USB On-The-Go Often called USB OTG for short, which is now being supported by some Android devices running version 4.0 or later, can enable your smart phone or tablet to act as a USB host. In short, this means you can now plug USB Audio Interfaces directly into your device, and then plug your guitar into the interface, and get the sound working with relatively low latency. UsbEffect So far this is the leading Android App to take advantage of the USB OTG specification. The developer,, calls it a 'Virtual Amp App', however it's primarily an effects app at this stage because it doesn't provide a range of amp simulations like many of the iOS apps. Here's a list of the main effects that usbEffect has: • Distortion • Flanger • Chorus • Harmonizer • Wah Wah • Tremolo • Digital Delay • Reverb You can download the app from. Here's a demonstration of the app being plugged into an Android phone via a USB cable: The Gear You Need 1. USB OTG Adapter Because you'll be using your Android device as a USB host, you will need an adapter to plug in your audio interface.

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You can pick one up at your local electronics store or buy one at. USB Audio Interface As a USB host your Android device will only supply a limited amount of power - this means you will need an audio interface which either has it's own power supply, or one which draws very little current.