New AmpliTube Plug-In for Pro Tools by IK Multimedia
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Amp Module
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Stomp Box Module
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Post FX Module
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January 17, 2002
IK Multimedia has announced the AmpliTube RTAS plug-in for Digidesign ProTools systems, allowing guitarists to emulate their effects and tube amplifiers in software.
AmpliTube comprises of 3 modules:
- Amp module
- Stomp-Boxes module
- Post FX module
The Amp Module is the heart of this audio software. Here the user can freely combine 7 different Pre-Amp models, 5 EQs, 4 Power Amps, 9 Cabinets and 2 Mic models in order to craft amp sounds ranging from the emulation of the most acclaimed modern and vintage amps plus being able to build completely new configurations. With the available combinations of these settings, there are a total of 1,260 different amp configurations.
The AmpliTube Amp module has been designed using sophisticated modeling techniques, based on vintage and modern must-have amps including Marshall, Fender, Vox, Mesaboogie and many more. Its 32-bit floating point processing ensures for the most accurate amp emulations and offers an incredible realism ranging from solid state to true tube amps modeling. Microphone modeling (condenser/dynamic), position and distance is also included.
The Amp module also includes a Tremolo and Spring Reverb.
The Stomp-boxes module offers the emulation of 5 effects including Wah-Wah, Delay, Chorus, Flanger and Overdrive modeled after some of the greate classic guitar effects.
The Post FX module includes 3 stereo post-effects with 3 band parametric Equalizer, Stereo Delay and Stereo Reverb, bringing to 10 the number of different effects included in AmpliTube.
Pricing and Availability
AmpliTube RTAS plug-in will be priced $399 and will be available in the best music stores and by direct phone orders at 866-243-1718 (toll free) starting from March 2002.
An HTDM and a VST version of AmpliTube plug-in are also expected to be available by the second quarter 2002.
For more information, visit their web site at www.amplitube.com. | 
