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February 12, 2008 12:35 PM PST

Waves iGTR doesn't discriminate

by Donald Bell
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Musicians playing around Waves iGTR.

Since when did Billy Baldwin, David Spade, and Seth Rogan form a band?

(Credit: Waves)


If you've been looking for the perfect way to show your iPod just how bad of a guitar player you really are, the Waves iGTR might be just the thing.

Photo of Waves iGTR. (Credit: Waves)

The concept is pretty simple. For about $100, the iGTR gives you a way to plug in your headphones, iPod, and guitar into one portable box that lets you shred alongside your favorite songs. Of course, you can use the iGTR without an iPod , and simply jam quietly to yourself using the built-in effects and amplifier modeling technology. In fact, if you're going to use an MP3 player with the iGTR, you'll probably want one with variable playback speed, such as the Cowon iAudio 7, so you can learn your guitar solos in slow motion. The real question is, "Will it work with my V-Accordion?"

The Waves iGTR is available now for executives, slackers, and dudes who hate sleeves.

Donald Bell is CNET Reviews' senior editor for MP3 players and portable audio, and one half of the MP3 Insider blog and weekly podcast. He also likes getting his hands dirty with digital audio tools for musicians and DJs.
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Looks cool, but should have included a tuner
by vivajay February 12, 2008 2:08 PM PST
What's the point of playing this thing out of tune?
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by woggs123 August 4, 2008 3:59 PM PDT
Yep. Needs a tuner. I bought one since it looked pretty cool. Very cheaply made. Easy to overdrive the input stage and all the sound cuts out when you do. Not worth the money.
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by mjvanek August 5, 2008 12:14 PM PDT
Don't buy it. I'm on my second one. What good is it if the thing cuts out when you're mashing on the strings? All the pictures of people in the ads who are using this thing show them wailing away. I may as well be playing an air guitar with mine.
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