IK Multimedia has just released AmpliTube® – a mobile guitar amp and effects system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The app works together with an external plug adapter called iRig and promises to be a unique solution for bassists and guitarists to play their instrument while using their favourite mobile device. We haven’t […]
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Plug your guitar into your iPhone with AmpliTube

IK Multimedia has just released AmpliTube® – a mobile guitar amp and effects system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The app works together with an external plug adapter called iRig and promises to be a unique solution for bassists and guitarists to play their instrument while using their favourite mobile device. We haven’t had a chance to experience this combo yet so we’re being curious from afar.

Features:

–    Real time guitar and bass mobile multi-FX app

–    Full rig made from 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

The Amplitube app itself comes in 3 variations:

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

The iRig adapter is available for pre-order through a few dealers and from IK directly for $39.99/€29.99.  The adapter will start shipping worldwide from July 2010.

You can see the iRig and AmpliTube in action here:

http://www.amplitube.com/irig

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/irig/videodemo/

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