IK iRig UA + Amplitube for Android

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Elantric

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigua/




The first universal guitar effects processor and interface for all Android devices
Experience near-zero latency guitar and effects processing with AmpliTube on Android devices

iRig UA - Mobile Audio with internal DSP - all Gutar Amp modeling and FX processing is performed inside the iRig UA 

A new era for making music on Android has arrived: iRig UA is the first digital effects processor and interface to allow universal near-zero latency processing with AmpliTube on all Android devices compatible with Android 4.0 or higher and that support host mode/USB OTG. Now you can enjoy high-quality real time effects processing on your Android device no matter whether it's from Samsung, Sony, Motorola, LG, HTC, Xiaomi or any other popular manufacturer.

iRig UA features a first-of-its-kind built-in digital signal processor (DSP) that solves the Android platform's issue of manufacturer fragmentation and OS latency by moving all processing to an external accessory. The key to the solution lays in iRig UA's DSP and its built-in companion app, AmpliTube UA. The DSP inside iRig UA provides the latest generation of mobile modeling technology, which can be controlled via AmpliTube UA — this provides you with an easy-to-use graphic user interface that lets you edit your guitar rig and save or recall presets instantaneously.

A versatile system, iRig UA can also be used as a digital recording interface when connected to a Samsung Professional Audio compatible device or smartphone or tablet with Android 5.0.

With iRig UA, the most popular mobile digital guitar interface and virtual guitar multi-effects processor app have finally landed on Android.


iRig UA
Features

Works on any Android device with host mode/USB OTG
Near-zero latency digital FX processing
Digital audio recording on Android 5.0 and Samsung Professional Audio Devices
32-bit digital signal processor
24-bit converter with 44.1/48KHz sample rate
High-definition, low-noise preamp
Includes AmpliTube UA
Analog aux input for play-along and practice
Headphone output and volume control
Multicolor LED
Ultra-compact and lightweight design
Micro-USB port


Plug-and-play on Android

iRig UA sounds great right out of the box. Just plug it into your Android device via the included OTG connector and you'll be ready to go. It features a built-in 32-bit digital signal processor, a 24-bit A/D converter, a 44.1/48KHz sample rate, a crystal clear low-noise preamp and an ultra-compact enclosure. With its premium specifications, it's able to provide great sound, extreme portability and an unprecedented cross-platform compatibility.


iRig UA and AmpliTube UA


iRig UA's on-board digital signal processor works in conjunction with AmpliTube UA, a special version of IK's powerful guitar and bass multi-effects processor designed specifically for use with iRig UA — because all of the processing is handled on iRig UA, and not on the Android device, it's able to provide consistent near-zero latency performance (down to 2 ms round-trip total latency) that's independent of the make and model of your connected smartphone or tablet.


AmpliTube UA

AmpliTube UA has landed

iRig UA comes with AmpliTube UA, a full-featured version of the guitar and bass multi-effects processing app that's revolutionized the way musicians make music while on the go.

AmpliTube UA provides a generous and expandable library of fully adjustable models of some of the most coveted gear in music history. It lets you create and process your tone with a guitar or bass rig with 3 stompbox effects, an amplifier and a cabinet with IK's accurate volumetric response modeling, a microphone and a tuner. And, unlike other editions of AmpliTube, AmpliTube UA lets you get even more creative by letting you place your stompbox effects either before or after the amplifier in your signal chain.

iRig UA and AmpliTube UA


Comprehensively connectible

The pairing of iRig UA and AmpliTube UA is perfect for when you need to practice while on the go. iRig UA features a 1/4" input for a guitar, bass or other line-level instrument, a micro-USB to OTG cable and an 1/8" headphone output with volume control.


iRig UA connectors


iRig UA connectors


It also sports a 1/8" input that lets you connect your Android device or other external sound source so you can jam along to your favorite tunes while using the power of AmpliTube.

Elantric

#1
Quote The DSP inside iRig UA provides the latest generation of mobile modeling technology, which can be controlled via AmpliTube UA —

I can think of a few other companies who were also working on a similar External DSP hardware hosting platform paradigm for their mobile Guitar Amp Sim, but  once again IK Multimedia beats everybody to market.

But you will need Android 5.0 or a recent Samsung Note 4 running Samsung Pro Audio on Android 4.4.4 minimum to use the iRig UA as an Audio Interface for use with other Android apps

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigua/index.php?pp=irigua-specs
Specs
iRig UA Specifications

Maximum Input Level: from 330 mVpp to 7 Vpp
Input Noise: -97 dB RMS
Distortion (THD): 0.005%
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2 dB
DSP: 32-bit floating point
Conversion: 24-bit A/D
Sampling Rate: 44.1 and 48 KHz
1/4" instrument input
1/8" AUX input
1/8" headphone output
Device micro-USB port
Headphone volume control
Multicolor LED
Package includes

iRig UA interface/processor
OTG connection cable (60cm/23.6")
Dimensions

Size: 51mm/2.01" x 99mm/3.9" x 21mm/0.83"
Weight: 80g/2.82oz
Requirements

Android Devices



Compatible with Android devices that supports Host-Mode. Android 4.0 or later is required.

