The Apogee Jam is one of the most impressive and intuitive devices I’ve used in an ever-expanding market of guitar interfaces for iOS. The reason for its immense popularity is its simplistic style, compact size and high quality. This is mostly down to its onboard PureDIGITAL audio technology that produces unparalleled dynamics and detail for a device of this stature. Taking … [Read more...] about Apogee Jam for iOS and Mac review
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Street Performing With Your iOS Device – Guitarists, Keyboardists, Synthesists
If you think about it, your iPad or iPhone is the perfect street performer companion. Guitarists, you’ve got loads of amps and effect pedals on your phone with JamUp Pro XT – and a Audiobus to stream your guitar into a looper like Loopy HD (both highly recommended apps). If you’re a keyboardist, you’ve got unlimited sound possibilities from all of the synthesizer and sampler … [Read more...] about Street Performing With Your iOS Device – Guitarists, Keyboardists, Synthesists
iConnectMIDI2+ The HQ Way to Connect Your iOS Device to your Desktop DAW
The question that I get asked the most would probably be “is it possible to connect my iPad to my Desktop DAW?” iConnectivity seems to have addressed this issue with their iConnectMIDI2+ ($89.99 – not bad at all!) and 4+ ($199.99) audio MIDI interfaces… iConnectMIDI2+ is not only a 2 in 2 out MIDI interface for PC, MAC, and iOS. It also introduces two exciting new features to … [Read more...] about iConnectMIDI2+ The HQ Way to Connect Your iOS Device to your Desktop DAW
Mackie DL1608 Podcast – Episode 2
“In Episode 2 we dive into the input processing of the DL1608 and show how the high pass filter, 4-band EQ, compressor, and gate are controlled.” This think certainly looks like a promising interface for the iPad – especially for live use! Not only does the Mackie DL1608 offer the most (12 XLR and four combo mic/line inputs) inputs of any iPad interface, but it allows you to … [Read more...] about Mackie DL1608 Podcast – Episode 2
More Thoughts on the Mobile POD and Mobile In from Line6
The Mobile POD (App Store link) and Mobile In (Musicians Friend) from Line 6 offer a solid high quality (dock) interface for guitars and other instruments. The one thing it doesn't offer though, is a line out... Somewhat of a let down if you were looking to preform, because you'll be stuck with your iPhone's headphone jack. This will probably never happen (considering how big … [Read more...] about More Thoughts on the Mobile POD and Mobile In from Line6