[Audio interface for guitarists?]

However, as far as I can tell from the manual, you can't bypass it and have a solid state instrument input, so part of its sound is defined by what they're doing with that tube. For the mic input, you have the option of running the solid state input stage through the tube before it gets to the modeling circuitry and A/D converter, however, due to its position in the circuit (and no input transformer as you'd need with a true tube-input mic preamp) it'll never be a phat toob mic preamp other than whatever what's modeled.

 

Great point, didn't realize that. Yeah I think I might try both interfaces at home and take advantage of some solid return policy ...

[Anyone else going to NAMM?]

I've been to a couple, they are interesting. But also absolutely overwhelming. NAMM weekend is a marathon.

[Audio interface for guitarists?]

I'm torn between an Audient Sono and the IK Multimedia AXE I/O. Anyone own either and can give me the lowdown?

[New cross-platform music application - Zenbeats from Roland]

It seems to be mostly demands for you to spend money on added stuff. Deleted.

 

Totally my impression as well.

[New cross-platform music application - Zenbeats from Roland]

I am not convinced. Or more specifically I am curious what the point of Zenbeats is. An app to help get beginners into the Roland/Boss/V-Moda ecosystem? Guess I'll try it out myself for Mac...

["If you could only keep one of your guitars..."]

Easy. Late 70s Fender Telecaster Custom. A player's guitar if there ever was one, with a choice between the traditional Tele twang of the single coil and the nice and fat Fender Wide Range pup.