NAM on iOS
Can be a bit quirky when switching between models but it’s stable and reliable once the model is loaded. Developers are responsive so I have no doubt that will get squared away soon. I still give it five stars.
Nothing sounds better on iOS. Full stop!
Nothing sounds better on iOS. Full stop!
Response from developer
A fix update is about to be released for the reported problems. We are quite pleased to read your opinions about sound. Thanks a lot!
Best amp sim
Most lively and responsive amp modeler I’ve used! Just updated with more effects and now it’s truly a one stop shop.
Response from developer
Thanks a lot 🤘🏻 we will keep improving it for sure.
Second to none
This app is first rate. It’s new but its right up there with the best ofbthe best, and I own all the other iOS amp sims. The included amps are all great. The ability to load NAM profiles on my iPad was worth the cost alone. The rest is just a bonus!
Response from developer
Thanks a lot ! We will keep improving GigFast with free updates 🤘🏻
Outstanding Application. Highest Recommendation
I love this app. Purchased Lifetime subscription. Took me a while to realize the banks and A-B-C per patch power. But once you start using all this app has to offer, you won't need much else.
My only wishes would be:
1. Adding a Delay and, most importantly,
2. Allow saving config files to iCloud so that all my iOS devices can use the same configuration. Otherwise, I have to recreate the wheel on every device.
And if the app doesn't sound good, it's because you have a poor capture.
Best Regards and Best Wishes Devs!
My only wishes would be:
1. Adding a Delay and, most importantly,
2. Allow saving config files to iCloud so that all my iOS devices can use the same configuration. Otherwise, I have to recreate the wheel on every device.
And if the app doesn't sound good, it's because you have a poor capture.
Best Regards and Best Wishes Devs!
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Oh no ! Another subscription model
I downloaded the app believing I would be able to at least try it out, only to find out that it is yet another subscription model product. Suddenly the fashion is that you have to suscribe to able to use apps, and when you cancel you are left with nothing . I guess the Economic World Forum is brainwashing even musicians and programmers : “ You’ll own nothing and you’ll be happy”
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No lite version.
There is no lite version. It’s pay or close app. Can’t try it.
Response from developer
Monthly or annual options have free trial.
So portable
Need a delay option on screen
Impressive interface & high quality models!
Nice implementation. Has a few interface/UX quirks that are mostly ignorable.
Response from developer
Thanks for the review. We will keep improving GigFast.
Impressive interface & high quality models!
Updated review (in response to developer’s response):
This appears to be a solid implementation of the open source NAM (neural amp modeler) by Steve Ack. It sounds excellent in my opinion from my time spent with it during the trial period and well of course it does because it is the same NAM we all known and love at its core. 🔥🔥🔥
The included parametric models all feel realistic and responsive and having an adjustable gain is a delight (those of us that have been using frozen, non-parametric NAM models to date will understand what I mean). Of note, however, there is no Mesa Recto, Diesel VH, 5150, Fryette Ultralead, or other modern top-shelf high gain amp included, sadly (and no, the SLO100 isn’t really a ‘modern top-shelf high gain amp’ to anyone who understands heavy tones). The SLO100 will get you most of the way there for now though. I guess? 🥺😢
⚠️ Things to be aware of:
1. You cannot load you own models into this Lite version. Or at least I wasn’t able to via the iPhone file loader window within macOS Finder and I did not find any helpful resources indicating how to get this working at the time of this review. Where can we find the steps to do this? What resources are available? 🦮📚
2. If you plan to use this as a preamp stand-in for a gig, or live practice, be forewarned that it’s 1+ millisecond latency means that adding any more than, say, one all-digital OUTBOARD effect to your signal path (Digitech Whammy, Digitech Drop, for example) will quickly compound latencies and become unplayable. Nothing new here as that is the nature of digital, however using this app as a preamp instead of an analog preamp further compounds latencies and that is my caution to you. 🔜🔊
3. Any alarms or sound notifications on your device will interrupt audio output which would be pretty embarrassing if you forget to diligently disable them all before rocking out. Imagine getting a call from your mom or an alarm for your meds mid-show! Yay! Hahaha 🤣
