Month: January 2012

Griffin Intros GuitarConnect Pro

At the 2012 NAMM Show, IK Multimedia introduced the GuitarConnect Pro – a new adapter that lets you plug your guitar into an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Plug your instrument into the 1/4″ jack and you have a digital connection from your instrument into your iOS guitar software. Features: Plug your guitar or other … Continue reading “Griffin Intros GuitarConnect Pro”

At the 2012 NAMM Show, IK Multimedia introduced the GuitarConnect Pro – a new adapter that lets you plug your guitar into an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

Plug your instrument into the 1/4″ jack and you have a digital connection from your instrument into your iOS guitar software.

Features:

  • Plug your guitar or other musical instrument into your iPad, iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S
  • Turn your iPad or iPhone into a compact performance or practice rig
  • Noise-free, all-digital connection from your instrument to GarageBand
  • Dedicated gain control for instrument input
  • GuitarConnect Pro is AppPowered

GuitarConnect Pro is available now for $79.

Shredder iPad Synth for Guitar With Chordmaker


SHREDDER 1.1 – iPad Synth for Guitar with Chordmaker was uploaded by: YonacSoftware
Duration: 148
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNmlAZFIXTc

Yonac Software has released Shredder 1.1, which now has an added ‘Chordmaker’ feature.

With Chordmaker you can create up to 4-interval chords for each note, or choose from 17 built-in chord definitions. You can also transpose on the fly and save progressions to file.

To play chords, you simply pick the root note on your guitar.

You can also use Chordmaker to control other virtual MIDI compatible apps (such as ORGAN+ seen here) by sending out auto-formed chord messages.

Shredder is available in the App Store.

The Peavey AmpKit LiNK HD Guitar Interface


Alex Skolnick Clean and Crunch with AmpKit at NAMM 2012 was uploaded by: agilepartners
Duration: 293
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Alex Skolnick tries out the Peavey AmpKit Link HD guitar interface at the 2012 NAMM Show.

He plugged a looper between his guitar and AmpKit, and went to work instantly. He starts with a clean jazz sound – but wait a minute and he gets the epic shred on.

Features:

  • The only charging guitar interface: optional AC adapter charges your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch while you play.
  • Stays connected: uses cable with dual locking connectors, rather than relying on friction fit – it just can’t fall out.
  • Input and Output: LiNK HD is not only guitar in, but also headphone and line out.
  • Control at your fingertips: control knobs for guitar input level and headphone output level. No need to launch an app.
  • Mac and PC: LiNK HD works as a guitar interface for your Mac and PC, too. USB cable included.
  • Built solid: sturdy jacks and cable connectors. Rubberized, non-slip coating feels great and reduces sliding.

AmpKit LiNK HD is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2012.

Courtney Cox Of The Iron Maidens Demos The Peavey AT-200 Auto-Tune Guitar

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Courtney Cox of The Iron Maidens was on hand to demo the new Peavey AT-200 Auto-Tune Guitar.

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Courtney Cox of The Iron Maidens was on hand to demo the new Peavey AT-200 Auto-Tune Guitar.

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Electro Harmonix Superego News From Mike Mathews

Mike Matthews – the founder of Electro Harmonix – talks at the 2012 NAMM Show about a new pedal soon to be released…….The Superego.

Mike Matthews – the founder of Electro Harmonix – talks at the 2012 NAMM Show about a new pedal soon to be released…….The Superego.

Roland Intros GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster V-Guitar

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Roland and Fender announced the GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster guitar as one of the V-Guitar series, am electric guitar that can be directly connected to the GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer and VG-99 V-Guitar System. Combining an authentic Stratocaster guitar and a special Roland divided pickup with a 13-pin output; the GK-Ready Stratocaster GC-1 … Continue reading “Roland Intros GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster V-Guitar”

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Roland and Fender announced the GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster guitar as one of the V-Guitar series, am electric guitar that can be directly connected to the GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer and VG-99 V-Guitar System.

Combining an authentic Stratocaster guitar and a special Roland divided pickup with a 13-pin output; the GK-Ready Stratocaster GC-1 can be used with both standard guitar equipment and Roland V-Guitar category products like the GR-55 and VG-99.

To harness this power, Roland developed the GK Divided Pickup, a special pickup that allows each of a guitar’s strings to be processed independently. Connecting a GK-Ready guitar to the GR Guitar Synthesizer or V-Guitar System opens up a world of options, including instant alternate tunings, transforming the guitar sound into another instrument entirely, and more.