As a digital recording interface a Samsung Professional Audio or Android 5.0 device is required.

Elantric

#2
IK Amplitube for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ikmultimediaus.android.amplitubefullse


Description
Turn your smartphone into the ultimate mobile guitar and bass multi effect processor! Use IK's new high-definition iRig HD-A digital instrument interface — or the iRig or iRig STOMP — to connect your guitar or bass to your smartphone and you'll be ready to rock!
Play and practice anytime and anywhere on your guitar or bass with ultra-realistic virtual representations of some of the most coveted amplifiers, stompboxes and effects of all time. You'll be able to jam with confidence — all have been painstakingly modeled by the leader in analog gear modelling software for professional recording studios.
With AmpliTube, you'll have an entire guitar and bass rig at your fingertips. Just like a traditional live setup, you get 3 stompbox effects running into an amp-head which you can pair with a cabinet and virtually mic in a number of different positions. Choose from 11 built-in stompbox effects: delay, noise filter, chorus, flanger, wah, fuzz, overdrive, octave, envelope filter and phazer (plus distortion once registered). You also get 5 amps with full controls: lead, clean, crunch, metal and bass plus 1 speaker cabinet and 2 microphones: dynamic and condenser.
AmpliTube has an enhanced preset system for effortless and efficient management of your sounds. A digital chromatic tuner is also included.
AmpliTube features:
- Real time guitar and bass mobile multiFX
- Full rig with 3 simultaneous stompboxes + amp + cabinet + mic
- 11 Stomps, 5 Amps, 5 Cabinets and 2 Mics
- Powerful preset system for managing presets and favorites
- instantiable as a plug-in in Soundcamp
- Chromatic tuner included
- Digital audio in/out
- Low-latency for real time playing
- Free versions also available
AmpliTube is compatible with Android devices that support Samsung Professional Audio technology, like the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge. Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 3 require Android 5 Lollipop.
More information:
www.ikmultimedia.com/amplitubeandroid
Accessory information:
www.amplitube.com/irig
www.irighda.com
www.irigstomp.com

Elantric

#3
http://www.sonicstate.com/amped/2015/04/16/messe-2015-plug-guitar-into-any-android-device/





IK Multimedia has announced the release of AmpliTube UA, which they say is the first real-time guitar amp and effects processing app for all Android phones and tablets that gives musicians the freedom to rock out any time and anywhere with their favourite Android mobile device. The companion app to the soon-to-be-released iRig UA universal digital interface, AmpliTube UA gives musicians with Android devices - version 4.2 or higher and that support USB host mode/USB OTG - the ability to experience the flexibility and full tonal power of a portable customizable guitar rig complete with 3 stompbox effects, an amplifier, a cabinet and a microphone. Here's the details in IK Multimedia's own words...

Superior guitar tone on every Android smartphone
In 2010, IK Multimedia pioneered the mobile music creation market with the introduction of the iRig interface and AmpliTube for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. With over 17 million downloads on mobile devices worldwide, AmpliTube is the leading guitar app - it's a global sensation that continues to inspire guitarists, bass players and other musicians with its ease-of-use, vast library of virtual gear and limitless tone sculpting possibilities.

An industry first, AmpliTube UA now brings this famous creative ease to Android. It lets users build great sounding virtual guitar and bass rigs by selecting from 21 included gear models that include 5 amplifiers, 9 stompbox effects, 5 cabinets and 2 positionable microphones. AmpliTube UA's flexible signal path lets players change the order of effects and amps, and even add effects "after" the amplifier in the signal chain to provide even more creative tonal options.

An expandable amp and effects library of world-class brands
Like all versions of AmpliTube, the base collection of gear can be expanded from within AmpliTube UA. There are currently 22 models available via in-app purchase. All are based on iconic pieces of gear from world-class official brands like Fender™, Orange®, Ampeg®, Soldano® and more. There's also exclusive content available from our artist's series like AmpliTube® Slash and AmpliTube® Jimi Hendrix™ collections.

Universal Android processing
To get the most out of AmpliTube UA, it needs to be paired with the forthcoming iRig UA digital audio interface (due out in May). The combination of iRig UA and AmpliTube UA delivers universal zero latency processing and high-quality sound on the Android platform. Together they give musicians the ability to play in real-time with no audible device processing delay, a market first for Android devices.

