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michael2 · Post by **michael2** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:38 am

has anyone figured out how to make the metronome louder? I tried to record something with this the other day and couldn't hear the metronome at all if the guitar volume was turned up at all. a little irritating and kind of pointless if I can't hear the thing.

another question while I have your ear: has anyone tried importing a song and then recording a guitar part over it, turning down the volume of the original track and saving? thinking it could be a workaround for recording guitar parts over my own material that I could bounce out for later use. I would just try it, but I don't have any time in my schedule to play with the thing until next week sometime.

Derek Buddemeyer · Post by **Derek Buddemeyer** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:05 am

Wow, good idea in theory...I'm going to try that out. Kind of a workaround for separating the backing track and the overdub....nice. As for the metronome...if its too soft, sometimes I have to switch to the drum instead of the click. I sent you a pm hit me up when you get a chance!

michael2 · Post by **michael2** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 3:05 am

that's a bummer. thanks man.

jazzimprov · Post by **jazzimprov** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 3:34 pm

Is JamUp Pro worth the upgrade-- I'm using the free version now.

What else do you get.

Thanks!

Derek Buddemeyer · Post by **Derek Buddemeyer** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 4:44 pm

jazzimprov wrote:Is JamUp Pro worth the upgrade-- I'm using the free version now.

What else do you get.

Thanks!

A bunch more amps, effects...even with all the added in-app purchases you'll still be spending less than you would for a decent effects pedal..lol. I spent 20 for the app, and another $40 in purchased bundles...and don't regret it one bit. I have everything I need.

michael2 · Post by **michael2** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 4:24 am

jazzimprov wrote:Is JamUp Pro worth the upgrade-- I'm using the free version now.

What else do you get.

Thanks!

i guess it depends on what you want to do with it. it sounds great, is fun to play with, has all the practice features one would need to learn parts (slowing down audio, changing pitch), easy to use. so if you want to use it for practicing, writing sketches of songs or playing live: go for it.

if you want to record with it, I'm not having much luck. the metronome is really quiet so it's hard to play to. to export, you either have to use the itunes export (would rather die than use that), or you can use audio cut and paste. if you paste it into another app with export (garageband for example), you can either send it to soundcloud or email to yourself through the other app. to be useful for recording, Jam Up pro needs to make the metronome volume adjustable (it's pretty much worthless as is), and support dropbox. also: you can't load more than one modulation effect at a time, or more than 1 delay.

i really wish it had those features. i'm not hating on it (it was on sale for $10 a week ago), but honestly if I want to record something I have just been going straight into Garageband, and then exporting files to my computer.

here's the list of Jam Up Pro features:
Fender® Twin Reverb
Vox® AC 30
Fender® '59 Bassman
Marshall® Plexi
Marshall® JCM-800
Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier
Boss® NF-1 Noise Gate
Custom 4-band EQ
Ibanez® Tube Screamer
Arbiter Fuzz Face
BOSS® OD-2 Overdrive
MXR® Dyna-Comp
Boss® CE-1 Chorus
Custom Flanger
Mad Professor® Tremolo
MXR® Phase 100
Dunlop® Cry Baby
Boss® OC-2 Octave
Maestro® Echoplex EP-2 Tape Delay
Boss® DD-7 Digital Delay
Boss® RV-5 Digital Reverb
Fender® Spring Reverb Unit

Invisiblesupermonkey · Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:30 am

It is decent, but same as the above comment little quirks let it down meaning that I have just been going straight to garage band to record - which also has its niggles.

I do find the pricing of the iap a little off putting but probably because of some of the limitations I experience with the app. Don't want it to sound overly negative though because I do like the app!

Calvin J. Abel · Post by **Calvin J. Abel** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:26 am

multi-track recorder, dropbox, multiple mod/delay effects, adjustable volume on metronome. Good list.

What else, we will put that in our list.

michael2 wrote:
jazzimprov wrote:Is JamUp Pro worth the upgrade-- I'm using the free version now.

What else do you get.

Thanks!
i guess it depends on what you want to do with it. it sounds great, is fun to play with, has all the practice features one would need to learn parts (slowing down audio, changing pitch), easy to use. so if you want to use it for practicing, writing sketches of songs or playing live: go for it.

if you want to record with it, I'm not having much luck. the metronome is really quiet so it's hard to play to. to export, you either have to use the itunes export (would rather die than use that), or you can use audio cut and paste. if you paste it into another app with export (garageband for example), you can either send it to soundcloud or email to yourself through the other app. to be useful for recording, Jam Up pro needs to make the metronome volume adjustable (it's pretty much worthless as is), and support dropbox. also: you can't load more than one modulation effect at a time, or more than 1 delay.

i really wish it had those features. i'm not hating on it (it was on sale for $10 a week ago), but honestly if I want to record something I have just been going straight into Garageband, and then exporting files to my computer.

here's the list of Jam Up Pro features:
Fender® Twin Reverb
Vox® AC 30
Fender® '59 Bassman
Marshall® Plexi
Marshall® JCM-800
Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier
Boss® NF-1 Noise Gate
Custom 4-band EQ
Ibanez® Tube Screamer
Arbiter Fuzz Face
BOSS® OD-2 Overdrive
MXR® Dyna-Comp
Boss® CE-1 Chorus
Custom Flanger
Mad Professor® Tremolo
MXR® Phase 100
Dunlop® Cry Baby
Boss® OC-2 Octave
Maestro® Echoplex EP-2 Tape Delay
Boss® DD-7 Digital Delay
Boss® RV-5 Digital Reverb
Fender® Spring Reverb Unit

michael2 · Post by **michael2** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 2:18 am

Calvin J. Abel wrote:multi-track recorder, dropbox, multiple mod/delay effects, adjustable volume on metronome. Good list.

