Really basic question regarding using iReal Book with MacBook

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nimbleswitch

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Honest, I've tried to find the answer to this extremely-basic question in the FAQs and forum, but no luck:

I don't use either iPhone or iPod. I just use my MacBook, which goes everywhere I go. Am I correct that I can use iReal Book on my MacBook, but that I'll need to get the iReal Book Editor (Mac OS-X) in order to do that?

Thanks very much.

Jack
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iReal Book Editor for the Mac, as the name suggests is only an editor. It can be used to edit and create new iReal Book song charts but it doesn't contain the song library included with the iPhone/iPod version.
 
Rephrasing my question . . .

. . . because my first effort was not very clear.

I am aware that iReal Book is for iPhone/iPod. I am also aware that iReal Book Editor (Mac OS X) is an editor only, and does not contain the song files themselves. But when I click on the link for info about iReal Book Editor, I am taken to a page that says this:


iReal Book Editor for Mac OS X


Main features of iReal Book Editor for Mac OS X:
(Works with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or higher)

• Create and edit iReal Book song on the Mac
• Many times faster and easier than using the editor on the iPhone/iPod
• Open song and playlists you've sent from your iPhone/iPod directly from the Apple Mail on your Mac
•Send the new individual songs or entire playlists of songs to your iPhone/iPod via Apple Mail or any other email clients
•Upload a song or entire playlists to the iReal Book Forums
•Open Forum songs or entire playlists by simply clicking on the links
• Save the songs to your computer
•Full Copy and Paste support
•Full Undo support
•Basic Print support
•Automatic software updates

(No library songs are included. It’s only intended as an editor)


This suggests to me that if I buy the iReal Book for iPhone/iPod AND ALSO BUY the iReal Book Editor, I will be able to use iReal Book for iPhone/iPod on my MacBook by opening songs and saving them directly to my MacBook, without having to use iPhone or iPod. Is this correct?
 
There is no direct way to send all the songs from the iphone to the mac. You would have to send songs individually or in grouped in playlists. Also there is no easy way to organize and search for the songs within the Mac Editor.

So, to answer your question: yes, you are correct, but it's a tedious and poor implementation of what you are looking for.

P.S. iReal Book Editor for Mac is a free download.
 
You use a laptop as you would, not only for gigs but for rehearsals, practising.

Rig: Itunes on Macbook, or midi files, irehearse or amazing slower downer, Apogee Duet, real book.
 
synaesthesia said:
You use a laptop as you would, not only for gigs but for rehearsals, practising.

Rig: Itunes on Macbook, or midi files, irehearse or amazing slower downer, Apogee Duet, real book.
Click to expand...

ok thanks for that idea. We will give it some thought. :)
 
Grazie Mille, this would be excellent, would really love to have such a version.

I have the iphone and the Irealbook and several (don't ask) macbooks but not the iPAD. I would gig with a Macbook, no question. It just helps with the key change function especially when I am auditioning vocalists etc.
 
synaesthesia said:
...I would gig with a Macbook, no question. It just helps with the key change function especially when I am auditioning vocalists etc.
Click to expand...

You could put all the relevant songs into a playlist and email this to your Macbook. Use the Mac editor to transpose in Info. Not nearly as good as what you want, but a compromise.
Happy gigging!
 
I agree!

A version that would run on a macbook would be great - perfect for rehearsing a small group in a hurry, while the singer decides which key s/he wants.

If people are going to use an ipad in gigs, why not a macbook? It's not THAT much bigger, and either would be fine to read from a music stand, just turn it flat for the macbook.
 
iReal Book for MacBook Pro

Yes, PLEASE make a version for MacBook Pro! I don't have an iPhone or iPad, but would very much like to use this software. I can't imagine why there wouldn't be a version for the Mac OS system.
Thank you!
 
Please port iReal Book (non editor edition) to Mac

I use Mainstage 2 on the right half of my MacBook Pro 15" screen, and would prefer to use the iReal Book app on the left side.
I know the app hasn't been ported yet, but there's a lot of us guys out there that would appreciate being able to use it.

Thanks, by the way, iReal Book is an awesome app.

P.S. PLZ! finish the port to Android, with import and export. Need it!
 
A mac version would be great!!

I own an iphone, macpro 8 core and a mac book pro. My eyesight isn't all that great and the bigger screen on my macbook pro would be great.
 
Yes please a mac version!

As a mac based musician who owns neither an Android/iOS-powered phone nor an ipad, I would like to add my voice to the previous posters asking for a mac version.
Having seen it on action on friends' devices it looks brilliant, but I can't justify a new phone or ipad at the moment!
 
OSX version

I agree with all the above. I use iReal Book on iPod, which is ok for rehearsing, but to have it on the MacBook would be awesome. Yes please!
 
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