Listen "616: Strum Machine with Luke Abbott"
Episode Synopsis
Show DescriptionLuke Abbott is the creator of Strum Machine, an app that simulates backing tracks by stitching together individual notes, chords, and strums recorded on guitar, standup bass, and mandolin. We talk about what Strum Machine does, why he decided to build it, how bringing on a professional designer helped, pricing thoughts, and the "fun" of building a version on iOS.
Listen on WebsiteGuestsLuke AbbottGuest's Main URL • Guest's SocialMusician and creator of Strum Machine.
Links
Strum Machine: customizable backing tracks made from real instruments
Tater Joes Old-Time Musical Mercantile
Chris Coyier on Strum Machine
iReal Pro Practice
PG Music
SoundJS Library
Tone.js
Latest Posts - Page 2
Apache Cordova
Extensive Song Catalog
howler.js
A Tale of Two Clocks
Listen on WebsiteGuestsLuke AbbottGuest's Main URL • Guest's SocialMusician and creator of Strum Machine.
Links
Strum Machine: customizable backing tracks made from real instruments
Tater Joes Old-Time Musical Mercantile
Chris Coyier on Strum Machine
iReal Pro Practice
PG Music
SoundJS Library
Tone.js
Latest Posts - Page 2
Apache Cordova
Extensive Song Catalog
howler.js
A Tale of Two Clocks
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