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possible to use a wah-wah or expression pedal?

richardyotrichardyot
edited November 2013 in General App Discussion

After a hiatus of almost 20 years, my interest in iOS music has led me back to playing the guitar again, and I have already invested in a Line 6 Sonic Port with the Sonic Pod app, as well as Amplitube and Jamup.

I would like to use an expression pedal to create wah-wah type effects, is there a controller that is compatible with the iPad and the guitar interface? Maybe over bluetooth if latency isn't an issue? Or is there a device that can be plugged in to the chain some how and send MIDI signals to the host app?

Thanks.

Comments

  • funjunkie27funjunkie27
    edited November 2013

    I've been curious about the Blueboard, but I don't have it yet.

  • AQ808AQ808

    http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/FCB1010.aspx

    The only annoying thing is programming the midi connections, but if it is an app you care a lot about, it is a worthy investment. Be sure to check out another app by audiobus co-dev Michael called Loopy HD if you get this controller.

    When it comes to midi expression pedals, be sure the app you want to use has the capability to have that type of midi message sent to it, otherwise it would be useless for you.

  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    Where in your effects chain do you intend to put the wah pedal?

  • richardyotrichardyot

    @PaulB: wherever it can go :)

  • richardyotrichardyot
    edited November 2013

    @funjunkie27: there's no modulation/wah pedal in that board though?

    (edit) sorry, I see there is an option

  • richardyotrichardyot

    @AQ808: thanks - how does that plug in to the iPad and will it work with the Sonic Port Line 6 plugged in at the same time?

    I already have Loopy HD :)

  • AQ808AQ808
    edited November 2013

    Ideally you'd want an audio interface with both guitar line in and midi connections built in. I haven't looked around for the cheapest options there, but you probably want something compatible with the ipad out of the gate. I'd definitely consider the newer apogee interfaces for ipad, though maybe others can suggest something else.

  • AlterEgo_UKAlterEgo_UK

    @richardyot: the Blueboard apparently has two sockets for expression pedals that can be used to control things such as volume and wah-effects in a compatible app. I was very interested in getting this but not after learning it was only compatible for iPad3 and above (I have an iPad2).
    Also there are some problems with frequent Bluetooth disconnection

  • AQ808AQ808

    There are also latency complaints with the Blueboard.

    It seems Alesis IO dock is definitely a cheaper line and midi interface option with a lot of flexibility for around $150. I wonder what users think of it.

    The cheapest apogee with midi capability is the Duet at $650.

  • MunibeastMunibeast
    edited November 2013

    You can also use a breath controller as a wah/expression control. I can recommend the USB one from TEControl. You need a CCK for that. And it's rather expensive but very cool...
    Somebody shoould make a nice USB MIDI expression pedal. They don't seem to exist at all. Should be easy...

  • richardyotrichardyot

    Silly question: can I put a regular wah-wah pedal between the guitar and the Line 6 going into the iPad?

  • MunibeastMunibeast
    edited November 2013

    Sure, why not? I never did that and it might not sound the way it does with an amp. But just try it, it should be okay.

  • cropmusik2cropmusik2

    Heck yeah! Use one all the time with the Line 6 Mobile in--- just goes like this:
    Guitar cable to wah in
    Wah out to Line 6 special cable
    Line 6 special cable to Mobile In
    Mobile In connects to Ipad 2
    Works just like an amp!

  • AQ808AQ808

    You should have no problem with a regular wah doing that, but I definitely wouldn't recommend using a wah/volume style pedal with that configuration.

  • mgmg4871mgmg4871

    Someone did a review about Blueboard, I believe on Palmsound or Dischord and it wasn't a positive review.

  • funjunkie27funjunkie27

    Bummer. I liked the concept of it not tying up the lightning port.

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