What else, we will put that in our list.

michael2 wrote:
jazzimprov wrote:Is JamUp Pro worth the upgrade-- I'm using the free version now.

What else do you get.

Thanks!
i guess it depends on what you want to do with it. it sounds great, is fun to play with, has all the practice features one would need to learn parts (slowing down audio, changing pitch), easy to use. so if you want to use it for practicing, writing sketches of songs or playing live: go for it.

if you want to record with it, I'm not having much luck. the metronome is really quiet so it's hard to play to. to export, you either have to use the itunes export (would rather die than use that), or you can use audio cut and paste. if you paste it into another app with export (garageband for example), you can either send it to soundcloud or email to yourself through the other app. to be useful for recording, Jam Up pro needs to make the metronome volume adjustable (it's pretty much worthless as is), and support dropbox. also: you can't load more than one modulation effect at a time, or more than 1 delay.

i really wish it had those features. i'm not hating on it (it was on sale for $10 a week ago), but honestly if I want to record something I have just been going straight into Garageband, and then exporting files to my computer.

here's the list of Jam Up Pro features:
Fender® Twin Reverb
Vox® AC 30
Fender® '59 Bassman
Marshall® Plexi
Marshall® JCM-800
Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier
Boss® NF-1 Noise Gate
Custom 4-band EQ
Ibanez® Tube Screamer
Arbiter Fuzz Face
BOSS® OD-2 Overdrive
MXR® Dyna-Comp
Boss® CE-1 Chorus
Custom Flanger
Mad Professor® Tremolo
MXR® Phase 100
Dunlop® Cry Baby
Boss® OC-2 Octave
Maestro® Echoplex EP-2 Tape Delay
Boss® DD-7 Digital Delay
Boss® RV-5 Digital Reverb
Fender® Spring Reverb Unit

thanks for piping in. hope that I didn't sound negative as I really like the app for the most part. the way I look at it is these are the early days of ios apps and there will always be something to every app that leaves you wanting (no matter how great the app).

if you were able to add those things mentioned above, Jam Up Pro would totally be my go to setup. FWIW I would pay extra for multitrack (even just 4 tracks would be good). while I have you here, I was thinking of plugging my ipad into a little tube practice amp to try mic'ing it and see how jam up does that way. I read somewhere that you can't plug a guitar cable into the headphone out without getting a bunch of noise, but there must be a way to do this.

martygras · Post by **martygras** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:56 pm

I'm using it kinda old school. I like the amps and effects so much, I just send the analog outs of the iPad to my laptop running Reaper.
Next step is to try program changes through a midi foot pedal for use live.

Calvin J. Abel · Post by **Calvin J. Abel** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:15 pm

no you guys are awesome, we are always trying to improve something, so definitely let us know your wish list.

Recorder is in the list since day one, and it's currently under development. We have been talking about multiple effects (delay, modulation, stomp, etc) for months, it's the pursue of good user interface slowing down the process (we want to make it without menu). And SoundCloud support will be in the next update.

There are more and more people using iOS for studio, gig and live, it's a good thing for all the developers and users. The headphone output works fairly well, the SNR is mostly caused by the front end and the interface (digital is always better than headset in that aspect).

Here are some clips users posted:

michael2 · Post by **michael2** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:25 pm

thanks Calvin, I actually watched those videos before making my purchase of Jam Up. So you think that I can plug the headphone out on Jamplug to a regular 1/4 mono guitar cord and plug it into an amp or my presonus interface? if not, do you (or anyone else) have any suggestions?

Derek Buddemeyer · Post by **Derek Buddemeyer** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:28 pm

You can go from headphone out of Jamplug into amp or audio interface for computer and it will work. If you need more professional sound...get something like apogee jam and do the same thing..lsounds much better.

michael2 · Post by **michael2** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:01 pm

Derek Buddemeyer wrote:You can go from headphone out of Jamplug into amp or audio interface for computer and it will work. If you need more professional sound...get something like apogee jam and do the same thing..lsounds much better.

thanks, I'll try that when I get home. why does the apogee sound better if you're using the headphone out? i hear great things about it.

Derek Buddemeyer · Post by **Derek Buddemeyer** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:07 am

michael2 wrote:
Derek Buddemeyer wrote:You can go from headphone out of Jamplug into amp or audio interface for computer and it will work. If you need more professional sound...get something like apogee jam and do the same thing..lsounds much better.
thanks, I'll try that when I get home. why does the apogee sound better if you're using the headphone out? i hear great things about it.

apogee jam uses the 30 pin dock connector as an input...leaving the headphone free for direct out....I get no interference with mine and plays nice with my pc audio interface.

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