Hi Friends, have you ever been on the road, on a plane, or in a hotel when you got the sudden urge to record something? Yeah... me too! I usually travel with my laptop and an interface for just that reason! Well, today I'm doing something I've never done before... recording my guitar onto my iPhone! We’re going to try it and you’re going to see it in real time! Please leave me comments and questions below! P.S All giveaways are WORLDWIDE!! We just shipped the full drum mic package to Brasil!!
Definitely an awesome video. Have you tried the Audiobox iTwo? The cool thing about that one is you can get an interface that you can use on iOS and plug in a usb portable charger get 48v (so no batteries) or you can plug it into a laptop. Though it’s $50 more, it’s also bigger than the ok pro io and the pres aren’t as great as say an ID44, worth checking out though for portability.
Awesome review!! I use the Amplitude Ampeg Collection for my bass guitar amp sounds. Just think that 20yrs ago that iRig device wasn't possible but now the technology for recording mixing mastering and producing has grown by leaps and bounds. I cannot wait to see what the next 20yrs will hold.
Pretty handy device. This shows how old I am but I have recorded into an old cassette recorder while traveling and ended up using some of what I recorded. Actually, the reason I wanted to try that in the first place is that I had read somewhere that both Jumping Jack Flash and Street Fighting Man, by the Stones, were partly recorded on cassette then transferred to tape reels to be finished. Both of those songs have a unique and totally awesome sound to them. If that story is true it is likely that recording to the cassette contributes in a big way towards that sound.
I hear you Sean! I carried a cassette player for years! The iPhone did change everything for me!! I know that Portable Reel To Reel recorders were used on some Stones songs, hadn't heard the Philips Compact Cassette was being used, I know it was released around 63/64 and came very popular by 68, so it's quite possible! Thanks for the great comment!
iRigs are stellar!.. my travel writing rig for about three years is an iPad Air, iRig2 with a JBL Clip2 which represents Mids really well. I use Bias Amp into Jam Up Pro with has a 8 track recorder, looper and sampler built in. for little money its an amazing sounding little writing rig that fits into a very small backpack no problem......Love iRig
We recently added a little music room at work, and someone had them order an iRig HD to act as the effects pedals for the little amp and electric guitar set up. I've messed around with it, though I find the additional downloadable pedals in Amplitube to be rather expensive. I still purchased a few, and it does have some decent sounds. The iRig Pro I/O is definitely intriguing.
I wanted one of these a few years ago, with my iphone 4, but still haven’t gotten one. I have used the voice recorder on my iphone a few times in the hotel to quick sing some idea for me to work on later. Also have done a lot of nestling my iphone in pillows and playing acoustic into it. Generally don’t have my guitar in the hotel though. I’d also like a travel guitar. My acoustic made it before in the cloak closet of a Braniff flight, but that was many years ago, even in luggage storage of a Trailways bus, I feel like it would instantly be demolished today, on anything but a car road trip.
Warren, for travel, consider some in ear monitors rather than ear buds. Just as portable, but much better sound quality. Shure makes some nice ones that are very affordable!
Nice work Warren, demonstrated it's well fit-for-purpose. I've used one of these in an app called MusicStudio... it's pretty remarkable what you can do with an iPad or phone these days. Keep on rockin.
I've been using my irig and AmpliTube for years. It works great if you want to record quick ideas or even to add variety to doubled guitars if you only have one amp.
Hey Warren, Thanks for education. I have PC and ANDROID devices. For ANDROID tablets and smartphones, ie Samsung Galaxy S8+ the iRig UA and free app Amplitude versions for ANDROID does the trick for the ANDROID Smartphones. Just an FYI. Thanks again for all you your team do for us.
Nice piece of kit! I don't have any Apple products (gasp!) but I'd be looking at that interface if I did. I enjoyed your demo, particularly the "disorganisation" :-)
Hey Warren. Will you ever do a video on how to mix Guitar harmonies? Like the ones in your intro music. I'd love to know if there are any tricks to be done there. Cheers! and thanks again for all your great videos! :)
wow Interesting! Not something I would use because I'm always at home and I usually don't travel, and if i'm outside or something I just write down what I'll record. awesome video :)
...so if I got this and wanted to play through my AC15 do I just go from the 1/8" headphone jack on the unit into the 1/4" input on the amp?.....how would it sound?
