Today's Song Writers are at a huge advantage. Not only is recording more accessible and affordable than ever, there are also an enormous amount of FREE apps that can help you write songs FASTER. Here are a few of my favorites.
1. Music Memos for ISO
This is my #1 go to for all of my song ideas. It works very similar to Voice Memos, but with some very nice features for musicians.
When I have a lyric idea, a melody, or a guitar riff I simply open up the app and hit record. Once recorded the app actually shows you the notes you sang, or played. Killer.
This allows me to tuck my idea away in the app, drop my phone back in my pocket, and get on with my day. Once I'm back at the studio, I bring up my recording and know exactly where to start. Finding the key of your idea and translating to other instruments is thoughtless with this app.
PRO TIP:
Once you record your idea, name your recording! Because I use this app for when I am on the go, I usually name my files based on where I am, followed by the date it was recorded. (Ex. "Starbucks Idea 9/15/2018"). This will make it so much easier to navigate your ideas.
www.apple.com/music-memos/
2. Pro Metronome by EUM for ISO
This one is a no-brainer. A good time keeper is essential to any serious musician, and personally, I use this every recording session I am a part of. Finding the perfect tempo of a song and keeping it is a necessity, and it's FREE!
I like this particular app because of the TAP feature. Instead of typing in a different bpm to tweak, you can tap it to the beat of your guitar riff, or drum beat, and the app adjusts accordingly. Grab it now and KNOW your BPM.
http://eumlab.com/pro-metronome/
3. Rhymers Block for ISO
Although marketed for the hip hop genre, this app is great for lyricists of any kind.
This is a simple note pad but with a couple of great features. Right above your keypad, where auto-correct usually appears, is a list of words that rhyme with the typed word. So while you are writing you have all your options right in front of you. You can also save all of your song ideas and keep them organized. (Again, I recommend giving all of you songs a name you will remember them by.)
https://appsite.skygear.io/rhymer_s_block/
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