Apogee JAM Guitar Input

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    perfect for ipad, not so much for osx

    • Written by from West Pennant Hills

    on my ipad it works like a charm, get shredder and garageband, they both rock and transform your ipad in any set of amp+stompboxes

    on osx it seems delayed and I actually got in a situation where whatever I hit on my guitar, it was about 3 seconds off, don't know yet if that's a problem with the jam or just with any digital input being processed by garageband on osx. But if you're going to use an ipad and plug that into your amp, this is the best stompbox/amp replacement you can get, $110 or so for every shredding combination out there sure beats buying stomboxes ;-)

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Interface

    • Written by from Westlake Village

    I have used this interface for both Guitars and Bass Guitars. It's got fantastic sound far superior than interfaces I've used in the past. On the negative side, it does not have direct hardware play through. However, performance with a modern Mac should make this less of an issue and a nonissue for most...

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Plug and play.....right.

    • Written by from Eagan

    I chose this device over others because it was supposed to work with Garage Band. I have the iPad with IOS 4.3.4 and it does not work.

    Hopefully, I can successfully upgrade to IOS 5. No better experience then trying to get PC accessories to work sometimes. I thought Apples' strength was that their products just worked together.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    I'm impressed!

    • Written by from Oshawa

    iPad2 or iMac, effortless connection and really amazing sound quality through a good set of headphones. I must admit I was expecting run of the mill, noisy sound. Not so. A very pleasant surprise.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

    • Written by from Bluffton

    Easy to use and set up. Great sound quality ...should have made it a bit heavier

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Easiest way to record

    • Written by from Big Rapids

    I just received my JAM today, plugged it into my MAC and played. Simple to use and it sounds great. Functions like a direct box for your computer. Outstanding product.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING!

    • Written by from Studio city

    I love my jam. and it works so well with the GarageBand app!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wow!

    • Written by from Los Angeles

    I just plugged the JAM in and couldn't believe how easy it was! Wow! It works perfectly with my iPad, iPhone and my Macbook Pro as well. I was getting sick of trying to play on little keys or strings! Keep up the great work!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Outrageous - Incompatible with iPad2 / GarageBand

    • Written by from Bethesda

    I simply can't believe Apogee nor Apple does not have the brainpower to solve this problem. Like apparently many other buyers, I have an iPad2, updated to latest iOS version 5.1, brand new JAM with Firmware revision listed as 1.5.0 and Hardware Revision listed as 2.0.0. GarageBand on iPad2 is version 1.2.

    Same problem as many others...green light is on the Jam device but no light from GarageBand monitor on my iPad2 showing connectivity.

    HOW CAN NEITHER SIDE STEP UP TO THE PLATE? arrrrrgggghhhhh.

    This is a problem that should have been fixed months ago. Where's the software upgrade that will let us use the darn device properly?

    Anyone else severely frustrated????

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best in class

    • Written by from Mississauga

    Thrilled with this device and it delivers tremendous performance. Apogee is my go to brand and they do not disappoint with the JAM. Works great on the original iPad and even on my iPhone 4S. Never imagined recording my musical ideas on such devices, but thanks to Apple and Apogee, this is now a reality. I am also really impressed with the sound quality on the Mac. True to the tone of my guitars. Wish I had all of this when I started playing 25 years ago!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Simple, clean and sharp!

    • Written by from Miami

    This has to be by far THE BEST sounding converter for iOS devices! I am extremely happy with my purchase. This device is easy to use, I simply plug it in, open up GarageBand on my iPhone or iPad and BAM a full mobile recording studio right in my hand!
    I've even tried using a simple dynamic mic, and it sounds great! Perfect way to jot down all these ideas in my head before hitting up the recording studio. The sound this device offers simply beats all other similar products out there. I use Apogee in my home studio, and love the sound of their equipment! I'm glad they made it to the mobile world.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Working flawlessly! Thanks Apogee!

    • Written by from Boston

    I wanted to purchase Jam last week to use with my iPad2/iPhone 4, but I had been a bit concerned based on LP's comment. I did some searching and found an Apple support article acknowledging an issue with iPad 2/iOS 5, and providing a workaround... This week I saw Apogee released a new firmware to fix the issue, so I picked up Jam, loaded the firmware, and it's been working great - no issues! Very easy to use. Might even pick up another one for my brother as a christmas gift!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    *** Another HIT from Apogee! ***

    • Written by from Agoura Hills

    You have GOT to get JAM. No problems no issues. I registered my Jam when I bought it and Apogee sent me an email about a product update for jam. It added 48k sampling capability and addressed a connection issue with iOS 5 and iPad. Sorry LP from Utica, I don't know how you contacted Apogee or if you did but their customer support is the best. Just contact them and they'll get you straightened out.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great product! Love it!

    • Written by from Toronto

    Just upgraded to the Apogee Jam and have been loving it. So far I have used it with Ampkit and GarageBand and it works seamlessly. Easy setup and easy to use. Would recommend to any guitar player looking for mobility or the ability to mess around with different setups.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Apogee JAM - A Fantastic Device

    • Written by from Carol Stream

    I bought this unit, plugged it in - it worked perfectly right off the bat. No drivers to install. I could not have asked for a better result. I highly recommend the Apogee JAM. It is however a little pricey — but as they say — you get what you pay for.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    It Works Great First and Every Time !!!

    • Written by from Kings Park

    It's true it works great right out of the box. The first time I used it I had so much fun I didn't even realize I had been playing it for over 2 hours. I can finaly play my electric guitar in my house again. This lets me play like I am kickin my amp up full volume, and not disturb anyone .
    I LOVE IT !!!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

    • Written by from Hopkinton

    I just got this today, and I can already tell it is a brilliant product. It worked right out-of-the-box, with only a little bit of fiddling. The only gripe I have isn't really with the Jam, it's with GarageBand. I feel like GarageBand should have a button or switch that turns the input on, or off. As it is, I have to exit the app and re-enter until the light on the jam turns green. Not a big problem, just a thought.
    Overall great device! I would recommend it to anyone.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very good.

    • Written by from Tracadie

    I've had this for over a year now, and im very impressed with it. Sound is good, device quality is good, ... its a good product.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Gear

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    I use this device in my personal studio, for live performances, and any other situation. If you travel a lot.. and want a 1/2 inch input that is always reliable.. this is your tool.

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