Review - IK Multimedia iRig HD 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ย. 2016
- IK Multimedia have announced iRig HD 2 - the sequel to their iRig HD digital guitar interface for iPhone, iPad, Mac & PC. It features a 24 bit/96kHz conversion and is iPhone 7 ready. Check out the first review of iRig HD 2 from Eli Krantzberg. Eli shows what you get in the box, explains what all the I/O does before he puts it to work on his system using the IK Multimedia Amplitube 4 plugin. He also shows how to use the iRig HD2 with an iPad, guitar amp and into his DAW by micing the guitar cab.
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easily the best overview of this product. I wanted ten or so videos even the manufacturer and this explain all I needed to know. I was going to buy an inexpensive audio interface but Ill just get this now for practicing with headphones on anywhere in the house or recording on the mac. Awesome video
I really like the convenience of having an instrument level out, great idea !
Brilliant review and demo. Really helpful, thank you!
Thank you for the informative review ~ This will be replacing my old Guitar Port. Much appreciated. My Best ~ Joe
Great video and thanks for the demonstrations.
Great review/intro, thank you!
Thanks for this review. Very clear and thorough.
This was a great review and helped alot thanks!
Great video! Informative and helpful.
Yay! Krantzberg! you have a great voice and great teacher. :)
Nice one! Thanks Eli!
Very concise and informative.
On point and helpful, thanks!
Did you install any drivers when connecting to the Mac? And does it work with the output device being the iRig (so that i can plug me headphones in and listen) And does it work with Reaper?
Hi! I have a question about 1/8" out (headphone). Is it possible use this without cutting 1/4" out (amp)? I think that I can use this 1/8" at same time with 1/4"...
By the way, great review!
Well presented, can you do a vid on the IRig 2HD using AmpliTub4 through P.C setup.
Can I use it for multitrack recording? I'm thinking of connecting a condenser mic to it and record vocals and acoustic guitars on my iPad. Does it work that way?
Did you try using Guitar midi (Jam origin) with the iRig, so the guitar input will send midi to a virtual instrument within the iPad/iPhone (i.e. Sampletank etc...)? I thinking of doing this...
Two questions
first, should I still run my guitar into a DI Box then into Irig hd2 then out into my PC?
Second, is this compatible with Reaper daw?
This was helpful, thx!
does the irig still works if i plug my bass first into my physical stompbox then i plug it to the irig ?
I already run Amplitube 4. I have a setup for live band setting which gives me enough output but the old Line 6 interface no longer gets along with Windows 10. In your opinion, does this interface pack enough output to be used in live performance?
I have a question. I have iRig HD, using 1/8 cable connect to 1/4 input of a guitar amp. It sounds fine.
With this new feature in iRig HD2 with the Amp Out option, will there any difference?
From the specs, sound wise it sounds the same.
But I just want to know if direct out from ipad jack to amp VS amp out irig hd2 to guitar amp have a difference.
Thanks!
Also following this question. I'm hoping to get some answers as well as more information.
I have my guitar running through a mixer then into my iMac/Garage Band. I do not perform on stage. What are the advantages, if any, of an iRig HD 2 for studio use only?
Does the iRig HD 2 have a better sound than the original iRig? I don't care about the extra options.
I don't think so.
great video thank you very much i just got mine im so exited to try it.
cleyc so what are your comments on your new iRig hd 2 :) ? I already bought mine day b4 yesterday n it's on its way to me now :) im a new electric guitarist so I'm excited all this is digital now coz all those pedals cost so much n i didn't n still don't know squat about them. Anxiously waiting to learn with my iRig :) johny
johnybrokeit well after a week of try to register and trying every single pedal (only the free with the Irig 2) i discovered that want for me. I returned.
Reason Is because I have to buy the pedals that fit my needs and those pedals can be quite expensive in the App Store, but nobody tell you anything. Unless you have the money and do this for a living you’ll invest in this devise. Unfortunately I return mine couldn’t afford it. I’m using the bose gt 1. And I think first stage from my mac for recording witch comes with decent pedals and cabinets.
cleyc thank you for your reply. It is good to get your feedback on the device. Cheers on your music career :)
johnybrokeit question , i assume you got your irig , how does it feel ? Is it good quality , i had problems with the latency , so i have to buy an interface , do you recommend for the money ?
Dandy aka the amateurs hi! Mannnn, I love this device. I took it to my cousin who is actually a well known guitarist in this city. And he was quite impressed with the sound of the iRig. He taught me some basics about FX pedals and the chain/order to follow usually, and stuff. Altogether I think he was pleased with it. He was already using AmpliTube (which comes free with iRig HD 2) so he showed me how to use it quickly. He has a Line 6 guitar, and also the guitar rig I think? It's this cable with a sound card built in to it.
