Quick Start Guide: How to play BassLine and MoDrum in sync using Virtual MIDI

Requirements

• An iOS device that supports multitasking:
  • All iPad models
  • iPhone 3GS or later
  • iPod touch 3rd generation or later
• iOS 4.2 or newer
• BassLine 3.2 or newer
• MoDrum 1.1 or newer

Steps

1. Open BassLine and enable “Background Audio” from within the Preferences dialog
2. Choose “Switch to MoDrum” from BassLine’s Tools dialog
3. From within the Preferences dialog of MoDrum enable “Background Audio” and “Clock Output” to BassLine
4. Tap MoDrum’s Play button to start both apps in perfect sync!

Further Reading

• iDesignSound’s list of Apps that support Virtual MIDI
• The Palm Sounds blog to keep informed of the latest developments
• Finger Pro’s Frequently Asked Questions about MIDI

Developers might be interested in the Open Music App Collaboration Group.