I can’t get any sound out of mine, I have the cords plugged in the same way as you and I have monitoring on. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. The only weird thing is I have no orange, green or red light I just have the bottom LED blinking blue
Hey Warren, thanks for everything. i’m curious, before opening the irig of the video you said you always travel with your laptop and and audio interface (while making a box shape with your hands in the air), so i’d like to know which one was it? thanks = )
Hi, Everyone!)) I'm actually bass guitar player but nice and good sounding device. Very good that there is really little letancy on iPhone. And a monster playing as usual! )) Wish you all the happiness! I really like your channel. And you help me a lot with all the information that you are giving. You really are. God bless you!
Warren doing an unboxing video - what sort of sorcery is this?:)) 'Made in Italy' - Yeo! As Ms. Ciccone used to say: 'Italians do it better';) Cringy jokes aside, I'm glad to see IK and other companies growing. If you're into synths and keyboard, don't forget to check also other IK products like Syntronik and Sampletank - there are a few nice video with Jordan Rudess out there demoing the sounds. It does sound good - I'll have to try Amplitude one more time with my Ibanez and look for a bundle deal, besides this nice giveaway. If you happen to manage to rock on plane without the crew going bonkers - please DO post a video ;) Thanks!
Hi Stefano Papaleo wonderful! So glad you enjoyed the video and yes, I really like this product! Great for a dumb Guitarist like myself! Haha Italy is a beautiful country with so much incredible art and architecture!
Can someone help me I having trouble with my irig I plug in my guitar and my iPhone XR on the other end and I have my headphones in as well but it still won’t make any sounds?? I use garage band and AmpliTube but still no sounds or any sign of connecting to my phone what should I do??
Interesting! Sorry you're having issues! Not sounding that way for me. What headphones do you use? Also what are you monitoring through? Does it have EQ settings?
Produce Like A Pro Im using Marshalls that have a slight high end boost so it might that. But it's not noticable on my phone speaker of computer speakers.
I can't enter giveaway. The link takes me to produce like a pro not giving me an option to enter. It says 'You have no entries. It happened before. Any solution to this.
Hi THEDDIE, sorry to hear you're having issues being able to enter. Can you tell what browser you're using? I just tried on my lap top and it worked fine using Safari, also I tried from an iPhone and that also worked fine. I haven't seen anyone else have an issue, so I'm wondering what the differential could be? I'm happy to help in any way I can!
Produce Like A Pro I'm using Android. I click on the link which takes me to enter giveaway then to your site. Normally it would ask me for my e mail but I don't get that option. Thanks for reply though
Sorry to hear that! Confused though, I got a few people to check and they aren't having the same issue on Android. I wish I could pin point what issue you're having?
Cupale years ago I asked you about this but you told me you don’t know about it now I’m many years using this really is good but I change it to UR22 Mkii🙂
Haha funny! I just checked and it says IK Multimedia! Maybe when it first launched it took a second to change over! The guys would have double checked it! I hope you enjoyed the video?
Unfortunately I purchased the iRig HD 2 - brand new from an Apple store. So far it has been a total waste of too much time and money. It can't be registered, therefore I cannot access Amplitube 4; when plugging the iRig into the iMac (via USB) and into the guitar amp, it produces an earth loop which makes the guitar amp unusable in any sense - especially unable to record from. The iRig does not come fully loaded with any guitar sounds or effects - all are an additional extra that need to be downloaded to your computer - but are useless if the iRig cannot be registered!!! Dealing with IK Multimedia support is like trying to communicate with an iceberg - a cold, distant exercise in total futility! So what was the point of this clip? To tell us how remarkable this unit is? Forget it - it's garbage.
Hi Friends, have you ever been on the road, on a plane, or in a hotel when you got the sudden urge to record something? Yeah... me too! I usually travel with my laptop and an interface for just that reason! Well, today I'm doing something I've never done before... recording my guitar onto my iPhone! We’re going to try it and you’re going to see it in real time! Please leave me comments and questions below! P.S All giveaways are WORLDWIDE!! We just shipped the full drum mic package to Brasil!!
Great video warren !! Looks like you were having so much fun !!
Thanks ever so much Darlene! I really appreciate your kind words!
