The iOS Amp Modeler App Thread!

[Zalbu]

^its a big difference compared to something that goes into the 30 pin or lightning connector, man. I use an Apogee Jam for this stuff and a friend uses the first Peavey iLink, and the difference is really noticeable. There's a lot of interference going into and back out of the headphone port that's not there when you go into the charging port.

Maybe think about grabbing something else, either the Jam or the SonicPort or the iRig HD. It really helps. I've got no noise whatsoever.

Yeah, I'm going to pick up the Sonic Port whenever I get some spare cash anyways. I have to cut the high frequencies in post EQ when running it through my DAW just to be able to get a tone that doesn't hurt my ears.

 

[MBMoreno]

Yeah, I'm going to pick up the Sonic Port whenever I get some spare cash anyways. I have to cut the high frequencies in post EQ when running it through my DAW just to be able to get a tone that doesn't hurt my ears.

I was using an iRig, and now have a Sonic Port. Night and day difference.

 

[Neko]

Finally remembered the word I've been trying to remember.

What I've been trying to say is I would like the dry signal from jamup into my DAW. I guess I can record a clean sound into the DAW but this isn't technically the dry signal if you understand what I mean.

You can't send a dry signal from a DAW through jamup then back into the DAW can you?

You can do that, but I'm afraid the latency will be quite noticeable.

 

[Aghasura]

Other than the reduction in noise, is the tone of a 30 pin or lightning connector adapter superior to the jamup plug, as well? I have only been getting "so so" tones with my jam up adapter.

 

[Steinmetzify]

^ I think mine sounds better than my bro's, but it could just be the playing styles and whatnot.

 

[Aghasura]

i went back to the beginning of this thread, and some folks almost immediately indicated that the differences in tone are stark between the two types of interface. Awesome. I'm SOOOO hoping I can get away with using jamup for nearly everything. Have to do a live performance, and I'd love to get into the venue early to see how it sounds through the PA.

 

[ZXIIIT]

i went back to the beginning of this thread, and some folks almost immediately indicated that the differences in tone are stark between the two types of interface. Awesome. I'm SOOOO hoping I can get away with using jamup for nearly everything. Have to do a live performance, and I'd love to get into the venue early to see how it sounds through the PA.

I've been using the Jam Up plug live since 2012 and have never had an issue with it, even while recording.

Just make sure you are not clipping on your device before you go into the PA, will give your soundguy room to work with.

 

[Aghasura]

I've been using the Jam Up plug live since 2012 and have never had an issue with it, even while recording.

Just make sure you are not clipping on your device before you go into the PA, will give your soundguy room to work with.

So appreciative of all your vids and stuff, man. You're one of the people who's videos convinced me to give jamup a shot (and I think positive grid should at least give you free stuff for your promotional work! ).

That said, I have simply not had great luck with the software/hardware. I'm not sure which is the culprit, but I have a feeling it's the hardware. When I see all these videos of guys getting great tones (most recent was the monster player Rick Graham), I'm friggin' jealous, and it makes me continue to give this little setup a shot.

 

[Steinmetzify]

He was the one that convinced me too; I'd read enough about issues with the hardware and had enough friends with Apogees that I just grabbed one right out of the gate.

 

[ZXIIIT]

So appreciative of all your vids and stuff, man. You're one of the people who's videos convinced me to give jamup a shot (and I think positive grid should at least give you free stuff for your promotional work! ).

That said, I have simply not had great luck with the software/hardware. I'm not sure which is the culprit, but I have a feeling it's the hardware. When I see all these videos of guys getting great tones (most recent was the monster player Rick Graham), I'm friggin' jealous, and it makes me continue to give this little setup a shot.

Glad to hear that man, and Positive Grid has been nothing short of awesome to me, appreciate it!

Do you get any issues when connecting to headphones ?

Positive Grid also has a Jam Up HD plug
Positive Grid – JamUp Plug HD

 

[Ripper7620]

Sonic Port finally arrived, here's a pic of my first run through with Bias/Jamup:

 

[Steinmetzify]

Looks good to me man. Throw an OD in front of it and tear it up! Let us know what you think; I'm always interested in what guys that are just starting with this stuff think about the tones they're getting. Don't forget about the 'share' function. Can't find/tweak something you're happy with? There are literally thousands of pre-done rigs in there. Good luck!

 

[Ripper7620]

Thanks, I haven't fleshed out the goods yet, this may take some time, but so far noise free. I read through most of this thread over the course of many weeks, but I don't recall anyone mentioning using a headphone amp with the plugins. I notice I only get noise if I try to turn it up loud through the various apps & was wondering if a headphone amp would be of any use. I'm going to try through my sterio just for giggles.

 

[weirdoku]

Sonic Port finally arrived, here's a pic of my first run through with Bias/Jamup:

So jealous. Mine should be coming today! I've already downloaded the app and a few packs but I can't plug my damn guitars in!

 

[Ripper7620]

You're gonna be impressed, there's so many possibilities it can be overwhelming. I'm still trying to get everything organized on audiobus. Bias is freakin awesome, a big step up from the free jamup app. I'm waiting for a chance to get on wifi to download jamup ProXT.

 

[Tuco Borborygmus]

Just brought Jam up pro XT for my ipad2. Gonna try it in the loop of my 5153 \m/
I don't got the right cable though gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!!

 

[Steinmetzify]

^Lmao...1/8" cable with a 1/4" adapter for the loop. $10 at Radio Shack and you're jamming! Let us know how it sounds; I think it's hysterical that I can make my Marshall sound like a Recto.

 

[Tuco Borborygmus]

^Lmao...1/8" cable with a 1/4" adapter for the loop. $10 at Radio Shack and you're jamming! Let us know how it sounds; I think it's hysterical that I can make my Marshall sound like a Recto.

Gotsta LOVE technology!!
I shall indeed let y'all know how it sounds

 

[Ripper7620]

Does Bais run on an iPhone 4? Got a negative from the App Store.

 

[Ripper7620]

Alright Audiosbus is the sh!t! Can you configure Magellan to get the synth tones with a guitar? Still gotta check out Flyin Haggis, but got it downloaded. Amplitude has been a disappointment, but I haven't really given it a chance yet. Also, how do you get iRig Blueboard to work? Does it work with Audiobus? Okay Garagband is how to get volume without adding noise. Oh man Magellan in the effects loop is sick as hell!