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May 21 2019, 06:23 AM |
Hello folks,
I'm thinking of getting an iRig as I've just ordered a travel guitar. I was initial thinking of the iRig 2 but then got concerns about latency so I then looked at the iRig UA where the processing is done in the unit not the smart device. Main question :What do you think of the UA and are there any other devices at a similar price point and size? I'd like to be able to play along with YT backing tracks at the same time and it must be able to be used with headphone, must be compatible with Samsung android but having ios compatibility too would be great. Thanks for your help. Phil This post has been edited by Phil66: May 21 2019, 06:25 AM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 21 2019, 01:04 PM |
Hello folks, I'm thinking of getting an iRig as I've just ordered a travel guitar. I was initial thinking of the iRig 2 but then got concerns about latency so I then looked at the iRig UA where the processing is done in the unit not the smart device. Main question :What do you think of the UA and are there any other devices at a similar price point and size? I'd like to be able to play along with YT backing tracks at the same time and it must be able to be used with headphone, must be compatible with Samsung android but having ios compatibility too would be great. Thanks for your help. Phil For the needs you explain here I would also go for Mertay's advice and use an external processor instead - as many of them do have aux in and allow you to mix/blend in a separate stereo signal with your processed guitar tone. From what I have heard though people seem happy with irig - and I have been look a little on this one: https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigproio/ ...as a flexible solution for outdoors recording (using my studio mics, as well as direct plugging the guitar into the phone). |
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May 21 2019, 02:09 PM |
Thanks, that does look a better idea, Pandora hard to get, Korg no longer support it, could buy used but dubious about that.
I'll look around, I think Zoom do something small also the Mooer PE100 Cheers This post has been edited by Phil66: May 21 2019, 02:21 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 21 2019, 04:57 PM |
... They still seem to make the bean; https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Poc...ar-amp-emulator https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/amP...hone-guitar-amp I just remembered these, seems to have aux too. Darious if I remember right had demo's on his youtube channel long ago, you can ask his opinion too. But also, have a check how strong your phones output backing tracks acoustically. You could also get one of those pocket amps and not worry carrying around headphones. This post has been edited by Mertay: May 21 2019, 05:00 PM |
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May 21 2019, 05:42 PM |
Hi! I'm here to second Mertay and Kris opinions. I didn't try the new Irig, but I have Irig HD and I don't use it because I hate its latency. The amp emulators are amazing, and the overal phone apps are very inspiring but I get sick of the latency. I can't stand it. I wonder how the new unit solves this issue... I would try it, but the safe choice is to get something like Pandora.
I'm now checking that i/o by IkMultimedia shared by Kris. You should check if it works as a classic audio interface regarding drivers and latency. Pocket pod can be an option, but I think that this one seems closer to Pandora since it includes Drum loops for practice. As it usually happens with these devices, high gain tones are not what I would call good. But if you want some crunchs and clean, any of these can be a good option. Iphone apps may sound better, but you have to be sure that you won't have latency. -------------------- My lessons
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May 21 2019, 09:02 PM |
Thanks folks,
Yeah I am very very sensitive to latency, it really messes with my head. I'm bidding on THIS at the moment,, fingers crossed. The Mooer looks a little fiddly to get to grips with. Cheers Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 21 2019, 10:00 PM |
Thanks folks, Yeah I am very very sensitive to latency, it really messes with my head. I'm bidding on THIS at the moment,, fingers crossed. The Mooer looks a little fiddly to get to grips with. Cheers Phil Nice, that's a legendary piece of gear! -------------------- My lessons
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May 22 2019, 06:50 AM |
Cool Phil! I used to have the first Pandora that came out. I burned it by using a wrong power supply 😱
At the time, I was blown away over the sounds in that unit. |
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May 22 2019, 07:22 AM |
Thanks folks,
The main thing is to get some kinda suitable sound into my ears, I know it's not going to be anything like the Helix and I bet if any of you heard it now it wouldn't be quite what you thought it was I remember my first ever pedal, it was one of THESE I plugged it into my Bandit and instantly hit the arena stage It was incredible, but watching YT videos now, not as good as I thought, the rose tinted glasses promptly fall off. Anyway, hopefully I'll win it, my guitar should be here today, I'm away this weekend until Monday so whether I win or not I'll take the guitar to keep my fingers in tune Cheers Phil UPDATE: Well I won it, £47.50, don't know when I will get it, it is saying next Tuesday (Public holiday here on Monday). Sometimes things come early This post has been edited by Phil66: May 22 2019, 11:52 AM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 22 2019, 11:52 AM |
Update in post above
-------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 22 2019, 02:27 PM |
UPDATE: Well I won it, £47.50, don't know when I will get it, it is saying next Tuesday (Public holiday here on Monday). Sometimes things come early Congrats!!! -------------------- My lessons
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May 22 2019, 09:08 PM |
Thanks Gab
-------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 22 2019, 10:28 PM |
Thanks Todd but it's past the point of no return now
These things are so cheap though I don't mind changing out soon, basically I just want to be able to hear the guitar with some distortion (blues - metal) and a backing from my tablet or phone. Cheers buddy, -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 23 2019, 08:00 AM |
Cheers buddy,
I'm sure it will be fine, it's only to get some sound into my ears with some distortion. I probably won't use it for recording but you never know. -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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