GuitarJack News & Reviews
In Rolling Stone's January 19, 2012 Issue, John Dioso says, "The new version of GuitarJack remains the top-of-the-line instrument-to-iPhone interface: It connects via the iPhone's or iPad's 30-pin dock, which makes for impeccable sound with no discernible noise. Its solid aluminum body also has a 1/8-inch input for a microphone, so you can record on two tracks simultaneously, using the company's FourTrack or StudioTrack app."
"Some New Little Treasures for the iPhone" by Bob Tedeschi of The New York Times: "Using an external device like...GuitarJack, guitarists can plug their instrument into the iPhone and add layers of stomp-box sound."
"The design of the GuitarJack is stunning. It's sleek, attractive and something you would be proud to carry around with your Apple device. But this is a guitar device, so the proof is in the sound...it worked beautifully...the quality of the signal was evident. I’ve been a fan of Sonoma Wire Works for many years. They are a company that cares about its users and they make very high-quality software and hardware products. If you’re looking for a device to play your guitar on the iPhone or iPad, I highly recommend GuitarJack 2."
"What really strikes you is the quality of the GuitarJack Model 2. Not just the external build quality, but the sound quality through the device. The line in is great too, it works very well to have a stereo in for the iPhone or iPad.
"GuitarJack 2 is everything that GuitarJack 1 was, and more. The sound quality is really good. Some of the apps are free, and FourTrack is well worth the extra ten bucks. You should seriously consider checking out GuitarJack."
"THIS THING IS BUILT LIKE A TANK! It’s got some weight to it but thats a good thing especially when you hear the sound quality from it! GuitarJack Model 2 is definitely a must have. If you're serious about music-making, this thing will not disappoint."
"Like the original, GuitarJack Model 2 is a premium quality audio interface for connecting a wide range of instruments and microphones to iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPad, and iPod Touch (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) iOS devices. GJ2 plugs into and is powered via the docking port of those popular products and turns them into professional audio tools"
One Like Son Releases Album Made on the iPhone
For their third record, Start the Show, One Like Son decided to challenge themselves by recording it entirely on the iPhone. Where most music composed on the iPhone or iPad sounds like digital music, this record sounds like a live rock and roll band. The guitar-heavy group recorded in hotel rooms, bedrooms and school classrooms... basically anywhere they could bring an iPhone and their instruments. Daniel Codella of Sonoma Wire Works says, "Out of all the E.P's and "albums" I've come across that claim to be recorded entirely on the iPhone, One Like Son's "Start the Show" is the most impressive by far. One Like Son have produced a full blown rock record on the iPhone that sounds like it was recorded using thousands of dollars’ worth of gear. One Like Son have really set the bar for what can be done with an inexpensive mobile recording setup. Bravo!"
Check out news coverage for this album on TechCrunch, Mashable and NBC Bay Area.
Start the Show is is available now at http://onelikeson.bandcamp.com/album/start-the-show.
GuitarTone Amp & Effects iOS App Adds Amp Previews
GuitarTone 1.11 Update Now Available:
- New in-app amp previews for all amps. Listen before you purchase add-on packs.
- Bug fix for wah graphics.
GuitarTone AmpPack Previews are also available online.
Jam and record with legendary amps and effects on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. Sonoma gained access to the ultimate collection of amps, pedals and mics, then passionately developed GuitarTone, achieving the highest quality tone on iOS! Jam with the free GuitarTone app now, and record with GuitarTone in FourTrack now and StudioTrack soon. You get a high quality tuner, 3 amps and 3 effects free. Add-on packs purchased in GuitarTone now will be activated in FourTrack now and StudioTrack soon on any device that uses the same iTunes account. Connect GuitarJack to get 12 amps and 12 effects for free ($19.98 value).
Hiring: Senior Graphic Designer (UI/UX/Web) in Mountain View, CA
Sonoma Wire Works, a 9 year old music software/hardware company, is looking for a senior graphic designer (UI/UX/Web) to work on our existing suite of Mac/PC/iOS audio recording and drum library software as well as future projects. Sonoma's products have been featured by Apple, Rolling Stone, Wired, and more. Artists using Sonoma products include Anthony Gonzalez (M83), Al Di Meola, Chris Stein (Blondie), Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver), and others. Knowledge of music recording techniques and workflows is required. A love of guitars and guitar related gear is a huge plus. All UI design must be resolution independent to support multiple current and future devices and displays. Working in our office in Mountain View, CA would be ideal, but a great designer can be based anywhere in the US if he or she is willing to travel regularly to Mountain View, CA. Please send your portfolio to jobs@sonomawireworks.com.
Artist Spotlight: Ben Charles (Songwriter/Producer)
Ryan O'Neal of Sleeping At Last has been a featured Artist Spotlight before, but is now enjoying major critical acclaim for his contributions to the "Twilight: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1" soundtrack. We caught up with Ryan to see if FourTrack and StudioTrack were still a part of his workflow. Check out the interview below:
Ryan O'Neal (Sleeping At Last)
This month brings us a talented young songwriter who's tearing up the charts with well crafter pop hits for Disney TV series. Ben Charles reached out to us to let us know how much he's been using DrumCore in his workflow:
"I love using DrumCore. The preset beats are a fantastic writing tool. They have such a great feel and vibe that they provide great inspiration to jam and write to. I often use DrumCore on my demos, and listeners think they're listening to a live drummer! And the individual drum sounds that DrumCore provides have made their way onto some of my productions as well!
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More in the Ben Charles Interview
Sonoma Wire Works at NAMM, Macworld & Musikmesse
Winter NAMM January 19 - 22, 2012
See Sonoma's Winter NAMM 2012 Report Forum Thread. Sonoma demoed iOS and desktop products in Hall A Booth #6225 at NAMM in Anaheim, CA.
MacWorld iWorld January 26 - 28, 2012
Visit Sonoma Wire Works in Booth #337 at Macworld in San Francisco.
Musikmesse March 21 - 24, 2012
Visit Sonoma Wire Works at Musikmesse in in Frankfurt, Germany (stand 5.1 A-70). Stop by to check out the GuitarJack accessory for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch with 1/4-inch instrument and 1/8-inch stereo mic/line inputs, offering stereo recording, simultaneous instrument and voice recording, level control, input monitoring, and more. Sonoma will also be displaying several of the 92 iOS apps by 42 companies that share audio on the iPhone/iPad using AudioCopy/Paste. Sonoma's desktop products, like DrumCore and RiffWorks, will also be available as demos.
RiffWorld Picks of the Month
This month's RiffWorld.com song picks are "Back To Start", recorded with RiffWorks by sunnysideup , and a RiffWorks' RiffLink online collaboration: "It's Raining Outside" by mullikinb, samiller, TorpedoStage and Wiese.
Listen to the most recent songs posted to RiffWorld by RiffWorks users and RiffLink online song collaborations.
JAN 2012 EDITION
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