Apogee JAM 96k Guitar Interface Input for iPad, iPhone and Mac

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JAM is designed to capture the true tone and warmth of electric guitars. Perfect for any playing style and genre of music, JAM lets you record, practice, and jam with the authentic sound and responsive feel of a classic tube amp. Dynamic Microphones And yes, it also has a THRU FX switch that enables you to control the type of signal going to your guitar amp. If you’ve had the experience of using any Apogee product in the past, you’d know that its products are highly innovative. The same is the case with the Apogee Jam Plus USB input.

In addition to your current reading, you may find this other article on 10+ Reasons You Need an Audio Interface worth your time.iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Air (1st generation), iPad (7th generation), iPad (6th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini-4, iPad mini-3, iPad mini-2, iPad mini-1, iPad mini-1 (1st generation). All the mentioned models of iPad are compatible with Jam+. Whether you want to connect it to a mixer or your Mac, this USB input can do it all. And yes, you can use it with any guitar type, be it acoustic, electric, or bass. What’s more? You can even connect it with a piano.

Jam X's built-in analog compressor introduces an all-new feature to the Jam family. Choose from 3 presets that respond to how much you drive the input gain. By applying compression before your virtual amp sim, you'll find new life in your guitar tone. With Jam X, you'll have endless inspiration developing your own tone. The Apogee Jam Plus and iRig HD 2 are the two highly popular models widely used worldwide. In this article, we intend to compare these two models, so you know which one is worth investing in. Let’s delve right into it! Apogee Jam Plus vs iRig HD 2 FeaturesPressing it will engage the overdrive settings used to optimize the signals. On the other hand, the second knob engages a low latency mode that eliminates the delay which may result from recording. While JAM is optimized for electric instruments such as guitar and bass, you can record vocals, acoustic instruments, or even your guitar amp by connecting a microphone such as an SM58 to JAM. With its 40dB of input gain, JAM can be used with certain dynamic microphones by using an XLR to ¼”cable or adapter. Electric Bass

The compressor modes are really what elevate the Jam X – offering no compression at all, or three varying modes of compression, from the lowest, the Smooth Leveller, to the Purple Squeeze in the middle, and the Vintage Blue Stomp at the most extreme end, offering an ‘aggressive’ amount of compression. Compression before an amp sim can really help you shape and hone your tone, bringing new life to any existing amplifier sims you might have. The Smooth Leveller felt and sounded like a great ‘always on’ type solution, providing reasonably transparent compression, while preventing any peaks from poking through and clipping an otherwise great take. Monitoring with latency is an instant mood ruiner, making it almost impossible to record, and because of this, the Jam X USB includes a low latency mode that allows you to monitor direct from the unit, rather than after a round trip through your DAW and computer. The company has been around since 1985 and has established itself as one of the industry leaders in the audio interface and converter market.

Meet Jam X, the Tim Henson-approved mobile interface with built-in compression and bite

Overall, the Jam is an excellent value for the intermediate-level guitarist who wants portability and ease of recording. The Jam exceeds my expectations, enough so that I’m selling one of my main amplifiers. I sell it because I don’t play through it enough to justify keeping it. I was getting value from my iPad before I bought the Jam. But now that I play primarily through the Jam, the iPad is a real multi-function value for me. Conclusion