Bass Chords LEv2.0

Released November 15, 2017Major

iOS

The major update introduced a rewritten engine and new chord analysis tools, yet the rating average remains stagnant at 4.0 stars. While the app maintains its utility as a physical book replacement, the introduction of technical inaccuracies in chord data offsets gains. The net impact is neutral due to insufficient review volume and polarized user feedback.

What changed

PerformanceEngine rewritten for performance and bug fixes
UXHigh resolution graphics for retina displays
PlatformAdded support for iOS 11
New featureAdded adjustable Reverb effect to bass sounds
UXRedesigned Chords Selector and new Favorites system
New featureAdded degree button for chord scale analysis
New featureAdded variation button for chord scrolling
New featureAdded open string chord fingering and transposition
UXAdded adjustable interface sound effects volume
RetentionAdded Tip of the Day system for feature discovery

Reception

49/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

UX
Users identify the app as a functional, cost-effective replacement for physical chord books.

What didn't

New feature
backfired
Users report the chord library displays inaccurate bass intervals and fingerings following the update.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize a patch to correct bass interval and fingering data to resolve user reports of musical inaccuracy.
Monitor the Tip of the Day system to determine if feature discovery improves despite the current negative sentiment regarding core data accuracy.

Original release notes

● the whole engine rewritten with new improvements and bug fixes
● graphics is redrawn in high resolution to support newest iPhone and iPad retina displays
● iOS 11 support added
● added adjustable Reverb effect, applied to bass guitar note sounds
● new redesigned Chords Selector
● new Favorites system. Favorites list is accessible from the Chords Selector
● degree button added for examining chord's note scale degree
● variation button added for scrolling all the variations of currently selected chord
● open string chord fingering added to all chords. Now you can transpose any chord to the open position
● lock on open string chords function added (in Settings page), allows to explore only open string chords
● interface sound effects volume now can be adjusted from Settings page
● added strings animation effect (can be switched on/off)
● added alternative cursor effect (selectable)
● "Tip of the Day" system added to tell you about interesting app features