Ampkit Link vs IRig

euan · Post by **euan** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:11 pm

Looking to buy one of these. Anyone got xperience with both? Which has the better modelling software? I know you can use either with the other.

Post by **Doog** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:18 pm

I've got the Ampkit interface and free basic app. Overally, very pleased with it; it doesn't suffer from any of the feedback/interference issues the passive systems like iRig seem to be notorious for.

lorez · Post by **lorez** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:24 pm

i use an irig and I'm happy with it as a practice device, the free app is good but the paid for app has a lot more going for it like guitar rig which it is based on. I can also use it with garageband on the ipad/phone and some other audio software. The only issue I have had is interference from the dimmer lights at home

euan · Post by **euan** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:26 pm

Cheers guys. Doog do you use the iRig or Ampkit app?

George · Post by **George** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:37 pm

i use irig with garageband. i have free amplitube but its a little too basic. sometimes takes a bit of time to read the device in garageband though which is annoying. and yes, always lots of interference and stuff with high gain stuff. ampkit sounds interesting then hmmm....

Post by **Doog** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:44 pm

euan wrote:Cheers guys. Doog do you use the iRig or Ampkit app?

I thiiiiiiiink I've used both but preferred the Ampkit app because it had a better basic amp that got cleaner settings; the amps on the free iRig app are a JCM800-style and a Twin-style, neither quite doing it for me.

Want me to knock up a teeny little comparison video/audio? I'm off work today and fancy having a tinker aboot.

euan · Post by **euan** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:12 pm

Aye if you dinnae mind that would be pretty awesome. Very Doog of you

Post by **Doog** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:29 pm

My pleasure, chap.

Post by **Doog** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:01 pm

A little longwinded as I couldn't be bothered to cut it down... hope it's of some use!

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taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:55 am

I use iRig stomp and Amplitube live at my Church gig. Works great and sounds pretty good.

euan · Post by **euan** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:19 am

Awesomeballs Doog, cheers for that

Post by **Doog** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:27 pm

NP OP

George · Post by **George** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:10 pm

lmao at the valveking being a rock institution and a classic combination of passion and power. i imagine noobs seeing that and jumping for joy at how cheap and readily available they are.

demos for the ikit sounds amazing. the valveking settings sounded really responsive. definitely better than the garageband and amplitube apps. i might very well get it.

euan · Post by **euan** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:47 pm

Bought an Amplit interface on the way homewk

Post by **Doog** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:52 pm

Homework?

George · Post by **George** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:53 pm

on the way home

*wank*

Post by **Doog** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:57 pm

worklafflz

euan · Post by **euan** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:04 pm

Post by **Doog** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:08 pm

George wrote:the valveking settings sounded really responsive. definitely better than the garageband and amplitube apps. i might very well get it.

Yeah, it's really decent- I love how the clean responds with a bit of grit when you dig in or have high-output pickups, much like my beloved Marshall. Similar voicing too.

There is a TINY amount of a latency (like a few milliseconds), even with the anti-feedback measures turned off, but not enough to be off-putting or anything.

I love the option of being able to pick up 'pedals' for like 2 or 3 quid, or 'amps' for 3 or 4 quid.. bass amps an' all. I love living in the future.

euan · Post by **euan** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:38 pm

Damn you aaa batteries. Damn you to hell