Jolt vs Virtuoz: The Unvarnished Truth
Here in France there was a lot of confusion about whether the new Virtuoz button could replace Jolt or vice versa and I am glad to say, that no, Jolt stands in a category of its own and despite the confusingly similar “control everything” both products couldn’t be more different.
Let's cut to the chase about Jolt and the new Virtuoz:
📱Device Compatibility
- Jolt: Works with any phone. Period.
- Virtuoz: iPhone only. Alienates a huge chunk of your audience.
📱Setup
- Jolt: Instant. No pairing needed.
- Virtuoz: Bluetooth pairing required. Prepare for tech hiccups mid-show. Just think of your Bluetooth headphones and how they disconnect at will...
📱Trick Variety
- Jolt: Unlimited possibilities. 30 included, make and get unlimited more.
- Virtuoz: A measly 3 tricks. Hope you like repetition.
📱Control Options
- Jolt:
- Tap or shake any spectator's phone
- Use existing remotes
- PC/Mac keyboard shortcuts
- Multi app control so one app can control others for theatrical stories
- Flashlight control for Android and iOS
- Customizable timers with cues for impeccable personal timing
- Virtuoz:
- Proprietary remote (another thing to lose or break)
- Limited single app control (one-dimensional routines)
- Flashlight control for iOS only (make spectators feel excluded)
- Rigid and hard to guess timers for awkward pauses and imprecise performance
📱Audience Reach
- Jolt: Affects thousands of Androids and iPhones simultaneously.
- Virtuoz: Limited to iPhone users in Bluetooth range.
📱Performance Flexibility
- Jolt: Allows impromptu performances. Totally hands-free so you can focus on performing.
- Virtuoz: Requires pre-show setup. Needs 3 hands because you're juggling a remote control, a light-TT, and phones that can't be placed on the table or else they disconnect.
📱Customization
- Jolt: Make your own effects and they instantly show up on anyone's phone. Specializes in branding work for easy adaptation to client's corporate needs.
- Virtuoz: Same tricks everyone else performs. No customization options mentioned.
📱Transparency
- Jolt: Clearly shows unedited videos of included routines and provides extensive pre-sale documentation, clearly stating the potential and limitations of Jolt.
- Virtuoz: Fast paced sizzle video that confuses with familiar "control any phone" buzz tactics without documenting what the product can and cannot do. Their FAQ focuses on insulting Android users rather than being inclusive and helping performers make an educated buying decision.
📱User Instructions
- Jolt: Standard English instructions, many multilingual videos and support. Interactive documentation with AI integration.
- Virtuoz: Comes with French instructions.
📱Bottom Line
Virtuoz is a step backward disguised as innovation. It's a Jolt-inspired gadget masquerading as a professional tool. You need Bluetooth pairing, audience members with iPhones, and you're limited to three tricks. It's solving problems that don't exist while creating new ones.
Jolt, on the other hand, is a professional's tool. It works out of the box, with any phone, without limitations. No Bluetooth headaches, no Wi-Fi nightmares, no compatibility issues.
If you want to fiddle with outdated tech and limit your audience, go for Virtuoz. If you want a reliable, versatile tool that actually enhances your performance, stick with Jolt. The choice is clear for anyone serious about their craft.
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