Very Annoying App – Audio Stops When Using Other Apps
There is a serious problem with this app. Whenever I play it and open another app, like Facebook or Instagram, the tanpura, tabla, and everything else stop playing. That’s already a big problem, but when I return to iShala and press play again, it starts playing at a very low volume. Then I have to remove it from the recent apps and open it again, and only then can I play it properly.
Since it’s a phone, I obviously need to use other apps while practicing. I feel there are better apps than this one that provide much better service at the same price.
I would recommend everyone not to buy this app. It is honestly very annoying.
Since it’s a phone, I obviously need to use other apps while practicing. I feel there are better apps than this one that provide much better service at the same price.
I would recommend everyone not to buy this app. It is honestly very annoying.
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Excellent practice app
If you love practicing and learning indian music then you will like this app. I use it primarily for vocal training but it is excellent for ear training as well. There’s a ton of ragas here, with pakads/basic melodies and even decorated melodies and arohi avrohi up/down scales so you can memorize each raag. As an American musician these are great to practice memorizing unusual melodies and for inspiration.
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Best app
It is best app I ever see and it is best for practice
Speed adjustment
While using tabla, there is no option to automatically adjust the speed mid way. All I have to do is close the app, restart it which is only when you get the speed option. Once set, it cannot be changed mid way. That is very irritating and illogical!
Response from developer
Hi Ashwini, You can easily adjust the speed by going to Global tab (click on the image of instruments before play button), and there use the various options. Speed slider would be a good way of increasing to your like. Let us know in case you need more assistance with this by emailing support@swarsystems.com
Big problem in app
“Every time a call comes in or any video reel plays, after that the volume goes down. Then I have to remove the app from recent apps and restart it for the sound to come back. I am facing this problem even though this is a paid app. It needs to be fixed.”
Manjira speed x
Why is the speed multiplier not working?
Restarting Swarplug on iPhone
Namaste sir🙏🏻kindly please restart swarplug app for ios iPhone as it’s very much required for us in the production of our Indian music sir which is only available in the Swar System community sir, so my humble request is to kindly restart these DAW applications like Swarplug & many others in the iOS iPhone version sir as many of us couldn’t afford for PC or Mac Book sir, this is my heartfelt gentle request for the Swar Systems’ authority sir, hope you will surely consider this request sir🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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I really like this app — However, there are a few issues and suggestions.
It’s super useful and sounds great! However, there are a few issues and suggestions that could make it even better:
Please bring back the fixed tempo speed options like in older versions, and add +5 / –5 buttons for quick adjustments.
The tabla lags twice if I change the tempo while it’s playing — would be great if that could be smoother.
When I pause an individual instrument, it should stay paused even when I press the global play/pause button. Right now, everything starts playing again.
The manjira (bell) sound on Sam is too low — please make it louder or give us a volume control for it.
Thanks for keeping this app updated — a few tweaks and it’ll be perfect!
Please bring back the fixed tempo speed options like in older versions, and add +5 / –5 buttons for quick adjustments.
The tabla lags twice if I change the tempo while it’s playing — would be great if that could be smoother.
When I pause an individual instrument, it should stay paused even when I press the global play/pause button. Right now, everything starts playing again.
The manjira (bell) sound on Sam is too low — please make it louder or give us a volume control for it.
Thanks for keeping this app updated — a few tweaks and it’ll be perfect!
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Alankar
Please add aption to manually make alankar in harmonium
Some problems in this aap
There is major problem in this application. I open this app and close after use but when I start my Kia seltos car the app automatically starts in car player with Bluetooth and I can’t control my player and can’t picking up and talking via car player. I talked with Kia company they asked me its app’s problem or iPhone problem. Also I talked with iPhone service manager they asked me it’s third party app and it’s their problem. Please resolve this problem immediately.
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The interface is not great
The beat count where it says “Dha dhin na” is split into multiple lines .. there is literally no explanation of anything.. on aesthetics the less said the better .. look at other iPhone or iPad apps out there .. you’re way behind in the UI … kind of expected - I regret to say this .
Feeling Cheated!
On the screenshots of the app, you can see it’s Pro, that’s what I expected after purchasing, but turns out it’s the Standard version with very less features, they want you to pay almost the same amount again to get all the features, if you’re not selling the Pro version on the app store, why put the false screenshot with Pro on it when it’s actually the Standard version with very less features
1. The sessions feature doesn’t save the instruments you want to play, it plays everything all at once
2. The sound quality is not good, improper sampled instruments that result in sound that isn’t clean as you would hope
3. The manual harmonium option and all other instruments are locked behind the pro version
This has honestly been a very bad experience, 2 minutes into using the app and I knew I’ve wasted my money, this isn’t what the company promised on the app store, why not directly sell the Pro version if you’re advertising it on the screenshots, FALSE ADVERTISING!
