IK Multimedia iRig HD X Guitar Interface for iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC
IK Multimedia iRig HD X Guitar Interface for iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC Reviews
As the pro-level addition to IK Multimedia's iRig guitar interface series, the iRig HD X demonstrates all the capabilities of its predecessors, along with several modern enhancements. A 1/4-inch amp output jack integrates the iRig HD X seamlessly into your live rig. An updated enclosure features multicolor LED signal indicators, providing a handy visual of your signal levels as well as a quick-access tuner option! The iRig HD X's features are accessed by a simple control knob that allows full authority over your guitar's parameters in any performance situation. Complete with IK Multimedia's AmpliTube 5 SE and TONEX SE software for your studio computer, all your amplifiers and stompboxes are in the palm of your hand with the iRig HD X guitar interface.
Didn’t Work
I got one of these and it didn't work. Not at all. After much back and forth had a replacement sent. It, too, didn't work. And it was a hassle. Finally, after 6 weeks, got my money back.
Great!
This product is great!
Compact, works across devices, very low latency
I settled on this after trying a handful of other interfaces. My primary use is with Rocksmith+ on PC and iOS. This works very well for the task. It can connect to my old phone or new iPad without needing all the extra dongles or power connections that full-sized interfaces needed. It's good for a quick easy setup using limited space. Having a control knob makes it easier to use than the HD2 I tried. It's way lower latency than the 2i2 I tried as well. It's great for what it is. The free software isn't half bad either. Rating five stars since it's the one I kept after returning four others.
Be aware with headphone jack
It doesn't support constantly pulled and inserts
Too Many action like this will brake the chinese jack that not even 've been soldered properly
Nice to connect
This multifaceted tool is a great way to connect your guitar to an Apple device. In my case, my IPad that uses Garage Band and Toneworks applications. With headphones, you can rock out and not disturb others nearby.
Set-up is easy, but registering to IK Multimedia was not working.
Still, use this interface to access other amp profiling apps. Price is right for this quality tool. If you need an interface, consider this one.
If you’re using an IPhone it’s perfect!
The new Irig HDX is a great tool for practicing and the like but there is definitely something to be aware of. If you're using it with an IPhone you'll be very happy with it but if you're using it with an IPad you'll be sorely disappointed.
The software that this device uses for an IPad is quite different from that of an IPhone and the IPad software doesn't have the same gain as the IPhone software. Frankly with an IPad it is woefully disappointing. I strongly suggest using an IPhone with this particular device to avoid being disappointed.
Unremarkable
I own an Irig HD2 that I've been using for the past few years and it works quite well. I was excited to hear that
Irig came out with this new model: HDX and I expected this to be a major improvement on the old HD2. Nothing could be further from correct. Be forewarned, I tried using the new HDX with my IPad and it's a nightmare. It's impossible to get adequate gain out of the new HDX that will provide you with enough output to even listen with headphones.
None of this is the fault of Sweetwater as they only sell it and my audio advisor is excellent. But before you buy it, try it! Perhaps it works better with an IPhone but if you own an IPad you won't be happy.
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