AmpliTube iRig (trailer) - plug your guitar into your iPhone and rock out!

[thrashinthursday]

is there anything on amplitube that u can make your own loops to play with?

[Naturalvelocity]

I bought the iRig device and downloaded the app but for some reason I keep getting these weird noises, after that, it didn't work at all. Help please :(

[ikmultimedia]

@Naturalvelocity You should contact tech support and they will help you.

[BMFRaw]

Can this simply be used as a personal headphone amp without the use of a iPhone/Pad/Pod?

[ikmultimedia]

@BMFRaw That would not work, it is not an amplification unit.

[Spironic]

@BMFRaw Yeah, this product only offers a means to connect your guitar to your iDevice. All of the distortion effects software is on the iDevice.

[BMFRaw]

@Spironic I swear this is a conspiracy by my Mac loving buddies in their efforts to convert me to Apple technology. Evil! Evil, I tell ya! Evil! (must resist....must....re...sist...­)

[ikmultimedia]

@BMFRaw You could use an iPod Touch and not feel like you are TOO committed to the Apple line :)

[BMFRaw]

@ikmultimedia You know, I'd been looking to trade one of my 5 strings for a Bass Pod, but will see if I can trade it for an iPod instead. I already have the iRig. I ordered it under false info from the seller (it is not a personal amp), but now that I'm learning more about it and seeing it's potential, getting an iPod and working it is the way to go. Thank you for your input. :-)

[mikemikemike562]

where can i buy one?

[RatmTelecaster]

question - nowadays my irig doesnt identify my guitar, despite it being inside the input, and the cord that i use betweeen the irig and guitar work. i can also play the metronome and audio demos. but when i go on the setup section, theres apparently no input

[ikmultimedia]

@RatmTelecaster Makek sure the first track in the Recorder section is armed. If that is not the issue, tech support is available and you should contact them. They will help you out.

[vincefasan]

active pickups?

[ikmultimedia]

@vincefasan This works well with a guitar with active pickups.

[Moolight]

question: i'd bought an irig for my macbook pro

and i find that the sound is too small during the recording,

any setting should be made before using???

[ikmultimedia]

@Moolight There are a lot of factors, please contact support and they will work with you directly one-to-one

[EngineOfficial]

Can you use a normal jack converter to get it to work?

[ikmultimedia]

@EngineOfficial If that means a straight cable with no circuitry for impedance adapting and other required circuitry to get a proper guitar signal then the answer would be maybe but if it worked it would not sound good at all.  Guitar requires a special input (the reason why PC/Mac audio interfaces that you see have "Hi-Z" or "Instrument" inputs)

[kittennveyron]

QUESTION: Do you need an amp?? Cause mine broke and im lookin up to this to replace it tnkz

[Detc0re]

@kittennveyron U need an iphone/ipod/ipad, a guitar/bass, the iRig and some headphones/hifi systems/amps whatever

[kittennveyron]

TO EVRYBODY WHO WANTS TO BUY THE IRIG ::: u can buy them at target for 44$ i seen them im going to buy one tomorow

[dancelittlelier]

Can you plug this into a macbook instead of an iphone? I'd assume it would work the same? Thanks

[ikmultimedia]

@dancelittlelier There are certain MacBooks that have the same combo in/out adapter like the iOS devices but you'd have to make sure yours had that. Also, see the iRig page on our site for more information. Thanks

[dancelittlelier]

@ikmultimedia You wouldn't happen to know if the latest 2011 13" MacBook Pro would be compatible by any chance?

[substantialHack]

What comes with the $20.00 app?

[buddy39914]

why is it so fucking difficult to find?

[ikmultimedia]

@buddy39914 Major music retailers, Apple Stores, Best Buy, Target and you can check our Dealers/Distributors page on our site (or get it directly from us). Hope that helps

[bladuck1]

U wish that it sounded so good

[ikmultimedia]

@bladuck1 it sounds this good, because it was used for all our iRig videos and hundreds made by users (as well as SoundCloud audio clips, etc). Thanks for letting us point that out.

