Improved! - Build a Portable Amp From Your Android Phone

[@MarkZabel]

Deplike Android Software: deplike.com/ Powerful Bluetooth Speaker: amzn.to/2VNs9O0 Decent Bluetooth Speaker: amzn.to/2JYKHbn Behringer Guitar Link: amzn.to/2LeV9wg Cheap Sound Card Option: amzn.to/3gkr7CK USB OTG connector: amzn.to/2K0aUX5 USB to USB-C: amzn.to/36P45kl 1/4" (Guitar) to 3.5 mm (Headphone) jack adapter: amzn.to/33RTtPA Cables: https: amzn.to/2VNauGs

[@arnoldmakilan2585]

Hello can I ask a question, so I have seen a KZbinr named Paul Iballa Go check him out i just wanted to know how he did that kind of sound. Hmm ive been searching for so loooooonnnggg.

[@MarkZabel]

@@arnoldmakilan2585 Interesting videos. 1. Use an acoustic 2. Play fingerstyle guitar 3. Use lots of reverb.

[@johnpaulandrade2860]

@@arnoldmakilan2585 may pickup po yun si paul dun po siya nagrerecord. May tutorial na din po yung isang youtuber kung paano magrecord si paul.

[@arnoldmakilan2585]

@@johnpaulandrade2860 oo ako nag tanong kay lodi peter para mag upload ng tuts 😂 hahha ayun di ako binigo

[@Stormwarrior77]

Saving lifes man especially for unprofessional artist such as my self...thanks for the help and keep the quality videos going 😁🤟

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!! Glad you found it helpful!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey Mark, this is absolutely great! Thank you for posting this.

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@allboutthemojo]

@@MarkZabel thanks for the video. Can you play music from your mobile phone while simultaneously playing guitar so you can jam along with songs? What is your opinion on deplike vs tonebridge?

[@MarkZabel]

@@allboutthemojo 1. Music at same time. No, I don't think that's possible. 2. Deplike vs Tonebridge. Unless I totally misunderstand Tonebridge they are entirely different animals. Tonebridge seems to be a collection of patches that sound like players on certain songs. Deplike is a digital effects board.

[@allboutthemojo]

@@MarkZabel thanks. Yeah, the song play along is important for me so I'll have to keep searching. Tonebridge I think has a section of user created presets but also a section where you can create your own . Hard to find information on both.

[@miko6319]

Thanks for sharing this! Tho i already bought similar one from the older version. Will buy that guitar link in the future. Thank you so much for looking for ways for us who can't afford the necessary equipment

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@dinguskhan56]

5 years later and the tutorial still holds up! great job :)

[@MarkZabel]

Glad it helped!

[@scottpetrie6179]

Wonderful! Thanks for this Mark - I've got a really simple amp with only tone and volume on it - so this will be brilliant to add the effects I want for guitar and Electric Ukulele. Have a great day mate and Stay safe:)

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Scott! Enjoy and stay safe yourself. (I'm fully vaccinated now, so feeling better about it. Appreciate the well wishes!)

[@ufukpolat9949]

Hey Mark, If you use distortion effects before amp, you will get better sound :) Thanks for the awesome video!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!!

[@MCCompanyPL]

This is so cool, exactly what I was looking for. Honestly I see no reason to ever make your phone an amp, but since I'm super into travel guitar, that seems just perfect!

[@johanrynjah8241]

Thanks for sharing @Mark Zabel , this had been very informative and useful to me . .

[@MarkZabel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind feedback!

[@immanuelgracia3367]

Omg thankkssss!! This is really helpful for me who has no enough money to buy amps and pedals

[@MarkZabel]

Glad I could help!

[@aaronsherwin3751]

Omg..... unbelievable 🙏🙏.....thanks a lot....love from India

[@MarkZabel]

Glad to help!

[@alejandrorodriguezsandoval4681]

Mark, thank you for sharing.

[@yrulooknatme]

I second that motion!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Hopefully it helped.

[@davidhart6538]

Thanks Mark. Super useful

[@MarkZabel]

Sure thing. Thanks for watching!

[@mikedreucci4236]

Thanks for the tip on that Deplike app. I enjoy using it. I like it better than garage band. With the looper. Thanks again.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad to help. Have fun!

[@hectordelthome]

Great! you just made my day

[@MarkZabel]

You are so kind

[@pablojr.1805]

Can I use my charging cable as the OTG cable?

[@RomayPM]

Hi Mark, I can on KZbin to find the instructions for my little practice speaker which isn't good. I found you and it was meant to be lol, I'm now gonny build my own. I'm a grandma and I never thot I'd be doing mechanical things at my age but, hey, Ive got to try it. Thanks Mark from a granny in Scotland lol

[@MarkZabel]

Glad I could help! Greetings from NY USA!

