One giant leap for ampkind
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Legendary guitar/bass gear on your Mac/PC
Captures the sound, feel and vibe of over 400 of the most sought-after guitar & bass gear ever.
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Developed with top brands & artists
Official gear from icons like Fender®, Mesa/Boogie®, Orange®, Slash, Brian May, Joe Satriani and many more.
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Covers the entire signal chain
Stomps, amps, cabs, speakers, mics, rooms and rack FX all in one interface, all routed the way you want.
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All-in-one recording & performance studio
With an 8-track recorder + DAW, looper, tuner, practice tools and live features all in one.
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Powerful recording in your favorite DAW
Works as an AAX / VST / AU plug-in to create killer guitar tracks anywhere.
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The most realistic tones ever
IK’s DIM™ and VIR™ technology ensures AmpliTube nails the tone and feel of every piece of gear like never before.
What's new in AmpliTube 5
What’s New in version 5.4
AmpliTube 5.4 adds direct access to ToneNET, IK’s free new preset-sharing community for AmpliTube 5. More info on ToneNET HERE.
This update also brings native Apple M1 support to AmpliTube 5 and improved CPU optimization for MESA Boogie 2 Collection models, which you can try free HERE.
IK’s groundbreaking new AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals are now available inside AmpliTube 5. Demo X-SPACE, X-TIME, X-DRIVE and X-VIBE right in your studio. Save presets and transfer back & forth to the physical units.
Choose the version of AmpliTube 5 that’s right for you
AmpliTube 5 CS
Your free entry into the world of AmpliTube, with 41 pedals, amps, cabs, speakers, racks, mics & rooms.
Unlocks previously purchased gear.
Gear includedAmpliTube 5 SE
Unlock the power of AmpliTube 5 with 80 models covering all the “must-have” gear.
Upgrades previously purchased gear.
AmpliTube 5
Super-charge your tone with over 170 gear models.
Upgrades previously purchased gear.
AmpliTube 5 MAX
Go all-in. Over 400 gear models, including:
Fender® Collection 1 & 2
AmpliTube SVX 1 & 2
AmpliTube Orange®
AmpliTube Mesa/Boogie®
AmpliTube Slash
AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™
AmpliTube Brian May
Dimebag Darrell CFH Collection
AmpliTube Joe Satriani
Fulltone® Collection
AmpliTube Leslie®
Upgrades previously purchased gear.
AXE I/O + AmpliTube 5 MAX Bundle
AXE I/O Solo + AmpliTube 5 Bundle
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The highest standard of accuracy and realism
Forged by 20 years of research and collaboration with the industry's top brands and artists, IK's Dynamic Interaction Modeling™ captures every nuance of each gear model. And AmpliTube 5 premieres our Volumetric Impulse Response™ engine, leveraging over 600 distinct impulse responses per speaker to set a new standard in cabinet sampling.
Over 400 gear models, right at your fingertips
AmpliTube 5 offers the industry’s widest selection of stomps, amps, cabs, speakers, mics, and rack FX. Mix and match to your heart’s content to duplicate any tone with stunning authenticity or forge your own unique sonic combinations.
Play, practice and record with powerful tools
AmpliTube 5 offers powerful tools whatever your goals. With an 8-track recorder with integrated DAW and mixer, it’s the ideal musical scratch pad; an advanced looper for songwriting or jamming, high-precision UltraTuner, stage-ready Live Mode and much more, AmpliTube 5 offers a powerful collection of tools.
What’s New
New in version 5.4
AmpliTube 5.4 adds direct access to ToneNET, IK’s free new preset-sharing community for AmpliTube 5. More info on ToneNET HERE.
This update also brings native Apple M1 support to AmpliTube 5 and improved CPU optimization for MESA Boogie 2 Collection models, which you can try free HERE.
IK’s groundbreaking new AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals are now available inside AmpliTube 5. Demo X-SPACE, X-TIME, X-DRIVE and X-VIBE right in your studio. Save presets and transfer back & forth to the physical units.
New Cabinet section with VIR™ technology
AmpliTube 5 also premieres a re-engineered Cabinet section with all-new DSP. IK’s new Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR™) uses 600 IRs per speaker, 1,200 IRs for a 2-speaker cab and 2,400 IRs for a 4-speaker cab, capturing a massive 3D array of mic placement options, plus all the interactions between speakers, cabinet and floor for a completely true-to-life sound.