This previously impossible feature is now a reality due to iRig UA's built-in high performance 32-bit DSP, 24-bit A/D converter, 44.1/48kHz sample rate, and low-noise instrument preamp. With its premium specifications, iRig UA is able to provide great sound, amazing playability and unprecedented cross-platform compatibility.

AmpliTube UA functions in a "preview" mode when an iRig UA is not connected to the device. This lets musicians build, control and apply custom guitar rigs that can be used with the provided "dry" audio demo. iRig UA is required for audio-in and guitar processing functionality.

iRig UA's on-board digital signal processor works in conjunction with AmpliTube UA app. As all of the processing is handled onboard iRig UA, and not on the Android device, it's able to provide consistent zero-latency performance (down to just 2ms round-trip total latency) independent of the make and model of the connected smartphone or tablet. Or, in other words, it offers the plug-and-play performance that mobile musicians with Android devices crave.

The perfect pair
The pairing of iRig UA and AmpliTube UA is perfect for on-the-go practice and performance. iRig UA features a 1/4" input for a guitar, bass or other line-level instrument, a micro-USB to OTG cable and a 1/8" stereo output with volume control for headphones or connection to a live sound speaker, amplifier or mixer. It also sports a 1/8" AUX input that lets musicians connect any sound source so that they can practice and jam along to their favourite tunes with the power of AmpliTube's tone.

Pricing and Availability:
AmpliTube UA can now be downloaded as a free app via the Google Play store.   
iRig UA is available for pre-order for $99.99/€99.99 (excluding taxes). iRig UA will ship May 2015 from music and electronics retailers worldwide, and from the IK online store.

More information:

www.amplitube.com/ua

Elantric

#4
IK Multimedia iRig UA for Android
http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigua/

I got one of these during a recent sale,  to use with my Nvidia Shield K1 tablet

Since the iRig UA employs its own internal DSP Very low latency and good sound.

Best feature is the stereo line Mix input, that allows you to merge audio from third party sources.

Spent the weekend learning new tunes using iRig UA for guitar tones while I connected headphone output from Sony m10 recorder's A/B repeat slow down playback function.   

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The first universal guitar effects processor and audio interface for all Android devices
Experience zero latency guitar effects processing with AmpliTube UA on your Android smartphone or tablet

iRig UA

A new era of mobile music making on Android has arrived: iRig UA is the first digital effects processor and audio interface that lets you play your guitar, bass or other instrument on your Android device anytime and everywhere. It pairs with AmpliTube UA to deliver jawdropping and absolutely unmatched sonic performance with any smartphone or tablet with Android 4.2 or higher (and that supports host mode/USB OTG). Now you can enjoy high-quality real time effects processing on your Android device no matter whether it's from Samsung, Sony, Motorola, LG, HTC, Xiaomi, Marshall or any other popular manufacturer.

iRig UA sounds phenomenal and the reason for this is due to its built-in digital signal processor (DSP). This cutting-edge on-board processor is a first-of-it's-kind solution that solves the issue of latency on the Android platform by moving all processing to an external accessory. iRig UA's DSP has been designed to work with a companion app, AmpliTube UA. The app, which comes with iRig UA, is powered by the DSP. Like other versions of AmpliTube, it provides you with an amazing collection of virtual gear that you can use to create your own personal dream guitar or bass rig.

A versatile system, iRig UA can also be used as a 24 bit digital recording audio interface when it's connected to either a Samsung Professional Audio-compatible or Android 5.0 device or a Mac or PC (requires USB to Micro-USB cable).

With iRig UA and AmpliTube UA, the world's most popular mobile digital guitar interface and virtual guitar tone studio have both finally arrived on Android.


iRig UA
Features

Works on any smartphone or tablet that supports Android 4.2 or higher and host mode/USB OTG
Works on Mac or PC via optional USB to Micro-USB cable.
Near-zero latency digital FX processing
Digital audio recording on Android 5.0 and Samsung Professional Audio Devices as well as Mac and PC
32-bit digital signal processor
24-bit converter, 44.1kHz sample rate
High-definition, low-noise preamp
Includes AmpliTube UA
Registration unlocks AmpliTube Metal, 25 Gear Credits for AmpliTube Custom Shop and T-RackS Classic for Mac/PC
Analog aux input for play-along and practice
Headphone output and volume control
Multicolor LED
Ultra-compact and lightweight design
Micro-USB port


