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Suggested hardware

What it takes to play AmpHoarder with a real guitar. Items marked We use this are on our own board. The rest are suggestions we have not tested.

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Audio interfaces

Gets the guitar into the phone. Look for USB-C and "class compliant", which means no driver is needed.

  • IK Multimedia iRig HD X We use this

    One instrument input, USB-C, powered by the phone.

    Amazon

  • Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen Suggestion

    One instrument input, one mic input. May need more power than a phone gives.

    Amazon

  • IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo I/O Suggestion

    Two inputs, for the app's dual mono input.

    Amazon

Foot controllers

Switch rigs and effects with your feet. AmpHoarder takes USB MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI and keyboard-style pedals.

  • M-VAVE Chocolate Plus We use this

    Four switches, USB or Bluetooth MIDI, rechargeable.

    Amazon

  • IK Multimedia iRig BlueBoard Suggestion

    Four switches over Bluetooth MIDI, two expression jacks.

    Amazon

  • Paint Audio MIDI Captain Suggestion

    A programmable USB MIDI footswitch with more switches.

    Amazon

Expression pedals

Sweeps a wah, a whammy or a volume. Plugs into a foot controller with an expression jack.

  • M-Audio EX-P We use this

    Compact, with a polarity switch to suit most controllers.

    Amazon

  • Roland EV-5 Suggestion

    A longer travel and a minimum-volume knob.

    Amazon

  • Moog EP-3 Suggestion

    Sturdy, with a polarity switch.

    Amazon

Headphones

Closed-back studio headphones keep the sound in and the room out.

  • Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Suggestion

    Closed back, detachable cable.

    Amazon

  • Sony MDR-7506 Suggestion

    Closed back, folds flat.

    Amazon

Cables and adapters

The small parts that join it all up.

  • JOMLEY 3.5 mm to 1/4" adapter, 1 ft We use this

    Takes the phone or interface out to an amp or speaker.

    Amazon

  • UGREEN Revodok Pro USB-C hub We use this

    Room for an interface and a pedal on one phone port.

    Amazon

  • UGREEN USB-C extension cable, 3.3 ft We use this

    Moves the phone away from the pedals.

    Amazon

  • INIU USB-C to USB-C cable, 6.6 ft We use this

    Long enough to reach a power strip.

    Amazon

  • Short USB-C to USB-C cables, 6 in We use this

    Tidy runs between hub, interface and pedal.

    Amazon

Mounting the phone

Somewhere to put the phone where you can see it and reach it.

  • KOBBRAN magnetic phone stand We use this

    Rotates and folds. Needs a MagSafe-style phone or case.

    Amazon

  • Reclosable fastener tape, Dual Lock style, 10 ft We use this

    Holds pedals and the stand down and lets them come off again.

    Amazon

  • Bamboo board, 18 in We use this

    A cheap, flat base to fasten it all to.

    Amazon

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