AmpliTube’s movable microphones now truly shine, with an easy-to-use grid that lets you snap to a precise IR point or seamlessly blend between multiple measurements.
Best of all, we’ve re-measured over 100 cabinets in AmpliTube 5 Max, refreshing every single cabinet for a massive 143,000 IRs in all. How’d we do it?
We created a custom made, fully automatized, robotic measurement system. This let us re-capture and analyze every cabinet in AmpliTube 5 Max with ultra-consistent, millimeter accuracy, using a range of microphones, for up to 600 measurements per speaker, 2,400 per cabinet and a massive 143,000 IRs in total. It’s a technological breakthrough when it comes to ultra-realistic sound and the most advanced and most comprehensive cabinet section ever.
You can now also import your own IRs and load them into AmpliTube 5 with the option to tilt or resize them, giving you total sonic flexibility.
New GUI
AmpliTube 5 boasts an all-new, fully-scalable GUI to adapt to any display size, including the latest Retina displays.
Freely Configurable Signal Chain
AmpliTube 5 features a new, completely customizable gear chain. Beyond mono & stereo, AmpliTube 5 now supports wet-dry-wet configurations and other advanced series & parallel routing.
The overall chain now supports up to a massive 57 simultaneous models across Stomps, Racks, Amps and Cabs. And setup is a breeze - just drag & drop any model into place, to build or re-position even the most complex rigs in seconds.
New Gear
Over 130 brand new gear models, including 2 new stomps, 5 acclaimed amps, and 23 racks FX derived from T-RackS and redesigned specifically for AmpliTube 5, 2 new rooms and over 100 completely re-captured cabinets.
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STOMPS
Ampless (based on Tech 21 SansAmp)
VariDiode+ (based on MXR Distortion+ with interchangeable diodes)
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AMPS & CABS
SilverPlate 50 (based on PRS Archon 50)
MiniPlex 20 (based on Friedman Pink Taco PT-20)
New York B750 (based on Aguilar DB750) + NY410 (based on Aguilar DB410)
German 34 (based on - Bogner XTC 3534)
VHandcraft 4 (based on Diezel VH4)
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RACKS
Black 76, White 2A, Plate Reverb, Hall Reverb, Inverse Reverb, Room Reverb, Shimmer Reverb, EQ 81, EQ PA, Saturator-X, Model 670, Vintage EQ-1A, EQ PG, Auto Pan, Tape Cassette, AM Modulator, FM Modulator, Filter Formant, Filter Phaser, Filter C, Filter M, Filter O, Filter R
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ROOMS
Bathroom
Subway
Your guitar’s golden channel
Need a way to connect to AmpliTube? Check out AXE I/O and AXE I/O Solo, IK’s premium audio interfaces with powerful guitar shaping tools. They’re the audio interfaces guitar players have been waiting for.
Or, check out our line of iRig guitar and bass interfaces and floor controllers. iRig is the world’s most popular line of audio interfaces for iPhone, iPad and Mac/PC, with a range of affordable options to connect.
The Tone
Nearly 20 years ago, AmpliTube pioneered single component modeling technology, going beyond the “black-box-modeling” approach of electronics. Today, IK Multimedia leads the industry by offering players a complete solution for creating the perfect signal chain. From your fingers to your audience, when it comes to achieving sonic nirvana, no other modeling technology can match AmpliTube 5.
We invented the processes and technologies that produce the most accurate models of gear in the industry:
Dynamic Interaction Modeling (DIM™)
Analog circuits, especially tube and class-A discrete ones, are not dynamically linear, but have been modeled this way by most companies. So when IK debuted our revolutionary Dynamic Saturation Modeling technology over 10 years ago, it delivered a massive improvement in response and playability and cemented AmpliTube as the leader in realism and accuracy.
Now IK’s Dynamic Interaction Modeling™ technology goes even further. Modeling the interactions and influence that each component has within the system and all of the variables that affect it.
In essence, our new approach produces the EXACT behavior of the entire system in a non-linear and completely dynamic way.