[@paullll2052]

Better than buying pedals, super useful and cheap

[@MarkZabel]

Agreed!

[@rr2308]

Thank you!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@aimzgaming4978]

Thank you for the video❤, Now im gonna buy this, but before buying i really want to know will this work with Bandlab app? 😊

[@MarkZabel]

Sorry, I have no idea about that.

[@ideologikal]

It worked for my android, thanks

[@MarkZabel]

Great! Thanks for watching.

[@ahmindamon]

I don't know how to get rid of feedback on tonebridge

[@YannMetalhead]

Great guide, thank you.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pablojr.1805]

Is there a way to do this without the guitar link?

[@georgemathews9958]

Wow.. this must be so helpful for guitar players! One question, do you think that it would be possible to connect a tv instead of connecting a guitar? So basically the phone is acting as an amp to the tv sound? Thanks in advance!

[@MarkZabel]

I'm not sure what the TV inputs would be. Should be doable.

[@georgemathews9958]

@@MarkZabel thanks!

[@Cr8z13]

An even simpler rig would be the speaker, 3.5mm cable, and a headphone amp like a Vox Amplug. I found a cheap no-name on Amazon for $13, but I might spring for the Vox since it has chorus and reverb fx.

[@MarkZabel]

Yes, it's simpler. And the Blackstar Fly 3 is simpler yet, though a bit bulkier. (I use the Blackstar Fly when I drive, and the Vox Amplug when I fly. I reviewed those options in this video: studio.youtube.com/#/video/OBv3Es46MUw/comments) It's fun using the Deplike software though. Choices of amps and effects ... plus a looper. It's getting better all the time!

[@m2023m]

Which one is more better between an usb guitar link and iRIG...

[@kyan_]

Thank you for the video Mark! Now I have some questions. I came across a sound card that is with type c cable (type c to headphone and microphone), wondering if it works the same as type c to usb otg and usb to headphone and mic sound card?

[@MarkZabel]

Seems like it would work!

[@reflektion1791]

Nice thank u so much

[@MarkZabel]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@borisnaidenov684]

Hi, Mark! Can i connect it to active speakers or it will be a great noise? You said something about latency... Is it depends on your phone characteristics like RAM and processor power, etc, and which one is vital? Thanks for the great video tho!

[@MarkZabel]

Hi Boris. Yes, you can connect to active speakers. Latency *does* depend upon your phone/tablet, but in my experience this isn't a major effect. 5-20 milliseconds of latency is okay. What does really matter on Android platforms in my experience is using USB (as in this video) vs using the phone jack. USB gives low latency. I've had 250-750 milliseconds latency with the phone jack. Just unplayable!

[@borisnaidenov684]

@@MarkZabel You mean USB from the phone charger to sound card/guitar link? And i heard you strongly recommend to use guitar link over sound card...

[@MarkZabel]

@@borisnaidenov684 Yes. USB-OTG or USB-C. And yes, a guitar link is much better than the soundcard in terms of noise.

[@borisnaidenov684]

@@MarkZabel Thank you again for this video and for kind responses!

[@borisnaidenov684]

Oh, sorry just one more question... Do I need any software to run the device, or it's just for PC? I'm asking cuz in music shop, near me they sell the device for with discount from 50$ to 30$ and its said that this is without software...

[@okiokoiokoiokoi]

Hi sir. Can you directly plug it into a mixer or PA system? And use the phone as an alternative effects pedal?

[@MarkZabel]

Yes, in theory. I've never tried it.

[@hmanlaithawnthu5950]

Can we connect this iríg on big amplifier(marshall,fender amp etc.)unlike small speaker,bluetooth speaker

[@MarkZabel]

Yes

[@hmanlaithawnthu5950]

@@MarkZabel than you so much.u ar the only who answer this questión

[@NenithsalinayjaguitJaguit]

Is this working in different android phones?

[@onlineshoppingstore1736]

Superb

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@alexbassi5484]

What about latency? I mean, Android devices are well known to suffer a big latency issue coming from how audio is treated inside the OS drivers. I may tell something wrong about low level details, but the point is that, as for today Android, unlike iOs, is not suitable for audio applications that requires minimal latency between source and output. Can we get rid of this issue by using an external USB audio device? This would be great!...

[@MarkZabel]

I talk about it a little bit in the video I think, right? Maybe I talked about it in the original video. Yes, going the USB route should help immensely with respect to the latency. I've used it on a Pixel 2 and Droid Razr with very low latency and a cheap, knockoff Android tablet (moderate, but usable latency). I don't have the numbers offhand, but it was good. Would I gig with it? I'm old school, so no. But it's not the latency that would scare me off.

