# Continuo: Bassline Maker — by Songdeed

> AI-powered bassline generator for musicians based on chord progressions. (iPhone/iPad app by EVAN TRACEN POWERS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/continuo-bassline-maker/id6795707280 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EVAN TRACEN POWERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788864324)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/continuo-bassline-maker/id6795707280/reviews.md

## What is Continuo?

Type the changes. Get the bassline.

Most bassline tools ask you for a scale. Continuo asks for your chords. Type a progression — slash chords and all — pick a style, and Continuo writes a line that actually plays those changes: chord tones on the strong beats, approach notes into the next chord, and a register that sits where a bass player would sit.

HOW IT WORKS
• Type your changes one bar at a time, separated by | — or start from one of 18 built-in sets: 12-bar blues, rhythm changes, ii-V-I, doo-wop, montuno vamp, bossa turnaround, 7/8 vamp and more.
• Slash chords like Am/C pin the bass note, so the line plays exactly what you wrote.
• Pick a style, then shape it: Density (sparse to busy), Motion (plain roots to passing and chromatic tones), and Swing (straight to triplet).
• Tap Next take to cycle through ranked alternatives, best first. Tap any chord in the strip to swap, move, or stretch it — the line rewrites around your edit.
• Undo steps back over anything that changed the line — an edit, a preset, an import, a take, even a slider.

WHAT'S INSIDE
• Seven styles: root and fifth, walking, funk/R&B, tumbao, bossa nova, reggae one-drop, and Motown.
• Seven instruments that change what gets played, not just the tone: 4-, 5- and 6-string bass guitar, upright, 808/sub, synth bass, and chiptune.
• Any time signature — 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, 5/4, 7/8, 5/8, 11/8 and more. Every style works in every meter.
• Import changes from a MIDI or MusicXML file.
• MIDI export, optionally with a reference chord track — plus MusicXML with chord symbols for MuseScore, Sibelius, Dorico, and Finale.
• A bass-clef notation preview with chord symbols.
• Fully offline. No account, no sign-in, no ads, no in-app purchases.
• Private by design — Continuo collects nothing. Your music never leaves your device unless you export it.

Continuo is by Songdeed. Pairs with Mediant, our chord-progression app.

## Key features

- Chord-based bassline generation
- Multiple musical styles
- Various bass instrument options
- Support for any time signature
- MIDI and MusicXML export
- Offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions about Continuo

### What is Continuo?

Continuo is a paid music app that generates basslines based on your chord progressions. It allows you to input chords, choose a style, and then creates a bassline that follows those changes, offering various instruments and export options.

### How does Continuo work?

You type in your chord progression, select a musical style, and Continuo generates a bassline. You can then refine the line by adjusting density, motion, and swing, or by editing chords directly.

### What musical styles are available in Continuo?

Continuo offers seven distinct styles: root and fifth, walking, funk/R&B, tumbao, bossa nova, reggae one-drop, and Motown. Each style can be applied to any time signature.

### Can I export my basslines from Continuo?

Yes, Continuo supports MIDI export, optionally with a reference chord track. It also offers MusicXML export with chord symbols for use in notation software like MuseScore and Sibelius.

### Does Continuo work offline?

Yes, Continuo is fully offline. It does not require an account, sign-in, or an internet connection to function, and it collects no user data.

### What devices is Continuo available on?

Continuo is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It has an age rating of 4+.

### How much does Continuo cost?

Continuo is a paid application priced at $4.99. It does not feature ads or in-app purchases.

### How often is Continuo updated?

Continuo was last updated on August 6, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will likely focus on adding new features and improving existing ones based on user feedback.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-06

No release notes.

## More apps by EVAN TRACEN POWERS

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- [Contrapunctus: Second Voice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrapunctus-second-voice/id6795214128)
- [Mediant: Chords & Harmonize](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediant-chords-and-harmonize/id6795401642)

All apps by EVAN TRACEN POWERS: https://appshunter.io/developer/6788864324

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