Feature requests

[pdxdjazz]

Currently the player only offer a 1 or 2 bar count-in.
A possible workaround could be to add a 2-bar intro. You could enter N.C's for drums only. Be sure to use double-bar lines.
)BOB

 

[serhart]

Thanks. I was hoping to enter it as a feature request by posting it here. It seems like others might have the same problem if they're practicing with pdf lead charts while using the iReal B as a rhythm section.

 

[b1644]

Hello,

It would be nice to edit with my iPad in landscape mode so that I can leave it plugged-in and charging while using my Zagg bluetooth keyboard.

- Martin

 

[DaleMac]

A longer count-in option would be great. Maybe four bars instead of the current two bar max? If I'm trying to start the tune in iReal B while I jump to a lead chart in the unReal Book, I can't usually do it in time to play pickup notes, especially at faster tempos. Maybe there's already an option for a longer count-in, but I'm missing it?

You could just start the Player on the last 4 or 8 measures (press and hold anywhere you want it to start) using that as your intro. This would give you enough time to pull up your lead sheet, take a big breath, crack your knuckles, whatever.

 

[egon]

So I started using iReal for learning rhythm patterns on iPad and here are my main complaints/feature requests.
(I write as directly as possible to avoid "I think that" and "in my opinion" noise.)

1. Trying to start playback and view chords is cumbersome. A single click should view the chord and double tap to start the playback.
1.1 Add a play button near the song title, so you could start it with one click
--- nice if you want to browse large library of songs you pulled of the forums.

2. Move the playback settings to the sidebar instead of a showing it over the sheet.
-- It's easier to modify it there, and it's annoying to constantly hide/show it (in landscape mode).

3. The title on the sidebar is redundant... move the tab buttons to the upper side and they work just as well.
3.1 The playlists edit button can instead be moved done or substituted for a long press on the playlist titles.

4. The extra space gained in 3. can be used to display the web, hub, edit, delete, ... buttons in the sidebar.

5. Swipe from the sides of the screens is unused;
-- it could be used to show/hide the sidebar/controls in portrait mode.

6. Show multiple measures [4-8] of chords as sheet/tab.
-- It makes it easier to learn chords since you can also practice moving from one chord to another.

7. Adding to playlist could be done by dragging from the title of the sheet to the sidebar (sidebar automatically shows the playlists)
-- and then drop on the playlist. (Also it would switch back to the previous view).

Otherwise great work.

+egon

 

[Threetone]

iCloud support for syncing playlists would be great.
I'm using iReal B on 3 devices and always need to triple check if all the songs are on all three devices.

Greets.

 

[uncle808us]

I too have iReal B on three devices and find it hard to keep them all in sync. Please iCloud.

 

[deselby]

It would be nice if when starting the app it remembered where I was, i.e. what song, playlist, etc.

I use the numerical notation in conjunction with key notation and it would be really handy to be able to flip between the 2 without having to go through the preferences. Maybe a button next to where the key can be set.

Thanks. And as always, the most amazing app in the store.

 

[uncle808us]

I use i Real B with Logic 9 and I wish there was a way to get the chords into logic Logic can import .mid lyrics maybe something along those lines Logic can not read .xml files unfortunately. It would be nice as well to export the chords as a text file.

 

[mulgreaux]

I'd really to see the inclusion of a practice style with the metronome only playing on beats 2 and 4.

 

[DaveRobinson]

I use i Real B with Logic 9 and I wish there was a way to get the chords into logic Logic can import .mid lyrics maybe something along those lines Logic can not read .xml files unfortunately. It would be nice as well to export the chords as a text file.

+1
Be great!
My workaround was to create iRb Song (Chord Chart) using the 60 chords in iRb then create a chord grid library in Logic containing the 60 chords. Slow work indeed and the chord naming conventions vary adding even more work. 11 more keys to go!
The midi export function is a gem.
Here's the 60 chords in key C.

060-8bar-Chords-iRb-01 - Chord Chart

 

[uncle808us]

Thank you Dave this will come in handy. What an undertaking. Great work.

 

[DaveRobinson]

NoProblem!
Took a couple of hours but is worth it.
I don't know how well you know the chord grid editor in Logic?
You may be experienced at using the score but if not here's a bit of an insight into how to make it easier on yourself.
Create a Library dedicated to the iRb chords, it makes it easier if you "Name" the chord exactly the same as the iRb chords are named.
I found this helps a lot when you search the library for future iRb midi imports.

 

[uncle808us]

I am not very familiar with it as I am just learning Logic. I was just doing chord grids for a song I was composing but found out that using the chord grid was messing up my melody in the score editor. Here is the discussion http://www.logicprohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=94996 on LogicPro Help forum if you are interested. I ended up using a separate track for my chords instead of the chord grid. As for the chord library I have not gotten it to that yet. Thanks for the insight.

 

[uncle808us]

Sorry I forgot the link. http://www.logicprohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=94996

 

[DaveRobinson]

Yes, the guys over on the logicprohelp forum will see you right.
It's wise to dedicate empty tracks for chord grids.
Once you've entered your first grid on to the score and selected the chord,
ALT drag the grid to the next bar and double click on it to open the grid library to select the next chord.
You can edit quite quickly once you've practiced a bit.
Ski has written some nice score tutorials here also:

http://www.macprovideo.com/hub/author/peter-schwartz

 

[chrisss]

+1 to this ... especially a march ... even a REAL simple march would be oh-so-useful. Think When the Saints Go Marching In.

... a vote in the ring for blues styles to be added, say for example:

Shuffle
March
Boogie Woogie
West Coast Swing
Swamp Blues
Chicago Blues
Texas Shuffle
Slow Blues
Jump Blues

 

[pdxdjazz]

I'd really to see the inclusion of a practice style with the metronome only playing on beats 2 and 4.

The closest current option you could try is the Gypsy Jazz style use drums only.
)BOB

 

[DaveRobinson]

Here's iRb Chords written into score.
I've left the chords "Notes" in this version but it took a bit of time.
Notice how I've named the chords using iRb Convention.

 

[DaveRobinson]

I am not very familiar with it as I am just learning Logic. I was just doing chord grids for a song I was composing but found out that using the chord grid was messing up my melody in the score editor. Here is the discussion http://www.logicprohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=94996 on LogicPro Help forum if you are interested. I ended up using a separate track for my chords instead of the chord grid. As for the chord library I have not gotten it to that yet. Thanks for the insight.

Hope this isn't a double post?
Yes, the guys over on the logicprohelp forum will see you right.
It's wise to dedicate empty tracks for chord grids, once you've entered your first grid on to the score and selected the chord, ALT drag the grid to the next bar and double click on it to open the grid library to select the next chord. You can edit quite quickly once you've practiced a bit.
Ski has written some nice score tutorials here also:

http://www.macprovideo.com/hub/author/peter-schwartz