AMAZING app!

This is definitely a go-to app. Not just because of the lush and wonderful sounds that come with it (and free downloadable instruments) but because it can be used as a midi controller. I can not only control my other synths with ThumbJam, I can either use them individually, blend them with ThumbJamb instruments, or blend them with other synth simultaneously! The blending of timbres has produced some amazing sounds. I fear Ill never get any work done again! ;)

It also comes with a huge selection of scales. Regardless of how many instruments are on screen at a time (up to four with slots for four more standing by) I can choose an individual scale for each instrument or have them all change to the current one being used and keep that scale even if I change instruments. Selecting a key to play in is simple and if used, makes it so you never hit a wrong note. The visual aspect of this has helped me understand music theory much better.

The interface is a breeze to use and very intuitive. You can scale the number of octaves on the screen from a pentatonic to several octaves. It wasnt long before I was able to control notes with three or four fingers. Making the flute flurry or the stringed orchestral instruments trill is easy.

There is a four track recorder (which I havent used much) and the ability to play alone with your iTunes music. Comes in handy when Im trying to learn to play a song or just jamming with my favorite tunes!

This app has been very well thought out and is one that lives on my iPad dock. I highly recommend it!

Musecrafter1 about ThumbJam, v2.4.2