Can an iPhone finally replace real guitar amps? IK Multimedia iRig HDX

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[@SteveSterlacci]

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[@arthurgonzales4949]

Years back, and I mean YEARS back, I watched an A-list guitarist who’s sold millions of albums take a basic iRig & use his iPad. He played his whole gig with a full backing band with that setup & NOBODY was the wiser. I went to front of the house & honestly couldn’t tell the difference from that & a real tube amp. I’ve use a Line 6 Pocket Pod dialed in & again, NOBODY noticed. Your demo is pretty damn scary good. Technology has allowed for guitar players to do just about anything!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks man! Its honestly all you need if you're willing to admit it!

[@picksalot1]

Very cool. It's often shocking what can be effectively miniaturized. It would be interesting to see some latency testing results, null test comparisons, and blind tests. Thanks

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its definitely crazy what we can do now! I have not noticed any perceivable latency. It feels like their interfaces

[@keagansemon8506]

Never thought about the fact that I could record on my phone di and reamp later in the studio if I get “the take” out of the studio. Next level unlocked thanks G

[@JayCooperX]

Great use case

[@StephenSpelman]

Great video, Steve. We've already stopped using amps at our gigs. I use the Dream '65 pedal and the good guitarist in our band uses the Ruby. Our bass player also uses an amp sim pedal. I miss my Two Rock amp, but going direct with the pedal is so much easier, and not one person has ever complained that we don't use real amps on stage. This iRig looks like a super product for gigging - I'll check it out (but wait to see if I win your contest before pulling the trigger on one!)

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks SS! We have been silent stage for like 5 years and won't ever go back 😅🤣

[@claytech4u]

So my question is when you're playing this on the video.How are you getting your sound from your guitar in your headphones to this video?What are you using.,..?🤔🤔🤔 Are you using the loop back?Feature off the irage or are you using another interfacen?

[@papablue3015]

I do sometimes! But I still purfur my amps pushing the air threw the speaker! 😊Thanks Steve

[@SteveSterlacci]

It took a bit for me to get used to not having that. Never think about it anymore!

[@musicafteroldage]

I haven't had an amp since... 2006? 7? Then 8 yrs ago I found BIAS FX. Got an used iPhone S for like $70, the original iRig (found a few clones for less than a $1 on amazon! hahaha) and the iRIg 2. That's been my main rig for almost a decade now. I am telling you, live, no one can tell I am not using real amps. Great for a damaged back, and for a poor man's budget! haha Maybe time for an upgrade? We'll see... Thanks man!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out ! Glad you've embraced the tech 🤘🤘

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Another cool thing about this and all direct modelers that we may not think of is. Our hearing. We’re actually saving our hearing nowadays. With silent stages everywhere from pubs to Wembly. The only ones going deaf now is the audience lol.

[@graaf33]

Actually, most of us have never heard all these amps, for that you have to be INN the room. We all heard miced up, converted and spitet out of an frfr speaker. Yepp even concerts. And that’s what all these computer things do, and I love it😂 that’s what I have heard on my lp, cd and now streaming music for all my time.

[@scottwhitlow8468]

Cool video. Thanks for the demo! 👍🏻

[@ramoladutta726]

Are you saying that i can use my iphone ,connect it to the guitar and amp and use it as effect changer or looper ?

[@JudgeFredd]

Which ampsim did you use in this video ?

[@danielrichard4987]

Is the headphone output on the Irig HDX also going to play any backing tracks from like Spotify/KZbin?

[@dreww5551]

hey. can we route output sound from mac to speaker ??

[@1dopombalinho]

Just bought the i Rig HD X and I’m either not using it correctly or it’s a pile of rubbish ( by the way I have the previous model that I really enjoy) The sound out of the earphones is dull ! The volume knob lights up but it doesn’t seem to increase the volume when you turn it clockwise ! The new design cables are a better fit and more secure than previous model . Will call irig tomorrow see what they say

[@JordanAllenClark]

I noticed the lag I was enough I could visibly see the difference. Do you know what the lag time is? Or was it a video/audio sync issue?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Totally an audio issue on my end. Something in the render from my DAW. Ironically, if I had used the iRig into my ipad, there wouldn't have been an issue 😅

[@Cacau165]

Using irig USB on the iPad with amplitube/biasfx/tonex, can I minimize the amplitube/biasfx/tonex and open a pdf with sheet music/notes and the amplitube will continue to work normally?

[@srwaite7]

Thanks, Steve! Seems like there is some noticeable latency when you accessed the JB Dumble ToneX. 🤔

[@SteveSterlacci]

Audio sync issue on my end from using Cakewalk on my PC. Something about the rendered audio wouldn't line up. Ironically, if I had done that segment directly to my ipad, it wouldn't have been an issue lol

[@worldnomaderic]

What do you recommend to someone who also wants an effect pedal? Get the iRig and a pedal or get the Tone X pedal, which has Tone X and Amplitube 5 software built in? That seems to be more of a gig-ready all-in-one solution without the need of a phone.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Hx stomp and call it a day!

[@steverago2050]

I'm trying to set this up..but the signal isnt being recognized by the software on my phone. Any idea why ?

[@carpediemearth]

What about latency?