DO NOT BUY
iTablaPro is way better than this
1. The sessions feature doesn’t save the instruments you want to play, it plays everything all at once
2. The sound quality is not good, improper sampled instruments that result in sound that isn’t clean as you would hope
3. The manual harmonium option and all other instruments are locked behind the pro version
This has honestly been a very bad experience, 2 minutes into using the app and I knew I’ve wasted my money, this isn’t what the company promised on the app store, why not directly sell the Pro version if you’re advertising it on the screenshots, FALSE ADVERTISING!
DO NOT BUY
iTablaPro is way better than this
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Kindy Fixed this two things.
Tanpura sound is not that great like itablapro app & the tabla sound is not clear. Detail is missing on tabla’s sound.
Response from developer
It looks like it's a known iOS 17 issue. Please check this link for a fix: https://www.getdroidtips.com/fix-ios-17-bluetooth-issue/
Better than iTablaPro
Tabla in this app sounds much more natural than iTabla pro app. Thanks for this app. It is well worth it. But it still cannot match absolute natural sound of Riyaz studio app that is unfortunately available only on windows. I request developers to please listen to Riyaz studio on windows and replicate the same natural sound.
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Needs improvement
1. Bol of taals are not what my guru taught so more options should be added which are common bol for a taal. Example : teental bols - Dha dhin dhin dha, dha dhin dhin dha, na tin tin ta, tete dhin dhin dha.
2. No option to write the notes for alankar etc in harmonium other than recording option. There should be an option to create alankar or any melody including the taal/beats selecting specific notes (dragging the notes or writing) without recording which then can be listened in harmonium voice along with any taal and also saved for future. I thought this feature was there in Pro version and that’s why I bought that but disappointed now.
3. There should be a user guide also included in the app. For example : explanation for spacing option in tanpura and other features.
4. I don’t see play option for already recorded sounds. Also no edit option for recorded to match with beats. There should be an option to play your own recordings in the main menu along with other taals/sargam etc with bols/notes so that I can see how it’s playing.
I paid for pro version but not happy as nothing much compared to standard version.
I hope your team will include these features and take feedback from customers to improve the app. Thanks
2. No option to write the notes for alankar etc in harmonium other than recording option. There should be an option to create alankar or any melody including the taal/beats selecting specific notes (dragging the notes or writing) without recording which then can be listened in harmonium voice along with any taal and also saved for future. I thought this feature was there in Pro version and that’s why I bought that but disappointed now.
3. There should be a user guide also included in the app. For example : explanation for spacing option in tanpura and other features.
4. I don’t see play option for already recorded sounds. Also no edit option for recorded to match with beats. There should be an option to play your own recordings in the main menu along with other taals/sargam etc with bols/notes so that I can see how it’s playing.
I paid for pro version but not happy as nothing much compared to standard version.
I hope your team will include these features and take feedback from customers to improve the app. Thanks
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Bluetooth not connecting
App’s audio is not connecting to bluetooth where as all other apps are working fine on the phone
Response from developer
Sorry about that. We just posted a new update (4.0.14) that should solve the problem.
Doesn’t produce sound to external speaker
After latest update I am facing trouble to get sound on my external speaker from this app. Please sort this issue
Response from developer
Sorry about that. We just posted a new update (4.0.14) that should solve the problem.
Bought this looking for Logic Pro Ipad compatibility
It seems like at one point you had it. Why would you remove the plugin functionality?
Waste of money
It does not even allow you to change your speed or tempo on tabla. Stays at one speed. Not worth!
Response from developer
you can certainly change speed and tempo; there are actually lots of options for that: BPM, tapping the rhythm, setting the tempo, sliding the Speed bar. Please check the user guide at: https://swarclassical.com/iShala/guide/
Why pay for premium
If the app is a paid app and i have already paid ₹1499 towards the purchase then why should i be charged for the premium feature again. It should naturally be included with the app. If not then there is no use of purchasing the app in the first place.
Response from developer
A Premium option by definition gives you additional functionality. A car may have additional options, but you still do pay for the car, right? Giving a one star review for that is not correct.