Anyways, I do not honestly think I have any credibility yet to "recommend" a device of this nature to anyone coz I'm new to this field, but i personally am very very happy with it coz it's tiny, it's on my iPhone, and it goes only to my earphones so I can blast away at night in my room. No worries!
My cuz did recommend a real pedal to me to go with the device. Anyways ya. Johny
Question.... How do you get Amplitude on your IMac to be able to use in Logic Pro x. The App Store on my IMac..... No Amplitude shows up.
Help. Lol.
Nice review, thx for sharing
Hey bruv I have a question
Is there any sorts of lag when u connect it to your PC while using your phone as the stomp
Thanks for the very professional review. I need it for recording into an iPhone 8+. This phone just has the lightning Jack, not a headphone Jack. Do you think it is compatible, and if so, is it still the best option?
i use a Godin Grand Concert Duet and need a very very FX on live stage.. can i use this with my iPad on stage without amp but direct with mixing console???
your friend is a great guitar player
Does it work on Windows 10 64 bits? I don't see any information regarding to that at the website.
Irig hd 2 can be connected with iphone by usb and camera usb 3 adapter? The reason because i want to do that is for charge while i am playing without have to buy the power brick of ik instrument
Hi thanks for the video.. you guys rock...since the world is in the timeout corner right now, I'm a pro bassist and have a 9 piece band however we do a lot of duo stuff now live on the internet for private companies we've done several shows online using our ipad going into the mixer then out to speakers then we connect our phone or ipad via facebook live or zoom to send the live feed to... I just bought the I rig hd 2 yesterday and we were told it is great for coming out of the mixer into the I rig then out to live feed.... problem is the irig only has a mono input for bass or guitar... and we are sending out a stereo feed, how will this device help us or is there a way to connect it in stereo...? alittle confused... any help would be great... thanks for your time... nice studio by the way
Can you please tell me if the power on the iPad reduces while using the iRig or is power being fed in via lightening port. Thank you...
Will it work without the app? I mean simply using iphone or ipad video recording feature.
How does iRig HD2 compare to Apogee 96K. Which one is better?
I just bought the IRig but my amplitube installed and registered is not complete . PL guide
Can this still be used with 6s plus lightning or 3.5??
What DAW do you normally use for your projects? 😊 sounds nice
Dope , I love it.
How can I use my Shure SM7B going into my Apollo twin MK2 quad core for Xbox live party chats and Twitch/Facebook streams? Will a simple trs from Apollo to aux cable into Xbox controller do?
Is there any possibility to connect it with a midi device to control the pedals within the iPad? And does this work with low latency? ^^
Will the real amp colour the Garage Band (or Amplitube's) tones? Thank you for the video!
Wait so it has all the amps unlocked in Amplitube?
Overall great video
After one year of use and in all of sudden .... iRig HD 2 went crazy as I got an awful sound and latency ... I don`t know what happen... i ve tried to reboot everything but nothing...
I host a radio broadcast on my iPhone, I'd like to be able to listen to the music & my co-host(s) while I'm streaming LIVE on Facebook (with my viewers on FB still being able to hear it). Any suggestions? I was told I can hook the iRig up to my computer (how I broadcast online) while also being on my radion broadcast on my iPhone.
I wonder if it’ll sound good going from a pedal output into my computer
I wonder if its better than the old Irig 1 the small one and if it works with any line in.
I tried on windows 7 but it didn't recognize by my pc
i am trying to use this on my denon dj system, not a guitar-is that possible for live streaming on facebook, twitch, mixcloud, etc.? having lots of trouble trying to connect it-got a blue power signal-using an iPhone 11. i do not want to use it on my Macbook Pro, want to use cam from iPhone to livestream...any suggestions please? thanks in advance sir.
Thanks for a great vid! I'd like to use this for live streaming, but the only examples I've seen feature the iRig 2. I also have an android phone. Please advise, thanks so much.
I also wanna know the same, can it be used for facebook livestream ????
Can this run strait in to garage band with out the use of an amp on iOS?
Yes you can. There's a few videos on how to record straight into garageband with just your phone and the irig.
Can it be connected to any amplifier? What about a 1x12 cab? Is there any restriction for watts/ohms?
Every amplifier, where you put you guitar in to get sound to guiatar. Or studio speaker, or active speaker. Not sure about straight into a cab.
can I connect irig 2 to imac (2014 model , there is only headphone input. there is no mic input )
via USB, it comes with another cable.
how would this work using the Irig2?