[LeonX62]

Can I use this too, to connect my guitar to my mac and to record with garageband? =)

[ikmultimedia]

@LeonX62 Certain ones, yes. With the exception of the Mac Pro, any new model of Mac desktop that has the audio technical specification: "Support for Apple iPhone Headset with Microphone" are compatible with iRig. There's a chart of compatible Macs on the site under iRig / compatible devices

[nickhansbauer]

@ikmultimedia could you tell me if this works with the new imacs aswell? i just bought mine today and but for some reason the computer won't pick up any audio. i already went into system settings and changed input to line in. irig is plugged in correctly and my guitar volume is up... would you know what might be causing this? will continue to find a solution myself, probably i'm just overlooking something obvious :-/

[ikmultimedia]

@nickhansbauer It should. You may need to use the first jack on the back - the Audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog). You can also try to put your Apple earbuds with microphone in there to test first

[Creature12345678]

Where can you find this???

[ikmultimedia]

@Creature12345678 You can find it in many retail stores, online, and directly from our site.

[bazzon666]

cool..

[evenstill]

used last night for the first time live! it is an awesome product. flawless for me and my band.

[knw000]

I'm getting htis

[edbarcena]

is there a delay in sounds ? thats my real concern about it. thnx

[ikmultimedia]

@edbarcena It is like the desktop versions - nearly no latency. Look through our favorites and other videos for people playing fast with it and no latency issues.

[roobixworld]

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[Mattyj1994]

If i run a cable from irig's headphone output into my amp (whilst using amplitube of course), will it work just as a normal fx pedal?

[ikmultimedia]

@Mattyj1994 You would need a 1/8" stereo to DUAL mono 1/4" and plug one of the 1/4" into your amp

[PIKACHU49386]

Greatest... App... Ever!!! My cheap $99 Ibanez that never sounded good is actually sounding like the Syn Custom I've always wanted!! The tone and sound is AMAZING!! Especially with new strings!

[Ulrichdimos]

Please can somebody tell me which song is this (if it is a song) that starts at 0:43

[Mixikyr]

Well I'm thinking of using this as an alternative ultra portable sorta "audio interface" with effects for a microphone like SM58 into my laptop line in, rather then getting the KVR connection thing. would that be valid?

[ikmultimedia]

@Mixikyr You would need an additional adapter to get your SM58 into it (since this is a 1/4" connection) but it works. Have you also seen iRig Mic? That would be much easier

[jwalk094]

You can plug the iRig into your computer by hooking the headphone output into the computers audio input providing you have the right sound card in your pc that will allow you to record the internal sound of the computer itself. Most can do this any way. Another thing you could do is play a song through Internet radio or YouTube while recording in a program like Audiocity.

[ikmultimedia]

@jwalk094 Internal routing programs would be much better and cleaner for that purpose. For directly doing the same that is done with iRig on iPhone or in place of a regular audio interface, there are not many computers that can do this, actually.

[ikmultimedia]

@360freakazoidguy some MacBook/Pro and iMac models have the combined input/output like iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad do but this is made for the iOS devices and won't likely work on a PC or many Macs too.

[uhrik]

You should make an iRig with a quarter inch output jack as well since the quarter inch guitar cords are more durable.

[MichaelJacksonSpin]

How do i get this guitar sounding at 1:12 at my amplitube, its sounds like Yngwie Malmsteen, but i dont get that sound on my ipad with this app, when i adjust the gain high, its just much background noise, help me !!

[youtubauser]

Want to make this product really rock, and sell like madness? Make the audio live stream via bluetooth or WiFi. That way you could plug an apple TV (or custom Rx) into your amp and have a wireless guitar/microphone system with killer effects/sims!

It would take some finesse but I think the latency could be made low enough. Maybe when iOS4.2 arrives (maybe tomorrow)?

[guitarca4]

What is that yellow jackstick called?

[ikmultimedia]

@guitarca4 It is just a 1/4" instrument cable. A really nice one, apparently :)

[sehnsucht721]

what is the song that starts at 0:42

[ikmultimedia]

@TheMusictunez You can go out from the headphone out to an amp. There's an instruction sheet that details the kind of wires you would need to get the best sound with least issues with the unit. Generally, 1/8" stereo to dual MONO 1/4" is the best bet to go out to a mixer/amp/etc.

