#Ampkit iphone full#

I am not going to run out and buy an iPhone just because of this app. Not to mention the app and interface costs less than the gimmicky amp sims and heaphone amps which only does one thing, and typically poorly.

They are even tight in a backpack if you have anything else in there. POD's and such are fairly large, not fitting in most gig bags, and definitely not a hardshell. Most compact pedals are marginal at best, most don't even have speaker simulation. What else can you do on the go and how much does it cost? Bringing and leaving a laptop/interface is way more to carry. Even at rehearsal, we don't have a recording setup there.

So you still have to bring your own, their computer may be enough to record, doesn't mean it can handle amp sims at low latency. But only enough pedals/amp sims for themselves. Guitar+H4N+headphones, way easier.įriends often have a stereo system or small recording setups. My H4N cost me $300, any other headphone amp will be $40+ easy. Try juggling a guitar and laptop and interface in a van or in a back corner of a bar just to jot a riff idea or warmup. I already have my phone on me, and like everyone I carry it everywhere. Extra batteries, another small potentially stolen thing. I already carry an extra recorder with sims and potentially a pedal.

#Ampkit iphone full#

I don't see it replacing my main rig for serious gigs, and definitely not main main metal gig where the looks of the bulk is almost as important than the sound I would bring 4 full stacks if I could.Ĭlick to expand.Well again, I already carry my guitar, to rehearsal, on tour, to shows. All of which are bulkier, and more for me to carry around. I use a Zoom H4N or an RP500 or a Sansamp GT2 right now. And sure you can carry around a POD, or something like that. The point is, all of these scenarios I will have my phone with me. If it sounds worth a damn, open mic nights or even light gigging. If it sounds worth a damn, laying scratch tracks or using to monitor while taking DI's.ħ. We often meet at houses to learn/exchange riffs and such.Ħ. Jamming with friends or meeting with band-mates to work on new songs, not at regular practice volume. And will often jam with buddies while I am at it.ĥ.

I have to often travel for a week+ at a time. Touring which would be taking down ideas or practicing on the van or bus (if we're dreaming)Ĥ. hey sometimes I like to play on my porch with headphones.Ģ. All of which I have to currently carry around as well as my cell phone.ġ.