[@manchesterantiwar]

Excellent tutorial. Many thanks. One question: Is the USB to USB-C cable you link to in your information section an OTG cable? I assume it is. But I read elsewhere that it is best to buy only cables that state clearly that they are OTG in their descriptions. So could you please confirm that the linked cable is OTG? Am I right in thinking that ALL USB type -C cables incorporate the OTG technology? Thanks.

[@MarkZabel]

I think it's nomenclature perhaps. USB-C to USB provides the functionality you want for a USB-C equipped phone. For phones that use a micro charger, you want the USB-OTG cable. Not all micro charger phones have USB-OTG capability, but as far as I know, all USB-C equipped phones have the capability to use USB connections. Here's the language on the micro USB-OTG I linked: UGREEN Micro USB 2.0 OTG Cable On The Go Adapter Male Micro USB to Female USB for Samsung S7 S6 Edge S4 S3, LG G4, DJI Spark Mavic Remote Controller, Android Windows Smartphone Tablets 4 Inch. I know the USB-C to USB works, as it's the one I use on my USB-C equipped phone. I don't know whether that's classified as "OTG compliant." It works though. And no damage after 3 years of use.

[@benmalakas613]

This was very useful and inexpensive to build, but Sir did the speaker is delay as you pluck the strings of the guitar? sorry for my bad English

[@MarkZabel]

Glad it helped. You should have a little delay, but not very much. Expect 5 to 20 milliseconds or so. If you Google the search term is "latency". You'll find all sorts of things to debug and improve. Good luck!

[@jamesbarrett5027]

Does the behringer work with android? Just want to know before buying.

[@VideoNash]

thanks

[@MarkZabel]

You're welcome!

[@Rgazzmik]

Mark, the last USB device you showed is USB 3 (blue tip). Can you confirm that it works with that particular device?

[@MarkZabel]

Hi. If you mean the USB C device at 1:35, the answer is, "yes". It works fine!

[@Rgazzmik]

@@MarkZabel Yes. Thanks.

[@sirshaganguly7706]

Does that guitar link works on PC if I'm using bias fx 2? If possible can you please make a video about it! thanks.

[@MarkZabel]

Good questions. I don't have Bias FX 2 on my PC, so I can't test it, but maybe I will someday soon!

[@sirshaganguly7706]

@@MarkZabel thanks. Bias fx 2 lite is currently free for a limited time!

[@leemodernemo5059]

yes its work

[@Gmailkondmarecover]

Due to lack of budget for electric guitar and amp, im using an acoustic guitar with pickup and a cheap irig. 😂 Atleast for now

[@MarkZabel]

Whatever works for you!

[@Jsmnnly.]

I was about to ask if that method works. Now you answered my question hahaha tysm

[@Jsmnnly.]

Are you using android phone? If so, what app did u use?

[@Gmailkondmarecover]

@@Jsmnnly. yup. Thts wht im using. Using android. But latency may occur on low specs phones.

[@Gmailkondmarecover]

@@Jsmnnly. deplike.

[@innrex6983]

Sir, I have guitar, speaker and amp and I wonder what items I need to connect my mobile to guitar and speaker. Please write to me the items you used to connect to your phone. Somehow I couldn't understand. I want to make a list and order. Thank you

[@MarkZabel]

1. USB-OTG connector (or USB-C connector if your phone uses USB-C) 2. Behringer Guitar Link and 3. 2 1/4 inch cables (one to guitar from Guitar Link and one to amp from Guitar Link) or 3. 1/4 inch cable (to guitar from Guitar Link), and 4. 3.5 mm cable (guitar to external speaker), and 5. 1/4 inch to 3.5 mm adapter.

[@innrex6983]

@@MarkZabel thank you for your response

[@martinzulu1402]

Does that guitar link device have to be behringer only? Or is it possible to use other brands?

[@MarkZabel]

As I said in the video, you can try a different brand. It will probably work and it will probably be decent. But I can't guarantee it, because I only have the Behringer. You can also go the sound card route (link below), but be prepared for a noisy interface. You would most likely have to use a noise gate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKa3iHSnqKmdlZY

[@martinzulu1402]

Thanks !

[@syedahsan777]

do i need a 1/4" (Guitar) to 3.5 mm (Headphone) jack adapter if im using a headphone instead of a speaker? And can i use this set-up on a 64-bit pc?

[@MarkZabel]

1. If your headphone is 1/4" then you're okay. The Guitarlink has a 1/4" output to headphones/speaker. 2. The Guitar Link will work. The software I'm using in the demo is not available on PC as far as I know.

