iRig : this one goes up to 6

Etienned · #1 08-03-2010, 02:31 PM

Just got myself an iRig

Not intending this to be a full review since I haven't tried all the features but,
in my short experience, and with 40$ expectations,
its good.

Tuner, basic metronome, a few eq/setup/''effect'' options, mp3 import feature to play along with a mix volume pot...
Lots of line noise if you want decent volume with headphones on a passive bass, but I haven't experience the same noise while being plugged to a pair of computer speakers. This is kinda cool, I have a few friends playing acoustic guitars, I can just bring the bass, a few cable, this guizmo and plug myself in a pair of preamplified speakers or in an auxiliary input without any problem.

The main package contains : the physical adaptor by itself and you then have to download the free itouch app which contains : 3 band eq, reverb, delay, feedback, noise reducer, gain, volume, presence, and a simulated 412 cab. Of course, the effects aren't boutique quality, but yeah, you can fiddle around.
You have to buy add-ons for the other effects such as wah-wah or chorus and for the other cabs/mic. They're 2,99 a pop or 20$ for the complete package.

At first I was experiencing a delay between the attack and the output but there is an option that reduces the processing time and so I'd say it's now pretty much seamless.

A neat improvement would be able to use the play along feature while being able to adjust the tempo without changing the pitch like on the tascam bass trainer....

Anyone else tried it yet ?

bassmodder · #2 08-03-2010, 02:36 PM

Dude! If the SQ is good, I wonder what would happen running that 1/8" stereo out into a stereo power amp of oh... say 1,000W

Any one try that yet? My PA is out of my hands until Christmas when I visit home again

SteveC · #3 08-03-2010, 03:34 PM

I would be more interested if there ws a bass version. I hate how we always have to make due with guitar stuff. Same way with Line 6. Give us a bass version. It isn't that hard.

Etienned · #4 08-04-2010, 07:28 AM

Well, it's supposed to be designed for both guitar and bass. I tried it with my ABG and my electric bass and it's pretty loyal to the tone I was expecting. I don't really see how a bass specific device would be different.

gjbassist · #5 08-04-2010, 07:33 AM

I don't suppose there is an Android version?

Etienned · #6 08-04-2010, 07:48 AM

According to the FAQ, no, beside the iPad version of the app.

Will IK plan to release a version of AmpliTube for iPhone for other mobile platforms ?

Currently there are no plans to port AmpliTube for iPhone on other mobile platforms like Android, BlackBerry, etc…

FAQ ID:*2624

2010-06-22
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gjbassist · #7 08-04-2010, 12:12 PM

Guess I will have to borrow my daughter's iPod touch then.

T. Alan Smith · #8 08-04-2010, 01:20 PM

I've been toying around with the idea of using this for my small scale gigs to my rig. Anybody bother trying this live or at least, at rehearsal into their rig?

Etienned · #9 08-05-2010, 08:10 AM

Its a low-fi solution mainly for practice imho.

MetalMetalBass · #10 08-05-2010, 08:33 AM

Hello Etienned,
I use my iRig with Razer Moray earphone and even on high volume it works great (not noise).

I play a lot and I've used it with my Dean demonator its cool. Loved it...

T. Alan Smith · #11 08-05-2010, 08:36 AM

Hmmm...don't want to invest in the hardware if it's too noisy to use in a live situation going to my rig.

Etienned · #12 08-05-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MetalMetalBass

I use my iRig with Razer Moray earphone and even on high volume it works great (not noise).

I play a lot and I've used it with my Dean demonator its cool. Loved it...

Yeah, Q-Jays earbuds here, I tried it with my cheap samick and my beloved fender ABG.

There are a lot of differences from a bass electronic to the other, but I even with my ''active'' bass, I still hear some hum. Maybe the cables ? I'm using a 20' since I have nothing else nearby. The built-in noise filter gets the job done but I don't think it'll ever get as transparent as my amp (would be a shame for pjb if it did). Having the ipod charging worsen the situation but otherwise, its standable.

I also used the bass-»iRig-»amp setup, the effects don't sound so bad. I'm not really interested to buy a lot of physical pedal/fx (them being pricey and everything). The app let me try a few things without having to buy a lot of gear.

I'm happy with it since, as mentionned in the op, I can bring my bass and hook it up pretty much on anything with speakers... a few friends of mine play different unplugged instruments.

And its definetely good for practice : I've been able to learn a major part Blister in the sun between 11pm and 1am ''yesterday'' without bothering my wife or my neighbors.

My point is that its 40$ cool, not pro-level cool.

oh, and since I've been taking classes for not that long, I can see this being usefull when I go to a shop and want to try an instrument without ending up on the ''this is why music store clerks hate you'' blog

MetalMetalBass · #13 08-05-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Etienned

The built-in noise filter gets the job done ...

Yeah man I liked that too

The cable I'm using is a monster cable MBass-12 (3,65m)

MetalMetalBass · #14 08-05-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Alan Smith

Hmmm...don't want to invest in the hardware if it's too noisy to use in a live situation going to my rig.

I'd use that only for practice and fun, not real gigs though

behndy · #15 08-05-2010, 11:15 AM

this looks pretty interesting for practice/warming up in a loud area before shows. think i'm gonna pick it up and give it a try.

neat.

fasto · #16 08-08-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveC

I would be more interested if there ws a bass version. I hate how we always have to make due with guitar stuff. Same way with Line 6. Give us a bass version. It isn't that hard.

Yes, not too much love for us bass players, i agree with your posting 100%, extended thoughts about this you find here.

T. Alan Smith · #17 08-09-2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etienned

I can see this being usefull when I go to a shop and want to try an instrument without ending up on the ''this is why music store clerks hate you'' blog

Ooo...I like this idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetalMetalBass

I'd use that only for practice and fun, not real gigs though

Thanks.

Bassist13 · #18 09-11-2010, 11:47 PM

would you mind posting some pics of the adapter ?. I'm trying to get as much visual on this thing as possible to try and make my own. not sure if they use a 3 connections for in/out/ground or what, but not interested enough to buy.... yet aha. thanks

BluesMan845 · #19 09-30-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fasto

Yes, not too much love for us bass players, i agree with your posting 100%, extended thoughts about this you find here.

The device itself doesn't have to be designed for a specific instrument. They do offer a bass amp model and there are a couple of effects which are modeled after effects popular with bass players. The Boss OC-2 octave is one. I am not sure of the model amp but it's definitely an Ampeg model. SO, there are bass specific options available if you are looking for it.

Subrage · #20 09-30-2010, 08:39 AM

Premier Guitar did a good round up on a few iphone/Ipod interfaces

http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazin...up.aspx?Page=1