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AXE I/O is a high-quality, flexible and robust USB audio interface designed specifically for guitarists and bassists who need more customisation options for their instruments. Key features include the Z-Tone control/input for adjusting the impedance, as well as matching the input level to the output level of passive and active pickups. Furthermore, the audio interface features a specially adapted amp out, allowing any amp to be connected conveniently via a standard guitar cable without the need for a DI box. This makes it quick and easy to reconfigure guitar amps and pedalboards. Another highlight is the comprehensive AmpliTube Deluxe software package, featuring a wide range of guitar and bass amp, cabinet, pedal and mic simulations (over 140!!!) for Mac or PC. These can be selected and adjusted as desired to achieve the perfect sound for your projects.
Naturally, the interface also delivers flawless results with other recording applications. The AXE owes its crystal-clear sound to its low-noise microphone inputs, whilst balanced and unbalanced line-outs are available for feeding the signal to further equipment. There are also two configurable inputs for footswitches, a built-in tuner with LED display and a MIDI I/O.
The ‘Z-Tone’ feature is ideal for guitarists and bassists: recognising that differences in pickups can result in drastic variations in dynamics and tone due to the preamp’s impedance, IK Multimedia has developed a versatile input channel. Thanks to the Z-Tone control, the preamp’s impedance can be adjusted from 1 mOhm
IK Multimedia’s fifth version of Amplitube MAX once again offers numerous improvements and new features to help you create the perfect guitar sound for your productions, recordings and sessions. The IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 MAX (Licence Code) version is the complete package, providing you with everything IK Multimedia has to offer in terms of amp, mic and cabinet simulations. With a total of 416 iconic gear models, you gain access to an incredibly flexible range of sounds for your guitar or bass. Make use of ready-made, impressive-sounding presets, a built-in multitrack recorder, and an integrated SpeedTrainer for practising and learning to play the guitar or bass – in short: This all-in-one package delivers high-quality amp, cabinet and microphone simulations that you’ll enjoy for years to come.
But what exactly does the IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 MAX (Licence Code) version offer?
Amplitube 5 has been completely overhauled and delivers a whole new kind of DSP. IK’s new Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR) utilises 600 impulse responses per speaker, 1,200 IRs for a 2-speaker cabinet and 2,400 IRs for a 4-speaker cabinet, to create a true 3D array of placement options for the virtual microphones. Naturally, users still have access to all parameters and interaction options between the speaker, cabinet and floor. Thanks to the intuitive user interface, shaping your favourite sound is now even more fun.
Best of all: over 100 cabinets have been re-measured for AmplTube 5 Max, yielding 143,000 IRs! To achieve this, a bespoke, fully automated and robot-controlled measurement system was even developed, ensuring you’ll definitely benefit from an extremely realistic and accurate sound. You can even import your own IRs and edit them!
(Included are Fender® Collection 1 & 2 • AmpliTube SVX 1 & 2 • AmpliTube Orange® • AmpliTube Mesa/Boogie® • Fulltone® Collection • AmpliTube Leslie® • AmpliTube Slash • AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ • AmpliTube Brian May • Dimebag Darrell CFH Collection • AmpliTube Joe Satriani)
A completely new interface, scalable and compatible with all standard Retina displays. So it not only sounds great, but looks fantastic too! Whether you’re a beginner or a professional – you’ll achieve professional results in no time.
Have you ever dreamt of creating your very own signal chain with extremely high-quality effects without being restricted in any way? AmpliTube 5 makes this possible with the completely new Gear Chain, which you can customise to suit your own needs! Try out all sorts of parallel routing, various wet-dry-wet configurations and other crazy experiments with the internal effects – you’ll be amazed!


With the extensive options mentioned for building your own signal chain, you’ll naturally also need a suitable mixer. AmpliTube 5’s Studio section allows you to blend the sound of your cabinets and microphones, including the DI signal. On top of that , there are 19 built-in effects, panning, levels, buses and features from T-RackS 5!
What would a new IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 MAX (Licence Code) version be without new gear?
Also included are:
The Custom Shop has also been redesigned and now features unique chains, clearly organised and easy to use.
IK Multimedia AXE I/O + AmpliTube 5 Max