The First Time - iPad

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As some of you know, I was given an iPad as a gift by Mark Holbrook and the other guys in the Texas Mafia, Jack Hemby, Terry Pearson and Andy Wigzell. (there may be others as well)

Well I decided that as soon as I was able I would post the first piece of music I put together on the iPad. I went about buying GarageBand for the iPad, and trying to figure out how to use it to make a bit of music. It took a while for me to get used to the GB interface, but once I did I started making some progress on the music.

Well here is what I came up with using the smart instruments and playing a bit of my own stuff into GB. It's short as in only 1:30 or so but it is what it is.

Guy's, this one is for you. I hope Y'all enjoy it as much as I am the iPad.

Enjoy

Ed

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The First Time - iPad
By: Ed Wemmerus
Copyright ⓒ July 14, 2011Edward C. Wemmerus Sr.
All rights reserved

Song Stats

Hits: 1269
Comments: 56
Fans: 27
Plays: 141
Downloads: 32
Votes: 0
Uploaded: Jul 15, 2011 - 09:37:31 AM
Last Updated: Jul 15, 2011 - 09:41:58 AM Last Played: May 13, 2013 - 12:56:59 PM

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Hardware:

iPad, iMac

Software:

GarageBand for iPad, Logic Express 9 on iMac

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davisamerica	davisamerica said 678 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	you do not waste time Ed ...and this is pretty cool. I may have to steal Kim's iPad now. Check out my latest song called 12

sloparts

sloparts said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)

Thanks Jack
What I found most difficult, was keeping my fingers from touching other notes and things in the interface I didn't intend to touch. Seems like every time I would get a part just about done right, one of my fingers would go astray and screw up the works. Sensitive little bugger when it comes to that I'll tell ya. lol

The other thing I have yet to discover is how to put a proper ending on a piece of music while in GB 4 iPad. There's probably a way to do it, but I haven't found it yet. Otter than that, it's not bad at all once you get used to it. I can see it as a good tool for working on ideas and throwing rhythm tracks together to get a song going in the right direction, especially if you are out doing something else and have the iPad along with you. Got a minute, write a song kind of thing, ya know what I mean. lol

Thanks again for the kind words Jack.

Be well and be cool, my friend

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

awigze	awigze said 678 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	Ed Cool tools here. thanks for the nod! Check out my latest song called Dark Waters w/scofugate, ktb, Pickquickrecords, Ren-Tin-10

sloparts	sloparts said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	Yep, ya got that right Andy Works really well once you get it figured out. Thanks again for everything Andy, Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

drakonis

drakonis said 678 days ago (July 15th, 2011)

lots of fun in a little tablet
and here it is, all that musical fun, exuding all over the rest of the world... A whole different way of making music, and you picked it up just like that! I've bought GB for our iPad too a couple months ago, and really loved all the unique and versatile instruments they stuck in there, some ingenious interaction-ideas... thank you for sharing your progress and results! See you soon in 2D, in MJCity3.
ttfn,
Drakonis

Check out my latest song called Belle Aire (for Mandolin Orchestra)

sloparts	sloparts said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	The little tablet that could ! Figuring out how it is that it does what it could is a trip until you get into it a bit and sort it all out. Once you do that, it's not hard at all. And it can make some nice music when you want it to. Thank for the listen Drak and yes, we will see you soon in 2D. Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

slopartner	slopartner said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	The First Time i-pad I like it a lot and that's what counts,right? Haha! I know you wanted to get this written quickly, especially for the "Mafia" and I really like this piece...it's easy listening. Keep working on some more music, please? Luv u

sloparts	sloparts said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	How can I say no to a request like that. For one, it's asking me to keep making music, and for another it's from my better half. (Always remember, If the Mama ain't happy, nobody's happy.) Guess I'll be working on that for sure. lol Love you too Baby. Lurch Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	Wow! You've done more with yours Ed than I've done with mine so far!!! LOL This is classic Sloparts in every way! It just goes to show Ed that I think if we gave you an old rusty can and some rocks you'd crank out a killer tune! I like this lots!!! Very very happy and very very nicely done!!!! Check out my latest song called My 911

sloparts

sloparts said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)

Since this thing isn't a rusty old can,
it makes it a lot easier to do this stuff. Like I said up above, once you get the interface figured out it does get simpler to work with. Now if I could just figure out how to stop making all these typos when I type, I'd have it made.