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Roland Intros G-5 VG Stratocaster V-Guitar

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Roland and Fender announced the VG Stratocaster G-5, an electronic guitar that fuses traditional design with digital music technology. Combining Roland’s COSM modelling with Fender’s classic Stratocaster guitar, the VG Stratocaster G-5 gives players instant alternate tunings, a wide selection of electric, acoustic and 12-string guitar models and more. The … Continue reading “Roland Intros G-5 VG Stratocaster V-Guitar”

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Roland and Fender announced the VG Stratocaster G-5, an electronic guitar that fuses traditional design with digital music technology.

Combining Roland’s COSM modelling with Fender’s classic Stratocaster guitar, the VG Stratocaster G-5 gives players instant alternate tunings, a wide selection of electric, acoustic and 12-string guitar models and more.

The 20 sounds onboard the VG Stratocaster G-5 include Fender Stratocaster, Telecaster, humbucking, 12-string, acoustic models, and ‘cutting-edge’ sounds plus five alternate tunings. Continue reading “Roland Intros G-5 VG Stratocaster V-Guitar”

DigiTech Intros iStomp Programmable Effects Pedal

At the 2012 NAMM Show, DigiTech announced the iStomp pedal, a guitar stompboxe that lets you program the effect pedal with any sound you want – and change it at any time. The iStomp connects to an iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad, enabling musicians to load the effect of their choice into the iStomp. The iStomp … Continue reading “DigiTech Intros iStomp Programmable Effects Pedal”

iStompAt the 2012 NAMM Show, DigiTech announced the iStomp pedal, a guitar stompboxe that lets you program the effect pedal with any sound you want – and change it at any time.

The iStomp connects to an iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad, enabling musicians to load the effect of their choice into the iStomp.

The iStomp pedal connects to an Apple iOS device using the DigiTech Smart Cable that comes with the iStomp. Once connected, the DigiTech StompShop provides two of the most popular requested effects, the DigiTech Total Recall Delay and the DigiTech Redline Overdrive with the initial purchase.

The app also offers access to additional effects that iStomp owners can browse, try out, and purchase for their stompbox. The iStomp pedal has four knobs to control effects parameters, which change their function according to which effect is loaded.

iStomp makes trying out new sounds easier, too. Instead of having to go to a music store or look for online demos that might have been done with unfamiliar gear, a guitarist can try any pedal in the iStomp online store for free for up to 10 minutes – in their own home, using their own guitar and amp. Approximately 24 pedals will be offered initially, and the selection will expand to include exclusive pedals from DigiTech, officially licensed pedals from other manufacturers and classic legacy DigiTech and DOD products.

Multiple iStomp pedals can be authorized to the same iTunes account, allowing customers to purchase an effect once from the in-app store, and then load it into any iStomp pedal registered to them. All purchases are saved within the app, making it easy to build up a wide ranging effects collection.

The DigiTech iStomp will begin shipping in January 2012 at $229.95 suggested retail. The iStomp pedal comes with an iOS authorization cable, power supply and the two initial downloads. Additional downloads are available starting at $4.99 each.

Line 6 Announces Free Update To POD HD Multi-Effects Processors

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Line 6 announced an update to its POD HD multi effects processors. The free v2.0 firmware update expands the sonic palette of all POD HD multi-effect processors, and enhances integration with the James Tyler Variax and DT25 or DT50 guitar amplifier dream rig. For all POD HD multi-effects, the update … Continue reading “Line 6 Announces Free Update To POD HD Multi-Effects Processors”

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Line 6 announced an update to its POD HD multi effects processors.

The free v2.0 firmware update expands the sonic palette of all POD HD multi-effect processors, and enhances integration with the James Tyler Variax and DT25 or DT50 guitar amplifier dream rig.

For all POD HD multi-effects, the update includes two brand-new HD guitar models, the world’s first HD bass model (with eight incredible mic model choices!) and a new vintage-voiced mic preamp model:

“Flip Top” HD Bass Amp Model. Introducing the world’s very first HD bass amp model based on the immortal Ampeg B-15NF Portaflex, one of the most popular studio bass amps of all time. The modeled cab features the original 15-inch speaker perfect for laying down some serious thump.

Eight New Mic Choices for the HD Bass Amp Model.:

  • Shure SM57
  • Sennheiser 421
  • AKG D12
  • AKG D112
  • EV RE20
  • Shure SM7B
  • Heil PR40
  • Neumann U47

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Mic Placement For Guitar Amps


Mic placement for guitars with Joe Barresi was uploaded by: Riveraprod
Duration: 530
Rating:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsXso979ku4

Producer/Engineer Joe Barresi (Tool, Melvins, Queens of the Stone Age, Pennywise, Bad Religion, Chevelle, etc) demonstrates how to mic a 4×12 cabinet and how he gets his guitar sound.

via Riveraprod