Definitely an awesome video. Have you tried the Audiobox iTwo? The cool thing about that one is you can get an interface that you can use on iOS and plug in a usb portable charger get 48v (so no batteries) or you can plug it into a laptop. Though it’s $50 more, it’s also bigger than the ok pro io and the pres aren’t as great as say an ID44, worth checking out though for portability.
This is a revolutionary device! trouble is I doubt it works with my 5+ year old IPhone 4. ;-(
John Matthews great question! It believe it has a connection specific to the newer iPhones and also USB for your computer as well.
Today I was playing the air guitar along to the intro music.
haha thanks ever so much!! You guys Rock!
Awesome review!! I use the Amplitude Ampeg Collection for my bass guitar amp sounds. Just think that 20yrs ago that iRig device wasn't possible but now the technology for recording mixing mastering and producing has grown by leaps and bounds. I cannot wait to see what the next 20yrs will hold.
Agreed Joseph! It's amazing how far we've come!!
Was skeptical at first but it sounds great! Could seriously come in handy during long trips! Thank you IK and Warren
Thanks ever so much Eric! Yes IK were very kind!
Proof that tone comes from the fingertips and not the gear. Chops and good musical instinct will always take the cake over expensive gear.
Thanks ever so much for the marvellous comment! I really appreciate it!
Pretty handy device. This shows how old I am but I have recorded into an old cassette recorder while traveling and ended up using some of what I recorded. Actually, the reason I wanted to try that in the first place is that I had read somewhere that both Jumping Jack Flash and Street Fighting Man, by the Stones, were partly recorded on cassette then transferred to tape reels to be finished. Both of those songs have a unique and totally awesome sound to them. If that story is true it is likely that recording to the cassette contributes in a big way towards that sound.
I hear you Sean! I carried a cassette player for years! The iPhone did change everything for me!! I know that Portable Reel To Reel recorders were used on some Stones songs, hadn't heard the Philips Compact Cassette was being used, I know it was released around 63/64 and came very popular by 68, so it's quite possible! Thanks for the great comment!
I bought one of these for my iPhone 4 back in 2011 from Amplitube. Loved the sound then but love it even more now. Good stuff!
Wonderful Tisbonus!
iRigs are stellar!.. my travel writing rig for about three years is an iPad Air, iRig2 with a JBL Clip2 which represents Mids really well. I use Bias Amp into Jam Up Pro with has a 8 track recorder, looper and sampler built in. for little money its an amazing sounding little writing rig that fits into a very small backpack no problem......Love iRig
We recently added a little music room at work, and someone had them order an iRig HD to act as the effects pedals for the little amp and electric guitar set up. I've messed around with it, though I find the additional downloadable pedals in Amplitube to be rather expensive. I still purchased a few, and it does have some decent sounds. The iRig Pro I/O is definitely intriguing.
Wonderful! I'm very impressed with it! I'm going to get all of the sounds and try a full song!
I can't wait to hear it!
Thanks Stewart!
I wanted one of these a few years ago, with my iphone 4, but still haven’t gotten one. I have used the voice recorder on my iphone a few times in the hotel to quick sing some idea for me to work on later.
Also have done a lot of nestling my iphone in pillows and playing acoustic into it. Generally don’t have my guitar in the hotel though. I’d also like a travel guitar. My acoustic made it before in the cloak closet of a Braniff flight, but that was many years ago, even in luggage storage of a Trailways bus, I feel like it would instantly be demolished today, on anything but a car road trip.
What a great sounding piece off gadgetry. I’d love one of these
Thanks ever so much Drew! Agreed! Lot's of fun!
We use it when we demo or write songs. Works amazing. We use the Mesa boogie amp.
Excellent! Thanks for the info! That's great!
Just to make sure, can you use different software like bias FX etc with this, or only ik multimedia software?
Warren, for travel, consider some in ear monitors rather than ear buds. Just as portable, but much better sound quality. Shure makes some nice ones that are very affordable!
Thanks ever so much Jerry! Agreed! Great monitoring is essential!!
Nice work Warren, demonstrated it's well fit-for-purpose. I've used one of these in an app called MusicStudio... it's pretty remarkable what you can do with an iPad or phone these days. Keep on rockin.