[@syedahsan777]

@@MarkZabel Do you recommend 5HV2 USB2.0 VERTICAL CHANNEL AUDIO EXTERNAL SOUND CARD? (It has a 3.5mm input jack) Or iRig1

[@guitarwires188]

Hello sir.! Does this even work with an electro acoustic guitar.?

[@MarkZabel]

Yes

[@guitarwires188]

@@MarkZabel Thank you so much for the reply.😄

[@RJBalinas]

Is it okay to put midi controller right? 😊

[@TheBongRiderSanjay]

Hello. How much the latency is? And is that totally noise free? Can i use it on live stage performance if i can control the app?

[@MarkZabel]

Great questions. It's not *TOTALLY* noise free ... nothing is. But it's not bad. The latency is low, and does not bother me at all (and I'm usually bothered quite a bit by latency). I'm not sure I would use it on stage, but it's the first set up I ever *considered* using on stage. I'm 53 and pretty "old school" in terms of technology, so for me to consider it at all should tell you something. Hope that helps answer your questions.

[@TheBongRiderSanjay]

@@MarkZabel thank you so much for the reply. It's really useful

[@averyp.9315]

Instead of using a speaker could you just run it straight to an amp via the headphone output?

[@MarkZabel]

Yes, that works.

[@averyp.9315]

@@MarkZabel Awesome thanks for the super quick reply. Buying the guitar link now.

[@sammytrsiregar]

Hello sir, it's a nice stuff you've uploaded right there. Thanks for sharing! I just wondering, if I plug the jack cable from the heaphone output of the guitar link, right to the microphone port on my computer, can I record this audio output (so guitar sound with effects from deplike), using for example audacity or any other recording pc softwares?

[@MarkZabel]

Thank you. I don't know whether that will work. I've never tried it.

[@big_smoke7t]

Can I use that Guitar Link with a Laptop too ?? Great video by the way , this was useful !!

[@MarkZabel]

Yes you can! Thanks!

[@big_smoke7t]

@@MarkZabel Thanks you !

[@zeelchristian8341]

Can we record audio. in mobile using guitar link?

[@MarkZabel]

To my knowledge you cannot record with your phone at the same time.

[@chrisrutledge7333]

Mark, thanks for the Behringer recommendation. I did experience and issue with multiple apps sharing the sound card. When I plugged in the sound card I could use my mp3 app and play music. When I launched Deplike, it stole the sound card from the mp3 player. No mp3's while using Deplike. When I closed Deplike, other phone apps still could not use the sound card until i reset the USB connection. Any thoughts? Shouldn't I be able to use an amp simulation app and still play my mp3's? BTW, using a Samsung Note 8 if it makes a difference.

[@xaviermagana2955]

Not that I know how much it has to do with the guitar link, but I've tried the apps alone with just headphones connected, and the apps purposely cancel any mp3s playing in the background to focus both the microphone and speaker on just the guitar and the system in use

[@xaviermagana2955]

I tested ToneBridge app by Ultimate guitar, and it too removes any mp3s playing. Try using a PC program.

[@kotekutalia]

Actually Windows acts just the same when using ASIO4ALL driver. A small price to pay for portability.

[@stevenpormento5919]

Nice sir! But would you recommend using an iRig?

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks. I would not recommend iRig for Android. You may get it to work. But usually, iRig would go through the phone jack - horrible on almost all Android phones if it works at all. Going through USB via the charge port is the way to go.

[@DailyDopamineDose__]

Hey mark does it work also with acoustic guitar ?

[@MarkZabel]

Hi Marie. If you have a pickup on your acoustic it will work. If not, using the effects through a mic is possible, but you need the right adapter.

[@DailyDopamineDose__]

I have an acoustic electric guitar Is it possible to work on it?

[@MarkZabel]

@@DailyDopamineDose__ Yes, it will work.

[@gackspop9723]

Can I use my gaming headphones instead of the speakers?

[@MarkZabel]

Yes

[@gackspop9723]

Thx ☺️

[@DivineMoment]

Can you play backing tracks simultaniosly? How about recording?

[@MarkZabel]

No on both. Not to my knowledge.

[@DivineMoment]

@@MarkZabel ok thx :) imagine couple years from now when you can use your phone as a portable studio.. that was what i was looking into, would be so sweet!

[@xaviermagana2955]

I just ordered the guitar link. Do you by any chance know if this works through Bluetooth too? (If so,) will it have too much latency?

[@MarkZabel]

Hi. I don't think it has Bluetooth, unless it's a new feature or you're adding another gizmo to it. I use it direct, and it has very little latency that way. With Bluetooth it may have slightly more ... that is if you can get it to work with BT. Sorry I can't give you more info on it.

