Feature requests

[Kalokagathon]

Hi.
I have two requests I haven't seen that perfect the musical theory aspect and the chart-building process:

1) the transposition roller should indicate all 15 keys, not just 12 - I wanted to transpose to F# but can only use Gb. The choice is made depending on the chord changes, and sometimes in one key they display better than in another

2) more section/rehearsal letters would be welcome. When making charts I've often wished for E, F, and even G!!!

[Continuing the thought, but maybe not feasible or really useful, or too heavy to program: rehearsal numbers that indicate: a) number of times to repeat something (since you can't nest repeats); b) the number of repetition that that section will be played (like "on the x chorus, play vamp", or "vamp between solos"). It'd be like "ABAC" [1]-solos "ABAC" [2]-"2" vamp [played only 2nd chorus]-solo "ABAC" [3]-"3" vamp [played only 3rd chorus]-head "ABAC" [4]- coda.
Like Coltrane's "My favorite things", or "Spain", but you don't want to write out the whole thing for just two vamps...
Hope I was clear enough - just an idea...]

3) nested repeats ;-)

4) I second the "start from bar #" motion!!!!

[ds9boon]

Bonjour, - A simple pointer or hook to lead sheets would be very useful. I'm working iReal B in reverse - I find a title or track I know or like - then look for the lead sheet. Might be wiki ph n ia or such. Or I might have it. If I do have it - usually in the wrong key for my one of my Saxes. that is where irealB is a real boon. However - if playing with others, no so straight forward.
I don't have the experience to have second nature to jump up/down X number of semitones.
Lead sheet links would be a real advantage.
Cheers

[thisgizmo]

It would be nice if the programmers would set the instrument controls independent for each tune. I turn down the Keyboard for one tune, but want it at 25% for another and full up for another. The same with the Bass and Drums. When working with 20 songs, this gets to be a burden.

[jeremy7whelan]

I LOVE THIS APP!! I only have 3 requests: syncing/sharing of charts between the mac and iOS versions, manuscript/notation capabilities and more instruments with real instrument samples.

[Timkeys]

Hi guys

Latin/Swing is good on head in and out, but on solos it just plays swing Can we have Latin/Swing on solos as well?
Tim

[thesoundsmith]

The new Latin/Swing Style is really useful, and the perfect Latin to complement the usage. I'd love to see more of this concept explored - for example, medium/up swing with A as 2/4 feel, B as 4/4 with subsequent choruses till final all in 4. Perhaps (if there is room) a C sub-style power groove as well,( but how you fit all of that in there already is beyond me...)

Thanks as always for an incredible app.

[Ktranth]

Could we possibly get either 5/8 or 2/8 and 3/8 added? I have a few original arrangements that need it and it kind of complicates the form having to use 5/4 and doubling up the other time signatures.
Thanks, and great job!

[esapala]

One of the threads made reference (dflat) to a 'waltz' style in jazz pack. I purchased all the packs but could not find a specific style 'waltz'. I realize 3/4 time can be set in any of the styles but none of them sound like a waltz. Same with 'polka'. Is there any plan to add an old time 'waltz' style and an old time 'polka' style. I use irealb for the accordion and the jazz and latin styles work well for many songs but I couldn't find anything suitable for polkas or waltzes. Or any plan to allow users to create styles?

[pablo64]

It would be nice if the programmers would set the instrument controls independent for each tune. I turn down the Keyboard for one tune, but want it at 25% for another and full up for another. The same with the Bass and Drums. When working with 20 songs, this gets to be a burden.

I agree, this would be a useful feature. I also think that panning of the instruments would be very useful especially in a live situation. You could then either a) create a nice stereo mix for the pa or b) pan one instrument completely to one side and send it to a seperate mixer channel for eq-ing, easy volume adjustments, etc.

Thanks for a great app guys. Keep up the good work!

[thesoundsmith]

@Tim - Tim, I don't know if this will work the way you need it to, and I have not tried it with Latin/Swing, but it works on other rhythms, so it should be good here:

Instead of telling the app to play the part 4x in the performance window, play it one time in performance, and add a 4x repeat to the score. I believe this will keep the Latin/Swing (it hasn't gone to a second chorus.)