ePipes - MIDI Bagpipes

ePipes - MIDI Bagpipes

Scottish Bagpipes Sound Module

0 ratings
12 reviews
$4.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 13, 2010
  • November 27, 2018
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This app provides authentic-sounding Scottish bagpipe music as a MIDI sound module. It supports various hardware MIDI chanters and keyboards, offering tunable instruments like Highland, Border, and Smallpipes with adjustable pitch and volume.

Authentic Scottish bagpipe sounds
Supports hardware MIDI chanters and keyboards
Tunable instruments (Highland, Border, Smallpipes)
Adjustable pitch and volume
Drone and chanter volume control
Reverb level adjustment
Chromatic to GHB scale mapping
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What's New in ePipes

4.5.1

November 27, 2018

Added support for landscape orientation on iPad.

User reviews

Works Well

I tested my Technopipes chanter using the other ePipes drone app test facility then connected to the MIDI Bagpipes app and reconnected. It worked straight off. Great value.
It’s made me look at the other ePipes software.

So far no sound

£4.95 no sound no instructions nothing. Just a control panel and the logo changes from red to green but nothing. Got a 3.5mm jack to Lightning cable and think I’ve wasted more money.

Latest: switched iPhone off and back on and got drones to work. Plugged my ePipes in and killed the drones when I played, or tried to. Several goes to no effect.

I feel really ripped off which is stupid for £4.95 but the blurb said my exact ePipes were made for this app or visa versa. Nowhere does it say you need a special interface between iPhone and e-chanter in fact it say nothing about how to connect between the two.
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Great App, one request

This app is great to use during chanter practice sessions! It creates awareness of tone at an early stage of learning the bagpipes.
One development request, it would be great if the drones still played while using other apps, for example: when I use my metronome app the drones stop.

Pish

A bad electronic sound that made me regret buying this 2 seconds after I heard it. Save your money.

Does exactly what it says!

I would like to see other key combinations for the smallpipes selection however, because I own scots smallpipes in two keys (A and D) as well as the ability to turn on and off the drones in any combination (I often enjoy playing my smallpipes with only the low drone sounding.)

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FAQ

What bagpipe styles does ePipes offer?

ePipes offers three authentic bagpipe styles: Highland, Border, and Smallpipes. These are derived from high-fidelity studio recordings of fine instruments.

Can I use ePipes with different MIDI hardware?

Yes, ePipes supports both GHB and Chromatic style hardware MIDI chanters, as well as hardware MIDI keyboards. You may need to adjust settings for optimal compatibility.

How do I control the tuning and pitch in ePipes?

You can transpose the pitch in semitone increments using the Transpose slider. The Tuning slider allows for fine-tuning of the drones +/- 50 cents.

Does ePipes have ads?

No, ePipes is a paid application and does not contain advertisements.

What is the price of ePipes?

ePipes is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99.

What devices is ePipes compatible with?

ePipes is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is ePipes updated?

The latest version, 4.5.1, was released on November 27, 2018. Updates provide ongoing support and improvements.

Can ePipes remap notes for different fingering styles?

Yes, ePipes features Chromatic to GHB scale mapping. You can choose 'GHB-G' or 'GHB-A' settings to use GHB fingerings on a Chromatic chanter.