[samyboy25niner]

wat is the point cuz it looks lik u only can use it thru ur head phones not any massive speakers so no one else can hear u except urself?

[ikmultimedia]

@samyboy25niner Nope, you can go out to an amp, mixer, etc. Look through our favorites and other videos on YouTube where people do this on stage. Also see my other post about the wires that would do the job.

[frosty098123]

Can this be used with the new ipod touch?

[ikmultimedia]

@frosty098123 Yes, it can.

[AAAHHHCUMMON]

can i ask where do you get the adapter to plug in the guitar

[ikmultimedia]

@AAAHHHCUMMON We sell it at our site directly, major online music retailers sell it, and in the US we are also carried in Apple Stores.

[Chewy120]

@AAAHHHCUMMON i think guitar center started selling this too

[ikmultimedia]

@Chewy120 Yes, thank you. We have actually been a top seller there now and even #1 in at least one category from what I'm hearing!

[ca57]

can i use this for pc?

[ikmultimedia]

@ca57 This is meant for iPhone and it works in certain MacBook models that have a combined input/output jack like iPhone does. To go into PC you'd need to send the output from iRig into your audio interface (still using iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad). So no, not directly.

[Mixikyr]

can i plug in a microphone instead of guitar with the iRig adaptor?

[ikmultimedia]

@Mixikyr You'd have to use a preamp especially for condensers and it definitely will not provide phantom power. You could use an XLR-->1/4" adapter for certain microphones but they'd have to provide enough gain to be effective.

[ikmultimedia]

@fuzzynavel100 You will be able to import songs directly from the iPhone without need for a computer or WiFi at all soon.

[DodgyPodgy]

Where can we buy one from Hong Kong? None of the Apple stores sells it here, and looks like there are no distributors in the Far East region...

[ikmultimedia]

@DodgyPodgy Try the distributors link on our site or order direct from us. Thanks!

[jimmyhobbit]

I ordered one im excited

[fabiopes]

does it work as a general input audio for the I-phone (for other applications too) or does it work only with amplitube?

[ikmultimedia]

@fabiopes it will work with other applications, remember you'll get the dry input of course and not the fine AmpliTube modeling :)

[flipverb]

Can you record with this? I'm in as long as I can record....if I can multi-track I'll marry the thing!

[ikmultimedia]

@flipverb I don't have a date for you but there will be recording and it seems like it will satisfy your needs (and more) so go rent your tuxedo and buy a cake! Invite IK, please. That's the least you can do.

[PeterSchou1]

Can you use it on an acoustic Martin&CO Guitar?

[ikmultimedia]

@PeterSchou1 Yes, it should create some interesting effects too, though the clean amp should be just like plugging your acoustic into its real counterpart.

[MrPeaberry]

I recently purchased the 20 dollar full version of AmpliTube for my iPhone 4. I purchased the PRS GuitarBud cable (29.99) thinking that it would save me 10 bucks over the iRig cable, but I have not been able to get any sound out of the combination. Is this a problem with the AmpliTube app on iPhone 4 or the PRS GuitarBud cable with AmpliTube app or with iPhone 4? If I get an iRig cable do you think that AmpliTube wiill work with my guitar on iPhone 4 with AmpliTube? Help!

[ikmultimedia]

@MrPeaberry This is a problem since the PRS cable does not have the electronic components to properly get the appropriate signal into the device. iRig does the impedance matching and other things to the signal so that AmpliTube gets the correct signal.

[punkscooterist]

Hi, i've just recieve my iRig, but somehow there's no sound comming out of it. I already download the apps the free version on my iphone. I followed the steps on how to fixed it. The problem still there. What is actually happening? Is my iRig faulty or my phone?

[ikmultimedia]

@punkscooterist Most likely not, you can contact support and they will go through the details with you and diagnose if it is. Thanks!

[delnemorio]

can you rec

[ikmultimedia]

@delnemorio soon that will be available. Thanks!