Thanks for everything Mark, including the kind words on the song.

Be well and be cool,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	isn't technology wonderful? cool music, Ed. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

sloparts	sloparts said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	In a word, Yes gotta love what you can do when you have the tools to work with. Thanks for checking it out Victor, glad you found something to like. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	Hey,well cool... Texas Mafia ....hmm I may feel a cartoon coming on here ! Nice post Ed you certainly are no technophobe,unlike me ...I don't even have an up to date mobile phone...I have a nokia Brick ! CJ Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

sloparts

sloparts said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)

Me too on the phone
All mine does is make and receive phone calls. I've never felt the need for anything else on a phone, not that I haven't been tempted from time to time.

Now I can find things to do that I consider useful 0n the iPad, and music is one of those things. And it's very handy for checking out all the various web site I like to keep track of and getting my email when I'm not at the computer and have the iPad next to me on the couch, or out in a restaurant that has a hot spot in it.

Thanks for listening Chris, hope you enjoyed the music.

Be well and e cool,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Loob	Loob said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	Good on ya Ed! Sounds like yer havin' fun and enjoying life a little! Glad to see it... Keep it up man! -Freddy Check out my latest song called Maybe Next Year

sloparts	sloparts said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	Yes sir I am indeed having fun and enjoying life. Making this music was a challenge and that keeps my mind going. Asking questions and finding answers has a way of doing that for me. Glad you enjoyed the show Freddy. Thanks again for listening and the kind words. Be well and be cool my friend Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

alackbass	alackbass said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	The First Time - iPad Yeah! Now I want one too! Thanks for sharing Ed! Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

sloparts	sloparts said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	This could turn into a trend if we're not careful. Pretty soon, everyone will have to have an iPad. Do I see a smile on Steve Jobs face. I believe I do. Thanks for listening Andrew and the great comment Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

egobandit	egobandit said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	incredible that this can be done on a tab its like stone tabs of a thousand years ago and the modern electrical marvel great one got me trippin Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

sloparts

sloparts said 677 days ago (July 16th, 2011)

ain't technology great, Tim
It is kind of amazing what you can do with the iPad, or for that an iPhone or iPod Touch. The thing that really gets me is is the prices on some of these apps at the Apps Store. Ridiculously cheap considering the functionality they provide and the sheer fun of some of them.

Thanks for checking out the song Tim it is very much appreciated as are your cool comments.

Be well and be cool my friend,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Ren-Tin-10	Ren-Tin-10 said 677 days ago (July 15th, 2011)
	A tip... ... of the (Stetson) hat to the Texas Mafia! Cool tune! Cheers, Jim Check out my latest song called Good King Wenceslas in a Gunnysack

sloparts	sloparts said 677 days ago (July 16th, 2011)
	Thanks Jim I agree on the tip of the hat, big time. A finer bunch of guys, and gals you'll never find. Glad you enjoyed the tune too my friend. Thanks again for listening and the great comments. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Skean	Skean said 677 days ago (July 16th, 2011)
	Congrats to your new toy Nicely done, my dear friend. Have fun, cheers. Take care of you and yours Kenta Check out my latest song called Asian Mystery

sloparts	sloparts said 677 days ago (July 16th, 2011)
	Kenta & Linda Hello and thank you for listening. Glad you enjoyed the song and said so Kenta. I hope all is well with you and your lovely bride. Thanks again for the kind words, they are appreciated. Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Kicbal	Kicbal said 677 days ago (July 16th, 2011)
	Accomplished Amazing coming from one little piece of hardware. I'm most delighted by the amount of subtle feel and groove you were able to achieve. I guess that true musicianship shines through no matter what the medium or instrument used. Check out my latest song called Dirt Oasis (rough mix)

