I’ve been meaning to write about this topic for a while. There are thousands of great apps out there for iOS. When I set out to make my vlog, I took some time to look not only at the function of the app, but also the design of the application. Just to let you know, I do not use a lot of apps when playing music, but there are a handful that I find helpful throughout my day to day playing.
The first app that I find incredibly useful is Pulse. Pulse is a simple metronome that does everything a metronome should do plus some bonus features. First off, it is a great looking app. Nothing on the screen but a pulsing circle to give visual feedback. All the extra features like time signature, click sound, and theme colors are tucked away in a menu that is easy to navigate.
A nice feature of this app is the ability to synchronize with other users. This is great for rehearsals and recording sessions.
Another free iOS app I use is the guitar tuner app. It has a nice, simple interface that I can see if my phone is on my desk when I’m practicing. When I was researching this topic, I found very few tuners that I liked that were free. I see many apps now going to the subscription method, which I get but silly if all you need is a chromatic tuner.
I’m a huge fan of this app and not because I’m a bit of an apple fan boy. Garageband has been around for a while on iOS and has been getting better and better. If you like samples, there is a lot to choose from. If you like guitar amps, there’s a lot to choose from... I can go on and on.
I use this amp a lot when I’m demoing out ideas and what to hear chord progressions. From there, I either upload it to Logic or send it Pro tools for further development.
If you are an Avid Pro tools user, you are most likely already aware of this app. Avid Control is a remote controller for Pro tools. It is handy If you are recording yourself and need a way to stop, start, record, mute, or solo tracks. It is also great for a metering application.
It uses the Eucon protocol which is a standard for networking with DAW’s. So, if you use multiple DAW’s in your workflow it will switch easily between your programs.
Finally, we come to my final application. Amuse is a distribution platform for musicians. It allows users to upload their music to all the main distributors, view stats, manage splits all for free. Amuse is a record company so this is a way for them to see what artists are doing great and potentially sign.
The app store is filled with so many great ideas and helpful tools. These are just a few apps that are out there that have helped me make and distribute my music.
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