Jamstik Wireless Smart Guitar

Product Description

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 favorite music creation iOS apps or Mac software. At just over 15 inch long, the JamStik is built to fit the form factor of your mobile device to fit your mobile lifestyle - where your iPad goes the JamStik can follow with ease.

Features

• Turn your iPad, iPhone or Mac in to a real musical instrument
• Learn to Play Guitar with the Bundled JamTutor app
• Real Strings, Real Frets, Real Picking… No tuning required
• Connect wirelessly via WIFI, no cable necessary
• Mobile ready, Backpack friendly, 100% portable to Learn, Create and Play music anywhere

Top Reviews

Excellent Midi Device for iOS
by furdiegurdiehurdie (5 out of 5 stars)
December 23, 2014

This is one of the best midi devices I have used with my iOS devices. I am primarily using it to control various synths and samplers on my iPhone 6 Plus. The Jamstik is a great solution for guitar players that aren't comfortable using traditional piano-style midi controllers (like myself).

You don't have to COMPLETELY change your playing style but there are some changes most guitarists will need to get used to. First, the bends don't feel or sound natural. Second, you can't slide from fret to fret like you would with a normal guitar. It may not be as expressive as a real guitar but the size and versatility makes up for that in my book.
I considered a midi pick up (Fishman Triple Play) but didn't want the hassle of installation. In addition, I wanted something small and lightweight that I could comfortably play on the couch, in a jam session with friends, etc. I also considered the YRG but went with the Jamstik because it's wireless, smaller and is really made for iOS.

Latency is NOT an issue on my iPhone 6 Plus. For example, I can run Audiobus with two different synths (Sampletank and Animoog) in separate input slots and the Jamstik will control both simultaneously no problem. Then I can layer effects in the effect slots for each (JamUp Pro, AUFX:Dub, Echopad, etc). Even with all of these apps running, latency is not an issue.

On my iPad Air (1st Gen) it's a different story..... Latency is noticeable and notes will often not trigger. I tried running several apps at once (same Audiobus setup I listed above for iPhone 6 Plus) and it was impossible to work with. I even ran one synth app at a time and latency was still slightly noticeable. To be clear, this is the fault of the iPad, not the Jamstik.

If you want a fun midi controller that feels and plays similar to a guitar, get a Jamstik. If you expect the Jamstik to be a guitar replacement, you will be disappointed.
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Great musical tool for guitarists!! Lots of fun!
by Mark S. (5 out of 5 stars)
November 25, 2015

The Jamstik is just about the coolest thing ever. I have been playing different sounds, capturing and playing samples, and just having a blast ever since I got it! As a guitar player for 40+ years, the Jamstik has opened up new horizons of playing fun for me!

I also travel a lot, so with the Jamstik, my iPhone, and a mini speaker in my backpack, I can play anywhere.

I liked it so much, that I upgraded to the Jamstik+ soon after buying.

And their website is full of great videos and advice, too. The folks at Jamstik were great at helping me to get the unit set up to my playing preference, and getting the most out of it. they have a great list of apps that you can use with it (I recommend that you get SampleTank, and buy the whole set of instuments!).

Too much fun and utility! I own lots of guitars, and this has become one of my favorites! Very cool. Thanks, Jamstik!
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Five Stars
by James (5 out of 5 stars)
November 12, 2017

New version WITH Bluetooth is great. But your computer has to have the late test version of BT
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Estaba rota
by Jorge Minaya (1 out of 5 stars)
March 12, 2019

Estaba rota
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Fun and great training app
by Mark (5 out of 5 stars)
August 23, 2015

It connects easily, sounds great, is fun and the lessons using an arcade type video screen make practice enjoyable.
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Works great
by Joe D. (5 out of 5 stars)
November 29, 2016

Read some negative reviews. Turns out Bluetooth was never made to transmit this much info. Used a wired connection and no delay. Sensitivity to the instrument seems better the more I play. Also, I'm thinking the more I play, the better I learn what it takes to play this instrument. Great lessons on apps. Only one app I've had a problem with. I like that I can take it with me on my motorcycle and so little space is taken up.
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Play it plugged or in plugged.
by Jac of all things (5 out of 5 stars)
September 2, 2016

What a great little instrument. I use it to practice my guitar when I'm away from home or in my bed at night. I just plug in my headphones and play.
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Falls shorts of expectations
by David Schofman (2 out of 5 stars)
March 30, 2015

Great idea, poor execution. Mine had a serious delay and missed badly. Worked with customer service to resolve (they were great) but in the end it just did not work well at all. Maybe for an absolute beginner. Too bad, great potential
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Jamstik
by Amazon Customer (3 out of 5 stars)
December 15, 2016

I liked the idea of this thing but you cannot play it like a guitar at all, it does not allow you to do slides, hammer ons, or harmonics.. Basically only for chords and no style

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