sloparts	sloparts said 677 days ago (July 16th, 2011)
	No one was more amazed, than I was I can tell you. There are limitations in the software, but where I could I tried to find a way to work around them. It didn't always work, mind you but I tried. Thanks again for listening and the kind words Chroma it is appreciated. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Sigmund	Sigmund said 676 days ago (July 16th, 2011)
	The First Time That thing can put out some sound! Nice work Ed - I enjoyed this very cool tune - thanks! Sig Check out my latest song called Under Your Bed - feat. strangedream, rok41 & Steve Ritter

sloparts	sloparts said 676 days ago (July 16th, 2011)
	Thanks Sigmund For such an inexpensive program, ($4.99) GarageBand for iPad has a lot of possibilities for using it as a creative tool. Of course there are limitations, but given what's there it'll do some serious work too. Thanks for listening Sigmund, and the kind words, I appreciate it. Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

PeterB7858

PeterB7858 said 676 days ago (July 16th, 2011)

Now, you've made me want one too...
Hi Ed. My friend, Philip18, has an iPad as well and the GB version is pretty cool. It has some interesting features that the full blown version doesn't. Nice tune with a well balanced mix. The touch pad interface must take a bit of getting used to for music making. Oh well, I'll probably have to bite the bullet soon too. Take care, Peter.

Check out my latest song called Autumn Falling

sloparts

sloparts said 676 days ago (July 16th, 2011)

Ah yes, the touch pad interface.
It takes some getting used to for sure. Just one errant finger or the palm of your hand, can wipe out a half hours worth of work in the blink of an eye.

You really need to know where all your fingers and hand parts are at all times to use it without pulling what little hair ya have left out by the roots. Another thing that could be better is labeling of the control and function buttons that are there, even if it was with pop up labels.

But for $4.99 I guess you have to draw the line somewhere on development costs and just put it out there. Personally I'd be willing to pay a few bucks more for a more well defined interface with better controls ut that's just me.

Thanks for listening and the kind words Peter, it is appreciated.

Be well and be cool my friend,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 676 days ago (July 16th, 2011)
	Wow This sounds great, you are a really creative guy. I have no clue how to work that new-fangled stuff keep it up- I like all of your music! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

sloparts	sloparts said 676 days ago (July 16th, 2011)
	Thanks Mark Glad you liked the music. I find this tech stuff a challenge, and hate to let it beat me. That makes it fun to try and get it to do what I want it to do, so I just keep picking at it until I get it done. Be well and be cool my friend, Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

dave_b	dave_b said 676 days ago (July 17th, 2011)
	The First Time Congrats on figuring out the new interface so quickly. I like the relaxed groove and minor-bluesy feel. I record some guitar doodles using voice memos into my iphone, but you're way ahead of me! Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

sloparts

sloparts said 675 days ago (July 17th, 2011)

Well I'll tell ya Dave
GarageBand 08 it's not, that's for sure. It is useable but nothing like GB 08.

The hard part seems to be keeping an errant finger or other body part from touching something you did not want to touch at the wrong time. That can wipe out all the diligent work you just put in on a section of music in a heartbeat. But when you are careful about that kind of thing, you can use it to make music.

Thanks for listening and the kind words Dave, it is appreciated.

