IK Multimedia has today announced the availability of their new line of AmpliTube X-GEAR, high-performance pedals, that features 16 different effects, drawn from the most popular AmpliTube models and includes an all-new reverb and delay algorithm.
Four Digital Effects Pedals
AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals cover the four realms of guitar effects processing. There’s X-DRIVE distortion and X-VIBE modulation, which offer a range of iconic, must-have analog pedal effects – all recreated with IK’s finest algorithms ever.
Custom-created by the IK team just for these pedals, X-TIME delay and X-SPACE reverb feature cutting-edge, studio-grade effects algorithms. All four X-GEAR pedals share the same high-performance hardware and pioneering DSP for unsurpassed sound quality.
Onboard DSP
AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals leverage IK’s latest technologies and 20+ years of FX modelling experience. The onboard DSP includes 16 custom algorithms per pedal, drawn from the most popular AmpliTube models along with all-new reverb and delay algorithms.
Using 4x oversampling with 192kHz internal processing, X-GEAR pedals deliver amazing clarity to the stage with the realism and response that users love about AmpliTube 5.
X-GEAR pedals feature an aluminium chassis designed and made in Italy with components that guarantee the best possible sound in a stomp pedal. There’s an ultra-low noise, 24-bit/192kHz converters for class-leading sound quality, an extended 5 Hz – 24 kHz frequency response to capture the full scope of an instrument’s tone, and up to 123 dB dynamic range for whisper-quiet operation no matter how much gain is applied. With a pure analog dry path and selectable true or soft bypass, the guitar’s tone will ring true no matter how simple or sophisticated the signal chain becomes.
AmpliTube 5 integration
Each AmpliTube X-GEAR pedal includes a matching virtual version for AmpliTube 5 on Mac/PC. Opening any version of AmpliTube 5 (SE included), users will find a virtual X-GEAR pedal available as a stomp for use within the program. Adjust any of the pedal settings within your AmpliTube’s workflow and save them as presets.
The X-GEAR Preset Manager lets users move presets between X-GEAR pedals and AmpliTube and easily reorganise them on the hardware pedal, where up to 300 presets can be stored.
All-In-One Recording
For recording, X-GEAR pedals feature a built-in USB audio interface so no other gear is needed. 24-bit/48kHz converters and a frequency response of 5Hz to 24kHz capture bass or guitar in all its range and nuance. Versatile routing options let users choose between sending the wet or dry signals to their DAW.
There’s also a headphone out (X-DRIVE only) or stereo out for monitoring sound and thanks to full MIDI implementation users can map the dials and stomps of X-GEAR to control AmpliTube and/or any compatible program.
AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals offer everything for live performance too. The guitar-friendly interface and intuitive knobs are easy to tweak. An expression pedal input gives users control over any parameter, while full MIDI implementation is built-in for even the most complex setups. IK has also included 5 cabinet impulse responses in each pedal to connect directly to the PA.
Signal Chains
Combining AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals can be done via MIDI commands and with the included Preset Manager, users can set up one X-GEAR pedal as the master to send program changes to the other pedals, and then just drop the presets they want to be activated into the appropriate slots.
Options, Pricing And Availability
AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals will be arriving in August and are currently available for pre-order from the IK Multimedia online store and from IK authorized dealers worldwide for $/€299.99.*
*All pricing excluding taxes
For more information about AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals or to see them in action, please visit IK Multimedia’s website.