2015-10-25
Indispensible App For Multiple Live Keyboards
This app flawlessly executes simultaneous programme changes to 3 keyboards and 2 modules in a live performance context. No more hard copy setlist sheets taped to my keys with program change notes that can't be read in the dark - and no more mental distraction during performance trying to figure out the most efficient way to push all those buttons to prepare for the next song when I should be focussing on the song I'm playing.
This app will open up so many other possibilities with regard to splitting/layering and parameter modification on the fly - read other reviews for that. In my case, the setlist feature is key, with the ability to easily and quickly alter song order - or - delete or add songs to the setlist. Before, I had to get my 5 other band members to nail down the set at least 12 hours in advance so I could print out my song notes. Changes just before going on stage risked longer waits between songs - something that totally ruins the vibe on a dance floor. With this app that inconvenience is gone.
Additionally, this app has the capacity to load pdf files co-relative to each song in your personal song directory/setlist. These files (or sheets as they are named) could be chord charts/lyric sheets/notated manuscript or whatever your job requires. One more thing - an essential aspect - all of your settings are - with a single touch - uploaded to DropBox - a backup is reliably available. (You upload your 'sheets' via your computer) Not only that, you can also download that same file to another device. I have this app in my iPad, my iPhone 6 and my disused iPhone 5 as 'device backup'.
SUMMARY: Johannes has been meticulous in his considerations of what this app should do, how it should do it, and in the creation of a logical graphic interface to facilitate an intuitive experience for the new user. He is available via email to provide assistance and tutorials are available on YouTube.
FINALLY: I've read reviews where people said this costs too much. REALLY??? Nonsense. The gear I buy, the gigs I do and the people that come to them matter to me. What this app costs (some features must be purchased from within the app if you want/need them) is no more than the cost if 2 sets of guitar strings. What this app does lasts - guitar strings don't.
This app has totally freed me up to just do what I love to do - play music !!!