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Backing Track maker suggestions?
I know of a few but I'm looking for something to jam on guitar with. A great advantage would be a list of chords in any key and mode. Other scales would be great (but not essential)
Only 2 that stand out so far
Backing Track Builder - Sounds good for my needs but limited in progression structure.
iReal Pro - Better progression building options but playback sounds are less than I would hope for.
Don't like (for this purpose):
Anything with pre-made recordings that can't be altered beyond pitch + and -.
Chordbot
Suggester
Session Band apps
Ninebuzz
Comments
Pretty sure they don't have modes, but SessionBand apps come to mind - https://apps.apple.com/developer/id579320222
See this page for an idea of the chord variations - https://www.sessionband.net/the-edit-screen-sessionband-music-app-help
Thanks, I should provide a list of those I've tried and not liked.
How about GarageBand?
Thanks, but no, I just don't get it. To be honest though I don't need anything complicated, iReal is pretty good, just doesn't have a decent program for the style I want. A bit hard to jam to jazz when I want alt rock.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guide-track/id873642046
Not sure if it would fit you needs entirely
And gotta warn... for me it's confusing. Don't use it for years now. From the Different Drummer dev
And Odesi... a non musician friend love it on PC.
It has been mentioned in other topics here, and in my mind, I seem to recall there are some limitations. But maybe it helps you, so here's the link:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/odesi-chords-create-rhythms-basslines-chord-progressions/id1056176667
And of course... how could I forget... Yamaha MMS. It's the ios version of a QY sequencer
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mobile-music-sequencer-us/id580022906
sorry for triple posting. As I remember stuff, i'll write it down
Thanks for the suggestions. MMS is not available, possibly just my location. The other 2 are not bad. Still not as comprehensive as the 2 I favour. The sounds are pretty poor. Odesi is not bad that. At least it allows some creative chord positioning. Not so much a fan of the preset rhythms in Guide Track. Thanks very much for the suggestions.
Chordbot is quick and easy, and exports midi stems. Up to 8 instrument tracks I think, maybe 10. Yea that is the one draw back of Cbot, I usually get it close and then do some midi editing elsewhere.
Firo 4
Lumbeats apps for drums, but not Au.
I like Chordbot but I want to be able to position chords, at least 1/4 notes. Lumbeats are great but I need harmonic content. Fire 4 looks really interesting. Will defo check that out. Danke
Their is a gazillion of them available on YouTube. You may want to start there unless you have very specific need.
Ibassist by LUMBEAT with a companion app like (Gadget) is slick and easy
My current favorite to Jam with guitar is XMURE