MIDI GUITAR and Mobile Rocking… blogs and comments
January 30, 2010 by admin · 12 Comments
The You Rock Guitar is a full fledged MIDI guitar. It’s fast, accurate and everyone who touches it says the same thing… it “feels” good to play. Professionals who play it also say “It feels much better than I expected.” Part of that is the speed of the triggering, sliding, and articulation, some of that is the unique characteristic of the strings. Part of that is the unimaginable notion that a MIDI guitar this good can sell for $199.00 Suggested Retail Price.
Pitch bend is handled with the whammy bar, up and down. Muting is on the bridge. Sliding has two modes. An extensive MIDI implementation far outweighs it’s “Toy or Game market Price” It is meant to be very affordable, very portable and very flexible. It was not designed to replace your beloved wooden axe., so please do no compare it to your ‘79 Strat. That is an unsophisticated argument. The You Rock Guitar is a high speed MIDI Guitar that is the best in class…the fact that it never needs tuning and doesn’t hurt the un-calloused hands of a beginner is great for new to guitar gamers, but again, don’t let that confuse you with what a stunning MIDI controller this is.
We liked the idea someone mentioned about using it to trigger Ableton, we’ll have to do that. We’ll look for that MIDI map later. When asked about Guitar tunings. (Since our guitar never needs tuning) We responded with more alternate tunings than most thought possible… OK, except maybe Michael Hedges… but we thank him for the 10-15 of the very cool tunings we put in just from him, and of course we included digital capos, why not?
My partner and I I did a MIDI guitar in the 1980’s, called the Photon Guitar, we sold that to Gibson and as all too often they dropped the ball. It was pitch to MIDI. A technology, like the steam locomotive who’s time has come and gone. If you are using a Pitch to MIDI guitar you are always late for the party. If you think an attachment that costs more than
Yes, our thoroughly Mobile guitar was designed from the ground up to be economical to buy, but don’t confuse its price with its functionality. Gaming device, MIDI device, iPod device, USB device, BlueTooth, soon WiFi, built-in sounds, built-in jam loops, You Rock Mode for the learner. built-in sequencer for recording, we ain’t messin’ around. We’ve been doing MIDI since 1979 (when it was invented) We did a MIDI guitar 25 years ago. We’ve taken all that knowledge and a thorough understanding of gaming from the best companies int he business and we created the You Rock Guitar.
During last nights flight home, I took out my very portable You Rock Guitar, slid the neck into the body, plugged in my headphones and started jamming, the whole way practicing my G and D blues, the sound tracks of course built into the guitar. Sorry but that’s not happening on my Strat, not happening on any other guitar device on a crowded plane anywhere else. We are mobile music. We rock mobile MIDI. The You Rock Guitar is a true game changer… real innovation at every opportunity.
That all being said, we are smart enough to know that many of the greatest ideas come from the outside. So if you have any MIDI implementation ideas or features let us know. Our operating software, sounds, loops and MIDI programs are all easily updatable via USB on a Mac or PC… The rising tide of technology… floats all rockers.
Kevin Kent
CEO
Inspired Instruments
P.S. Yes, tapping and sliding, and the whammy bar all work great in spite of rumors by people who have not played the You Rock Guitar. We will do more videos, but we’re still recovering from back-to-back CES and NAMM shows and final production details. And yes, we are in production now. We will start shipping in February… currently backordered till April. Now let’s get rocking!
Gear Wire’s Coverage of the You Rock Guitar at NAMM’10
January 19, 2010 by JR · Leave a Comment
GearWire stopped by our booth at NAMM to check out the YOU ROCK GUITAR. They were impressed and put together a little article & video Inspired Instruments You Rock Guitar In Action At NAMM NAMM was an incredible event for Inspired. Several renowned musicians stopped by to see it. Nuno Betterncourt, Les Robot, Yogi Lonich, and Peter Tork, and others spent a little time with us. So did the crew from Sepultura. Everybody’s getting it right away. We thought there might be resistance from skeptics, but there were few of those and the skepticism changed into smiles once they tried it for themselves. We’re posting images & video on our Facebook & You Tube Pages.
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NAMM coverage of the YOU ROCK GUITAR.
