IK Multimedia iRig HD 2 - Interface for Guitar, 96 kHz with 24-bit A/D Conversion, Outstanding Audio Quality, Compact, Professional Sound, FX and Thru Adjustment

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Note that the iRig HD 2 now comes with AmpliTube 5 SE which then makes in-app purchases available for different amps and pedals. As I previously mentioned, the best "feature" of the iRig HD 2 is the convenience and ease-of-use you get from being able to play guitar through your computer or mobile device. Bobby Kittleberger is the managing editor at Guitar Chalk and author of the book Music Theory for Guitar Players in Plain English . I've heard some people say that they've experienced latency issues with the iRig HD 2, though that wasn't a problem for me, during the time I spent testing the unit. For the ultimate mobile guitar and bass playing experience, use the iRig BlueBoard wireless MIDI foot controller to control all the features and functions inside of AmpliTube from the floor.

IK Multimedia wrote the book on mobile guitar interfaces, and this iteration of the iRig does everything possible to build on a track record of success.FENDER® and all FENDER amplifiers, logos, and trade dress are the trademarks of FMIC and used herein under license. Several manufacturers have taken on the challenge of convincingly porting over hundreds of classic amps and effects into a single piece of software. It delivers everything you have every wished for regarding a mobile audio interface platform, recording, pedals, amps, cabs, fiddling with eq, everything. If you have a Mac, you could plug directly into the iRig (either HD or whatever) and then use Garageband for your amp modeling. Guitar Guitar Limited trading as guitarguitar acts as a credit broker not a lender and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm registration number 742103.

It's probably not going to be your main rig, but the iRig HD 2 has some major situational advantages. Prior to doing this review we were more familiar with Guitar Rig by Native Instruments, but it only took us a few minutes to get accustomed to AmpliTube’s intuitive interface. For example, the iLoud Micro Monitors (also developed by IK Multimedia) work great as they can use the headphone output via another 1/8" audio cable.This opens up a whole world of opportunities when paired with AmpliTube for iOS, IK's powerful guitar and bass multi-effects processor. All the high gain settings I tried at various volumes sounded full and studio-quality, like you would expect out of a full rig. Note: Apple’s One-Year Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. This covers you for the latest generation of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, and it also gives you the flexibility to connect directly to your Mac or PC. With a vast range of connectivity options, send your signal directly to your guitar amp with the Amp Out jack and Dual Mode switch, enabling you to deliver a rivetting performance with minimal hassle.

Once I had everything plugged in and was able to play (I tested headphones first, then the iLoud Micro Monitors) the tone I got out of the system was absolutely phenomenal. Turning the headphone amp down slightly solved the problem, and I didn’t experience the same glitches when using Mac OS desktop applications. Next, we needed to download AmpliTube 4 for our Mac, and we’re thrilled to report that it comes included with the iRig. Opening the iRig HD 2’s box reveals another box inside of it, with a cutout insert containing two booklets and a single piece of paper. in a manner that also added to my library of guitar amps and effects that I have available in Logic and Pro Tools – i.Have you had a chance to load this setup with your phone, but also play a backing track using Spotify/Apple Music? This leads to a massive amount of flexibility, since you could for example just use your iPhone or iPad as virtual effects and stompboxes, and then send that processed signal out to your actual guitar amplifier.