Worked once
At least I was able to set some tones before it never worked again, updates and all it just wont let me change anything.
Not good for blind guitarists.
I’m a blind guitarist and the app is not fully accessible with VoiceOver. It is also hard to contact customer support with screen readers. The app does not need much work to be voiceover accessible. Some buttons labeled and sliders added to adjust the parameters of FX and amps. Please help with this.
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No problems for me
I have been using this with my Beam Solo and I haven’t had any of the issues that I read in the other reviews. I wonder if that is linked more to the Beam Mini than the Beam Solo, or linked to their iOS devices. I have been a happy camper since the very first version when the Beam Solo came out. And I have had more issues with the Tonex Plug app than this. I have 4 different headphone amps and the Beam Solo and the app is my favorite of them all. And I love the Tone3000 integration which allows me killer tones. But I agree with other reviewers that this section still needs improvement.
And I hope the GUI can also get a slight make over to provide responsive scaling and resizing for a true full screen appearance. Too many empty black space on my iPad screen, and no landscape mode, which is a pity. Otherwise great stuff Blackstar! 🤘🎸🔊🎶
And I hope the GUI can also get a slight make over to provide responsive scaling and resizing for a true full screen appearance. Too many empty black space on my iPad screen, and no landscape mode, which is a pity. Otherwise great stuff Blackstar! 🤘🎸🔊🎶
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Great when it works
The app is great when it works. Set up is a hassle with the two bluetooth connections. The Beam Audio is hit or miss.
A Long Way to Go
I’ll start by saying that the Beam Mini amp itself is amazing. I’m happy with my purchase in that regard. As for the app, it’s frustrating to say the least.
Using the app for the first time, I couldn’t create an account without the app freezing a couple times during the process. Once I somehow was able to get to the main screen and check my account, there was nothing populated aside from it saying I was located in the UK.
The Beam Mini’s claim to fame is its collaboration with Tone 3000. That part of the app is broken in my opinion. Bring in amps from the website that it connects to often crashes the app. Once you do have an amp pulled loaded in, it doesn’t inherently save the amp. If you want to manually save it as a preset, you have to name it yourself. It doesn’t inherently pull through the amp image, name, etc. Also please note that the Tone 3000 website often crashes when using Safari unassociated with the app.
Last, the touch controls are finicky. To adjust knobs on the amps or pedals, you have to press and hold the knob to begin the process. It would make more sense to be able to tap the knob and then use the slider at the top.
I’m sure the app will improve over time. It’s new. The collab with Tone 3000 is new. But for now, just be prepared to be a little frustrated.
Using the app for the first time, I couldn’t create an account without the app freezing a couple times during the process. Once I somehow was able to get to the main screen and check my account, there was nothing populated aside from it saying I was located in the UK.
The Beam Mini’s claim to fame is its collaboration with Tone 3000. That part of the app is broken in my opinion. Bring in amps from the website that it connects to often crashes the app. Once you do have an amp pulled loaded in, it doesn’t inherently save the amp. If you want to manually save it as a preset, you have to name it yourself. It doesn’t inherently pull through the amp image, name, etc. Also please note that the Tone 3000 website often crashes when using Safari unassociated with the app.
Last, the touch controls are finicky. To adjust knobs on the amps or pedals, you have to press and hold the knob to begin the process. It would make more sense to be able to tap the knob and then use the slider at the top.
I’m sure the app will improve over time. It’s new. The collab with Tone 3000 is new. But for now, just be prepared to be a little frustrated.
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