So I went out with colleagues after work last week to hit some bars, finally settled in small club in old-town Cologne where a Blues-Rock band was playing and jamming along.....immediately noticed the awesome tone the guitarist was pushing through the small Club-PA.
Moved in to get a peek at the gear but saw no amp, no (real) pedalboard, no POD,.... That guy just had an iPad Mini, a Roland Interface and a 4 Button Midi-Switch. Line-Out cable direct to Mixer, that´s it.
Bought the guy a beer after their set and did some shop-talk and he then showed me his set-up.
He was running Guitar>Roland Duo Capture (Interface, connected to Midi board)>iPad>Mixer.
He was using Positive Gris Bias and JamUp Pro on the iPad.
Downloaded both Apps on my iPhone 4S last weekend, connected with an Apogee Jam 96K interface....and was stunned!!!
Seriously, this gives Line6 HD Pods, 11R and (imho) even the AxeFx a serious run for the money.
I´m just in the beginnings of exploring all options/possibilities (totally modify all aspects of a (virtual)tube amp....) but for rehearsing, practicing at home and even some recording this App(s) is AWESOME!!!!
Here´s a
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