Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sonoma Wire Works Unveils the GuitarJack with Analog Input Level Control for FourTrack and Compatible iPhone OS Apps
-- Connect Instruments, Stereo Line Inputs and Microphones via the 30 Pin Connector --
December 2015 Update: StudioJack Mini and GuitarJack Stage were released with many improvements over GuitarJack Model 2.
December 2011 Update: GuitarJack Model 2 was released with many improvements over the original GuitarJack [Model 1].
Los Altos, CA - June 18, 2010 - Sonoma Wire Works, makers of the FourTrack recording app, announces the GuitarJack [Model 1] audio interface. GuitarJack connects a wide range of instruments, microphones, and other audio hardware to iPod touch® (2nd and 3rd generation), iPhone® 3GS* and iPhone 3G* via 1/4 inch instrument and 1/8 inch stereo mic/line inputs. Addressing the most frequent request from musicians who use FourTrack, GuitarJack makes both level control and input monitoring possible when using a GuitarJack enhanced app. Sonoma Wire Works is also developing the TaylorEQ app for the GuitarJack. The free TaylorEQ app [now a feature in FourTrack] will allow Taylor Guitar players to hear and adjust the tone of their guitars playing through the GuitarJack using EQ settings custom designed by Taylor Guitars. GuitarJack will be priced at $199 MSRP. GuitarJack and TaylorEQ are scheduled to ship in Q3 2010. Pricing and availability subject to change. GuitarJack features, images and video.
GuitarJack Features:
GuitarJack controls in FourTrack allow recording in these modes:
See the GuitarJack Model 1 at Summer NAMM Booth 408.
Update: GuitarJack Model 2 has been released, which offers many improvements over Model 1.
*GuitarJack Model 1 is not Apple certified on iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G - iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G will display the following message: "This accessory is not made to work with iPhone. Would you like to turn on airplane mode to reduce audio interference? You will not be able to make or receive calls." Sonoma Wire Works recommends that you turn on airplane mode whenever recording on an iPhone. Not compatible with iPhone 4 or iPad™.
About FourTrack
The FourTrack multitrack audio recorder is a songwriting and practice tool for singers, guitar players, piano players and other musicians who want to capture musical ideas and record songs on their iPhone and iPod touch (2nd and 3rd generation). Plug in a microphone, arm a track, record, and repeat. FourTrack works with the iPhone built-in microphone or a headset mic. WiFi sync allows FourTrack recordings to be transferred to any desktop computer either by launching RiffWorks recording software and clicking import, or by downloading the tracks with a browser, then importing them into any recording software (DAW). FourTrack is developed by Sonoma Wire Works, makers of RiffWorks guitar recording software, and by The Retronyms, makers of Recorder, the top selling voice recorder for the iPhone and iPod touch. FourTrack is available in the iTunes App store for $9.99. FourTrack features, guide and videos.
About Sonoma Wire Works
Incorporated in 2003 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Sonoma Wire Works develops products and services that help musicians enjoy playing, recording and sharing music. Sonoma Wire Works' flagship product is RiffWorks guitar recording software with InstantDrummer, effects, RiffLink online music collaboration, and the RiffWorld.com online community. These products have received multiple awards for performance and innovation, including a NAMM 08 Best in Show Trendsetter Award. FourTrack and InstantDrummer iPhone Apps, AudioCopy/AudioPaste technology for the iPhone, and StudioTrack multitrack for the iPad are also developed by Sonoma. Drum products by Sonoma include the DrumCore plugin and DrummerPack library, as well as the Discrete Drums multitrack drum library. http://www.sonomawireworks.com
©2010 Sonoma Wire Works. All rights reserved. GuitarJack, the GuitarJack logo, RiffWorks, the RW Logo, RiffWorld, RiffCaster, RiffLink, InstantDrummer, StudioTrack, the StudioTrack Logo, the FourTrack Logo, DrumCore, KitCore, and Discrete Drums are trademarks of Sonoma Wire Works. iPod, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
