IK Multimedia Unleashes AmpliTube 2 For iPad
IK Multimedia has unleashed AmpliTube 2 for the iPad. The new version has many new features designed to streamline and enhance the mobile guitar and bass playing experience: from the creation and naming of guitar signal chain tone presets to importing, recording and exporting audio. Players will hear the difference in the improved sounds of the gear models, and more importantly, record their performances quickly and easily with the new built-in recorder.
At its core, AmpliTube 2 for iPad is a complete multi-effects processor for guitar and bass, replicating the sounds and tones of some of the most historically significant gear of the audio world. Players can build a complete guitar or bass rig with 4 daisy-chained stompbox effects running into an amplifier, speaker cabinet and microphone. Each component is fully functioning with precise control over all parameters.
AmpliTube 2 for iPad features 5 new stompbox models available a-la-carte as in-app purchases: Compressor, Reverb, Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ and Limiter. Each model is available a-la-carte for €2.39 each.
The standout feature in AmpliTube 2 for iPad is the addition of quality recording functionality (single track available in the free update), expandable to a full-featured 8-track recorder with a master effects section (via in-app purchase). Each individual track features a record enable button, an insert effect (the customizable AmpliTube amp and effects signal chain), volume control, pan control, solo and mute switches, plus 2 send effect level controls for adding ambience and depth with reverb, chorus and delay from the master effects section. The master effects section also features a global equalizer and compressor for final sound tweaking and polishing.
AmpliTube 2 iPad allows players to record their band, or produce complete multi-track songs and compositions directly in AmpliTube without any additional software. The “bounce” feature frees up track space by “bouncing” all audio tracks down to a single track, freeing up more recording space.
Backing tracks and other audio can now be imported directly onto a recorder track from the iPod music library on the device, or from a host computer. Players can change the tempo of audio material using IK’s popular “SpeedTrainer” feature for learning complex riffs or working on technical skills. Tempo can be adjusted from -50% to + 200% while the pitch remains unaffected.
Plus, you can use the iRig with line level signal sources such as synthesizers, keyboards or mixing consoles and have an iKlip, the universal microphone stand adapter for iPad, whenever you are on stage, in the studio, at school or in the boardroom.
Enhancements:
» 5 new stomp effects (available as in-app purchase): Compressor, Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Reverb and Limiter
» Improved sound with DSP parts derived from AmpliTube 3 and T-RackS 3 for Mac/PC Apps
» Built-in single track recorder with re-amping capabilities
» Multi-track recorder with 8 tracks and master FX section with 5 effects (Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Compressor & Parametric EQ (available as in-app purchase)
» 2 send effects per channel (selectable between reverb, delay, chorus) and 2 master effects (3 band parametric equalizer and compressor) in the master section
» Export your recordings and mixes as high quality audio files or send them by email as MP3s
» Import songs as backing tracks directly from your iPod library on your device or your computer using file sharing or Wi-Fi
» SpeedTrainer for slow down/speed up of imported songs without affecting the pitch
» Up to 50 songs can now be imported
» New preset naming feature
» New Setup panel including input and output level controls
IK’s AmpliTube 2 for iPad costs $19.99 / €15.99 and is available now via the iTunes Store. More information on IK Multimedia’s AmpliTube 2.