[@nicolasalexander408]

You can't replace a good valve amp as you could never model the chaos potential but for the ease of use and the fact for the most part people won't notice using software is preferable and a lot cheaper....in the 70's you had to mortgauge your house to buy an amp or guitar....it's amazing really....just got myself a cheap iPhone for BIAX FX2 so I don't have to use my PC all the time, it's going to be so much simplistic fun! If it all works hasn't arrived yet but eh....have a fun day buddy! :D

[@blazing6string]

Really cool to have on hand at every show for a back up at the very least 🤘🎶🤘 amazing

[@starfox597]

We noticed the delay in the video. Was it present while you were playing?

[@SteveSterlacci]

It was a sync issue in post. My bad in editing

[@daveevans1343]

I find it difficult to believe that there is no noticeable latency through the chain of iRig AD in -> inherent phone CPU processing -> app effects processing -> iRig AD out when latency is a noticeable (and typically unbearable) issue with more expensive interfaces and AD converters. If there is no latency how did you achieve it?

[@SteveSterlacci]

I didn't achieve it. I just plugged it in and tried it. And in doing so, did not notice latency. Thats really all I've got as far as explaining that...

[@jacklee2464]

latency ... how can i use it with that much latency ? after start using some effector, latency getting hell lot more

[@topavelka]

I have it at home - iRig HD X - it's actually a USB sound card. Nothing more, except for the built-in tuner (which is really quite useless). The sound is produced by the programs, not the iRig. So depending on which program this USB interface is connected to, it plays. If I had to evaluate it. . . it's a small USB interface that fits in a jeans shirt pocket. Relatively cheap stuff. But programs and patches are not cheap. As an introduction to this, you only get a few sounds that will tire you after two hours of playing. I like the Tonex program that comes with it for free in the basic version. Amplitube not so much. What bothers me the most is the ugly digital noise, so the noise gate is a necessity to use almost all the time. The plus is the size and the fact that it can be used with other programs. I give it 3 out of five stars. PS it's a toy :-)

[@rame3437]

Is there a delay?

[@pb25193]

Hello steve. This is incredible for losers like me who just do this for fun. Few questions: Can i load york audio IR into the ios version of tonex? Thanks

[@steveliberty]

So, guitar into the iRig, iRig into my iPhone/iPad, and iRig out to FOH? And no perceivable latency?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Sounds about right to me. None that I can hear at least. You can set your buffer size accordingly as well

[@buke240877]

The resurrection of Tonebridge for live use?

[@mikestroud9969]

Good video Dig your channel buddy. Always informative. You explain well. I agree. Keep it Simple Thankd Man 😎👍✌️

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Mike!

[@josephcruz669]

No latency? That’s impressive!

[@Hyp3rSp8c3]

there is a noticeable latency on the second sample.

[@SteveSterlacci]

That was my video editing messed up

[@tomdillon4432]

Already subscribed. Looks very cool!

[@BigDancin]

I just received mine and I am disappointed with the lack of an input gain control - something that has been kept quiet in the marketing of this. On all the earlier IK devices, IK bragged about the control you would have over input gain. Now they remove it and hush hush. Why is it a problem? I only get two lights on their input meter using my Tele - very low. Going into Amplitube on my phone, with the input gain turned all the way up to the top, I am still just a third up on the input range. That means I cannot drive the amps with much input in the apps unless the app itself allows a ton of input boost. Most will not offer any more than Amplitube or Tonex offer. I am considering returning this for that reason. Also, with my prior Irig HD, I could play Amplitube with the sound coming out of my phone speakers -- enough sound to noodle in front of the TV. Not with the Irig HD X. There is no sound from the phone speakers when using it. You have to attach headphones or speakers to hear anything, which is disappointing.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I am pretty sure this is mentioned in the video that the input gain is accessible within the apps like tonex and amplitube so its not hush. Its odd that it wouldn't be enough even cranked. Try reaching out to their customer support and see if they can help?

[@BigDancin]

@@SteveSterlacci It is mentioned in the video, but minimized as no big deal. But any modern interface should have input gain control. It is a design flaw and I don't see anything customer service could do. It is simply not adjustable, and it should be. It was a poor choice.

[@ChrisSoignier]

I bought one of these, and the latency was terrible listening through headphones. Returned it the same day.

[@SteveSterlacci]

bummer. I wonder if some settings were off somewhere? It is a bit confusing to set up

[@ChrisSoignier]

@@SteveSterlacci possibly. I wasn't able to get the 1/4" output to work after going through the manual, which was a bummer. It seemed too good to be true - I was almost (but not quite) having visions of being able to sell my FM9 Turbo w/ my lofty expectations!

[@JessicaLynnCountry]

🙌

[@RobertMastrolembo]

Hey Jess what’s up when is your Taylor Swift like movie coming to NYC. Metallica mastered this I enjoy it better because I can take the kids😂

[@JessicaLynnCountry]

@@RobertMastrolembo aw thanks!!

[@user-nj8io4kl1u]

Shitty headphones amps in these though.

[@jordanlmcgrath8815]

Awful response time not suitable for any application for now, still a gimmick.

[@SteveSterlacci]

So you've tried this new one first hand that just came out? Or are you just spewing nonsense?