iRig for iPhone

I recently acquired an iRig, a small cable adapter that allows you to plug an electric instrument, such as a guitar or violin, into an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. The cable works with any recording app, but is meant to be used with Amplitube, a free app by IK Multimedia.

You can download the Amplitube FREE app for, well, free from the App Store (link).  There is also a paid version available for $19.99.

The sound that comes from the iRig is decent, however for professional users, it won’t replace a real effects rack or pedals. For novices, or for a very portable system, the iRig is pretty awesome.  There are a few bugs, however I am sure that IK Multimedia will be working hard to release maintenance updates.  I will bring you more information once I finish my tests…

One issue I have with the Amplitube app is that the iPad version is a separate purchase — I would have liked to see a Universal app.