Be well and be cool my friend,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

davisamerica2	davisamerica2 said 675 days ago (July 17th, 2011)
	That little thing did this? I have great admiration for people who always read the instructions and understand them. I'd still be trying to use it as a flashlight. This was great, Ed. Seriously, if I ever get past my technophobia, I may get one myself. Send us more of this stuff. Peace. Terry Check out my latest song called Muddy Fields/ w DWL & rmarris

sloparts	sloparts said 675 days ago (July 17th, 2011)
	Thanks Terry this thing has power you would not believe my friend. It can also be difficult to use some times until you get used to it. You really have to watch where you have your hands and fingers, or they cause all manner of thing to happen that you didn't intend to happen. Thanks fo listening Terry and the kind words. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Mosaica	Mosaica said 674 days ago (July 18th, 2011)
	Melodic Wow, this is really really nice!! Well done indeed. I read your story about the gift, I thought that was lovely and very touching. Check out my latest song called Stride La Vampa

sloparts

sloparts said 673 days ago (July 19th, 2011)

Thank you Rosalind
I'm glad you lie the way it turned out. Using GB on the iPd is whole different thing then using it on my iMac. The program is very different and somewhat limiting, but you can make music and build songs on it. I'm sure that the more I try to use it the easier it will get as I learn the intricacies of the program.

The story of my friend giving me this just amazes me and humbles me to no end. These are some very special people these friends of mine. But I've seen others in the MacJams community do things like this before, reaching out to help other MJ'ers in times of need. This is a lot more than just a place to share music and do collaborations, it is a real community of kindred souls sharing and giving of themselves to make a better place.

Thanks again for listening and the kind words Rosalind, it is appreciated.

Be well and be cool,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

jibes	jibes said 674 days ago (July 18th, 2011)
	:) You inspire me! I'll have to get mine going as it's been sitting around for a while. You know how it goes. I had to have it but once I did I didn't use it at all. You have done a great tune here. Way to go. Check out my latest song called JESSICA

sloparts	sloparts said 673 days ago (July 19th, 2011)
	Well I'm glad I could help to get you going on using the iPad. It has potential but it can be tricky until you figure out how it works. I'm still learning about it as we speak and it is a process. Glad you like the tune, thanks again for the kind words on it. Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

PaddyNavinCaryatid	PaddyNavinCaryatid said 673 days ago (July 19th, 2011)
	Cool piece GB on the iPad is deceptive. It looks gimmicky but underneath there's a sophisticated midi engine. I wrote and recorded "Blue Dress" on mine with only a few parts re-jigged on the Mac. Great for song sketching. I like the strolling blues feel of this, it's got swagger. Bravo. Check out my latest song called Get Out of Town (V.2)

sloparts

sloparts said 673 days ago (July 19th, 2011)

I went and listened to Blue Dress
and it turned out great. It told me I still have much to learn about using GB on the iPad, but it will come with tie and effort.

Glad you like the tune's bluesy feel and "swagger". I'm working on another one right now, but not to happy with where it's headed just now. Gonna redo it and go to a whole different place with it.
Thanks for the comments and the encouragement I got out of Blue Dress.

Be well and be cool,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

ted23

ted23 said 673 days ago (July 20th, 2011)

Ah
I hear you even attempted the virtual string bend :)
A tricky feat I have yet to master on my pad...
It's amazing how these new tools help us create and develop ideas whoever we are. Creating original music on the fly has never been so easy.
Interesting times and I dig hearing how people push and adapt to the new kit at hand.
Nice one

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sloparts

sloparts said 672 days ago (July 20th, 2011)

Thanks Ted
Yes I did try bending, and it works to a degree. The hard part on the iPad is to touch only the strings you want and to not let en errant finger or other body part touch something you didn't intend to touch. That has a tendency to screw up the works so you have to try it again, sometimes several times.

Glad you like how this came out my friend and that you left the kind words on it.

Be well and be cool,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

lholden	lholden said 672 days ago (July 20th, 2011)
	iPad Amazing work... and on the iPad! Wow is all I have to say. Well done! Check out my latest song called If Only We Could

sloparts

sloparts said 672 days ago (July 20th, 2011)

Thank you Laura
I'm glad you enjoyed the way it turned out.

It can be difficult interface to work in, but if you're careful and really pay attention to what you're doing it will let you make some music that is not too bad. Patience is the key here, that's for sure.

thanks again for listening and the kind words Laura, it is appreciated.