What this means to you is pure authentic amp tone as you'd expect it in the physical world — a sound and feel so true you won't believe your ears... or your fingers!
Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR™)
To capture the cabinets of AmpliTube with the same degree of realism and accuracy as the stomps and amps, IK developed our Volumetric Impulse Response technology.
Instead of using just a single or handful of impulse responses, VIR™ technology captures over 600 impulses per speaker (up 2,400 per cabinet), letting you freely move microphones around in 3 dimensions without sacrificing realism or tone.
VIR™ also captures the interaction of nearby speakers in a multi-speaker cabinet, along with floor reflections and interaction, for an experience that’s virtually indistinguishable from mic’ing a real cabinet. This is a massive leap forward in AmpliTube 5.
“Made in Italy” craftsmanship and heritage
Lastly, our approach to creating hyper-realistic models of gear is firmly rooted in the finest Italian craftsmanship tradition. We don’t simply look at schematics and listen to sound samples like other companies. Not only do we acquire the real units, painstakingly searching for the best specimen of its kind, but we always approach any new piece of gear as a unique modeling project.
From a thorough and detailed analysis of the circuit to hours of A/B sound testing, our process delivers true-to-the-original sound every time.
The most trusted brand by world-class amps and effects manufacturers
Don’t just take our word for it when we say we offer the best-sounding, most accurate software modeling in the industry.
Check out our partner roster of the world’s best amplifier and effects pedal manufacturers, who rely on IK Multimedia for the most accurate digital reproductions of their products. When Fender®, MESA/Boogie®, Orange®, ENGL® and many more decided to put their name on virtual models of their gear, they chose the best — AmpliTube.
Your guitar’s golden channel
Need a way to connect to AmpliTube? Check out AXE I/O and AXE I/O Solo, IK’s premium audio interfaces with powerful guitar shaping tools. They’re the audio interfaces guitar players have been waiting for.
Or, check out our line of iRig guitar and bass interfaces and floor controllers. iRig is the world’s most popular line of audio interfaces for iPhone, iPad and Mac/PC, with a range of affordable options to connect.
The Gear
All available gear from the AmpliTube locker can be seen below.
Please note there are several versions of AmpliTube 5 with different gear included.
Use the comparison charts below to see which version is right for you.
Your dream guitar studio standing by
AmpliTube 5 is packed with all the gear you can imagine, but it also offers all the tools you need to practice, compose, record and jam. It’s like having your own private, fully-loaded studio always ready to use.
UltraTuner
It might seem small, but AmpliTube always makes sure you’re in tune with our patented digital tuning algorithm. It’s so accurate (down to 1/100th of a cent) it actually outperforms those expensive strobe tuners and is accessible from any screen!
Super Looper
AmpliTube has long offered a looper to make jamming, practicing or songwriting more fun and productive. AmpliTube 5 takes this to an all-new level, letting you record up to 2 tracks at once. Best of all, you get unlimited layers to experiment to your heart’s content. Create intricate arrangements or massive walls of sound easily and quickly.
8-Track Studio
Ready to get into recording? AmpliTube 5 offers a fully-updated standalone 8 track recorder and DAW, so you can just hit record and start wailing as fast as inspiration strikes. More than a multi-track recorder, this full-feature section lets you easily stack parts, drop in a drum groove or other audio files, adjust panning & EQ, change tempo and much more.
And now, since AmpliTube 5 comes packed with mixing effects derived from T-RackS 5, you can easily go from quick idea to a full, professional-quality production in just one screen.
Jam along with your favorite tracks
The studio is also a great tool for practice. Just load up any audio file onto a track, and you can adjust the playback speed without affecting pitch, to help transcribe or woodshed even the trickiest solos. You can even record yourself playing along to listen back later!
Live Mode
Take AmpliTube 5 with an ultra-optimized GUI meant to be viewed fast from a distance. And take full control with deep integration with our iRig Stomp I/O and AXE I/O audio interfaces / controllers, so you can stomp on effects and switch presets with the same feels as real gear. It’s the most powerful live system you can imagine.
Your guitar’s golden channel
Need a way to connect to AmpliTube? Check out AXE I/O and AXE I/O Solo, IK’s premium audio interfaces with powerful guitar shaping tools. They’re the audio interfaces guitar players have been waiting for.
