Create pro-quality tracks on an iPad

SessionBand is a dedicated chord-based audio loop app, availabl for £5.99 from the App Store. It looks well worth checking out. For example, SessionBand Rock Volume 1 lets you create your own pro-quality rock and metal tracks in minutes, wherever you are and whatever your ability. It contains over 16000 chord-based audio loops, recorded by three top session musicians: Ralph Salmins (drums with Gary Moore, Tori Amos, Jeff Beck, Paul McCartney), Adam Goldsmith (guitar with Brian May, Meat Loaf, Robbie Williams, Elton John), and Geoff Gascoyne (bass with Sting, Georgie Fame, Van Morrison, Bill Bruford). It converts the chords that you choose into studio quality audio. It’s been described as “the ultimate jamming tool for rock musicians and writers”. Around 15 different styles are included - from Led Zep, Rolling Stones and Chili Peppers through Muse, Foo Fighters and Iron Maiden, all the way to Slipknot, Slayer and Megadeth!