As a guitarist, you know that iDea's come and go. Retrofit your guitar with the iDea preamp/pickup and never worry about losing another inspired riff. The iDea Pickup is perfect for both writers and beginners, finally offering the ability to both Record and Play mp3 files. With this preamp installed, you can record and save musical inspiration on-the-spot or jam along to files saved into the guitar to aid in practicing licks or learning songs. Ovations iDea gives you the ability to learn songs at your own speed, thanks to a built in preamp that has a pitch-stable speed adjust function allowing change tempo of the mp3 files without changing the key.

Play or Record mp3 files
Uploading and downloading MP3 files to your computer is a breeze. The iDea features an on-board USB connection so you can connect to your computer and store recorded files or recall files for practicing Licks from your favorite artists.

Not computer Savvy?
Use this preamp to record and store your favorite backing tracks or other play-along material. Connect any line-level player or mixer and record your tracks into the straight into iDea's memory.

Features
Stereo Headphone Output

USB Connector

Display Window

Master Volume Control

Bass, Midrange and Treble EQ

Preamp Release Latch (to access battery on preamp rear)

Built-in Microphone

Built-in Tuner

Play/Stop, Repeat/Loop & Record Controls

Navigational Joystick (Menu Navigation Control)

Preamp Mounting Receptacle

The Ovation iDea contains… read more analog circuits in its preamp that activate by inserting stereo headphones into the headphone jack or by connecting the guitar to an amp or PA with a 1/4 inch instrument cable. read less