iOS update.) It will not work with iPad 1. If you are interested, make sure you test this before you buy to make sure it will work for you on your iOS device.

This corresponds with my own experience. My first-generation iPad running 5.1.1, and two different generations of iPod Touch (one the most recent) both running 6.0. All of these output video thru the A/V adapter for other apps, but none of the three devices can do so with iReal b, it seems.

Definitely something I'd love to be able to do.

 

[DaleMac]

My post today of (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays reminded me of something: It would be nice if, as in iTunes, the rare occurance of parentheses, apostrophes, etc. in song titles could be ignored, so they don't get pushed to the very top of the alphabet queue. It would save us from having to doctor-up the real titles. ('S Wonderful comes to mind as another example.)

Also, iTunes ignores articles and doesn't mangle the titles into Foggy Day, A or Shadow of Your Smile, The which looks just plain dorky! Any chance your programming gurus can tweak these features? (P.S. I know we can manually edit the order of songs if they're moved into individual playlists, but that means rearranging them every time we click the "sort" button.)