iBassist v1.30 by Lumbeat

The v1.30 update emphasizes usability and musicality, adding MIDI Control Maps for customizable external control, new Progression Part options like Root, Start Line, and Silence, and visual progress indicators for better navigation. It also enables sending/receiving grooves to/from Pop Drummer in AUv3 hosts, improved random harmony generation, a Force Root on Chord Change option, iCloud backup, Bluetooth audio support, and enhanced Song Editor performance with A–Z sorting for Lines and Progressions.

Key changes in v1.30 include:

• MIDI Control Maps for external customization
• New Progression Part options (Root, Start Line, Silence)
• Visual progress indicators and improved Progression Editor workflow
• AUv3 groove send/receive with Pop Drummer for bass line generation
• Enhanced random harmony generation and Force Root on Chord Change option
• iCloud backup support and Bluetooth audio compatibility
• Improved Song Editor stability and A–Z order button for Lines/Progressions

iBassist is a virtual bass player app that generates intelligent, harmony-aware bass lines to accompany your music, making it a handy tool for jamming, composing, and practicing on iPad or Mac. It separates bass sound, line, and chord progression for flexible creation, with MIDI detection, randomize tools, and integration with Lumbeat drummer apps for instant band setups.

The app supports standalone mode and AUv3 for use in hosts like AUM or Logic Pro for iPad, offering natural bass sounds from 10 Round Robin sampled instruments (e.g., Modern Finger Bass, Pick Bass, Double Bass). While it lacks iPhone support, its advanced MIDI performance and live pads make it suitable for live sessions or song structuring on larger screens.

Key features include:

• Smart bass grooves adapting to chord progressions (degree-based patterns)
• Harmony-aware engine separating Bass Sound, Bass Line, and Chord Progression
• Chord Progression Editor with Key Notes, Step-based harmony, MIDI detection, and Randomize tools
• Advanced MIDI output sending chord figures, note lengths, octaves, and patterns on two channels
• Live Pads for triggering Lines, Progressions, and Jam variations (playable on-screen or via MIDI)
• Jam Tool for musical movement, human feel, and rhythmic variation
• Song Mode for arranging structures with bass lines, progressions, and jam levels
• Built-in Effects: Compressor, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Parametric EQ
• “Make Drums” for automatic drum creation with Lumbeat apps
• Export MIDI (bass lines, progressions, song structures)

App price: Free.
In-app purchases: Full Unlock – $22.99.