MIDI: Play More Than Guitar
The Jamstiks are class-compliant MIDI controllers, so you can play synths, drums, trumpets, or any instrument you can think of to create and mix entire songs with the Jamstik. It works with our companion apps or your favorite music apps and DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, GarageBand, SampleTank, and hundreds more.
Customize Your Performance
With the Jamstik official app for iOS and the Chrome Browser, you can also fine-tune the performance of your Jamstik with string sensitivity settings, one-touch custom tunings, and more.
Get Started With These Apps
GarageBand
GarageBand for iOS & Mac. You can play, mix and record your own songs then share them with just a few taps.
Logic Pro X
A complete professional recording studio that gives musicians everything they need to go from first note to final master.
Ableton Live
Ableton Live is a software music sequencer and digital audio workstation for macOS and Windows.
Sampletank
Sampletank is a swiss-army knife of tones that all work great with the jamstik! Requires Single Channel Mode
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FAQ
Definitely—After you've logged some hours learning on the Jamstik 7, you can take your skills over to music recording apps like GarageBand or Soundtrap to build your own tracks!
All Jamstik versions are DAW compatible and will work with any software or apps that accept MIDI input, including Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools, GarageBand, SampleTank, and hundreds of others.
No, just like a lot of MIDI keyboards, you'll have to connect it to a device (smartphone, tablet, laptop/desktop computer) running our apps or third-party software to create the sound.
Yes, you can use headphones—one of the main reasons to use the Jamstik is because you can have a private playing experience! That said, you cannot plug headphones directly into the Jamstik. Instead, just plug them into the device your Jamstik is connected to.
Note: You'll want to use a wired connection (aux cord) instead of Bluetooth headphones.
Drum Programming: Audio vs MIDI
There are essentially two schools of thought when it comes to drum programming. The first: directly dropping audio samples into your timeline; the second: using a VST sampler and midi. We'll explore the pros and cons of both of these methods. Bonus: Download A Free Sample Pack!
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.