Version 2.0 of AmpliTube Announced
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October 5, 2005
IK Multimedia has revealed details and features of AmpliTube 2.0, the sequel to the guitar amp and FX modeling
plug-in. AmpliTube 2 is a completely redesigned application which
maintains its sound and ease of use while
offering enhanced new features.
IK has also created its first hardware product for use
with AmpliTube 2: AmpliTube StompIO, a dedicated USB foot
controller able to fully control AmpliTube 2, live and in the studio,
for full integration between hardware and software.
Features
- A completely redesigned interface with 5 Modules: Tuner, Stomp, Amp, Cabinet+Mic and Rack effects
- Improved DSP emulation
- Build your custom amp within 20,000 amp combinations
- More than 80 models of guitar gear including: 14 Pre-Amps, 14 EQs, 7 Power Amp models, 16 cabinets, 21 Stomp effects (including Stomp models based on accurately emulated vintage gear), 11 Hi-Quality Rack effects, Microphone selection with 6 models and multiple microphone positions
- 20 simultaneous effects' slots with super flexible routing
- 2 guitar rig chains
- Advanced presets management
- Hi-Precision Tuner
- Seamless integration with new AmpliTube StompIO USB foot controller
A completely redesigned interface with 5 separate modules
The AmpliTube 2 interface now presents a photorealistic
replica of modeled amps and effects that are familiar to every
guitarist for immediate sound recognition. Any parameter you
need is never more than 2 clicks away, making AmpliTube 2 the
fastest effects processor available for the realization of even the
most complex guitar sound.
Build your custom amp within 20,000 amp
combinations
AmpliTube 2's ability to mix and match amp sub-modules
(PREs, EQs, POWER AMPs and CABINETs) allows to build your
custom amp and craft virtually any kind of amp sound. A total of 20,000 amp combinations are possible with 14
pre-amp models, 14 EQs, 7 power amps, 16 cabinets and 6
different microphones, chaining together realistically in a
hardware fashion.
More than 80 models of guitar gear
included
AmpliTube 2 contains more than 80 models based on must-have
acclaimed guitar hardware gear. Here a listing of all the
components that have been modeled inside AmpliTube 2:
14 Pre-amp and EQ models based on:
- Solid State Clean
- Solid State Lead
- Solid State Fuzz
- Modern Hi-Gain
- Fender Bassman
- Fender SuperReverb
- Fender DeLuxeReverb
- Marshall JCM800
- Marshall JCM900
- MesaBoogie Double Rectifier
- Vox AC30
- THD BiValve
- Supro
- Bass Amp
16 Cabinets:
- Small 1x6"
- Modern 4x12" closed
- Vintage 4x10" open
- Vintage 4x12" closed
- Modern 2x12" closed
- Modern 1x12" open
- Vintage 2x12" open
- Bass 4x10"
- Bass 4x10"+tw
- Bass 1x12"
- Modern 1x12" II
- Vintage 4x12" closed II
- Modern 4x10" closed l II
- Modern 1x10" open
- Vintage 2x12" open II
7 power-amps:
- Class A EL84
- Class A Single Ended
- 100W EL34
- 50W EL34
- 100W 6L6
- 50 W 6L6
- Solid State
6 response emulations on microphone models based on:
- Shure SM57
- Sennheiser MD421
- Sennheiser MD441
- Neumann U87
- Neumann KM84
- AKG C414
21 Modeled Stomp effects, including:
- Wah
- Compressor
- Envelope Filter
- LFO Filter
- Tremolo
- Chorus
- Flanger,
- Delay
- Pitch Shifter
- Harmonizer
- Overdrive
- Crusher
- Graphic EQ
- Volume
Plus vintage stomp models based on:
- Boss Octaver
- Boss CE-1
- Arbiter Fuzz Face
- MXR Dynacomp
- MXR Phaser 100
- Electro Harmonix Memory Man
- Ibanez Tube Screamer
11 Rack Effects:
- 3 band parametric EQ
- Harmonizer
- Pitch Shifter
- Digital Flanger
- Analog Chorus
- Digital Chorus
- Digital Delay
- Digital Reverb
- Rotary Speaker
- Tube Compressor
- Stereo Enhancer
20 simultaneous effects' slots with super flexible routing
Up to 20 different effects can be applied simultaneously in AmpliTube 2, allowing the
construction of an extremely long and elaborate effects chain.
2 guitar rig chains
AmpliTube 2 includes two complete guitar rigs made by two separate sets of
Stomps, Amp-Heads, Cabinets+Microphones and Rack effects. Now two separate
paths, each with a complete set-up can be played simultaneously, with the
incredible power to be able to double the available stomps, amps, cabinets and
racks effects into one monstrous sound setup.
High-precision Tuner
The new advanced AmpliTube 2 Tuner is at the beginning of the signal path and
sports adjustable tuning reference, full note and cent deviation display, LED bar
graph and bright indication of perfect tuning. The AmpliTube 2 Tuner is accessible
from any point of the interface with just one click.
Advanced preset management
Unlimited presets can be saved with AmpliTube 2 with the ability to instantly recall
totally different guitar rigs. Presets are neatly organized in customizable folders and
include a fixed and user customizable set of keywords. This embedded information
makes searching and recalling them a breeze.
Seamless integration with new Amplitube StompIO foot controller
AmpliTube StompIO is a USB foot controller designed
specifically to be used with AmpliTube 2. When used with AmpliTube 2, StompIO will offer guitarists the same feeling of
traditional floor processors with it's metal construction, combined with
thousands of amazing amps and effects, for one monster set-up. There is no need
to even see a PC screen or touch a mouse.
AmpliTube StompIO offers hi-quality direct guitar-IN, ultra low latency USB audio-
IN/OUT, 10 foot switches, 7 knobs, 2 large displays, up to 6 configurable external
controllers, MIDI IN/OUT, S/PDIF, balanced/unbalanced stereo outputs and direct
access to over 4,000 instantly playable presets. Only an external Mac/PC is needed.
Price & availability
AmpliTube 2 will have an introductory MSRP price of $399/Euro 329 for the full version
and $249/Euro 199 for upgrades, valid till the end of the year. After release, the
price will raise to $499/Euro 399 for the full version and $299/Euro 249 for the upgrades.
All
customers of AmpliTube 1 full or upgrade, AmpliTube 1 LE and AmpliTube Live are
eligible for the upgrade to AmpliTube 2 at reduced prices. Customers having
registered AmpliTube 1 full version from September 1st, 2005 will receive a
FREE upgrade to AmpliTube 2.
For more information, visit their web site at www.ikmultimedia.com. | 