[funkymonk816]

Do you have to listen through headphones or can you listen through something else?

[ikmultimedia]

@funkymonk816 You can use the 1/8" out on the iRig to go to things other than headphones.

[robfosters]

This does look great. However, is there any chance that ik could work on an iPad specific app. Just think that with the increased space, more opportunities exist. I know you can obviously 2X the app on iPad, but it loses quite a bit of sharpness. Any Chance IK?

[ikmultimedia]

@robfosters we already have an iPad native app awaiting approval :) More than just screen size too, you can use more FX, etc. Very very nice, can't wait for you to try it.

[robfosters]

@ikmultimedia Thanks for that, cant wait.

Any rough idea on timescale?

[masteredd23]

Looks nice.

Does anyone now, how to play the first guitar-solo in the video (from 0:11 to 0:17)?

Or can you tell me which scale that is? :D

[cast390]

@masteredd23 Sounds like a minor pentatonic

[sosrosr]

Hi, can I plug my electric acoustic right into the iRig?

[ikmultimedia]

@sosrosr it should accept the input, yes, but you will need to experiment with the sounds of amps/fx/cabs/mics/etc.

[punkscooterist]

Hi, i'm from singapore. This is a cool stuff for musician, guitar player who use iphone. Will this iRig be comming to singapore? Can this app run on iphone?

[ikmultimedia]

@punkscooterist Yes it runs on iPhone for sure. I use it on my 3GS and it has been used on 3G and iPhone 4. To check availability in your country, visit our site and click "Dealers" to get a listing.

[stevencudengle]

do u HAVE to use the irig? can u like make something else thats similar?

[ikmultimedia]

@stevencudengle - iRig is not a simple connector - there are electronic components inside that our engineers spent a lot of time testing and experimenting with until they got it right. iRig is the best choice and the only one we recommend for AmpliTube For iPhone.

[nig3l102]

OMG I NEED THISSSSSSSSSS

[ikmultimedia]

@nig3l102 It is shipping in Europe now, US/Japan July 7th so you will get it soon if you preordered. If not, you might want to start looking at dealers or preordering from us soon as it is in high demand.

[LinzyRulzNorthNowra]

Question, where do you get the plug to put your lead in?

[ikmultimedia]

@LinzyRulzNorthNowra It will ship July 1st in Europe and July 7th in the US - to find dealers in your area visit our site for a list. Also, you can preorder it directly from us. You might want to soon, as this is a hot item. Thanks!

[jlrtorrego]

Question for IK: when using iRig with a multitrack recorder (without Amplitube app for effects) can you hear the guitar you are playing while hearing previously recorded tracks? Thanks

[ikmultimedia]

@jlrtorrego That would be a function of the software you are using, there isn't a direct hardware monitoring like an audio interface since this is the impedance adapter/signal connection and conversion happens on the device (not the iRig). Thanks!

[jlrtorrego]

Question for IK: when using iRig with a multitrack recorder (without Amplitube app for effects) can you hear the guitar you are playing while hearing previously recorded tracks? Thanks

[gregralls]

What a great app! I downloaded the full version yesterday, can't wait now until the iRig adapter becomes available. 5 stars in the iTunes app store from me. Brilliant, great work IK Multimedia!

[geartesting]

Question for IK: Has this been extensively tested with the iPhone 3GS?

Reason for this is that the PRS GuitarBud worked fine with a 3G, but would not work with a 3GS - something to do with the noise-cancelling technology on the S. Also tried soldering a DIY one together using a TRRS tip - same result: weird crackling sounds and lots of uncontrollable feedback.

If this works with a 3GS, great. But it'd be good to see a video that shows this.

[ikmultimedia]

@geartesting Yes, it has been tested and worked VERY well with 3GS. This is a different beast than the product you mentioned. Tested on 3G, 3GS, iPad, and current generation iPod Touch extensively.

[info020]

@ikmultimedia. Firstly let me say I am a fan of Amplitube, but I don't see the point unless you can record what you hear for ideas if anything. So hurry and get this sorted. Lol. Also, downloaded the the free app, very cool, but I won't be spending my hard earned untill the the forementioned is sorted.