Thanks ever so much Julian! You Rock! Thanks for the insight!
hey! What headphones are you using? Can the Irig Pro I/O power 62 Ohm Headphones without an amp?
Great guitar playing warren !!
Thanks ever so much Darlene! That's very kind of you!!
I've been using my irig and AmpliTube for years. It works great if you want to record quick ideas or even to add variety to doubled guitars if you only have one amp.
Douglas Waldo fantastic info! Thanks for sharing!
Hah! This is awesome! I was skeptical at first, but i liked what i heard! Thanks Warren!
Thanks ever so much Hayden!
Exactly , plugging right into your iPhone - ?! And recording ! Revolutionary is what I thought!
...sounds like a nifty little thing! Thanks for the review and have an excellent day! ;-)
haha thanks Claudius!! You Rock my friend!
You are the best for demoing audio with your knowledge. I need not look any further.
Hey Warren, Thanks for education. I have PC and ANDROID devices. For ANDROID tablets and smartphones, ie Samsung Galaxy S8+ the iRig UA and free app Amplitude versions
for ANDROID does the trick for the ANDROID Smartphones. Just an FYI.
Thanks again for all you your team do for us.
Thanks ever so much Ricky!! You Rock my friend!
Nice piece of kit! I don't have any Apple products (gasp!) but I'd be looking at that interface if I did. I enjoyed your demo, particularly the "disorganisation" :-)
Haha yes, making it up as I go!!
Very impressive! Im going to pick one up. Thank you
Wonderful Thomas! I really enjoyed the first experience!
Hey Warren. Will you ever do a video on how to mix Guitar harmonies? Like the ones in your intro music. I'd love to know if there are any tricks to be done there. Cheers! and thanks again for all your great videos! :)
That's a fantastic idea!! Thanks for the marvellous question!
Hey Warren thank you for this ,,,,What is your take on Line6 for live bass and to record....rc
I've always had a great time using the Bass POD, Tony Franklin uses for recording and it sounds AMAZING!!
Like the HD 5000X what modle or just any of them?
Not sure off the top of my head, it's an old model!
Need a Street Busker review of this.
Do you have to use headphones? Will sound come directly out of your iPhone if you choose to do that?
Sounds great! Would love one
Yes, really great!!
wow Interesting! Not something I would use because I'm always at home and I usually don't travel, and if i'm outside or something I just write down what I'll record.
awesome video :)
Perfect! Glad you liked the video!!
...so if I got this and wanted to play through my AC15 do I just go from the 1/8" headphone jack on the unit into the 1/4" input on the amp?.....how would it sound?
I can’t get any sound out of mine, I have the cords plugged in the same way as you and I have monitoring on. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. The only weird thing is I have no orange, green or red light I just have the bottom LED blinking blue
Masterful chops, I must add!
Thanks ever so much!
Can you connect xlr? Into the bottom where you connected the aux cord Into?
Hey Warren, thanks for everything. i’m curious, before opening the irig of the video you said you always travel with your laptop and and audio interface (while making a box shape with your hands in the air), so i’d like to know which one was it? thanks = )
What do I need for it to work on my android phone (type c micro usb)?
Warren Huart I really enjoyed singing from Ez Voice because I love singing with headset with microphone and write the lyrics from my tablet.
Yeah, those are my favorite videos of you.
AW shucks thanks ever so much AMB!! You Rock my friend! Always have amazing comments!
another excellent review
Thanks ever so much JR! You Rock!!
Great stuff! Thank you Warren!
Thanks ever so much!! I really appreciate it!
Signing up now!
Thanks ever so much Ryan! You Rock!
Hi, Everyone!)) I'm actually bass guitar player but nice and good sounding device. Very good that there is really little letancy on iPhone. And a monster playing as usual! )) Wish you all the happiness! I really like your channel. And you help me a lot with all the information that you are giving. You really are. God bless you!
Aw shucks thanks ever so much Erdem! I love being able to make these videos and grab a guitar!!
We’re you able to use Tonebridge and a speaker with this product?
Nice guitar warren!
Thanks ever so much Angel!
