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.
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.
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.
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!
Zivix Raises Over $500,000 Dollars for New Jamstiks on Indiegogo
Zivix concluded our successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign yesterday, having raised over $500,000 for the new Jamstik Smart Guitars. You can still pre-order the new models through Indiegogo InDemand, with the Jamstik 7 available for $199, and the Jamstik 12 available for $379.
Zivix Announces New Charitable Partnership with The NAMM Foundation
We recently surpassed our Crowdfunding goal on Indiegogo, and to share in that success Zivix will be donating 2% of total funds raised during the campaign to The NAMM Foundation's Bill Collings Memorial Fund!
Announcing Third-Generation Jamstik Smart Guitars
The new Jamstik Smart Guitars are here! Learn about the Jamstik 7 and the brand new full-size Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar.
Jamstik Quick Tips for GarageBand - How To Use the Jamstik to Make Beats
The first time you try using your Jamstik to control the drum instruments in GarageBand can be frustrating if you don’t know what drum sounds are mapped to the different note positions on the Jamstik.
Jamstik Quick Tips for GarageBand - How To Set the Metronome in GarageBand
When you record, you’ll usually want a reference for tempo. The metronome (the triangular icon next to the volume slider in the top bar) provides an audible click for you to play to.
Jamstik Quick Tips for GarageBand - How To Select an Instrument in GarageBand
The Jamstik plays more than just guitar sounds if you know how to select them. Connect your Jamstik to GarageBand for iOS via Bluetooth so you can make music, write songs, produce, and have fun.
Jamstik Quick Tips for GarageBand - How To Connect Your Jamstik to GarageBand
Apple's GarageBand is a great first step into music production. We'll walk you through getting connected to GarageBand on your iOS Device.