This appears to be a solid implementation of the open source NAM (neural amp modeler) by Steve Ack. It sounds excellent in my opinion from my time spent with it during the trial period and well of course it does because it is the same NAM we all known and love at its core. 🔥🔥🔥
The included parametric models all feel realistic and responsive and having an adjustable gain is a delight (those of us that have been using frozen, non-parametric NAM models to date will understand what I mean). Of note, however, there is no Mesa Recto, Diesel VH, 5150, Fryette Ultralead, or other modern top-shelf high gain amp included, sadly (and no, the SLO100 isn’t really a ‘modern top-shelf high gain amp’ to anyone who understands heavy tones). The SLO100 will get you most of the way there for now though. I guess? 🥺😢
⚠️ Things to be aware of:
1. You cannot load you own models into this Lite version. Or at least I wasn’t able to via the iPhone file loader window within macOS Finder and I did not find any helpful resources indicating how to get this working at the time of this review. Where can we find the steps to do this? What resources are available? 🦮📚
2. If you plan to use this as a preamp stand-in for a gig, or live practice, be forewarned that it’s 1+ millisecond latency means that adding any more than, say, one all-digital OUTBOARD effect to your signal path (Digitech Whammy, Digitech Drop, for example) will quickly compound latencies and become unplayable. Nothing new here as that is the nature of digital, however using this app as a preamp instead of an analog preamp further compounds latencies and that is my caution to you. 🔜🔊
3. Any alarms or sound notifications on your device will interrupt audio output which would be pretty embarrassing if you forget to diligently disable them all before rocking out. Imagine getting a call from your mom or an alarm for your meds mid-show! Yay! Hahaha 🤣
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Response from developer
Thanks for the review. You can load your own NAM models , no restrictions. Future updates with additional functionality amps and effects are going to be free. Finally saying that adding an effect will make it unplayeble due to latency is not right people using GigFast with full chain of effects inside their preffered DAWS or plugin hosts.
Impressive interface & high quality models!
This appears to be a solid implementation of the open source NAM (neural amp modeler). It sounds excellent in my opinion from my time spent with it during the trial period and of course it does because it is the same NAM we all known and love at its core.
The included parametric models all feel realistic and responsive. Of note, however, there is no Mesa Recto included, sadly. The SLO100 will get you most of the way there for now.
Things to be aware of:
1. You cannot load you own models into this Lite version. Or at least I wasn’t able to via the iOS file loader from my Mac and I did not find any helpful resources indicating how to get this working at the time of this review.
2. If you plan to use this as a preamp stand in for a gig, be forewarned that it’s 1+ millisecond latency means that adding any more than, say, one all-digital outboard effect to your signal path (Digitech Whammy, for example) will quickly compound latencies and become unplayable.
3. Any alarms or sound notifications on your device will interrupt audio output which would be pretty embarrassing if you forget to diligently disable them all before rocking out. Imagine getting a call from your mom mid-show! Haha
The included parametric models all feel realistic and responsive. Of note, however, there is no Mesa Recto included, sadly. The SLO100 will get you most of the way there for now.
Things to be aware of:
1. You cannot load you own models into this Lite version. Or at least I wasn’t able to via the iOS file loader from my Mac and I did not find any helpful resources indicating how to get this working at the time of this review.
2. If you plan to use this as a preamp stand in for a gig, be forewarned that it’s 1+ millisecond latency means that adding any more than, say, one all-digital outboard effect to your signal path (Digitech Whammy, for example) will quickly compound latencies and become unplayable.
3. Any alarms or sound notifications on your device will interrupt audio output which would be pretty embarrassing if you forget to diligently disable them all before rocking out. Imagine getting a call from your mom mid-show! Haha
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Response from developer
Thanks for the review. You can load your own NAM models , no restrictions. Future updates with additional functionality amps and effects are going to be free. Finally saying that adding an effect will make it unplayeble due to latency is not right people using GigFast with full chain of effects inside their preffered DAWS or plugin hosts.
