Members satannica Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/digitech-ipb-10-ipad-pedalboard-unveiled-463482 What say ye, oh mighty pissypant brethren of the guttersnipe interweb world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diocide Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 I think I'd rather not be stomping my foot 2 inches away from a 500 piece of glass and aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elric Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/digitech-ipb-10-ipad-pedalboard-unveiled-463482 What say ye, oh mighty pissypant brethren of the guttersnipe interweb world? My understanding is that device is not doing anything different modeling/algorithm wise than the existing RP series. It's just some marketing idiots attempt to vibe on the Apple mojo/interface, so tonally the POD's are going to sound better and not put your $500 iPad at risk on a dirty bar stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BenoA Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 I think the idea is cool. The iPad interface will add a new dimension to controling the FX unit. With the popularity of the iPad, I was wondering when they would integrate it into controling FX processors and other guitar gizmos. I bet Line6 isn't far behind. Zoom and Boss may also be toying with the idea. But MF shows the digitech at 499$ and you have to add the iPad... Will bring the total package over 1000$ and depending on how sounds the unit, players may look into higher equipment such as the AxeFX. My thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 this terrible idea was just as terrible when we discussed it last week or the week before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 Digitech are on the downward slope as far as effects are concerned. The only things they've managed to get right in the past few years are a select few of their Hardwire pedals, and the newer JamMan loopers. Between this, their overpriced excuse for a head/cabinet, and the Whammy DT, they're pretty much shooting themselves in their digital feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nerine Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 Lots of dirt, sweat, beer, mud, fluff etc etc. find s it's way onto my pedalboard. If I had an iPad, I probably wouldn't mix it with those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nerine Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 Digitech are on the downward slope as far as effects are concerned. The only things they've managed to get right in the past few years are a select few of their Hardwire pedals, and the newer JamMan loopers. Between this, their overpriced excuse for a head/cabinet, and the Whammy DT, they're pretty much shooting themselves in their digital feet. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members glenecho Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 Digitech are on the downward slope as far as effects are concerned. The only things they've managed to get right in the past few years are a select few of their Hardwire pedals, and the newer JamMan loopers. Between this, their overpriced excuse for a head/cabinet, and the Whammy DT, they're pretty much shooting themselves in their digital feet. I've been of the belief that Digitech has always sucked. Been believin' that for 23+ years now I've not seen a product yet that changed that belief with the exception of the Bad Monkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 I've been of the belief that Digitech has always sucked. Been believin' that for 23+ years now I've not seen a product yet that changed that belief with the exception of the Bad Monkey. They've had some neat things come out. The JamMan pedals were enough to make Boss step up their game. I really dug the DL-8 Delay/Looper when I had one, some really nice sounds out of it. I'm also a big fan of the Whammy, but to each his own. I'll agree though, their regular X-series pedals are pretty {censored}ty. And akin to the OP, their multi-effects pedals are just gruesomely bad. Both appearance-wise and tonally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 the digidelay is decent, nothing to rave about but def passable for the money. but yes mostly all of their other products are subpar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members extollo Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 Lots of dirt, sweat, beer, mud, fluff etc etc. find s it's way onto my pedalboard. If I had an iPad, I probably wouldn't mix it with those things. does seem like a kind of odd combo. maybe for the bedroom/sunday morning player that already has an iPad this would be something to think about.... briefly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members glenecho Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 I like the added effect that the iPad has virtual pedals in the actual display. They needed more temptation to actually step on the iPad apparently. Somehow I'm thinking there aren't a lot of music stores willing to set this thing out on the floor display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Metalman X Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 I have NO idea what kinda crack they we're smoking when coming up with this, and I like Digitech. Why can't they make a bigger, badder GSP1101? The existing one with the Beta firmware is an amazing unit, that tops Line 6 or anything else in that price range. Only thing better, really is the Axe FX, and the 11 Rack. They should iron out and tweak the current Beta firmware into something official, and than build an even more badass unit from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dicky sofa Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 mother {censored}ing piece of mother {censored}ing {censored} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted July 18, 2011 Members Share Posted July 18, 2011 i just dont see what problem is that this version fixes. the problem is not that the digitech rp series is so hard to use that you need an ipad to make the interface easier/better. RP units are very easy to use, i never read the manual and am a complete idiot with most music gear and i figured the entire RP1000 out in a few minutes. plus the original RP comes with a usb cord to hook up to your computer which makes it even easier. so instead of making the exsisting product sound better which as an ex rp1000 user was the real problem, they instead give us this product which sonically sounds exactly the same but just hooks up to an ipad. its a total fail since it still sounds the same, maybe if they made improvements to the sound quality, maybe but still i think the idea in general doesnt make a lot sense for most people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dougsthang Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 All I have to say about the HD thing is that since the GSP1101 we redid all of our amp & effect models using our then newest technology, High Definition Point to Point models (some two years ahead of Line 6 HD stuff). If you read the other thread you can use an extention cable if you want to have the iPad off the floor. I have a GSP and and RP1000 both of which I've used a ton. I have an iPB-10 and I'm really digging the ease of use. Again why doesn't everyone wait to try it out before you flame it. The great thing about our company is we make enough different things that most players will find something within our line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdgeOfDarkness Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 All I have to say about the HD thing is that since the GSP1101 we redid all of our amp & effect models using our then newest technology, High Definition Point to Point models (some two years ahead of Line 6 HD stuff). If you read the other thread you can use an extention cable if you want to have the iPad off the floor. I have a GSP and and RP1000 both of which I've used a ton. I have an iPB-10 and I'm really digging the ease of use. Again why doesn't everyone wait to try it out before you flame it. The great thing about our company is we make enough different things that most players will find something within our line. Do you need an ipad to use it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dougsthang Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 You need an iPad to edit it. The unit itself has two of our AudioDNA2 chips inside handling all the processing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdgeOfDarkness Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 You need an iPad to edit it. The unit itself has two of our AudioDNA2 chips inside handling all the processing. If it has an extension cable would an Iphone work as well ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Awesome. "Yeah, we'll sell you this car here for $20,000, but you're gonna need to buy the engine to throw in it if you actually want to drive it." Ohhhh Digitech. Since you work for the company Doug, any word on a non-DT version of the Whammy on the horizon? Something smaller/true-bypass/retaining the signature glitchiness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dougsthang Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 No, at this time only iPad. We are working with Apple in further developing this product as well as other applications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dougsthang Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 There are 15 million "engines" already out there waiting for cars. Hmmm, a new Whammy. All I can say without saying anything is we always continue moving forward & improving......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 maybe if we talk about it more, the terrible idea will suddenly be less terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IbanezJon Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Style over substance, typical. Apple fans are sure to love it. I do like the RP series though. Not saying it sounds like real amps, doesn't need to for my purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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