When I set this up as a stomp box no signal goes to the amp. If I turn the switch to THRU, regular guitar signal goes to the amp without FX. Any thoughts?
Gridungur on my computer I changed the audio input and output and then switched it back. (I may have restarted also) and it suddenly started working. No success so far on iPad.
Is this only for guitars and Apple devices? I didn't see you mention any other things its used for. Just trying to better understand, sorry for my ignorance.
whats the difference between this and the regular irig 2?
My iPad would be drained dry in about 20 mins. How is the iPad powered in this presentation?
Do I have to have an iPhone or ios? I just want to record on my P.C.
How can I use this device to record acoustic guitar?
Can I use it with a mic? Thanks
Z systemem Android też jest kompatybilny czy tylko z Apple?
Can I use a microphone instead of a guitar
hey can it be used as a regular audio interface?
Yes, but focusrite type would be better. But I like with the irig hd 2, that you can actually plug it into an amp.
I am confused about JAMUP and Amplitube. I saw people using JAMUP and Amplitube together but your not using JAMUP. Are these two different things?
yes, they're just 2 different guitar/bass fx iOs apps (Amplitube is a multi-platform app (ioS/Mac/PC).
Thanks Trong! Which App is best? I will be using an iPad.
Hard to answer. Bias is good, also jamup. If using amplitube, even if you have the amplitube 4, you will end up purchasing more, as you will be limited, missing out of futures.
As for me, there's no sound differences with irig hd
does no one else experience any latency with the irig hd?
It works fine in Windows 10?
Did you ever find out? I’m about to get one but I saw mixed reviews about working on Windows 10
Thank you. Lots to learn form six decades ago. Lol
Can it run to cubase??
Does not matter what DAW.
Hi, i'm planning on buy 1 of these, i would be connecting it to my PC which as a 5.1 amp. How does the sound get from the IRig HD 2 to the PC? Is it though the USB or do I need something else ?
music is really awwwwwwwwwsm
I only use to make a music audio from Ez Voice.
Can this be used on a Samsung phone?
Don't think so.
Is this really Pro Tools Expert and the guy is using Logic?
You are an idiot.
I Love Impractical Jokers!
I have a first gen Irig HD and no light or power. Not sure if the damn thing ever worked.I have so much of this crap laying around Irig 1,2,HD.Never use any of them.Now i try it and nothing. GRRRRRRRRRR.Any similar problems?
Cable might be dead
Say Ouuut again....
Keep in mind that if you want to use this product with an IOS device, this company doesn't tell you that you CANNOT power your IOS device while using the iRig HD 2, unless you purchase another accessory, called the iRig Powerbridge and that shit is just NOT worth it!
At first I was like… “why does GarageBand look funny?”.
Well, you sure didn't set a decent input level, that's for sure. Not only is your S/N ratio not good, you're also not using very much of the bit level. Record levels matter.
alan parsons style
@rob fulco hahahahaha for real
Unfortunately - partly as result of this promotional clip I purchased the iRig HD 2.
So far it has been a total waste of money.
It can't be registered, so can not access Amplitube 4; when plugging the iRig into the iMac (via USB) and into the guitar amp, it produces an earth loop which makes the guitar amp unusable in any sense - especially not to record from.
Dealing with IK Multimedia support is like trying to communicate with an iceberg - a cold, distant exercise in total futility!
So what was the point of this clip again? To tell us how remarkable this unit is? Forget it - it's garbage.
not everything can be "great"
i think it was more showing off of skills as a production expert very little to do with the irig for those of us who have no skills..therefore i gave it a thumbs down..as i was looking for more of a tutorial for a beginner
No wonder rock and roll is DEAD.
You can get the same version of amplitube without buying this thing...
I purchased AMplitube 4 max...for around 600 bucks.....there are so many issues its not even funny... dont bother buying Amplitube from these rip off artist...they suck
Your using this gizmo to play through an array of expensive junk that I do not comprehend! I have a guitar and an amplifier and a Samsung S7 cellular fone. What this video tells me is that I need a bunch of electronic stuff that I do not and will never have. Why dont you tell us what that little plastic stick is good for ASIDE FROM costing me a fortune in additional junk. Does it work with guitar, amp and Samsung fones?? I'm certainly not expecting an answer from you so you can keep the gizmo which is rendered useless to me by all the irrelevant blather.
Totally NOT helpful.
Irrelevant crap, such a poor presentation, not a review , bye
....u ok bud?