how is the latency on the jam? I have the irig and its ok but wouldn't mind something with even less latency.
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Apogee Jam vs. iRig - anyone tried both?
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can't speak for him, but latency for me tends to lie with the ipad instead of my jam/irig/NSP Breakout Box. Had some latency issues with the Moog Filtatron, then I researched online and found out you can change the sample rate and buffer size in the settings app. Solved the latency problem.
I got the iGig to use with my iPad and practice tunes in my office before gigs... It works for that... Besides that, I wouldn't use it for anything... Noisy..l Fun, but noisy. Would NOT use it for any serious recording
Has anyone used the iRiff?
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It says that it's low noise, so I asked Santa Claus for one.
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It says that it's low noise, so I asked Santa Claus for one.
Yes, can anyone compare the iRiffport to the Jam. I'd like to read some input on these two before I pry open that leather safe. I can say I picked up an iRig and brought it back the same day. It sounded somewhat ok with a guitar but could not cut it for the bass. Especially the GK App. It was very noisy and hissy. Backing off on the input was no help either.
I can dig it... My leather safe is pried open WAY too easily to reveal the plastic "I can get anything I want" cards...
+1 to this!
Also, question from a noob:
could I have my bass plugged into one of these interfaces in garage band AND alos use a .pdf reader to practice sheet music?
Or even better, could I use the iRealb app and garageband to jam along with that program?
I have the iRiffPort. I'm satisfied. Sound is good, but I have not tried the others. It's great for practice with PocketGK and headphones. Have not recorded with it. Nice features are 1) no cables needed and 2) headphones plug into a jack on the instrument plug, so one less cable between me and my iPad. I selected the iRiffPort because I heard that units plugging into the 1/8" mic/headphone jack distort and that the Apogee unit did not work with iOS 5 (true or not, I don't know, and it may be fixed).
Not sure about Garage Band, but Amplitube lets you play in the background while running other apps. You have to enable that in the settings.
I tried to do this with an iRig using amplitube and Forscore (a .pdf reader) and it didn't work out so well. Especially when you need to back up in a track to hear what you missed, etc... It was pretty clumsy...
I ended up printing out the .pdf's and just running Amplitube... Amplitube has a nice feature in its .mp3 player where you can slow down tracks, and loop sections for learning...
Didn't try it with iRealb...
It would be cool it Amplitube (or some other product) included a .pdf reader for practicing.
You can link .mp3's to pages in Forscore, but you can't manipulate them (slow them down or loop sections).
I'm with Sonoma, makers of GuitarJack Model 2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch which just started shipping. GuitarJack has 1/4 inch instrument input and 1/8 inch stereo mic/line inputs and an 1/8-inch stereo analog line/headphone output with increased drive for headphones.
I've also noticed a lack of detailed sound quality comparison reviews, so we've requested some experts to weigh in with their honest opinions. Look for comparison reviews soon.
In our opinion GuitarJack offers the highest quality sound - its analog and digital circuitry is designed by the engineer known for his work on the UA 2192. GuitarJack has adjustable Lo-Z and Hi-Z modes, 60 dB of continuous level control, and a 12 dB pad for 72 dB of adjustment. It can record in mono or stereo and is the only input/output for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch that can simultaneously record vocals and an instrument on separate tracks when used with an app like FourTrack. GuitarJack is also a great-sounding input/output solution for third party amp models, tuners and recording apps like Apple's GarageBand. GuitarTone is the free amp and effects app that includes the GuitarJack control panel - Set the settings correctly in that app first, and then move onto almost any other audio app you're using, and the settings will stick. GuitarJack Info: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Sonoma's Audio interface for iOS Devices Comparison Chart:
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Thanks,
Michelle
I've also noticed a lack of detailed sound quality comparison reviews, so we've requested some experts to weigh in with their honest opinions. Look for comparison reviews soon.
In our opinion GuitarJack offers the highest quality sound - its analog and digital circuitry is designed by the engineer known for his work on the UA 2192. GuitarJack has adjustable Lo-Z and Hi-Z modes, 60 dB of continuous level control, and a 12 dB pad for 72 dB of adjustment. It can record in mono or stereo and is the only input/output for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch that can simultaneously record vocals and an instrument on separate tracks when used with an app like FourTrack. GuitarJack is also a great-sounding input/output solution for third party amp models, tuners and recording apps like Apple's GarageBand. GuitarTone is the free amp and effects app that includes the GuitarJack control panel - Set the settings correctly in that app first, and then move onto almost any other audio app you're using, and the settings will stick. GuitarJack Info: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Sonoma's Audio interface for iOS Devices Comparison Chart:
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Thanks,
Michelle
It needs a doc/holder that can support the weight of the dongle part.
Castiv
But with plastic extended down to hold to the thing together when attached.
I'd rather have it on the headstock or mic stand than laying on something or mounted to the guitar body like the dunlop
Dunlop iPhone & iPod Touch Holder | Sweetwater.com
Castiv
But with plastic extended down to hold to the thing together when attached.
I'd rather have it on the headstock or mic stand than laying on something or mounted to the guitar body like the dunlop
Dunlop iPhone & iPod Touch Holder | Sweetwater.com
Hi I'm new here. I know this question is out of the topic, but would appreciate anyone with the experience to help out 
I have an Apogee Jam, I am trying out this connection to my sound system, (guitar -> JAM -> iPad -> sound system). Anyone got it work? I got just feedbacks from the sound system, not sure which steps I have done it wrongly. Hmm
I have an Apogee Jam, I am trying out this connection to my sound system, (guitar -> JAM -> iPad -> sound system). Anyone got it work? I got just feedbacks from the sound system, not sure which steps I have done it wrongly. Hmm
zhaohan said:Hi I'm new here. I know this question is out of the topic, but would appreciate anyone with the experience to help out
I have an Apogee Jam, I am trying out this connection to my sound system, (guitar -> JAM -> iPad -> sound system). Anyone got it work? I got just feedbacks from the sound system, not sure which steps I have done it wrongly. Hmm
Microphone on the iPad is probably on... Just a guess...
There is a firmware update for jam at apogee's website... That might help, if you haven't solved it yet.
ElMon said:
Been using the iRiff and GK app for about 2 weeks now and I'm very happy with it so far. The sound quality is good. And it's great for practicing.
The mic in my iPad is not as sensitive as it used to be... I'm trying to troubleshoot it. It's ~12dB less sensitive than others I've compared it too. I think it might have something to do with the irig or the software. Anyone had this experience?
I always keep an Apogee ONE around, me thinks best audio interface concerning price ratio ever created. But that's Mac only (not iPad/iPhone...)
