Bridge your Guitar and Your smart Device with the iRig HD
First Published in Examiner.com By David Cox
High-def jams on your iPhone, iPad or Mac The pioneers in mobile music making now bring you the new iRig HD – the next generation of the immensely popular AmpliTube iRig interface. iRig HD is a high-quality digital guitar/bass/instrument interface for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac. iRig HD with iPhone and AmpliTube Welcome to Your High-Def Digital Audio Future iRig HD features superior digital audio quality, and offers a premium 24-bit A/D converter for a crystal clear digital signal that’s free from noise and crosstalk. Plus, its ultra-low-draw power-consumption circuitry eliminates the need for batteries – it’s powered by your mobile device or computer.
An onboard gain control allows you to dial in the perfect signal level for your instrument and apps, and a multicolor LED lets you know what’s going on with your interface and signal. iRig HD is compatible with the range of IK AmpliTube apps (the #1 app for guitar players) including AmpliTube Fender®, AmpliTube Slash and AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™, as well as any other real-time processing apps, such as Apple GarageBand, which support digital audio. Use the iRig HD anywhere you play guitar – on the go, in the studio or on your Mac at home. CES iLounge Best Of Show 2013 iRig HD at a Glance: High-quality instrument-level 1/4” Hi-Z input jack Detachable cables for Lightning, 30 pin and USB connector compatibility Preamp gain control High-quality low-noise, high-definition preamp High-quality 24-bit A/D conversion 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rate Powered by the iOS device or USB Also works with line level signals from synthesizers, keyboards and mixers Ultra-compact and lightweight Comes with AmpliTube FREE apps (free download on App Store)
iRig HD – Plug-in and Play
No matter where you are, iRig HD delivers pure high-quality digital input signal. It features a 24-bit A/D ultra-transparent converter that accurately preserves the nuances of your instrument. This means you can rock out on your iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, or Mac laptop or desktop computer, with studio quality sound. iRig HD features a standard 1/4″ Hi-Z instrument input jack, and connects to your iOS device with the included 30-pin cable or the included Lightning cable.
One Interface – Everywhere You Play
The beauty of the iRig HD is that it works everywhere you do. It also comes with a handy USB cable and is class compliant, so you can plug right in to your laptop or desktop Mac computer and keep jamming. Start a project on your iPad, finish it on your Mac with the same great tone: Brilliant.