Behringer iAXE393 USB Electric Guitar (Macintosh and Windows)

Built-in USB port to connect straight to your computer. Jam and record with included software modeling amps and stomp boxes.

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65 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

11 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 2 out of 10

"Don't waste your money on this guitar."

Feature:
The only useful feature about this guitar is the fact that it interfaces with the computer via USB port. That's IT. Should anything go wrong with the USB module (as did mine), it's completely HOSED. As it turned out, my USB module broke right in the middle of playing it! And this occured only two months after receiving it. Now it can't be recognized by ANY system. Moreover, the drivers for Windows Vista, which were written after this device was released, are very poor. The drivers have to be reinstalled each time you unplug and re-plug the device from the computer, as any application that you use with it seems to forget that they're installed.

Quality:
Behringer has a lot of wonderful, beautiful words to say about this guitar, but the truth is that this product does not live up to them. There are lots of tiny little inconsistencies in the build of this guitar that definitely give the detail-oriented person the idea that they've got sleepers on the assembly line.

Value:
Even though this product costs closely around $100, points are deducted for the fact that it doesn't work right. It would be a crime to pay for something broken, and this product tests those limits.

Desirability:
Ehh... no "sex appeal" at all. The product is as plain-looking as they come.

Sound:
There's nothing special at all as to how this guitar sounds. If you've heard one poorly-made electric guitar, you've heard 'em all. I was using this product with IK Multimedia's Amplitube Metal, and there was better sound post-processing than pre-processed.

Ease of Use:
Figuring out the driver issue is not easy. The Behringer website takes you for a real roundabout when it comes to Windows Vista drivers for this device. The company does not do a good job when it comes to customer service. As to the driver installation, the user needs to know the difference between regular USB drivers and ASIO drivers. Although the driver installation program will take care of all of that, the end-user may become a little confused when it comes to the inevitable device failures later on down the road.

Support:
There are lots of typographical errors in the manual for this product, not to mention spaghetti web page links that make you dizzy when trying to get to the right support pages on their website. I have never received any response from the customer support staff relating to this product. I did read once that a guy reported that he was told that Behringer was waiting to see if Vista was "the next big operating system"... But I can't say too much about that because that was his experience and not mine. I will however say that due to lack of response, I'm very unwilling to deal with this company again.

Overall:
This product already broke on me, and that's after only two months! I don't know what I'm going to do about it except smash it into some concrete.

Submitted: 10/11/2008

Style of Music: Alternative, Diagonalist

* * * * * * * * * * 1 out of 10

"Save your money... Dont buy this guitar.."

Feature:
Its all good in theory the concept but i guess you get what you pay for...

Value:
you get what you pay for

Sound:
This guitar sucks right out of the box... Have an up to date dell computer. installed the software that came with the guitar. has a SERIOUS latency/sampling problem no matter what latency input/output or sampling rate i tried them all and then some... my sound card is good cause i use it for other recording stuff and never had a problem with anything other than Behringer.....

Ease of Use:
Bought this for my son.... I am electronic inclined and computer inclined but i cant see how someone with no knowledge or little computer knowledge to be very disappointed.

Support:
havent returned it back yet but will be...

Submitted: 8/22/2008

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You have a great song in mind and want to record it straight to your PC. You want all your amps and effects in your workstation so you can jam like you're in the studio or on stage. With the Behringer iAXE393 USB-Guitar you're just a cable away.

The high-quality electric guitar comes with a fantastic maple neck and its screaming tone sings through 3 single-coil pickups with 5-way switching. A built-in connector allows you to connect your headphones straight to your guitar so you can jam with your favorite band. Cool, isn't it?

The iAXE393 USB-Guitar comes with the great-sounding "Guitar Combos Behringer Edition" software pack from Native Instruments featuring the exclusive Tapedeck and Metronome. Jam along with your MP3, WAV, AIFF and OGG songs or backing tracks on your PC or Mac computer. We even included multi-track recording and editing software so you can record your music on the spot.

Classic Combos
Native Instruments Guitar Combos* perfectly recreate three classic combos. The lovingly emulated tube combos have an absolutely authentic, warm and dynamic sound, producing the purest of tones. A computer that has these combos installed, headphones and your iAXE393 USB-Guitar are all you need to enjoy the sounds that turned rock stars into legends.

Guitar Combo I's popular role model revolutionized British pop music. From soft to distorted: this combo has a uniquely inspiring sonic character.

Guitar Combo II is the epitome of the clean and crunchy blues sound. Over the course of several decades this warm and unmistakable sound has made a valuable contribution to countless hits.

Based on the famous tube amps that spawned the guitar legends of the late 60s and early 70s, Guitar Combo III embodies the rock sound. Its distinctive and individual tone can be as warm as it can be hard.

Plug in your new iAXE393 USB-Guitar and rock the world today.

* Fully functional demo versions of all three combos are included on the CD. These all offer the same features as the full versions but will only run for the first 30 days after installation. You can use the included coupon ID to download the serial number to the Guitar Combo of your choice for free!

Technical Info

* Plug this amazing USB-guitar straight into your computer and turn your PC or Mac computer into a guitar amp and recording system without the need for any other hardware

* You get a top-notch electric guitar featuring a 22-fret maple neck, solid body, chrome machine heads, 3 single-coil pickups, 5-way switching and vintage vibrato bridge. The guitar can also be used with any traditional guitar amplifier

* Enjoy immediate access to "Guitar Combos BEHRINGER Edition" from Native Instruments—the leading authentic guitar amp and stomp box modeling software

* Package also includes Kristal 16-track music production and Audacity editing software

* Works directly with your PC or Mac computer—ultra-low latency ASIO driver for PC included
* All these accessories are included: CD, USB cable, adjustable guitar strap and 3 picks

* Stereo Headphone output lets you jam with your computer and can also be used for monitoring with active monitor speakers

* Variable-speed file playback function for MP3, WAV, AIFF audio files—perfect for easy learning and practicing

* Powered via USB—no additional power supply required

* High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

* Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
Cut out the middle man! The iAXE393 guitar is equipped with USB and headphone outputs so you can record straight into your PC! Maple-neck electric guitar with 3 single-coil pickups, 5-way switching, vintage-syle tremolo, and 1/4" traditional amp output. Includes demo of Native Instruments Guitar Combos Behringer Edition virtual amp software with coupon to authorize one of its 3 modeled amps.

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