Apogee Jam Plus USB Instrument Input and Headphone Output for iOS, Mac and PC

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Jam+ comes with the BIAS FX Jam software bundle from Positive Grid which includes a premium selection of three amplifiers and six essential pedal effects. With Jam+ and BIAS FX Jam, you have realistic guitar tone for practicing, performing and recording. Highlights The Apogee Jam Plus USB input is compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS devices. However, make sure to read all requirements before using it, as it may not be compatible with some older versions of Windows. The company came into being in 2006 and is among the fastest-growing companies in the musical arena. Let’s take a deeper look at it and see how it differs from the Apogee Jam Plus USB input. Jam's sound quality is first-generation, Jam's recording resolution and sample rate are 24 bit Up to 44.1/48kHz recording, Jam's input is one 1/4??, It has no output, Jam's connection type is a proprietary connector, Jam's compatibility is with Mac/iOS, Jam's cables included are USB A and Lightning, Jam does not have software included, it does not have low latency monitoring, it does not have overdrive, and its build quality is soft-touch plastic.

The LED is useful in that it has three colours: blue means that the Jam is connected but not active, green means connected and active, and red means that the signal level has overloaded the input. Usefully, the green LED also gets brighter when a higher signal level is present. Apogee markets the Jam with the phrase “plug in, play, record”, and in my experience, it’s just that easy. Within 10 minutes of opening the box, I had the Jam unit attached to my iPad and was playing through Garage Band’s nice assortment of simulated amplifiers. The Jam comes with two interface cables, one to connect your guitar to the iPad, and one that can connect your guitar to a USB port on a Mac notebook or desktop computer. JAM is designed to capture the true tone and warmth of electric guitars. Perfect for any playing style and genre of music, JAM lets you record, practice, and jam with the authentic sound and responsive feel of a classic tube amp. Dynamic Microphones If you have updated to a newer device with no integrated headphone output, you can still use your headphones with this digital USB input.

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Apogee Electronics recently announced the latest in its jam series of guitar interfaces: Jam X. Building on the original Jam interface from 2010, Jam X provides the easiest way to connect your guitar to a computer or iOS device for studio-quality sound. The Apogee Jam X USB audio interface is currently the world’s only interface to feature analogue compression, available in varying modes to level out your guitar playing while recording, or record with no compression at all. Apogee manufactures the world's best professional audio equipment. Apogee offers an unrivalled experience to its clientele. Their products provide outstanding sound quality, inspiring simplicity, and exceptional value. Apogee will continue to grow and challenge old standards with breakthrough technologies that improve audio recording and increase creativity. In 2010, Jam was introduced in Apple stores worldwide as the first studio quality digital instrument input to connect guitars to GarageBand on iOS devices and Mac computers. The original Jam set a new standard in mobile recording by making Apogee’s renowned conversion specs and components available in a simple and portable instrument input. Jam+ continues the evolution in the series by bringing the latest advances in Apogee’s design and engineering to an all new metal chassis with enhanced PureDIGITAL circuitry for the greatest true-tone audio resolution. What’s New About Jam+

Another problem with the Jam is the difficulty of adjusting the input level to avoid clipping. The simple LED light clearly shows when clipping occurs, but the dial that sets the input level is not marked with numbers or defined settings. As a result, each time a user connects a guitar, time must be spent adjusting the signal level. For users who typically play through the same guitar set-up, a numbered dial would make this process much more efficient. The Bottom Line: Cheap, Easy, Impressive Starting our comparison with the Apogee Jam Plus USB input, it is a high-end USB input with plenty of features for the best playability. It is manufactured by Apogee, a company known for manufacturing top-quality audio solutions. Now coming to its performance, the iRig HD 2 digital USB input is as good as anything. It sounds exceptionally well and captures pure, noiseless, high-resolution guitar signals at 96kHz sample rate and 24-bit analog to digital conversion. Out of phase, split-coils, parallel wiring, all are achievable and more. And your signal path remains 100 per cent analogue - the digital bit lies in how your smartphone communicates this information to the guitar. Jam+ is readily compatible with iPhones, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone XS, iPhone XS, Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5.

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While JAM is optimized for electric instruments such as guitar and bass, you can record vocals, acoustic instruments, or even your guitar amp by connecting a microphone such as an SM58 to JAM. With its 40dB of input gain, JAM can be used with certain dynamic microphones by using an XLR to ¼”cable or adapter. Electric Bass

The Apogee Jam Plus and iRig HD 2 are the two highly popular models widely used worldwide. In this article, we intend to compare these two models, so you know which one is worth investing in. Let’s delve right into it! Apogee Jam Plus vs iRig HD 2 Features Whether you want to connect it to a mixer or your Mac, this USB input can do it all. And yes, you can use it with any guitar type, be it acoustic, electric, or bass. What’s more? You can even connect it with a piano. To enter the low latency mode in your Apogee Jam Plus USB input, simply press the button, and it will activate this mode.

And yes, it also has a THRU FX switch that enables you to control the type of signal going to your guitar amp. However, Jam X adds a new feature unmatched by competitors: an analog compressor built right in. Apogee’s new Jam X interface allows guitarists to plug in and get creating immediately with studio-grade sound and tone-shaping compression. Guitar enthusiasts will experience their instrument in a whole new way through Jam X. Of course, that is made possible with the help of USB or Thunderbolt output ports. But what if your device does not have an output port? It is seen that many traditional mixers, PCs, and other devices don’t have ports on them.