[ikmultimedia]

@info020 Recording will come. This is right now a very small amp and smaller than similar modeling devices (most of which also do not record). We do, however, listen and want to give people the best experience and will continue to add to and improve AmpliTube for iPhone for sure. Thanks!

[oneswatter]

its here!......its here!  i got it on my phone! now please send the cord, im so jacked!!!!

[gregralls]

@oneswatter I'm using a PRS Guitarbud cord with the AmpliTube iPhone app at the moment. It works fine. I couldn't wait a month for iRig to come out!

[barkleyspider]

@gregralls The PRS is such a piece of junk for 30 bux. Sorry you already bought it. The Griffin Technology Guitar Connect cable is the same form factor but a MUCH better cable. I used an early version and they will be available online this week.

[gregralls]

@barkleyspider Ha ha. Thanks mate. I won't be wasting my money on the cable you suggested, I'll get an iRig adapter instead. The PRS cable is just a temporary measure until the iRig becomes available - it's doing the job fine for the short-term, and when the iRig comes out it won't be needed anymore. Enjoy using your 'MUCH better' cable. Ha ha. Good one!

[ikmultimedia]

@barkleyspider Again, we do not recommend other cables, and however many times you push that brand here won't change the fact that it doesn't appear to contain the electronic components that are made to get the best signal into ours and other audio apps. Ours does, and for a reason. People will see and hear those reasons in a matter of days.

This is similar to the comparison of using a proper audio interface vs just plugging into your computer's line in when using a DAW program.

[mongchacha]

i really cannot wait for this to come out. i'm willing to pre-order, but i'd also like to know when this will be available. any info you guys can release about that?

[ikmultimedia]

@mongchacha Yes, it will ship early July first-come-first-serve. Very early July. thanks!

[Krisdub1]

@mongchacha well then your waiting for nothing..lol cause its going to flop the first day..will never come close to t-racks ...dreamss

[mongchacha]

@Krisdub1 thanks for your opinions, buddy. got all your retarded comments outta your system?

[VEX519]

ya im not fealing this..really stupid..to try to make music on a iphone fare from professional..i love t-racks though really great..i use it all the time...but plsss stop making it easy for any tonedef wanna be musician to make music..if your really in making music and love the art youll do it right..and not on an iphone.. :)

[ikmultimedia]

@VEX519 As always, different strokes for different folks. People have been making music with everything from top-end instruments and systems to literal garbage with great success. It isn't always the tool that makes the music good or bad. Plus, regardless of the platform this sounds great.

[mortyok3]

@VEX519 What, are you afraid of the competition? Whole albums have been recorded on the iPhone app 4tracks. Maybe it is YOU who needs to get with it.

[ikmultimedia]

@mortyok3 The tools are rarely the determining factor in the magic of the music...

[Krisdub1]

@ikmultimedia this is stupid..lol this is such a fail..why play this and ill play my real stuff..lololol

[ikmultimedia]

@Krisdub1 There are different markets for different products, if we were all doing the same thing with the same tools music would be pretty boring, no? Looking at the preorders (in fact, people who want one should probably order soon it is going so well) I'd say flop is not an option but thank you for your input and we're glad you like T-RackS.

[Humbakroete]

How / where can I buy that stuff (I live in germany)

[oneswatter]

i pre orded, ant idea when this will be released! i cant wait

[icarustide]

It'a shame that you're limited to only three stomps at once.

[ikmultimedia]

@icarustide based on the platform, that's what we can do now - look for the possibility of one that uses the iPad's increased capabilities to do more not just for display size but for the ability to use more actual effects, etc, at the same time.

[SHAWNGALEADROCK]

finally a good use for an i phone looool i'd imagine someone using his foot to switch the pedal effect and then all of a sudden "FUCK I stepped on my Iphone!"

[jeffswitzer30]

sweet

[kieracharlie]

Pre ordered mine £33.00 Inc delivery! Then there's the app! £15! Better be worth it!

[KejsiRocks]

Wow! This actually makes me consider buying iphone. Amplitube isn't good for anything else than practice and this is the perfect use of it. Perfect!