January 18, 2010 by JR · Leave a Comment
GearWire stopped by to check us out. Here’s the coverage.
http://www.gearwire.com/inspiredinstruments-yourockguitar-wnamm2010.html
You Rock Guitar Shines bright at Consumer Electronics Show
January 12, 2010 by JR · Leave a Comment
Inspired Instruments / You Rock Guitar
Print/Web Coverage
Tues., Jan. 12, 2010
USA Today, Sound, motion and nostalgia get their video-game licks in
(print content and online video feature)
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2010-01-11-cesvidgames11_ST_N.htm
SDRNews.com/Geekazine.com (podcast, JR interview; Techpodcast Network at NBC Universal Show #2, begins around 21:30)
Gaming Nexus, You Rock Guitar @ CES 2010
1/7/2010
http://www.gamingnexus.com/FullNews/You-Rock-Guitar–CES-2010/Item15760.aspx
PC World, CES 2010 Rewind: A Look Back at the Gadgets (slide #14 of 41)
1/11/2010
http://www.pcworld.com/article/186592/ces_2010_rewind_a_look_back_at_the_gadgets.html
Appletell.com
Gamertell.com, CES 2010: Inspired Instruments to show off You Rock Guitar usb string guitar controller
1/4/2010
GamePro, You Rock Guitar is hybrid of real guitar and controller
1/8/2010
http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/213504/you-rock-guitar-is-hybrid-of-real-guitar-and-controller/
The Adrenaline Vault, CES 2010 Highlights a “real” guitar
1/12/2010
http://www.avault.com/news/ces-2010-highlights-real-guitar/
N4G.com
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-452303.aspx
Nasdaq.com
Ars Technica, Guitar Hero gets real: the hidden genius of the “You Rock”
1/10/2010
The Tech Herald, You Rock Guitar offers gamers genuine musical greatness
1/11/2010
MWD Technology News, CES Showed Brand New “You Rock” Guitar for Guitar Hero or Rock Band Coming in February
1/10/2010
Gadget Review, CES 2010: You Rock Guitar Hands On
1/9/2010
http://www.gadgetreview.com/2010/01/ces-2010-you-rock-guitar-hands-on.html
Gearlog, You Rock Guitar: Like Guitar Hero, Only Less Fake
1/8/2010
http://www.gearlog.com/2010/01/you_rock_guitar_like_guitar_he.php
The Money Times, ‘You Rock Guitar’ to better gaming experience!
1/11/2010
Geek Sugar, You Rock Guitar Brings Your Gaming to Life
1/11/2010
http://www.geeksugar.com/6994504
Gearwire, You Rock Guitar: Six “String” Controller Is A Gaming Device AND A Real Instrument (NAMM)
1/6/2010
http://www.gearwire.com/yourockguitar.html
Fretbase, A Real Guitar and a Guitar Hero Controller in One
1/12/2010
http://www.fretbase.com/blog/2010/1/a-real-guitar-and-a-guitar-hero-controller-in-one/
SmartHouse, Real Guitar Controller For Guitar Hero
1/5/2010
http://www.smarthouse.com.au/CES_2010/S3E7B9G3
ChannelNews, Real Guitar Controller For Guitar Hero
1/5/2010
http://www.channelnews.com.au/Events_And_Associations/CES_2010/S3E7B9G3
GameBetties, Rock Out For Real: You Rock Guitar
1/11/2010
http://www.gamebetties.com/?p=1317
GameCulture, It’s a Game Controller, No It’s a Real Guitar: You Rock Wants to Do It All
1/11/2010
Portfolio, Taking Guitar Hero To Another Level
1/11/2010
TrustedReviews.com
http://www.trustedreviews.com/video-games/news/2010/01/08/CES-2010–YouRock-Guitar-Rocks-Out/p1
2d-x.com
http://www.2d-x.com/ces-2010-you-rock-guitar-feels-like-an-instrument-madd-skills-not-needed/
GearDiary.com
GuitarInfoZone
http://www.guitarinfozone.net/ces-2010-you-rock-guitar-hands-on-gadget-review-blog/
The Word is getting out about Inpired Instrument’s You Rock Guitar
January 12, 2010 by JR · Leave a Comment
Inspired, e-Commerce site is up and running
Inspired Instruments Inc, has launched it web site for e-commerce direct sales of the You Rock Guitar.
Though not our major strategy it is a great way for us to stay close to some select customers while we grow the product and the line throughout the world. If you buy direct from us, we may ask for some comments from time to time and suggestions on how to improve on this wonderful and versatile instrument, the You Rock Guitar.
If you use a credit card you will not be charged until we ship in February. Shipping and Tax is all calculated for you. Welcome to our family of rockers and gamers.