[@dewantarazlatan761]

hello mark, can i connect it to an amplifier instead of converting it to speaker?

[@MarkZabel]

Yes you can!

[@Xianpaul0523]

Have you tried using usb set up on tonebridge? Does it work?

[@MarkZabel]

Yes I've tried it and yes it works for me. I've used it on a Pixel 2 (USB-C), Motorola Droid (micro charge port, so regular USB-OTG) and a generic Android tablet (regular USB-OTG). They all worked.

[@fabienjean4502]

Thanks for the video. I'd like to shoot guitar videos, have you tried with that system? The question is: Is it possible to record a video with the phone with Deplike providing the input sound of the video? I am not even sure running the camera app and Deplike at the same time is possible, so merging the two...

[@MarkZabel]

Hi. I have recorded with it, but through the computer, not the phone. I don't think you'll be able to record with the same phone you use to drive the speaker.

[@careofutsab]

Will it work with my acoustic guitar? I don't have any sound pick up

[@MarkZabel]

No. You need a pickup for it to work.

[@rod_official6166]

Is the latency noticable? Can it do distortion?

[@MarkZabel]

The latency is fairly low on a decent device. I have a terrible Android tablet and it works fine on that. Barely noticeable. On my Pixel II (old phone now) there's almost no latency. Yes there are distortion effects.

[@rod_official6166]

@@MarkZabel Thank you very much

[@jesuasevilla171]

Nice video btw but can you hook this to an amp? Not a speaker or headset

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks. Yes, you can plug directly into an amp.

[@grzesiekL91]

Question regarding connecting Behringer UCG102 to the phone(Oppo A15). Behringer -> two-way female USB adapter -> USB cable that came standard with the phone and no orange light on UCG102/no signal in Deplike. Could it be because effective cable length is to much and I have to use short USB-> OTG adapter directly to the phone ?

[@MarkZabel]

1. All cables are functioning? 2. "USB cable that came standard with the phone". Could it be in "charge only" mode? 3. Cable length. Never had a problem with that. Maybe try connecting with the shortest cable you can to rule that out. 4. Try different orders of opening Deplike. On some devices I need Deplike on prior to connection on others I don't. You should get a dialogue box asking you to recognize the USB connection. I looked briefly at the Oppo A15. You essentially connect it like in this video.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o32taqR3h8eBj6c Best of luck!

[@akeshnayak2099]

Hello sir thank you soo much bcz this gonna be really helpful for me but i have a question can we record our acoustic guitar using this method??

[@MarkZabel]

Yes.

[@akeshnayak2099]

@@MarkZabel thank you soo much sir.

[@dukhumiya69]

Hello sir. I have an Acoustic guitar. Can i play this prosses?

[@MarkZabel]

If you use a pickup, yes. If you mic it, it is more complex.

[@jcsencio1632]

Hey um does the guitar link works on bandlab or n track studio? I'm just curious that's all

[@MarkZabel]

I don't know what "bandlab" or "n track studio" are. Are they DAWs?

[@jcsencio1632]

There like a app for recording guitar

[@MarkZabel]

@@jcsencio1632 Okay. Sure. USB goes into a computer, so yes, if they're used on a computer ... no, if they're phone apps and youre trying to record on the same phone.

[@jcsencio1632]

Thank you so much sir

[@_JustGreg_]

Hello, Is there a possibility to connect a foot switch to it (loop)? Or is in the app a function/button to use it like a loop switch?

[@MarkZabel]

I'm sorry, I don't know about it. I would guess it can be done, but I just don't know.

[@_JustGreg_]

@@MarkZabelGuess I found it. From min. 5:03 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4GoqYOtiZl6ack

[@JEE-dy1bg]

Excellent sir. So how to record the guitar sound along with a backing track with this app?

[@MarkZabel]

Great question. I've never done it on the same device. But you'd think it should be doable. I'll dig around a bit to see. Thanks for the question.

[@JEE-dy1bg]

@@MarkZabel Thanks for replying Sir. Please find it out and let me know ASAP. ☺️

[@JEE-dy1bg]

@@MarkZabel By the way Sir, does this application works with any guitar link other than that of Behringer? Also, can you tell me if normal guitar link (Guitar Link China) is compatible with Android? 【Will wait for your reply】

[@YU-ed5wn]

Any updates on this?

[@sentitemsujamir]

Can this setup be used for the bass guitar?

[@MarkZabel]

Yes

[@WoodWoodpecker]

Can I extract the same effects by acoustic electric guitar without problems ?

[@MarkZabel]

It will work for any guitar with a pickup. It may not sound as good, but it will work.

