Peavey and Agile Partners have just introduced AmpKit and AmpKit LiNK, an iPhone-based hardware/app combo that takes portable guitar and bass effects to a new level. It’s loud, it’s lightweight, and it’s an extremely flexible (and relatively inexpensive) alternative to a floor full of pedals.
Matt Tinsley recently reviewed the iRig and AmpliTube combination that also became available recently. I pre-ordered the iRig, and I loved it from the moment I got it in the mail and plugged my guitar into it (I did unbox it first). I received a review unit of the AmpKit LiNK this month, though, and for the last couple of weeks, it’s been the mainstay of my practice sessions.
I’ll tell you up front that I’m not currently gigging, so I can’t attest to the road durability of this hardware, or the actual feasibility of using it onstage. I don’t doubt that it would perform well on both counts, but I haven’t battle-tested it. That being said, click “Read More” for my thoughts on the AmpKit/LiNK setup.
TUAWAmpKit, a new way to shred with your iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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