[ikmultimedia]

@KejsiRocks while I agree this is great, AmpliTube is used on many recordings including major label releases (AC/DC anyone?) so it is good for far more than practice.

[KejsiRocks]

@ikmultimedia It depends what style of music you're playing. Clean and crunch presets can be used. I also like to use Amplitube for solos. There's some great effects there. For full distortion however it can't match the real thing, although you're getting there! Ampeg SVX is actually better than most amplifiers. Perfect for home studio use.

[ikmultimedia]

@KejsiRocks Ampeg SVX is indeed an interesting beast. Many folks like to DI bass, but then when they run that signal through SVX it seems to trigger "now THAT'S what a great bass amp should sound like when recorded" and bass amps get some love from an interesting angle.

[TeleCustom72]

@ikmultimedia: AC/DC use AmpliTube? - thats a BOLD statement. Maybe the bass, but I'd be surprised to hear they recorded any guitars with anything other than old Marshalls. One thing is for sure, all their classic albums recorded were recorded with Marshalls, so its only ever going to be the last one or two albums that 'may' have some AmpliTube in the mix, and those albums suck anyway.

[ikmultimedia]

@TeleCustom72 Opinions vary, but the new albums sell pretty dang well too, fans seem to appreciate the new work as well. It isn't a bold statement if true, and it is true. We have official news of it on our site, which of course wouldn't be there without approval. Although I know you think they "suck" perhaps you can take a listen through their album that does use AmpliTube on some tracks and tell us which parts of which specific tracks use it? We'd be interested in seeing that.

[ikmultimedia]

...and yes, it was guitars not bass. Check out the Artists area on our site for more information on them and other artists too. Thanks!

[TeleCustom72]

@ikmultimedia I'm not bothered enough to want to pick through the Black Ice album and decide which parts are Marshalls and which are AmpliTube simulations. In any case, I'm not of the opinion that modelling amps or stuff like AmpliTube is bad in any way, I think the tones are getting closer all the time, but I'm very surprised to hear of AC/DC using them since they're dyed in the wool JTM45 and Superbass guys.

[mattphelanguitar]

How do the simulations stack up against the desktop version?

[hustletv]

iPhone and iPad got the best apps right now. Big Ups IK!

[PickleNinja]

I'm very excited about this. What are the possibilities of using this in conjunction with other apps? For recording purposes.

[omatu1]

if original iPhone had this built in. i would've been the first to buy iphone xD

this only makes me want an iPhone xD

[ikmultimedia]

@jinkerGM: the app works with the same low-latency you can experience on the Mac/PC (128 samples buffersize) so more than suitable for live play and practice...

@buchla300: frist generation iPod do not have audio input in the headphones plug, so the iRig will work only with iPod Touch 2nd generation and iPad as well

@skarfreak: for Mac/PC we suggest you have a look at our StealthPlug range of guitar to USB cable, that is the best way to experience AmpliTube on Mac/PC

[66blades66]

AH... italians... the genius of Leonardo daVinci is back... IKMultimedia is an italian society... Great stuff, I WANT IT!!!

[jeplu]

Nice

[jinkerGM]

If it works like it should and does not have any audio lag then I think $30 is a great price.

Amplitube has been an app for Mac and maybe PC for a while. The iPhone/iTouch app is new however.

[buchla300]

Does this work on the first generation iPod Touch??

Thx

[skarfreak]

sir, can we use this iRig audio interface on laptops/PCs?

Thanks...

[AstAMoore]

@skarfreak This isnt an audio interface. Its an adaptor, i.e. a few connectors with wires.

[skarfreak]

@AstAMoore so, it,s exclusive for iphone, isnt it..? tnx

[AstAMoore]

@skarfreak Well, this particular one—yes. The iPhone has a special 3.5 mm jack, that combines audio input (mic) and stereo output. You wont find them on desktop or laptop computers.

[skarfreak]

@AstAMoore tnx again....

[kaveekrai]

This is what I've been waiting for!!

[TornTech]

Hmm great idea, but a little overpriced