[@WoodWoodpecker]

@@MarkZabel sure, won't be the same, but do you know how can I avoid over feedback from the acoustic guitar? I just bought a lid to my acoustic guitar, I believe it will be useful 🤔 what do you think?

[@TrumpAmerica2024]

Hello. Can you hook straight up too the input of a combo amp instead of a speaker?? Essentially use a combo amp on clean instead of just a speaker. Thanks

[@MarkZabel]

Yes, you can do that.

[@awittypilot8961]

Hey Marcus....does the Behringer guitar link have an aux input? When I travel I take a vox mini amp and it works fine but a ton of noise. But I can hook it up to my computer to jam with tunes on youtube or in memory. I tried the sonic interface but it had a ton of latency. I've tried a bunch of stuff. All of it has noise or latency......I don't have much room I can take up in the airplane when I have passengers.

[@MarkZabel]

Hey man! I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think it has an aux input. I'll check tomorrow after I get back from this week's business trip!

[@MarkZabel]

Okay, yeah, "tomorrow" ... right! Anyway, it *does NOT* have an aux input.

[@3dsteveo765]

Thanks for your time on this. I set my freshly built cbg with the setup from your previous vid. Works good for making my terrible playing load and all effected up! But lots of static noise and some pops. Also the tablet seems to get over run at times and will fall a full second behind. Interested to try new setup but don't know if the charge port on my Asus tablet is powered? In the specs the Behringer bcg102 says powered by USB...do feel it's hard on battery. Any ideas?

[@MarkZabel]

Hi! It's a definite weakness with using a USB device. Your phone or tablet can't charge during play! I haven't overcome this, but I haven't found the Behringer too draining. If I think of anything I'll let you know. For now, I try to make sure I'm fully charged before I use it. I know, that's pretty lame, but I don't have anything right now.

[@jamesbrungardt7361]

can you use wireless headphones?

[@MarkZabel]

No, not without something like a bluetooth extender. Even then, I would expect you'd have bad latency.

[@beltrofix7667]

Never use wireless headphones working with audio, only for listening. They add unnecessary latency. Sorry for the 3 year to late reply to a question that's already been answered 😅

[@jupitersuchiang9819]

Brother I have a guitar link,USB otg, speaker,an electric guitar,two cable and I also have the deplike app but still it does not work the way it work for you...can you help me brother

[@MarkZabel]

Hi. Thanks for your question. There are a few places it can go wrong. First, however, try this: Use TONEBRIDGE instead of DEPLIKE. If that works, it's Deplike that needs to be fixed. If not, let me know and we can start checking cables and such. Also, please let me know what phone/tablet you have and which Android system you're running. I found that Deplike didn't work for a while for me either, but the recent system change solved it and it works fine for me again.

[@jupitersuchiang9819]

@@MarkZabel I've tried tonebridge( the app with yellow icon) sir...the mobile I have is Samsung Galaxy m10 android version 8.1...

[@MarkZabel]

@@jupitersuchiang9819 And Tonebridge worked? Galaxy M10 has USB-C right? (not micro)

[@jupitersuchiang9819]

@@MarkZabel I'll inform after I finished trying...and thank you sir for your help..

[@MarkZabel]

@@jupitersuchiang9819 You're very welcome. Hopefully it will work out.

[@braianledesma1441]

is the latency acceptable?

[@MarkZabel]

The latency is very low when I use this setup.

[@VeronicaGorositoMusic]

@@MarkZabel Hi, what smartphone do you have? In my LG Q6 the atency is unavoidable, like 20 ms or more, and I'm using an Audiobox 22. The developer say that this audio interface consumes more battery and it's right but it has nothing to do with latency. Normally this interface can give 3 ms of latency. Maybe the problem is in my phone as it has no Samsung Pro Sound system, but I couldn't find what smartphone has better sound system. I won't buy an iPhone because of it.

[@turfoid7899]

Is there a way I can turn my android tab s7, into a reverb unit or effect unit???

[@MarkZabel]

Yes, use the method here.

[@piston_77]

can you film while playing the guitar so both things go along?

[@MarkZabel]

Yes

[@piston_77]

@@MarkZabel how? can you teach me pls?

[@MarkZabel]

@@piston_77 Oh, sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you meant could *I* do it. The only way I know is to have a camera as well as a phone. I don't think you can use the same phone to film/record and as the amp and sound generator as well.

[@guitar_journey]

hey buddy....love your video...I have a issue - I have amplitube 5 in my pc and all is well but I need to loop but can't afford looper padel...is there any way I can use my phone as looper pedal...please help..

[@MarkZabel]

I'm not sure how to use it in series with amplitube on your PC and I don't know anything about amplitube. Deplike (the software used in the video) has a looper pedal available. You might want to check it out.

