IK Multimedia announced the released of AmpliTube iRig Thursday, a device that when combined with the AmpliTube for iPhone app allows guitarists and bass players to turn their iPhone or iPod touch into a guitar amp with effects pedals.
As seen in the image below, AmpliTube iRig has a 1/4” input for plugging in your guitar or bass. On the other end of the device is a cable that plugs into your iPhone through its headphone jack, along with another line out for your headphones, earphones, or powered speakers.
The AmpliTube for iPhone mobile app is a version of the company’s amp and effects-modelling software designed especially for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app is offered in three versions, Free, LE, and Full:
- AmpliTube FREE: Includes 2 stompboxes, 1 amp+cabinet, and 2 microphones.
- AmpliTube LE: Includes 4 stompboxes, 1 amplifier + cabinet, 2 microphones for US$2.99/€2.39.
(More gear can be added to FREE and LE through in-app purchase of a-la-carte models with stompboxes costing $2.99/€2.39 each and amplifiers + cabinets for $4.99/€3.99 each.) - AmpliTube FULL: Includes the entire collection of available gear with 10 stompboxes, 5 amps + cabinets and 2 microphones for $19.99/€15.99.
- Real-time guitar and bass mobile multi-FX app
- Full rig made by 3 simultaneous stompboxes + amp + cabinet + mic
- 10 Stomps, 5 Amps, 5 Cabinets, 2 Mics available
- Import and play along with songs and backing tracks with real-time effects
- 36 presets can be saved/recalled on the fly
- Includes tuner/metronome
- FREE, LE and Full versions available
- FREE and LE versions expandable with a-la-carte downloadable gear
- Same low-latency as Mac/PC system
The app isn’t yet available for download, but iRig is available for pre-order for $39.99/€29.99. It’s expected to ship in the next few weeks, but IK Multimedia hasn’t given a specific release date yet.
AmpliTube iRig
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Looks like the countdown has begun. Be ready in 9 days…
7 more now, keep checking back - also on our Twitter feed: http://www.twitter.com/ikmultimedia
Only two more days left!
This is awesome! Still have a few hours to go. I can’t wait!
AmpliTube for iPhone is now in wide release. Get the FREE version here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amplitube-free/id373309342?mt=8
To import your own direct samples to run through the gear: Import normally, then hold down the “play” button until the timer turns grey and that track will get played through the amps/cabs/mics/FX
3 days to go until the iRig ships! July 1st in Europe, July 7th in the US…
Get the FREE version of AmpliTube For iPhone here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amplitube-free/id373309342?mt=8
Two days now and the dealers tell us preorders are stacking up so get in on their first shipment while you can.
One more day! Get your orders in, it is going fast!
iRig shipping started! Check out the pics added: http://bit.ly/cDLmSi
Downloaded the free app. Loved it. Then bought the full Amplitube app. It rocks! Ready for the iRig now!
We want to see some unboxing videos!
First unboxing video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voCI-VS_mvw
New video: Richard Fortus of Guns N’ Roses says “the most interesting thing to happen to the iPhone yet”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfMGZ2tx2TE
Richard Fortus video is really good. iRig / Amplitube for the win!
Shipping in the US now too, orders should be on the way to those that preordered!
AmpliTube For iPhone is App of the Week in these countries:
UK, Spain, Australia, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Luxembourg, Greece
AmpliTube Free: 3 stompboxes, 1 amp+cabinet, 2 microphones
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amplitube-free/id373309342?mt=8
AmpliTube LE: 5 stompboxes, 1 amplifier + cabinet, 2 microphones - $2.99/?2.39
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amplitube-le/id373507300?mt=8
AmpliTube: 11 stompboxes, 5 amps + cabinets, 2 microphones - $19.99/?15.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amplitube/id373524000?mt=8
And still lots of great reviews coming in: http://bit.ly/irigreviews
Nice demo with the guitars done in AmpliTube iRig: http://bit.ly/steeleirig
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