Ik Multimedia Amplitube Irig, so cheap, so practical.. Options

[Ivan Milenkovic]

This device costs 40$, which I think is so little.. where is this world going when we can walk down the street, go on stage, do a show - and play songs on-the-go


IK Multimedia AmpliTube iRig (price ~40$)




AmpliTube iRig iOS Guitar Amplifier Modeling System Features:

The perfect way to take all of your favorite guitar tones with you anywhere you go
Real time guitar and bass mobile multi-effects app for the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
Same low-latency guitar effects and amplifier models as IK Multimedia's Mac/PC software systems
Choose from up to 11 stomps, 5 amps, 5 cabinets, and 2 mics
Each preset rig includes 3 simultaneous stompboxes, and amp, a cabinet, and a microphone model
Save and recall up to 36 effects presets on the fly
Import and play with songs or backing tracks with real time effects
Includes built-in tuner
1/4" female mono input jack connector
1/8" female stereo output mini-jack connector
Designed for electric guitar and bass, but also works with line level signals from synths and mixers
Output can be connected to headphones, amplifiers, powered speakers, mixers
Compatible with iPod touch (2nd & 3rd gen), iPhone 3G/S, iPhone 4/S, and iPad 1 and 2

[Todd Simpson]

This is the IK Multimedia bit of Kit for using their guitar software on your iphone and it's quite cool There is a similar app for iPad that I've been using called AMP KIT+ which continues to impress me. I"m using an ALESIS PRO iPAD DOCK for IO which is also a killer bit of kit. The dock is about $200 U.S.


Here is the ipad2 runing Amp Kit docked in the Alesis Dock. Fits like a glove and sounds pretty killer It's so good, Alex Skolnick (Testament) uses this setup to warm up for live shows an for recording on the road. Here is a little audio demo recorded on the unit using Amp Kit

http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/todd-s-valve-king-mod


There are several vendors making iphone/ipad interfaces for recording now. The "mobile" market is just exploding. The quality of these devices for recording is impressive even at this early stage. It won't be long before these types of devices sounds as good as software/hardware costing far more. The democratization of Technology marches on!

[Gary]

I bought an Ipad2 for the kids couple months ago. I may have to hijack it and start using it myself

Sounds sweet Todd.

Gary

[maharzan]

I have this and its awesome. Though I like their software, I didn't like the fact that I have to spend more and more just to record. I bought the iRig 40 bucks, got the iPhone app (not sure how much it costs, although there is a free version) and to actually record with a backing (the inbuilt just recorded one track I think), you had to buy another 4 track recorder and it just goes on and on. I wanted all in one package but these companies are just greedy.. With a 100$ I can buy a real recording interface, you know what I mean.

So, instead, I just got the garageband app for iPhone and am just so happy you get all in $5. I use the iRig with garageband during power outages here and interestingly, it sounds pretty amazing.

[Ivan Milenkovic]

I have this and its awesome. Though I like their software, I didn't like the fact that I have to spend more and more just to record. I bought the iRig 40 bucks, got the iPhone app (not sure how much it costs, although there is a free version) and to actually record with a backing (the inbuilt just recorded one track I think), you had to buy another 4 track recorder and it just goes on and on. I wanted all in one package but these companies are just greedy.. With a 100$ I can buy a real recording interface, you know what I mean.

So, instead, I just got the garageband app for iPhone and am just so happy you get all in $5. I use the iRig with garageband during power outages here and interestingly, it sounds pretty amazing.

Interesting, so it's really about several different apps, charging little-by-little. Great method for making money, but not that great for long-term customers. But it's a great device no doubt. You always have very good tone mate, and video is OK too.

[Alex Feather]

I have one of those! It's a very cool device but unfortunately it's hard to use it on stage or recording sessions because it's simply doesn't cut through the mix
But when you need to practice or have an idea this little thing can be very handy!