[@mindhormone]

thanks for sharing. how was the Behringer guitar link on USB C phone? any improvements or anything that you've noticed.

[@MarkZabel]

Haven't really noticed that it's better with USB-C, but it might be. I don't keep my older phone charged, and I never did a side by side comparison. (That's a good thought though.) It works nicely though.

[@kristiantan485]

hey men can u record the sound on that app?

[@MarkZabel]

No, I don't think so. I haven't looked at the newest version (just came out a month ago or so), but not on earlier versions.

[@PrabuddhaDasGupta1966]

I tried this with a Behringer UM2 on my Oneplus 3 and the Deplike app. I do not get any guitar sound at all. When I play music on an app on my phone, I hear the music through the UM2. However, though the Deplike app detects the USB device (UM2) being connected, it does not work. Any suggestions, please?

[@MarkZabel]

Hi Prabuddha. I'm not sure why you're having issues. I also try the easy things I forget, like mixing up the output jacks or forgetting to turn up the volume on the device. One thing I've had issues with in the past is that I have had to restart the Deplike app. Does the guitar interface work independently?

[@crispero37]

Help. My behringer has à yellow light, not blue, and no music out from my guitar. I use à Samsung tablet Android. Do i need To install something on my Android? Except deplike? To use my guitar? Thank you for your help.

[@MarkZabel]

I have no idea about the different color of light. The Samsung tablet should be all set, but I don't have one. I have a super-cheap bargain tablet and it just works. So the Samsung surely should work. 1. Make sure your cables are all okay. 2. Make sure your volume is turned up (Android, Behringer, Deplike ... everything.) 3. Make sure you've got your outputs connected correctly. If the above 3 are okay (and you've checked them), please let me know what the dialog box says when you plug in the USB-OTG cable (or USB-C if such is the case).

[@waichow3658]

Hi Mark, Thank you so much. Just wondering, my backing track function didn't work. Any ideas?

[@MarkZabel]

Hi. I have never used that feature, so I'm not sure. However, two things come to mind to check. 1. Have you allowed Deplike to access through the dialogue box that first comes up? 2. Are the backing tracks in the correct place on the phone? (Or have you redirected the file path to where they are?) Good luck!

[@gunslinger80sguitars]

Will this work with the Irig instead of the behringer adaptor hing?

[@MarkZabel]

I'm fairly sure the answer is "no". Unless iRig changed their interface, it's made to use the phone's headphone jack. If you have a non-Samsung Android you should avoid doing that. Even with Samsung, it's better to use the USB interface. Latency will be much less of an issue. If the cost of the Behringer is an issue, there are knock-off versions that are out there. (Here's an example ... can't vouch for it, but it's only $10. www.amazon.com/Interface-Adapter-Connector-Recorder-Computer/dp/B077BS5YHS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=guitar+link&qid=1565739632&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-4)

[@gunslinger80sguitars]

@@MarkZabel ok thanks for the info, cost isn't a issue just hoping to get use out of the irig. I bought the hype when it first came out and was disappointed with the product. I'll look into the behringer. Again thanks 🤘 Oh and would be using samsung s10e

[@MarkZabel]

@@gunslinger80sguitars Hmm. I bought the same hype. Worked great with my wife's iPhone. Didn't get it to work with my Galaxy or later my Droid Turbo. I wasted plenty of time on it.

[@jalatecompa]

thay can emulate petruccis distor guitar?

[@MarkZabel]

Yes. How close it gets ... you be the judge.

[@aumioabrar9908]

how do you connect the 6.35mm guitar cable to that sound card???

[@MarkZabel]

In this video I use the guitar link directly, which has a 6.35mm output. But if you use a sound card you need a 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm adapter. Here's a video that shows using a sound card. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKa3iHSnqKmdlZY

[@aumioabrar9908]

@@MarkZabel thanks dude🤟🤟u save my live

[@shadi8475]

Would it work if I directly plugged my guitar using an aux? I want to try a new guitar before buying it but i dont have a portable amp...

[@MarkZabel]

You've got to use USB for this to work. There are a couple of exceptions, but generally on Android using the aux won't work.

[@shadi8475]

@@MarkZabel How about audio splitter? The guitar into the mic and speaker into speaker?

[@MarkZabel]

@@shadi8475 As long as you use a USB device through the charge port then you've got a chance. Using the phone jack is probably not going to work for you. If you have a newer Samsung model - maybe, but otherwise not. If the cost of the guitar link is prohibitive, try this (uses cheap soundcard). kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKa3iHSnqKmdlZY

[@shadi8475]

@@MarkZabel Its not the cost, I want to buy a used guitar but dont have a portable amp to take with me... Its a squier i just want to make sure the guitar works

[@MarkZabel]

@@shadi8475 I understand. Again, just use the USB-OTG or USB-C connection. It very likely won't work through the phone jack, but you can certainly try. It's up to you. I'm not going to tell you it will work, because I don't think it will work for you. Sorry.