Warren doing an unboxing video - what sort of sorcery is this?:))
'Made in Italy' - Yeo! As Ms. Ciccone used to say: 'Italians do it better';) Cringy jokes aside, I'm glad to see IK and other companies growing. If you're into synths and keyboard, don't forget to check also other IK products like Syntronik and Sampletank - there are a few nice video with Jordan Rudess out there demoing the sounds.
It does sound good - I'll have to try Amplitude one more time with my Ibanez and look for a bundle deal, besides this nice giveaway.
If you happen to manage to rock on plane without the crew going bonkers - please DO post a video ;)
Thanks!
Hi Stefano Papaleo wonderful! So glad you enjoyed the video and yes, I really like this product! Great for a dumb Guitarist like myself! Haha Italy is a beautiful country with so much incredible art and architecture!
haha! I'd love to hear this thing in a full mix! - Also, as per usual.. let me win this giveaway!!!!
Coming soon Matthew!
Hi Warren, what make of guitar is that?
can i use it with my amplifier?
this device is excellent
Thanks ever so much Lazaro! I agree 100%!
Needs help dear...could not connect original with amplitube
Anyone knows if we can connect an expression pedal?
I should have pedals. It had them when I had one
Thanks Tom! I'm going to do a more in depth video very soon!
Can someone help me I having trouble with my irig I plug in my guitar and my iPhone XR on the other end and I have my headphones in as well but it still won’t make any sounds?? I use garage band and AmpliTube but still no sounds or any sign of connecting to my phone what should I do??
Well this device passed through a stereo signal?
YEAA !!
Thanks Sakar!!
Who the winner of RODE NT1?
u can do it on plane... They allow guitars on plane
There is a high frequency in this video that really hurt my ears while wearing headphones.
Interesting! Sorry you're having issues! Not sounding that way for me. What headphones do you use? Also what are you monitoring through? Does it have EQ settings?
Produce Like A Pro Im using Marshalls that have a slight high end boost so it might that. But it's not noticable on my phone speaker of computer speakers.
Produce Like A Pro I was monitoring trough an Steinberg CI-1.
Hey who won the product
Great idea dear sir..
Thanks ever so much Vibi!
You crack me up mate
Thanks ever so much Jonas! hahaha
I can't enter giveaway. The link takes me to produce like a pro not giving me an option to enter. It says 'You have no entries. It happened before. Any solution to this.
Hi THEDDIE, sorry to hear you're having issues being able to enter. Can you tell what browser you're using? I just tried on my lap top and it worked fine using Safari, also I tried from an iPhone and that also worked fine. I haven't seen anyone else have an issue, so I'm wondering what the differential could be? I'm happy to help in any way I can!
Produce Like A Pro
I'm using Android. I click on the link which takes me to enter giveaway then to your site. Normally it would ask me for my e mail but I don't get that option. Thanks for reply though
Sorry to hear that! Confused though, I got a few people to check and they aren't having the same issue on Android. I wish I could pin point what issue you're having?
THANKS IK ITS GREEEAATTT!
I hear it works better with Garage Band and that Amplitude is an expensive app to upgrade fully.
I’m having very bad latency no matter on iPhone or Mac. Just want to know if anyone has the same problem or just my unit.
Cupale years ago I asked you about this but you told me you don’t know about it now I’m many years using this really is good but I change it to UR22 Mkii🙂
Ok great stuff! Thanks for letting me know!!
your welcome thanks to you too
On the giveaway form, it still says "Visit the Rode website" haha
Haha funny! I just checked and it says IK Multimedia! Maybe when it first launched it took a second to change over! The guys would have double checked it! I hope you enjoyed the video?
Bravo, well done, I agree that they include everything, IK, and is ios compatible with no hassle ...
Unfortunately I purchased the iRig HD 2 - brand new from an Apple store. So far it has been a total waste of too much time and money.
It can't be registered, therefore I cannot access Amplitube 4; when plugging the iRig into the iMac (via USB) and into the guitar amp, it produces an earth loop which makes the guitar amp unusable in any sense - especially unable to record from.
The iRig does not come fully loaded with any guitar sounds or effects - all are an additional extra that need to be downloaded to your computer - but are useless if the iRig cannot be registered!!!
Dealing with IK Multimedia support is like trying to communicate with an iceberg - a cold, distant exercise in total futility!
So what was the point of this clip? To tell us how remarkable this unit is? Forget it - it's garbage.