The iOS bass player thread, PART II. (Jamup XT, Audiobus, Multitrack DAW and more)

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by adambomb

Tom I just looked at your profile you are the editor-in-chief for bass gear magazine?
Welcome and thank you for coming to the discussion.

Yup, that's me. And thank you for the welcome!

[reddavid]

Tom, you may want to include the Art Dual Pre in your interface technical review. It also provides usb access to iPad/computer. Advantages I've found include: ability to mix instrument signal with iTunes and other apps (not just JamUp), no headphone out needed (I had noise/interference issues using Jam/JamUp as part of an effects send/receive loop. didn't seem to like the headphone jack output.)

[Rip Topaz]

Welcome Tom!!
I'll do my best to behave!!

[adambomb]

Originally Posted by reddavid

Tom, you may want to include the Art Dual Pre in your interface technical review. It also provides usb access to iPad/computer. Advantages I've found include: ability to mix instrument signal with iTunes and other apps (not just JamUp), no headphone out needed (I had noise/interference issues using Jam/JamUp as part of an effects send/receive loop. didn't seem to like the headphone jack output.)

+1 I use it live all the time, the art does all the ad/da and monitor out

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

Being able to rearrange pedals and amps is the best part of Jamup (other than the sound!!). Try running the compressor after the amp, it sounds amazing.

Also, when using an envelope filter, never put it after the compressor. The reason is that the compressor will level out the peaks that the filter needs to do its job.

I use a DI box right before my signal hits the PA, just to make sure the PA get the levels it needs. Plus, at a gig, the soundguy will be more agreeable to a signal from a DI box than he will to being handed a 1/4" cable (which he'll probably just run through a DI box anyway).

Compressor after the amp, sound almost like the compressor after the preamp in the TC RH450 and 750.

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by tombowlus

Those are really nice. Tom Lees will be updating his technical look at the various iPhone/iPad interfaces in our next issue, and he'll be talking about the Apogee Jam and IK iRig Stomp.

Interesting, and nice to see bass gear magazine look on the iOS part of bass gear!
Also, your iPad version of bass gear magazine is great!

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by reddavid

Tom, you may want to include the Art Dual Pre in your interface technical review. It also provides usb access to iPad/computer. Advantages I've found include: ability to mix instrument signal with iTunes and other apps (not just JamUp), no headphone out needed (I had noise/interference issues using Jam/JamUp as part of an effects send/receive loop. didn't seem to like the headphone jack output.)

And my Focusrite iTrack!!

[evil-g]

Hey guys, there is a great hack for IO Dock in the Loopy Forums.

http://forum.loopyapp.com/discussion...-alesis-iodock

Tom, would you take a look at the Line 6 mobile In. Does everything the Apogee does for $20.00 cheaper. (minus the computer connection)

The post is by Untergeek (scroll down)

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by evil-g

Tom, would you take a look at the Line 6 mobile In. Does everything the Apogee does for $20.00 cheaper. (minus the computer connection)

Cool, we'll try and check that out, as well as the ART. Possibly bundle them up with the new Peavey HD, if it ever comes out...

[aetheldrea]

Thank for posting the untergeek hack for the iodock. The only thing missing from the iodock is those usb connections.

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by tombowlus

Cool, we'll try and check that out, as well as the ART. Possibly bundle them up with the new Peavey HD, if it ever comes out...

Tom, as I've mentioned there is the Focusrite iTrack which is dual input and works with both PC, iPad and iPhone. It's like the ART unit but made specially for iOS devices.

[Rip Topaz]

Tom, if you need any input about the Irig connector, I'm your guy (wow, did I really say that?!?).

Even though I'm also (according to IK) an "IK hater", I started using the Irig almost three years ago, and only a few days ago switched to the Apogee Jam.

So even though I'm not a fan of the Irig, I'm also extremely familiar with all of its burps and farts. I know the Irig inside and out, including how to tweak it to make the tones it produces usable in the real world. Yes, it's noisy, but I managed to make it work for almost three years before Audiobus came along and rendered it useless.

[kenstee]

IK Multimedia just unveiled the iRig HD iOS audio interface at CES show in Las Vegas. Kind of looks like - and functions like - an Apogee JAM. Price is supposedly $99. Good news is it comes per-configured with cables for both 30 pin and the new Lightening connectors. And has a USB cable for direct connection to a computer, etc.

http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/...terface-569342

[Rip Topaz]

Feelin' funky this morning.

http://soundcloud.com/rip_topaz/funk...jamup-sunrizer

[kenstee]

QUESTION: I don't want to use my bass or guitar amps for iOS from my iPhone/iPod for AmpKit/Amplitube, etc. What can I use for amplification in a home/studio environment that totally lets the intended sound come through? Thanks!

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by kenstee

QUESTION: I don't want to use my bass or guitar amps for iOS from my iPhone/iPod for AmpKit/Amplitube, etc. What can I use for amplification in a home/studio environment that totally lets the intended sound come through? Thanks!

Well, if you DON'T want to use iOS devices, you're inthe wrong thread. Try the Recording section.

[steve_rolfeca]

Originally Posted by kenstee

QUESTION: I don't want to use my bass or guitar amps for iOS from my iPhone/iPod for AmpKit/Amplitube, etc. What can I use for amplification in a home/studio environment that totally lets the intended sound come through? Thanks!

Hi, kenstee. You can ignore Rip this morning, he's off his feed...

Any decent studio monitoring setup will work with your iDevice. Mixer, integrated stereo amp, headphone amp, computer audio interface and powered recording monitors, etc.

[Rip Topaz]

Lol. Sorry.

[Rip Topaz]

I misread your post. Sorry.

What Steve said.

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by Duke21

Tom, as I've mentioned there is the Focusrite iTrack which is dual input and works with both PC, iPad and iPhone. It's like the ART unit but made specially for iOS devices.

Got it, thanks!