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IK Multimedia AmpliTube Fender Reviews

5 3.7/5.0 based on 3 customer reviews

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Carson McClain
I just started using this software and I'm hooked. From clean tones to metal, this software will do it. It really is the best sounding Fender amp software out there. AmpliTube is being used on all of my tracks now.
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Customer Reviews

GG
from San Francisco, CA
April 7, 2009 Music Background:
Engineer, Musician

They nailed it with this!

I have tried most of the main products out there, and was able to compare this directly to Guitar Rig 3, PodFarm, and Amplitube Hendrix & Amplitube 2.0, A/Bing each with the Fender's tone. What's amazing is that the Fender amps here are so precise and accurate, that when comparing a '64 Twin (the only one they all have), it's an absolute step above the pack.

There's a certain lushness to the sound that just isn't replicated in any of the others, and the convolution reverb on the twin is astounding! I wish I could be more specific, because I spent a ton of time trying to dial in the matching tone for each product - but there's detail in this package that is not on the others (it could just be the advancement in modeling technology over the past 5 years).

That said, I do like them all - and I've always been one to take modeling on it's own terms, I don't necessarily believe that it's about matching a tone perfectly, but it's really about letting these stand as amps on their own. But, if you're looking for an authentic Fender replication - make no mistake, these are by far the best out there. It's actually a little disappointing to me because I play live through a Pod X3, and wish I could have this Amplitube Fender tone instead.

When you combine the other amps on top of the standards that you get here (I happen to love the bass amps as well), it's a great package - one that I'd recommend purchasing even if you have other modeling products.
Studio 139
from Kalamazoo, MI
May 15, 2009 Music Background:
Recording Engineer

Great Modeling

Like the Ampeg SVX plug-in, the models in this set are spot on.
I was able to A/B some of the models with the same amps and
microphone combinations, and the only real difference was the room.
The Bassman 300 is a nice addition and a solid amp for tracking bass.
As with any modeling plug-in, the better the D.I. the more accurate
the amp model. This plug-in interacts with the instrument in the
same way an actual amp does, which is what sets it apart from
the rest of the crowd. For less than the cost of a single cheap amp
you get a great selection of Fender classics.
Ed
from Columbus, Ohio
March 24, 2010 Music Background:
Professional musician/music producer

Wow not so much.

I bought this as part of a bundle that included Jimi Hendrix and other progs. At first i messded around with it and itsounded good...but then I went to use it some weeks later and...whew...CRAP. I do not know what happened but no matter what I do the sounds are very ordinary. The bass response if perfectly awful. I recorded snippets and wrote some questions and sent them to IK mUltimedia...NO response whatsoever. They must've thought I was some kind of idiot but I have been doing this stuff for over 30 years.

Anyway I tossed the idea in favor of just mic'ing amps as alway...still no better way to really get the right sound and response. But I sure wish I hadnt wasted any money on the very mediocre (at best) program. Blechhh

IK Multimedia AmpliTube Fender

Fender Guitar Amplifier and Effects Modeling Software with 45 Models of Amplifiers, Cabinets, Stompboxes, Rack Effects, and Microphones - Mac/PC - VST, AU, RTAS

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