IK Multimedia's Virtual Amp Studio Just Got Even Better
IK Multimedia's AmpliTube 5 has upped the ante for recording guitar and bass through a DI. This killer tone studio can function as a plug-in for your DAW or as a standalone application, thanks to it's baked-in DAW software. AmpliTube's newest version boasts a fully redesigned and scalable interface, new amps, stompboxes, a Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR) cabinet engine, and many more features that will enhance the way you record guitar and bass. You also get 29 all-new gear models, new rooms, and rack effects (some of which are reimagined T-RackS effects). But what has Sweetwater really excited is IK Multimedia's groundbreaking VIR engine that uses 143,000-plus IRs to precisely shape your plugged-in tone. Packed with stellar sounds and easier-than-ever functionality, IK Multimedia's AmpliTube 5 is a must-have tool for bassists and guitarists everywhere.
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What's New in AmpliTube 5?
- Fully redesigned user interface
- 5 amp models
- 2 stompboxes
- 19 rack FX
- Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR) cabinet engine
- Custom IR loader
- Customizable signal chains
- Expanded rig and FX capacity
- 100-plus recaptured cabinets
- 19 mixing effects derived from T-RackS
- Mixer for combining amps, cabs, and DI signals
Route it your way
AmpliTube 5 provides users with a customizable gear chain with drag-and-drop functionality. The new signal chain can handle 57 simultaneous models (including Amps, Cabs, Racks, and Stomps), which means that any signal configuration you can dream up is now on the table. Mono to stereo; series and parallel; and even wet-dry-wet signal paths are possible. Once you get your signal set up, record straight into the newly redesigned Mixer. It makes it easy to blend the sound from the available mics, cabinets, and DI into one unified tone. Within the tool, take advantage of panning, busses, and 19 baked-in effects to shine a studio polish on your tracks.
VIR technology gives you extra sonic diversity
IK Multimedia pulled out all the stops when they created AmpliTube 5's re-engineered Cabinet section. It's outfitted with all-new Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR), which utilizes 600 IRs per speaker to give musicians a 3D arrangement of mic placement options — all with a handy grid and snap-to function. Plus, IK Multimedia came up with a process for capturing the interaction between the speakers, cabinet, and flooring for an unbelievably lifelike feel. And if revolutionizing cab simulation wasn't enough, IK Multimedia remeasured more than 100 cabinets for AmpliTube 5. All together, AmpliTube 5 provides more than 143,000 IRs for you to choose from. With enough digging, you'll guaranteed to dial in a sound that's all your own.
Dynamic, amp-like playing experience
Sweetwater knows the most important thing to a guitar player is how an amp sounds and feels, and AmpliTube nails it. A common complaint from guitarists is that software just doesn't respond like an amp does, but AmpliTube gives you such a realistic playing experience that you won't believe you're playing through a virtual amp! Plus, you can add room ambience and adjust your virtual mics to dial in your sound just they way you want it. AmpliTube 5 is a dynamic tool that will help you achieve your perfect guitar tone.
Onboard 8-track Recorder/DAW in standalone mode
When used as a standalone application, AmpliTube 5's onboard 8-track DAW makes recording your musical ideas easy. It features robust, sequencer-like waveform editing that's ideal as a sketchpad for new ideas, or as a full-fledged recording solution. Any way you use it, you'll be productive right from the get-go. Each track features standard treble, midrange, and bass EQ; pan control, level, mute, solo, and record enable; plus an FX enable button.
IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 Software Suite Features:
- Game-changing virtual amplification for guitar and bass
- 5 new amps
- 2 new stomps
- 19 new Rack FX units
- 2 new rooms
- Redesigned gain structure and power amp to speaker interaction adds realism
- Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR) engine offers a 3D area for mic positioning
- Completely customizable signal chain (up to 57 models)
- Redesigned and scalable GUI makes operation easier than ever
- UltraTuner — precise digital tuning accurate to 1/100th of a cent
- Individual speaker selection
- Speaker interaction modeling
- Cabinet mixer for mics, room, DI, and master level
- 8-track DAW/recorder
- Infinitely expandable via IK's Custom Shop (Note: Some presets are dependent on in-app purchases)
