2013 NAMM Show: IK Multimedia has unveiled iRig HD, the next generation of its digital guitar interface adapter for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac.
The iRig HD is a digital guitar/bass/instrument interface that allows users to plug their guitar or bass into their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac. It can be used with the AmpliTube range of guitar amps/effects apps and software or any other real-time processing app/software.
iRig HD comes with the AmpliTube Free app, which provides virtual effects pedals, amplifiers, speaker cabinets and a single track recorder.
iRig HD at a glance:
- Instrument-level 1/4? Hi-Z input jack
- Detachable cables for Lighting, 30 pin and USB connector compatibility
- Preamp gain control
- High-quality low-noise, high-definition preamp
- High-quality 24 bit A/D conversion
- Powered by the iOS device or USB
- Ultra-compact and lightweight
- Comes with AmpliTube apps
Price and availability
iRig HD will be shipping in the Spring of 2013. Price is TBA.

fix SAMPLETANK IOS. We can’t be ignored.
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They use the words “high quality” several times in the description. As this is from IK, I don’t believe them. The same goes for “low noise”.
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Fool me once, shame on you…
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“Detachable cables for Lighting, 30 pin and USB connector compatibility”
Whatever else can be said about this product, this is a good move.
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