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Ipad Pedalboard

#22
Since you're not stepping on the ipad itself i don't see a problem with it. It's modular, a lot of people own ipads, and now digitech doesn't need to build expensive processing power into each multieffect they sell. I think it's a great idea.

People talking about the durability of this really need to compare it to the durability of a regular pedalboard - a misplaced drink and or high heel can be fatal to even the most durable pedals or connection points, jacks and power supplies.
 
#23
I don't like digitech gear. I don't like digital multis and I don't like most iPad music programs, but this thing looks awesome for home use. I ain't bringing my iPad to bar gigs.

Looper, balanced outs, headphone out, USB. Some classic effects (OC-2, sparkle drive, FX-25) and two effects loops.

The key here is going to be the software. How usable is it? And do the models sound any good? If the app is any good, I could see this being a good Alternative to an m9 for practicing and recording at home.

Does anybody know the price?
 
#25
Mound of Sound said:
Exactly. A rackmount version with a MIDI footswitch would be a more feasable idea (although you'd eat up a lot of rack spaces). Very cool nonetheless....
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That does sound like a good idea, but you could do it with 2 spaces i think. One for the actual MIDI unit and one with a drawer for the iPad to go in. I'd love something like that IF i had/could afford an iPad.

Liam
 
#27
Darknut said:
That would last about a day in "real" gig land .... more "I" crap for the I-tards
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No kidding... I'm with ya on this. However, there are several other opportunities for use of this sort of thing outside of a bar band, such as resort gigs, sonic wallpaper/restaurant gigs and pro audio applications. It will take a little while, but this sort of thing will become the standard soon.
 
#29
Excuse me but i don't really get it:
The effects are stored in the pedal and the interface to use them is in the iPad's app right?
If so, the main problem i see is with the iPad's obsolecence issues. You'd have to keep your iPad for more than it's renewal time (1 new version every year) for it to be worthy. I want my gear to last at least 5 yo 10 years if not forever.
Aaaaaand,try not to loose the pad during the other million uses you can give it.
 
#30
escaraBAJO said:
Excuse me but i don't really get it:
The effects are stored in the pedal and the interface to use them is in the iPad's app right?
If so, the main problem i see is with the iPad's obsolecence issues. You'd have to keep your iPad for more than it's renewal time (1 new version every year) for it to be worthy. I want my gear to last at least 5 yo 10 years if not forever.
Aaaaaand,try not to loose the pad during the other million uses you can give it.
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You've actually got it backwards there. The pedal board is really nothing more that a control interface. The modeling software (the "pedals", "amps", "cabs", etc.) are contained in an iPad app. As long as Apple doesn't change the interface hardware, the pedal is "upgradeable" if you get a new iPad. BTW, and iPad will last you far longer than a year, unless you're one of those folks that feel an overwhelming desire to have the "latest and greatest" each new version.
 
#34
younggun said:
You've actually got it backwards there. The pedal board is really nothing more that a control interface. The modeling software (the "pedals", "amps", "cabs", etc.) are contained in an iPad app. As long as Apple doesn't change the interface hardware, the pedal is "upgradeable" if you get a new iPad. BTW, and iPad will last you far longer than a year, unless you're one of those folks that feel an overwhelming desire to have the "latest and greatest" each new version.
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Thanks younggun for the clarification. So i supose the app won't be that cheap right? May be it will.

By the way i'm not the one to buy the latest stuff. I hate the concepts of planned and perceived obsolescence. My car is 13 yo and my ipod nano is 4 yo. Both working just fine.

As for the reliability: the ipad does a lot of things so either you buy one just for playing bass (and buy another for daily life, if you need/want to) or you have one for everything and take the risk
 
#35
younggun said:
You've actually got it backwards there. The pedal board is really nothing more that a control interface. The modeling software (the "pedals", "amps", "cabs", etc.) are contained in an iPad app. As long as Apple doesn't change the interface hardware, the pedal is "upgradeable" if you get a new iPad. BTW, and iPad will last you far longer than a year, unless you're one of those folks that feel an overwhelming desire to have the "latest and greatest" each new version.
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Excuse me younggun but i saw the site and there is this FAQ:

"iPB-10 Programmable Pedalboard FAQs:
Will the iPB-10 work without an iPad plugged in to it?

Yes. The iPB-10 will function without an iPad. There is a 2 digit LED display on the unit that indicate the current preset bank. There is also a master volume knob on the back panel of the unit.

At this time users will not be able to edit, adjust, or save presets without an iPad."

So the question remains: is the info for effects stores in the pedal or the app?.
The app will be free by the way. So ust have to pay for the ipad and the pedal ($699.95 suggested retail price, 550 for the simplest ipad)

I find this a good idea. As long as you can take the iPad out and bring it up to hands level.
 
#36
escaraBAJO said:
Excuse me younggun but i saw the site and there is this FAQ:

"iPB-10 Programmable Pedalboard FAQs:
Will the iPB-10 work without an iPad plugged in to it?

Yes. The iPB-10 will function without an iPad. There is a 2 digit LED display on the unit that indicate the current preset bank. There is also a master volume knob on the back panel of the unit.

At this time users will not be able to edit, adjust, or save presets without an iPad."

So the question remains: is the info for effects stores in the pedal or the app?.
The app will be free by the way. So ust have to pay for the ipad and the pedal ($699.95 suggested retail price, 550 for the simplest ipad)

I find this a good idea. As long as you can take the iPad out and bring it up to hands level.
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Yes, I stand corrected. After digging into the site a bit deeper, it does appear that the pedal board works independently from the iPad and the app...looks like all the app does is organize the effects into different presets?

Seems kind of silly to me after all then, if it's just essentially an effects pedal that only uses the iPad for organization.

Get a Boss GT10-B. Its cheaper, has more features, and does all that onboard on more. Plus its built like a tank (I already have one and love it).
 
#38
If the iPad is only being used as an organizational tool and other things (kind of like when I used to plug in my BassPot XT Live! into the computer), why not make a smaller version that had 1-2 stomps on it and allow the iPhone to be plugged into it? More people have that, and while it would be smaller, it would have a larger market already.
 
#39
garmenteros said:
Let me get this straight, your supposed to stomp on the ipad screen when running the app like if the pedals where real physical units? Doesn't seem too reliable to me for gigging. I'd use it for testing stuff out at home but wouldn't stomp it, just use my finger testing sounds out.
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No, have you even looked at the link? You put the iPad into some shell casing and there's additional hardware for the actual stomping. It's best to just have a look, I can't really explain it.
 

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