axe ecllent

as most guirtarists i have a GIGANTIC foot pedal collection (everything from first generation BIg Muffs, Buffalo Pfuzz, every Proco Rat, and 4 ways, too many delay based effects (chorus,flange,delays etc...) to even count. this has helped my tone in the studio, but live it is like building a rocket every time i need a particular sound.
The iPB has made it all so much simpler for me, i just record all my effects and then use the stomp box section to emulate the actual pedal. Many of my pedals are boutique style, and i have to say that Digitech has found a suitable emulation for each and every one.
totally worth the price tag to keep me from having to lug around all my goodies.

IPB-10 domination

Lets be honest, If your a serious guitar player, part of you has some reservations about a product like the IPB-10. I had the same reservations, but took the plunge any way. The result? I am glad I did. Putting aside all the flashy extras and obvious wicked appearance of this product one is still left with a fantastic arsenal of tonal weapons that is sure to please even the most critical musician.
The way I see it, if you cant find or make the sound you are looking for using the IPB-10, then you have issues. That said It does take some time to get use to navigating the IPB-10 to start, but if you take the time , you will be happy you did. There are so many way to tweak your sound on the IPB-10 that it borders on overwhelming. Thats said, it is super fun to experiment and once you have the sounds you want it's easy to lock them into a bank and recall them any time. Did I mention that there are endless combinations of tonal bliss on the pedal. In short, I love it.

WOW! What I've always wished for is here.

This pedal is the best of both worlds for me. It as easy or easier to use as a computer plugin but with the zero latency of a multi effects pedal. The sound is unbelievable!! I get such great tone and dynamics. Plus it's as easy and simple to use as my stompboxes. Oh, and I can put pedals in its stomp loop and integrate them into my setup. This thing is genius. GET ONE NOW!!!

A must have!!!

I have used the IPB-10 in live settings and in the studio. I love this thing!! I use it for just the pedals (no amp modeling) and have also used the amp modeling (depending on the gig). It has replaced all of my guitar amps, this is the coolest pedalboard unit i have ever used. Works with my iPad 1 perfectly but also works with the iPad 2. XLR outs makes it very easy to use and easy to get great sounds in both the studio and on the live stage. This is not the same modeling as 5 year ago.....it is on a different planet!!!

Great Device

This thing is great. I play it both as a pedal board through the front of my Sommatone (yes it enhances a boutique amp) and as a full preamp with fx through my tech 21 power engine. The previous reviewer is mistaken. You can access the tuner with your feet by holding down one of the foot pedals. The iPad also feels very protected under there. If its a concern, you can always put a screen protector on the iPad. Great sounds and very fun to create pedal boards on the go.

Great idea...needs some tweaks...wait for next iteration

Ok...I really WANT to like this thing. The concepts great. It's easy to use, it sounds FANTASTIC, has professional ins and outs, and it's built like a tank..

But, 3 things---just three BIG things---keep me from giving it 5 stars, throwing away my pedalboard, and living happily ever after:

1) the "tuner" function is ONLY accessed by pushing a touchpad button on the ipad; i.e., there is NO WAY to tune while playing and holding down a footbutton. To me, and all of the live players i know, this is a dealbreaker. C'mon, digitech...let REAL players beta test this thing before you manufacture. This should've been an easy fix. Maybe they'll fix it in software, as I can see a firmware update that would allow one of the 14 footswitches to access the tuner if held down or something...

2) there is NO real "guard" over the ipad face. I don't know about you, but the thoughts of taking my ipad into about 90% of the places I play is not a pleasant thought, especially without protection. I understand that the "touch" function is required to work on the "screen", but we need an option in a "live" situation to protect the ipad and just "see" the screen instead, whilst at home or in the studio being able to edit all the pedals and "touch" is the focus...we need both.

3) Umm...delay time? Tap tempo? Where? I don't know if I'm missing something, but I cannot find a way to adjust delay time on the fly. Again, this is a "live" function that seems to have been just "overlooked" because all the testing was done "in the lab" and not "on the road"...

Digitech, you swung and hit to a deep fly out when your team needed you in the bottom of the ninth. Good news is, there's still one more out remaining...we need a hit coming up to keep you from losing the game...