Helpful Resources for Getting Into A Songwriting Workflow
Do you ever bring the Jamstik into your DAW to begin songwriting and hit a bit of a roadblock coming up with fresh ideas from scratch? Getting into a songwriting workflow doesn't always come naturally, but there are some incredible tools out there to help make your life easier and spark some fresh creativity.
Playing MIDI Bass Guitar with the Jamstik
A bass guitar MIDI controller?! Not quite...but pretty close. While the Jamstik has a traditional 6 string guitar format, it's still a great midi controller for bass players who want to get their music into a MIDI format with minimal fuss using a stringed instrument setup.
VST Spotlight: Using Captain Plugins with the Jamstik for Songwriting
For those of you not already familiar, Captain Plugins are MIDI AU/VST plugins from the team at Mixed In Key. We recently checked out the Captain Plugins from Mixed In Key to see how it helps with a songwriting workflow with the Jamstik.
Introducing the Studio MIDI Guitar from Jamstik
The newest Jamstik, the Studio, is a full-size, MIDI-capable electric guitar allowing producer-guitarists to create seamlessly in DAWs & music apps. Pre-order available soon—join the email waitlist to reserve your spot.
5 VST-Plugins that Sound Great with the Jamstik
The Jamstik midi controllers will work with any VST of your choosing, but these highlighted soft synths are a few of our favorites because they sound so great on the Jamstik's interface.
Introducing Spotify Integration in the Jamstik Play Portal (Beta Version)
We're excited to introduce a Spotify integration in the Jamstik Play Portal. Now, you can improvise soloing over your favorite songs with guided scale overlays that populate based on the key of the chosen song. Try it out today!
Live Talkboxing with the Jamstik, OMEC Teleport, Boss VO-1, Serum, & Ableton Live 10
The team at Orange Amps have come up with this genius USB audio interface, the OMEC Teleport. See how you can use the Jamstik MIDI guitar with the OMEC Teleport.
How to use GarageBand's Live Loops on iOS with the Jamstik
In 2016, Apple introduced a new interface into GarageBand for iOS, called Live Loops. Live Loops gives users more of a pattern or clip based method for making music. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to get started with the app using the Jamstik.
Product Registration & Getting Started with Your New Jamstik
Just getting started with your new Jamstik? Here are a few tips to get you playing right away!
Jamstik X Woodchuck
We've teamed up again with our Minneapolis neighbors, Woodchuck USA, to create custom, real wood guitar stands for the Jamstik Smart Guitars! The stands work for ANY generation of the Jamstik product line and are available in three different finishes—including Walnut, Mahogany, and Birch.
Jamstik Artist Sessions: Kap Slap Q&A
To kick off our new Artist Q&A Sessions, we tapped one of our newest Jamstik artists, Kap Slap. He's a talented musician and producer with valuable music industry insights and experience.
Best Instagram Tips & Tricks for Guitarists and Musicians
Instagram is our go-to network for inspiration, entertainment, and interaction. In this blog post, we'll introduce you to some of our favorite accounts and communities on Instagram, hashtags to engage with and follow, and a few tips and tricks for growing your network and getting your music out there!