[@htrain4139]

I can buy amp for same price as that white thing its 100 dollars on amazon how you get it for 40

[@MarkZabel]

That's a bummer. Really. I bought it 3 years ago. It appears the product is discontinued. You can either try an off brand or instead go with a low noise sound card like this: www.amazon.com/External-Windows-Raspberry-Headphones-Microphones/dp/B07DBNFZJR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=low+noise+sound+card&qid=1599517711&sr=8-2 The only thing is that the sound card has 3.5mm outputs not 6.25 mm, so it might be noisier. Honestly, I would go with the amp ... like a Blackstar ID:core10 or something like that.

[@dondeestalaleche4054]

Bro it’s supposed to be a PORTABLE amp

[@frosteven837]

Does it cause latency delay ? Will i able to connect to windows pc as well ?

[@MarkZabel]

All devices cause some delay. The guitar link is as latency-free as I've found. Yes, you can use it in the USB port on your computer. Have fun!

[@Rbrijeshr]

Digital always have latency. An analog device ie. Amplifier do not has latency

[@schreckt]

So instead of all the Bs cabling (I hate cables) I could realistically connect 3.5mm to 1/4 inch (phone to guitar) Bluetooth phone to speaker and play like that??

[@MarkZabel]

Yep.

[@lazzzZaruZ]

How to play deplike with KZbin backingtrack without it Keep turning itself off. Works for 20 sec

[@kyleday5026]

Hi I have lepy mini amp how do I connect creative mini speakers to the phone through the amp. The speakers have a 3.5mm plug I have connected 3.5mm connection from the speakers to the amp through the 3.5mm jack and it turns on but the volume treble or bass didnt work it only plays through the speakers. Not through the amp It works if I plug my presonus speakers through speaker wire to the amp can I get something so it does also why would it not work

[@MarkZabel]

HI. I don't know anything about the "lepy mini amp". The amplifier here is your phone with the software "Deplike" on it.

[@yrulooknatme]

wow ...I got to dig up my old phone

[@MarkZabel]

Yes, it's fun, and getting better and better all the time!

[@alejandrorodriguezsandoval4681]

yrulooknatme ya we are two.

[@MarkZabel]

You know it!

[@MasterHanzoTM]

Help, it states that it is connected but still i dont hear anything I'm using earphones and usb interface. My phone is huawei y9 2019 that is otg supported but something is wrong. When i try another phone it works but i can only hear slight sound. pls help

[@MarkZabel]

What are you plugging your earphones into?

[@snehashisroy6657]

Work on semi acoustic?

[@MarkZabel]

Yes.

[@NanatAchin]

Is there audio recorder for this app?

[@MarkZabel]

Not that I know of.

[@Forest_Fifer]

How many amps and effects does this have for free? I know you have to pay for some.

[@MarkZabel]

I think it has one amp and maybe 4 or 5 effects. Kind of what you'd need for a basic pedalboard. Plus a looper I think.

[@racquelaquino8490]

Can someone answer me my question is, do I still need to buy a real guitar pedal or I just go ahead with this android app? I mean, is there any differences? What's better?

[@MarkZabel]

Hi Raquel. Thanks for your question. Even though I did this video and have fun with the setup, I'm "old school". I think that if you have a little money it's far better to buy a good amp and a simple pedal setup or even an inexpensive multi-pedal (like one from Sonicake). That way you actually will learn how to get the sounds yourself. And it's really simple; just plug into the amp, go through a couple of pedals and that's it. There are an immense number of sounds you can get with a reverb, delay, distortion, and chorus.

[@racquelaquino8490]

@@MarkZabel Thank you for the response but If I'm gonna continue with this guitarlink and android app is it okay? Because I don't mind if the real pedal is more better because as I see they perform exactly the same, am I right?

[@MarkZabel]

@@racquelaquino8490 It will work if that's what you mean by "okay". Also, "perform exactly the same" isn't totally clear. With the guitar link you'll need to learn software, won't have a "stompbox" on the floor, will have some latency, etc. With a pedal unit you won't get new pedals for free when they're published, will need to carry it physically to a gig, etc. Clearly there are differences. But if you're asking "will it work", then the answer is "yes" - as long as your phone is USB-C or USB-OTG capable.

[@racquelaquino8490]

@@MarkZabel Thanks a lot for being responsive!