Be well and be cool,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 672 days ago (July 20th, 2011)
	Good to hear this tune from your new iPad Ed, a wonderful gift from the kind hearted people here on Macjams. I can hear that you've picked up things quickly on using the iPad, they are great. Very much enjoyed and impressed with the way you've adapted to the new technology so fast! Great stuff! Bob Check out my latest song called We Can't Let It Go

sloparts

sloparts said 672 days ago (July 20th, 2011)

Thank you Bob
The guys took my breath away when they did this for us.

One of the things that Mark said was that now they wanted to hear some music from the iPad. Well I took that to mean I needed to get my rear in gear and produce some music. Well, I didn't want to disappoint Mark, so I got after it. It's a new way of doing thing that's for sure, but with time I will get it figured out. Glad you like my initial offering, I just hope I can do better on the next one.

Thanks again for listening and the kind words Bob, they are appreciated.

Be well and be cool my friend,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Char	Char said 672 days ago (July 20th, 2011)
	Very nice. Mellow and rich. Some beautiful work there. You should be proud of yourself. Thanks. Check out my latest song called The Sea

sloparts

sloparts said 672 days ago (July 21st, 2011)

Thank you Charlene
I appreciate you stopping in to listen, and the very kind words you left for me about it. I think it turned out well, but now I've got to get busy and learn more about using the iPad version of GarageBand, so I can make even better music with it.

I also need to get some kind of interface that will allow me to bring in live instruments and audio. Otherwise I'll be stuck using just the resources in GB for iPad. While you can do a lot that way, you can't do any real music with vocals or guitars, or any of the other sound sources out in the real world.

Thanks again for listening Charlene

Be well and be cool,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

SISTERS	SISTERS said 671 days ago (July 21st, 2011)
	i like it, too excellent meandering thru the melody, Ed. guys like you who actually LIKE figuring out new stuff have my total respect. enjoyed your efforts and my listen = Anne Check out my latest song called UNIVERSAL SONG w Astronomusic & 24 Soloists

sloparts	sloparts said 671 days ago (July 21st, 2011)
	Thank you Anne Glad you enjoyed the way the song came out, and of course I do appreciate you telling me so. I've always been sort of a nerd in that I like problem solving and hate to let something like this get the better of me. Thanks again for listening and the kind words, Anne. Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 654 days ago (August 8th, 2011)
	Smooth Smooth stuff Ed I'm impressed but not supprised coming from you. Keep well. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

sloparts

sloparts said 653 days ago (August 8th, 2011)

Thanks Rick
I guess since I've got this one done on the iPad using GB for iPad, I'm not a virgin any more. Well ya know it had to happen sooner or later, and at 67 years old I guess I'm allowed.

Thanks for the kind words Rick, I'm glad you enjoyed the tune. Now that that's out of the way I can concentrate on figuring out how GB for the iPad really works, and how to integrate my midi keyboard in to the system as a controller for entering notes and chords.

I'll get on that and let you know how it's working.

Be well and be cool Rick,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

dancedivine	dancedivine said 647 days ago (August 14th, 2011)
	Very cool! I'm digging this.... I had a blast with Garageband when I first got my iPad... I was making songs non-stop.... Such a fun toy! Anyways, sounds like you've got the app figured out..... Nice job.... Have fun!!! :) Check out my latest song called Drive These Blues Away - Remastered

PaulaMunk	PaulaMunk said 634 days ago (August 27th, 2011)
	Great little dance number, Ed. Amazing. You can do everything. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Alone at Christmas

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Name: Ed Wemmerus
Location: Barling AR USA

I've been playing guitar since 1962. Over the years since then, I've also learned to play Bass, Drums, and Keyboards, as well as playing the Guitar. I live in western Arkansas now, and I am retired. I'm just kickin' back with my new found freedom, ... [see more]

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