Or, check out our line of iRig guitar and bass interfaces and floor controllers. iRig is the world’s most popular line of audio interfaces for iPhone, iPad and Mac/PC, with a range of affordable options to connect.
More ways to connect
For nearly 15 years, IK Multimedia has led the industry in developing innovative audio interfaces to help connect to the power of AmpliTube. From our best-selling mobile interfaces to groundbreaking studio gear, today IK offers more ways to connect than ever before, no matter your needs, budget and existing gear.
In the studio
Serious tools delivering serious tone
AXE I/O
AXE I/O is a professional 2 in/5 out, 24-bit, 192 kHz audio interface and controller designed specifically with the needs of the recording guitarist in mind, providing best-in-class sound quality and powerful features. AXE I/O’s award-winning Z-TONE adjustable impedance control gives you unique new tone shaping options, and with selectable active/passive pickup channels and PURE / JFET circuits, there’s never been a front end like AXE I/O. Combined with seamless integrating with AmpliTube 5, a dedicated low-noise AMP OUT for re-amping, and so much more, AXE I/O is the perfect companion to your new digital gear collection.
Z-TONE DI
Z-TONE DI brings the award-winning sound shaping tools from AXE I/O to any other interface, with best-in-class sound quality, powerful tone shaping and the flexibility to record both processed and DI guitar tracks at the same time. Take your existing recording rig to the next level, expanding the possibilities of what you can do to your sound before it hits your computer.
At home
Fully featured gear to maximize your home or project workspace
AXE I/O Solo
AXE I/O Solo packs the great tone shaping features and premium sound as our revolutionary AXE I/O into a more compact, bus-powered 2-input / 3-output format. Enjoy the same award-winning Z-TONE tone shaping, 24-bit 192 kHz sound quality, extended frequency response and ultra-low noise in your home studio, or even on the go. It’s the perfect affordable front-end for AmpliTube 5.
Live on stage
Take AmpliTube on stage with an arsenal of ready-to-rock tools
iRig Stomp I/O
iRig Stomp I/O combines a USB pedalboard controller and professional, high-resolution, MFi certified audio interface with MIDI input/output in a rugged, stage-ready metal chassis. It’s the ultimate live control rig, thanks to deep integration with AmpliTube 5’s live mode. Switch presets, turn on stomps and pedals, and much more with the same feel as real gear.
Z-TONE Buffer Boost
Z-TONE Buffer Boost takes your live rig to a new level, letting you shape the sound of your instrument with the tone-shaping input circuits from our award-winning AXE I/O interface. Change the tone & feel of your guitar or bass, buffer your tone to survive even the biggest pedalboard, kick in the boost and supercharge all your existing gear with a powerful new front-end. Pair with AmpliTube to give your final sound some extra magic.
On the go
These IK tools are portable, easy to set up, and perfect for all of your on-the-go needs
iRig HD 2
iRig HD 2 is a mobile guitar audio interface that fits easily in your pocket and connects directly to your Lightning and USB devices – so no matter which iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC you have, you’re ready to rock at a moment’s notice. There’s no complicated setup, just plug in to AmpliTube and play with 96kHz professional sound.
iRig Pro I/O
iRig Pro I/O is the most versatile and intuitive “all in one” audio and MIDI interface, giving you 24-bit/96kHz studio quality sound everywhere you go with a few additional essential features for mobile recording with apps and software like AmpliTube.
iRig Pro DUO I/O
Say hello to a full-featured studio in the palm of your hand. iRig Pro Duo I/O packs everything you need to capture the audio from your sessions into an ultra-portable, easily packable box including 2 XLR / ¼” combo guitar, mic & line inputs, 2 balanced 1/4” outputs, a headphone out with direct monitoring, and so much more.
iRig Micro Amp
iRig Micro Amp is a compact, battery-powered amp that lets you take your playing anywhere. At 15W RMS, it’s louder than you’d expect, and its integrated interface lets you jam through AmpliTube anytime and anywhere. With cabinet and headphone outputs plus battery and PSU operation, it’s an entire practice and performance setup in a single ultra-portable unit.
