Comments on: Connecting Your Guitar to Your iPhone, iPod, or iPad

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:22:18 +0000

Wow, that’s an interesting question. Off the top of my head. No. The closest thing I can think of is there are apps you can record into using like an iRig, and then you can then download the recorded file directly from your computer. But, it’s not real time. In order to accomplish what you’d want you need some kind of app that can broadcast what it’s hearing through the iPhone mic input. If you can get it broadcast then you can set your computer to listen. And go from there. If you find a way let me know. Sounds kind of neat.

By: MiguelUrangaAusucua

MiguelUrangaAusucua — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:29:00 +0000

Hello, that’s good info, but my question goes a little deeper in this topic, Do you know a way that I could connect my guitar to an iPod/iphone and send that audio through a wireless network into a mac, and then… receive that audio in a multitrack program like Mainstage 2, (in an audio channel)

That way we wouldn’t need to buy a wireless transmitter and receiver system, for playing live, wireless. Even though, latency could be a problem, Anyone has an idea?

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By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:31:44 +0000

Yes, look for the “Mikey 2.0″, it has a much rounder profile/shape.

By: Jonathan Clark

Jonathan Clark — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:15:19 +0000

How can I know what the old version of the Blue Mikey is, the one you say to avoid? A model number sure would be helpful!

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:01:33 +0000

Yes, you can do this on any iPod, iPhone, or iPad.

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:34:16 +0000

RE: “Please clarify one thing for me. Is the purpose of connecting an Iphone or ipod to a guitar to record the output of the guitar in a popular format such as .WAV?”
A: Well, you could do that, yes, but that’s not the main purpose. Even better you can do multi-track recordings and mix and publish your own songs right from the iDevice. You can also simply use it as a practice amp to hear yourself playing through different effects.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:35:05 +0000

Please clarify one thing for me. Is the purpose of connecting an Iphone or ipod to a guitar to record the output of the guitar in a popular format such as .WAV? If that is the case, can you connect an ipod to a synthesizer machine like the ones with beat making drums and organ keys? I never realized the versatility of the ipod until I began to see how musicians and producers use mobile devices when they’re on tour with a live show. I’m sure there are other ways to use the ipod which I have yet to learn. This is great news for me since I am buying a 160 GB ipod 7th generation model.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:36:07 +0000

I see that the connections which are depicted here show ipod touch models. So I wonder if I can do the same with an ipod classic. I just bought an ipod 160 gigabyte classic which is a seventh generation model. It is relatively new and plays video. I hope this is not limited to the latest models. I would think that an ipod that can play video must also be compatible with a connection that is solely for audio purposes.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:57:32 +0000

Great article! Thanks so much for compiling all the info!
One thing: The Ampkit link goes to the Griffin cable at amazon.
Grazie!
JC

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:36:08 +0000

That is really good information for anyone who wants to connect up their iPhone to a guitar. Of all the guitar sites I have come across I reckon yours provides some of the most interesting tips and practical advice. Keep the good stuff coming.

By: Ann

Ann — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:36:09 +0000

I was wondering if this is possible with any instrument. I know a few guys that play the guitar, both bass and acoustic that will be thrilled when I show them this article. How much power can the ipod, ipad or iphone take before they blow up? I know on some of those they can put out a lot of amps. Just curious thanks for the post.

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By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 02:55:15 +0000

Yeah, any app will do that for you. What you have to keep in mind is that you must have an app of some sort to interpret the audio coming in from your guitar and do something with it. I’d get the RiotFX app, or the free Amplitube app. Those will let you use the iPod as a practice amp without a lot of fuss. If you want to go REALLY bare bones you could actually record into the iPod’s native recorder, but you’ll get a completely dry guitar signal.

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 02:52:11 +0000

Dennis, you should be able to do it the exact same way you would a guitar. As long as the output is an audio out and not midi or digital. Otherwise just get a guitar adapter and you should be able to make it work.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:46:28 +0000

was wondering if anyone knows a way to record from the output from a roland drum module to the iphone?

By: Mr Riffter

Mr Riffter — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:47:41 +0000

Thanks for putting all these posts together. What I am looking for is a way to plug my bass into my iPod Touch 3rd Gen and play along to music so I can learn new material for my band…without keeping the family up at night. I have read through many of the articles on the various ways to connect your guitar to the iPod but they all seem to focus on the effects, amp modeling etc. I personally don't care about all that stuff because I'm not using the iPod to play through live. I just want to be able to chug along to tunes and be able to hear myself playing along with the iPod. Do any of these apps allow this specific functionality? Thanks again!!

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:14:49 +0000

Luis, it may be the iPhone is confused. I’ve found that if I plugin one guitar or device, then switch to another right afterward, the iPhone sometimes can’t recognize the second. Try resetting your iPhone or iDevice and then plugin the Epiphone 333 and try again.

By: Luis

Luis — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:15:00 +0000

Hello, i made DIY cable and it worked great with my epiphone les paul special II, but i recently got a Epiphone 333 Tom delonge sig, and it doesn’t work, says no iput, any suggestions and whats causing that?

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:50:27 +0000

Hey Julian, I would get the iRig over the touchmic/kvconnections cable if you’re okay spending a little extra money. I would actually recommend the Peavy AmpKit Link before the iRig. You can check it out here. The Apogee Jam I haven’t tried yet. It’s in a class all itself though, since it plugs directly into the iDevice port you should technically get better sound. Is it worth it though? Probably not worth the price. For most people the iRig or preferably the AmpKit Link will work just well sound quality wise without the cost. You can see my iRig review here.