Abstract: As a long-time player of console rhythm games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band , I've had several people's share of silly, plastic instruments laying around my house. And while they've all looked varying levels of authentic, none of them actually taught me...
Published: 2016-03-08, Author: James , review by: makeuseof.com
A must-have for guitar pros looking for portability, and a great learning platform for beginners – just expect to shell out more for a real guitar once you're addicted...
The Jamstik+ and Guitar Case retails for $330. Compared to the cost of a good guitar, guitar apps, lessons, and the time involved in going to and from lessons, that's a solid investment for aspiring guitar players. It is also a fantastic investment fo...
Abstract: Digital instruments can emulate e the sounds but not the physical construction -- you don't "play" a piano or guitar found on a touch screen so much as activate its programming. That's why actual instruments continue to provide the reality of musical trai...
Portable, No tuning necessary, Learning apps, MIDI controller
Jamstik apps are only compatible with iOS devices or the Mac, Free apps don't allow you to record your music, Hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides have consistency issues
Zivix's new Jamstik+ ($300) is a sequel to last year's Jamstik MIDI guitar, adding Bluetooth Smart connectivity and a refined experience with a new set of iOS apps. The new version is available at the same price point as the original Jamstik, with the fir...
Jamstik ($300) is the second crowdfunded iOS music accessory from the startup Zivix, following on the heels of the company's PUC wireless MIDI link released earlier this year. Originally debuting at CES 2013 as an Indiegogo campain, Jamstik is a portable ...
Abstract: Jamstik+ isn't an electric guitar, per se but a synthesizer. It plays sampled chords or sounds depending on where you touch, hold or strum the instrument. As such, it lacks the organic character of an acoustic or even electric guitar. You can strum, pluck...
