Jamstik has been available for ios devices for a while now, with the improved plus model first. Jamstik smart guitars modern midi guitars for learners. This wireless and compact midi guitar is a portable music device that connects to smartphones and tablets and requires no tuning. It is hard to take a bulky guitar everywhere you go. Of course, youd need a pc or an ios device with coremidicompatible apps like garageband and animoog to get the audio, and for the latter, zivix will be offering three apps. The bluetooth enabled guitar sports real steel strings and frets giving it a realistic feel.
Learn guitar with realtime feedback in an app enhanced interactive experience. Play chords in minutes and learn how to play your favorite songs with simple interactive tutorials and games that teach while keeping you interested. If a defect exists, zivix, at its option will 1 repair the product at no charge using new or refurbished parts, 2 exchange the product with a functional equivalent product. Nov 05, 2016 it works with your ipad, iphone or mac and a multitude of music apps, including an interactive guitar lessons app series, so anyone from beginners to pros can just play. What began as an indiegogo campaign in 20 and can now be purchased in apple retail stores, the zivix jamstik is a 16inch long. I was apprehensive prior to purchase being an android windows user, however. The smart guitar that works wirelessly with your devices and zivix apps to finally teach you how to play guitar. Zivix jamstik midi guitar demo techcrunch at ces 20 youtube. By utilizing their apps as well as tons of 3rd party apps, you can use this device to. Jamstik is a brand of portable, appconnected midi guitars that have revolutionized the guitar learning experience while opening up musical possibilities for guitarists and producers. Jamstik 7 and jamstik 12 new smart guitars include more frets, improved ergonomics, and all new sensor technology for significant performance improvements. Erich andreas has been playing and teaching guitar for nearly 30 years. We want the jamstiks to work perfectly across all current devices, and unfortunately, many of the android devices do not meet our high standards for audio performance at this time.
It features five frets and six strings, and has octave shift and capo updown functionality for accessing the full range of notes. Jan 11, 20 of course, youd need a pc or an ios device with coremidicompatible apps like garageband and animoog to get the audio, and for the latter, zivix will be offering three apps. He has taught 100s of students for s of hours, has authored several books on the. Were working on it, but there are some limitations in the android system. What are the differences between the various jamstik models. One of the major problems with learning guitar as an adult is that you are always busy, going from place to place. It features five frets and six strings, and has octave shift and capo updown functionality for.
It is, however, an awesome midi input device and is a surprisingly expressive little instrument. This stateoftheart wireless smart guitar comes with four free apps, a guitar strap, two guitar picks and a rechargeable battery. Music technology has also changed significantly in the last couple of decades. Tech startup zivix has found a way to string along guitar novices with a new set of strings. The device looks like a short, stubby guitar neck with real strings and frets. Zivix showcasing thirdgeneration smart guitars at namm. A portable guitar that teaches you to play, sounds like any musical instrument and. The jamstiks are also midi guitars and work with hundreds of compatible apps, daws and online music production softwareincluding logic pro, soundtrap, etc. Zivix jamstik midi guitar controller for ios and os x. Its durable, solid construction will keep it safe, but having a custom soft case is a great way to protect your investment, and convenient to carry around. If you like custom control setups and game controllers, this is one you should try. Chris heille and chad koehle of zivix sit town with techcrunch to talk about their midi guitar.
Nov 30, 2016 music technology has also changed significantly in the last couple of decades. In fact, 90% of people who start guitar lessons quit in the first year. It connects wirelessly to android, ipad, iphone and mac and works with a multitude of music apps for beginners and pros alike. Users can be connected to any ios device or mac and still browse the web, or use webbased applications. Zivix portable interactive guitar lesson apps for ios and mac. What are the differences between the various jamstik. With this, you can stop and jam anywhere including an airplane. Oct 21, 2015 tech startup zivix has found a way to string along guitar novices with a new set of strings. Key features guitar tuition toolmidi controller 5fret neck, 16 long. The guitar itself also is designed to feel similar to playing a real guitar, making it a more useful learning tool than some similar products. Fret zealot, led guitar learning accessory, easiest and best method to learn to play a guitar for all levels, best fit for 24. Jamstik the guitar for your ipad the jamstik is a guitar controller designed to interface with the ipad, iphone, and mac, giving you the ability to use all of the nuances of guitar playing to control your favourite music creation ios apps or mac software. If you want to be a guitar hero, this portable wireless fretboard with companion interactive apps could be a good start. I have used it as a wired midi controller for ableton live but i am loving playing with the android app and the huge variety of sounds you can make.
Fourchords the fourchords app enables you to learn over popular songs with new tunes added each week. What began as an indiegogo campaign in 20 and can now be purchased in apple retail stores, the zivix jamstik is a 16inch long guitar with real steel strings and frets, and it connects. Jamstik is a brand of portable smart guitars revolutionizing the way people learn to play guitar and produce music. With over 25 fulllength songs, you can improve your guitar playing skills while having fun in waitfornote practice mode. It connects wirelessly to android, ipad, iphone and mac and works with a multitude of. Zivix portable interactive guitar lesson apps for ios and. Kind of like you took a guitar and cut the heart out to make a new kind of instrument. Learn guitar with our free interactive apps for ios and web, or use the jamstik as a midi controller in your digital audio workstationthe jamstik midi guitars work with hundreds of music apps and daws. It works with your ipad, iphone or mac and a multitude of music apps, including an interactive guitar lessons app series, so anyone from beginners to pros can just play.