Plug-and-play

iRig UA sounds great right out of the box. Just plug it into your Android device via the included OTG connector and you'll be ready to go. It features a built-in 32-bit digital signal processor, a 24-bit A/D converter, a crystal clear low-noise preamp and an ultra-compact enclosure. With its premium specifications, it's able to provide great sound, extreme portability and unprecedented cross-platform compatibility. And these features all come in handy when iRig UA is plugged into a Samsung Professional Audio compatible device (with Android 5.0). You can use it as a pro-quality digital audio interface with Samsung Soundcamp, a full-fledged DAW music studio app that lets musicians record and compose while on the go.


iRig UA and AmpliTube UA


iRig UA's on-board digital signal processor works in conjunction with AmpliTube UA, a special version of IK's powerful guitar and bass multi-effects processor designed specifically for use with iRig UA — because all of the processing is handled on iRig UA, and not on the Android device, it's able to provide consistent near-zero latency performance (down to 2 ms round-trip total latency) that's independent of the make and model of your connected smartphone or tablet.

iRig UA with MacBook Air
iRig UA also makes for an excellent portable audio interface for your Mac or PC. Just get a USB to Micro-USB cable and you'll be ready to play, process and record with the full power of your favorite music creation software. iRig UA works effortlessly with IK's own AmpliTube Custom Shop, a version of the legendary guitar and bass tone studio that includes a base library of 24 pieces of gear that can be expanded via the whole universe of brand name amps, stompboxes, cabinets and mics available for purchase via Gear Credits in the Custom Shop. And, if you register your iRig UA you'll get the bone-shatteringly brutal AmpliTube Metal collection, 25 Gear Credits and T-RackS Classic for free!


AmpliTube UA has landed

AmpliTube UA

iRig UA comes with AmpliTube UA, a full-featured version of the mobile guitar and bass tone studio that's revolutionized the way musicians make music while on the go.

AmpliTube UA features a generous and expandable library of meticulously crafted virtual versions of some of the most coveted gear in music history. You get 21 pieces of free gear right from the get go: there's 9 high-quality stomp box effects, 5 amplifiers, 5 matching cabinets and 2 microphones.

You'll love using these great sounding pieces of gear. They make it easy and fun to create virtual guitar or bass rigs comprised of an amplifier, 3 stompbox effects (which can be placed before or after the amplifier) and a cabinet with a positionable microphone.

And while this is more than enough for you to get started, this collection can also be expanded thanks to an ever-growing selection of purchasable gear from such respected brands as Fender®, Orange®, Ampeg®, Soldano® and more. There's also exclusive content available from IK's immensely popular AmpliTube Slash and AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ collections.

iRig UA and AmpliTube UA


Sound so good it "stomps" other multi-effects pedals

iRig UA offers truly superior sound quality that is noticably better than typical multi-effects pedals. Want to check out how good it is compared to the rest? We have processed the same guitar takes on iRig UA+AmpliTube UA and three digital modelling stomp-box in the same price range, matching style and tone to provide an unbiased sound test. A/B them for yourself, and you'll immediately hear the difference. Tone for tone, iRig UA and AmpliTube UA clearly sounds superior!


Comprehensively connectibility

The pairing of iRig UA and AmpliTube UA is perfect for when you need to practice while on the go. iRig UA features a 1/4" input for a guitar, bass or other line-level instrument, a micro-USB to OTG cable and an 1/8" headphone output with volume control.


iRig UA connectors


It also sports a 1/8" input that lets you connect your Android device or other external sound source so you can jam along to your favorite tunes while using the power of AmpliTube. On Android 5 and above you can play songs directly from your device (both from internal files or from Internet streaming services like Youtube, Spotify, etc..) directly to the iRig UA to play along your favourite tunes. On Android 4 you can do this by connecting the headphones output of your device to iRig UA's AUX input. In the same way you can connect any audio source with 1/8" stereo output to iRig UA to play along with.

topido

Hey, I got one cheap :)
I'm looking for a portable solution (with my Martin LX1E).

I got the amplitube UA app but it doesn't offer a looper. Do you know if I can use the Irig UA with another app? Does anyone have one to share?


admin

#6
Android Latency remains very high, there are looping apps but they remain more hobby  / toys ( due t the high audio latency ) compared to the genuine tools obtained on IOS


Thats the whole point of the iRig UA box- to overcome the high latency of Android OS, the iRig UA box  contains the full audio path - A/D>DSP>D/A  - no audio processing occurs in the Android device.
Notice the Aux Input on the iRig UA , this is for feeding external audio  / backing tracks

The IOS version of Amplitube has far more features and tools missing in the Android version

BladesToyShop

I'm looking at this too. Other than not having all the features of the iOS version, how does it work for basic stuff?

Blacque Jacque Schellacque

I have one, used it when I am away from home. I load a song using their riff maestro app and play along with. No real latency problems. Works well.

BladesToyShop

I went ahead and ordered one. Will see how it works out for me.