For over a year now, I've been posting requests for improvements to the iPad version of BIAB in the Other Programs Wishlist section. Despite generating 2315 views, the response so far has not been sufficient to encourage PG's Development team to act. With those improvements, I think the iPad version would be more popular (chicken and egg problem here?). I use the iPad version exclusively for performances for two main reasons: It fits neatly on my music stand next to my sheet music so that 1. the audience can't see it, and 2. I can (without turning my head). While having BIAB on a laptop next to me would give me more features and flexibility, it would be obvious to the audience that I'm hooked up to a computer, and I'd have to keep turning sideways to view it. So how about it folks? If we can generate enough interest, I'm sure PG Development will respond with their usual great effort and we'll have a superior performance version of BIAB on our hands.
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Alistair, just curious do you ever use Biab live to change the arrangement of a song using the Conductor? Or do you just hit play and let the song run the way you set it up in the chord grid? If it's the latter, why use Biab live at all? You can render your tunes to wav or mp3 and the iPad has great apps for running your show like OnSong or iGigBook and others. There's a bluetooth page turner foot pedal too if you have any two page charts or lyrics.
Thanks, Jazzmammal. On gigs, I just hit play. I prefer using BIAB iPad, rather than playing wav or mp3 files, because when I'm improvising over the second chorus, I can follow the chord changes on the iPad screen. The highlighter keeps me from getting lost. Your suggestion to use wav or mp3 files is a good one however, and I may resort to it if PG doesn't update their iPad version.
I can see that being helpful. It took me some time to be able to read charts, big band ones especially, without looking down at my hands. Ever seen any big band piano charts? Yeoowzer! As soon as I looked down I could easily lose my place during solo's. But, if you lose your place on fairly easy one pagers, you need more practice...<grin>
[quote][/quote]you need more practice Tell me something I don't know!:) I can follow a lead sheet OK.I guess I just like to keep it simple and avoid train wrecks. Actually iPad BIAB gives me some degree of control. For instance I can start the song playing at any bar by double tapping on it. If the improvements I've recommended are made, I'll have even more.
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