Great idea. Lots of problems.
There are a few technical issues that make the app really frustrating though, and I don’t see myself continuing past the free trial unless they are addressed.
First off, there are major issues with note detection. I’ve used several different guitars and headsets and even played pretty loudly through an amp. I’m in a quiet room and it keeps missing notes. I’ve taken my headphones off and picked through individual strings.
The other major issue is lag when slowing down songs. It’s not just the first time. It happens on a redo even if I just played the song.
Finally, I’d like to see a bit more fine tuning with slowing down song sections and the ability to quickly choose certain sections without having to move the slider around and guess.
There is a lot of potential here and I really hope to see what future updates bring.
Response from developer
Hi there! And thanks for reaching out! For the 1st issue - there is a new version of the app in App Store that solves this issue. Can you download and try that? Email us at hello@zoundio.com if this doest not solve the problem. For the 2nd and 3rd we are working on this and will launch in the coming versions. Thanks again! Best, Daniel
(Dis)Chords
Having played on another app before I skipped to barre chords on Amped and did not take on board that you are expected to, for example, play normally unwanted and incorrect open strings eg EADGDbGb to play a partial Gb “chord” on the top 2 strings.
The resulting sound is horrible if you have your (real) amp audible even though you are wearing headphones. Turn your amp down so that you cannot hear your amp direct but loud enough that Amped can. Amped removes the “bad” notes and replaces them with a much more pleasant sound.
You are also expected to actually finger incorrect notes too, though eg EADGEbAb for Db.
Sorry, but I don’t like this approach at all.
Response from developer
Hey There, we have made many updates to the app which we believe has greatly improved our app! We would love to hear about your recent experience with the Gibson app by reaching out to us at app.support@gibson.com. Best regards, Matthew
Perfect
Nice, but I have to say...
Response from developer
Hey there! Thanks for writing! There is a new version of the app in App Store that supports Bluetooth. And let us know if you have any other thoughts or feedback. You can always reach us at hello@zoundio.com. Cheers! Daniel
Has Potential
Pretty good
so far this is one of the best
Including for beginners
Response from developer
Hey and thanks for reviewing! Users get a number of lessons for free each day. For unlimited access and also access to the famous songs a premium account is needed. However non-premium users can continue playing free songs each day for as long as they like. Good luck and rock on!
Not really a star since I really can’t use this app.
Pretty significant technical problems
Response from developer
Hey Charlie! Thanks for reaching out! We're currently fixing the lag on the slow-down and hope to have this included in the next launch. Would you mind sending us an email with some more details regarding the notes that are not being picked up by your mic? That bug is new to us. What device are you on? You can send it to hello@zoundio.com Thanks again! Cheers, Daniel
The way you teach the G-Chord needs to change.
I was really enjoying the app(better than the competition in some aspects) until I ran across this lesson...I got so frustrated trying to learn the way the app wanted me to, that I went back to Yousician to learn the G-chord there instead, only to find that there is an easier version of the G-chord that Amped does not teach you... After trying that version I went back into amped to complete the lesson but it was very confusing to be told to use my pinky...I really wish Amped would change this, and because there is no way to contact the developer on their website I decided to use this form instead.
I highly recommend this app to those of you that are not the developers reading this, and just because I think their way of teaching the G-chord is frustrating and dumb doesn’t mean I don’t recommend this app still, I really enjoy it, for the most part.
Response from developer
Hey there, and thanks for reaching out! The reason we teach the G chord this way is that it makes it so much easier when you start changing between different chords, for example if you change between C and G or between Em and G. Other benefits of playing the G chord this way is that you can play the G7 open chord and Gsus4 without moving the ring and middle finger. It just becomes so much easier. So you can regard it as an investment for your future you. However, there is nothing wrong with the alternative way that you have learnt it, but you will notice some increased difficulties when starting to change between the chords. If you have any questions or more feedback you can always send us an email on hello@zoundio.com. Thanks! Daniel
Great application get and use it!
While I am an accomplished musician of many years it is really good to fine a way to practice with accompaniment. If you are looking for an Application that will change you and produce results get this app, get and use it. Trust me you will not be sorry.
