IK Multimedia has announced that AmpliTube X-GEAR has been made available as a free download for AmpliTube 2 Live users and StealthPlug users. X-GEAR is an expandable guitar amp and effects modeling software system, available as a plug-in and standalone version for Mac/PC, that allows mixing and matching between all the gear models in a single host interface. It also allows for control over every parameter directly from IK?s StompIO USB floor controller and audio interface. Using AmpliTube 2 Live with X-GEAR, users will get access to these new features: 5 modules including: Tuner, Stomp, Amp, Cabinet and Rack effects (instead of 2 modules). Double rig with 8 series/parallel configurations (instead of the single fixed rig). 1 new Amp and Cabinet (bringing the number of available Amps and Cabinets to 4). Custom amp building (thanks to separate Amp Pre, EQ and Power Section now available) now offering up to 192 different amp combinations. More controls like Ambience in the cabinet module and advanced Automation. Possibility to integrate AmpliTube 2 Live with other ?powered by AmpliTube? software applications, including AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, Ampeg® SVX and AmpliTube Metal into a single interface with full mixing and matching between the included gear models. Seamless integration with StompIO advanced USB floor controller and audio interface for using your computer live like the most powerful multi-FX system ever made. AmpliTube 2 Live is available as a software-only download in the IK web store for 74.99 EUR / $99.99 USD (exc. taxes) and it is also included in the StealthPlug audio cable interface for 99.99 EUR / $129.99 USD (exc. taxes).

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