tonyf Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Didn't know whether or not to stick this posting in here or in the Miscellaneous Equipment and Accessories but here we go. I've just started a new project where I want to use my iPad to store my charts, song sheets and notes etc rather than the usual "tatty uncoordinated folder of scribbled A4" approach. Does anyone used an iPad do this? If so, how do you do it? Are there any apps to organise a setlist using charts, add-hoc notes etc? T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) [url="http://www.irealb.com/"]http://www.irealb.com/[/url] Edited September 25, 2012 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 or Gigbook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 ummmmmm. interesting..... <SAID IN A POSH ACCENT WEARING A SMOKING JACKET AND CRAVAT AND ADJUSTING MONOCLE> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 The keyboard wizard in my band uses an iPad to skip between notes and charts for each song. He just used the notepad function on the iPad and sorts the files in the order of the setlist before each gig. He just props it on his keyboard stand. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 is the gigbook app the deep dish designs one? there's also an 'iGigBook' by Black & White Software. both look really good. do you use it crez? T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1348564281' post='1815134'] The keyboard wizard in my band uses an iPad to skip between notes and charts for each song. He just used the notepad function on the iPad and sorts the files in the order of the setlist before each gig. He just props it on his keyboard stand. Truckstop [/quote] I've gotta admit, I've been using GarageBand to spit the bass clef out into printed form from which I can then make notes over the charts and it's working pretty well but I want to organise it a bit better. The advantages of this are that where we transpose stuff to fit the vocalists ranges, I can simply adjust the midi file in GB before I print it out. Maybe pdf'ing it and then using iBooks is all i need? T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I do gigs regularly with a couple of guys that use the ipad real books. Seems a great idea to me (all bar the expense of an ipad)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks chaps for the pointers. Brilliant help. Guess it's finding something that I'll be comfortable with. I've not been reading that long and I'm currently feeling my way into it at the moment, still relying on making notes on my charts as helpers to where chorus or verses etc fall and the occasional chord marking in places where I find i get stuck. I guess it's all about confidence. If I find something that will allow me to use those notes on the charts, that'll probably make it easier for me. The pdf and iBooks path seems to be quite common, I've just spoken to my keyboard player who uses this approach. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chardbass Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Have a look at ForScore too- I use it all the time. Then add these (with a mic stand) and you're off. http://airturn.com/ http://www.thomann.de/gb/km_19712_ipad_halterung.htm?sid=a0f9589b31a70d9b63d043cb172beeef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 [quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1348566354' post='1815166'] Have a look at ForScore too- I use it all the time. Then add these (with a mic stand) and you're off. [url="http://airturn.com/"]http://airturn.com/[/url] [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/km_19712_ipad_halterung.htm?sid=a0f9589b31a70d9b63d043cb172beeef"]http://www.thomann.d...3d043cb172beeef[/url] [/quote] What a great tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 iRealB is fantastic, having so many charts that can be transposed in realtime is a blessing. However, since I bought the app originally, they no longer include all the charts with the app, this is for legal reasons. The app only now comes with 50 generic charts, you have to download the charts from the forum if you want them. I have the preference file saved separately on my Mac so I can always reinstall all of them should I lose the app. You do this through iTunes with the iPad or iPhone connected. PM me if anyone is interested in the file and I'll send it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Just returned from Ibiza and saw 2 Muso's using iPads. A Sax player and Guitarist. They had their Backing Tracks and Scores on iPads. Lokked a really nice compact setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I use OnSong. It handles most formats, write your own charts,layouts,set lists etc etc. It's superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ML94 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 It's all good using an iPad for charts until it drops and you have no changes infront of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='derrenleepoole' timestamp='1348566982' post='1815178'] iRealB is fantastic, having so many charts that can be transposed in realtime is a blessing. However, since I bought the app originally, they no longer include all the charts with the app, this is for legal reasons. The app only now comes with 50 generic charts, you have to download the charts from the forum if you want them. I have the preference file saved separately on my Mac so I can always reinstall all of them should I lose the app. You do this through iTunes with the iPad or iPhone connected. PM me if anyone is interested in the file and I'll send it to you. [/quote] This is perfectly correct but almost makes it sound worse than it is. On the forum (you don't need to register) with a couple of clicks you have downloaded hundreds, if not thousands of jazz/function charts. Soooo easy. Best £5 I ever spent, no doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Anyone tried ForScore, Gig Book, or Gig Easy for comparison to iGigBook? I already use iRealbook and it's saved my a$$ a few times already at jazz jams.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Brilliant idea, I know a few people that I play with who do this. An Ipad is on my shopping list for this very purpose when I get my next student loan money through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 One band that I regularly work with are totally on tablets now for all the charts. Ignoring programs like iReal,which is great,all the charts are in pdf format and emailed to the band. We've got a huge amount of tunes in the set (some charted,some not) but none of us have to carry a pad anymore,which saves a lot of weight when travelling. Also any new charts can either be emailed or transferred straight to the tablet,saving the hassle of the MD printing a ton of pages. It's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I recently converted all our charts to pdf and use them on the iPad.. I bought an ipad stand as well, pretty safe and sturdy and not too bulky to have to move from place to place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 We have a samsung galaxy tablet that I'm thinking of using for charts...any idea whether those apps are available on android too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatguy59 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1359890596' post='1961528'] We have a samsung galaxy tablet that I'm thinking of using for charts...any idea whether those apps are available on android too? [/quote] I was just looking to find out, seems so, I haven't tried it yet though https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.massimobiolcati.irealb&hl=en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1359890596' post='1961528'] We have a samsung galaxy tablet that I'm thinking of using for charts...any idea whether those apps are available on android too? [/quote] I just use Adobe Reader for my Galaxy. All the charts are in PDF form so it's easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1359920295' post='1962091'] I just use Adobe Reader for my Galaxy. All the charts are in PDF form so it's easy. [/quote] I've tried that and it absolutely works, I'm just wondering if there's a smoother way of moving between songs than having to either make one pdf of the whole gig in order or finding the next song in the changeover...? Some app that lets you select which song pdfs to call up and does so in the right order, also letting you save setlists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ML94 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Yeah that's the app one of the guys I know was talking about. Shame I can't recall the name as I want it too ! Anyone know of the other app where just touching the screen will change pdf's without swiping ? You can also add a bluetooth pedal which will move the charts forward and back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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