IK Multimedia AmpliTube® iRig™ Now Shipping
New iRig adapter and AmpliTube app turn iPhone, iPod and iPad into the
ultimate portable guitar & bass multi-fx
July 2010 – Modena, Italy – IK Multimedia is pleased to announce that the
iRig™ guitar and bass interface adapter for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is
now shipping worldwide. The new iRig interface allows guitar and bass
players to plug their instruments directly into the headphone/microphone
input jack on their mobile Apple device and access the new world of mobile
guitar and bass tone – AmpliTube for iPhone.
iRig features:
– ¼” jack mono instruments input with Hi-Z impedance adapter – suitable
for guitars, bass, synthesizers, mixing consoles
– 1/8” mini-jack stereo output can be connected to headphones,
amplifiers, powered speakers
– Compatible with iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, iPod Touch 2nd and 3rd generation,
iPad
– Ultra-low latency (down to 128 samples) for real time playing with
AmpliTube
– Feedback cancellation and noise filter available in AmpliTube
– Works also with any other apps like tuners, recorders, etc…
iRig + AmpliTube for iPhone – Your Guitar Tone On Your iPhone
Combined with the AmpliTube for iPhone app range (FREE, LE and FULL versions
already available on the iTunes app store) the iRig interface adapter allows
everyone to plug their instrument into their iOS mobile device and play
anywhere with real effects and amplifier tones, just like a traditional
guitar or bass stage rig!
In the app, your signal chain can consist of up to 3 simultaneous stompbox
effects plus amplifier, cabinet and microphone, all reconfigurable with the
touch of a finger. Choose from 11 stompbox effects (including fuzz,
distortion, overdrive, delay, wah, envelope filter, chorus, flanger, noise
filter, phaser and octave) 5 amps (clean, crunch, lead overdrive, modern
hi-gain and bass), 5 cabinets and 2 microphones to create your custom
portable rig.
Additional Tuner, Metronome and Backing-Track player with loop-points allow
for play and practice anytime, anywhere.
The iRig is the ideal companion not only to the AmpliTube mobile app range,
but also works with any other recording, processing or tuning app.
Plus, you can also use the iRig with line level signal sources such as
synthesizers, keyboards or mixing consoles.
Pricing and availability
AmpliTube iRig — Retails for $39.99/€29.99 MSRP (exc. VAT) and is now
available for shipping from the IK online store, as well as from all select
IK retailers and distributors worldwide.
AmpliTube for iPhone app is available in 3 versions from the iTunes app
store: FREE, LE and FULL.
– AmpliTube Free: Includes 3 stompboxes, 1 amp + cabinet, 2 microphones
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amplitube-free/id373309342?mt=8
– AmpliTube LE: Includes 5 stompboxes, 1 amplifier + cabinet, 2
microphones for $2.99/€2.39. (More gear through in-app purchase for as low
as $2.99/€2.39)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amplitube-le/id373507300?mt=8
– AmpliTube FULL: Includes the entire collection of available gear with
11 stompboxes, 5 amps + cabinets and 2 microphones for $19.99/€15.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amplitube/id373524000?mt=8
A dedicated iPad version of AmpliTube app is also expected to be available
soon. For more information: http://www.amplitube.com/irig