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dflat
iReal b is based on 'simulated spontaneous' playing so each time you press the play button, what comes out is slightly different - based on the chords, style and tempo chosen (- something more like how a band might play a tune reading off the chords rather than playing exactly the same each time.) So it cannot recreate exactly any recording of the same song even if the chords are the same. It is not designed to do this.
However you will be able to use using iReal b for helping you learn bass. By muting the bass, you can play along with the drums and piano (there is no melody) to help with timing. Slow down the tempo for practicing riffs or ideas. Play with different styles to practice your bass styles. And you can study/listen to the bass line iReal b plays for ideas for the different rhythms (the developer of iReal b is a bass player.)
Coming up in a future update is scales notated in bass clef for each chord which can help with improvising and understanding what notes relate to the chords.
I am sure others here will be able to help you with ideas of how to use iReal b or members of the other forum you mention.
Thanks for your question.
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