Enhanced software bundle also released for StompIO full version By popular demand, IK Multimedia is proud to announce the release of the StompIO upgrade, a reduced price, hardware-only version of StompIO available to all registered users of AmpliTube® 2, AmpliTube 2 Live, Ampeg® SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ or AmpliTube Metal. Thanks to the included AmpliTube X-GEAR™ in StompIO upgrade, these “Powered by AmpliTube” users will be able to immediately control their software live and in the studio. Together with the launch of the StompIO upgrade, an enhanced assortment of software has been bundled in the full version of StompIO that now includes all five IK “Powered by AmpliTube” software packages out of the box: AmpliTube 2, Ampeg® SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™, AmpliTube Metal (formerly only for previously registered AmpliTube 2 users) and AmpliTube X-GEAR (for over $1,400/€1,000 worth of software included). The combination of “Powered by AmpliTube” software with StompIO’s revolutionary USB floor controller and audio interface provides users with the most advanced guitar and bass multi-FX system ever made, for both live and studio usage. Now for the first time, you can fully control a monstrous software-based set-up LIVE, with over 150 models of highly sought-after, award-winning gear, operating the same way you would use a traditional floor processor-with no need to connect a keyboard, monitor or mouse from your Mac/PC. StompIO gives you ultimate creative control over guitar and bass sounds on the fly, where the only limit is your imagination. Offering the first fully expandable and customizable modeling FX system. AmpliTube X-GEAR gives you the power to mix and match every stomp, amp, cabinet, mic and effect of all of the “Powered by AmpliTube” software into a unique, truly customizable, mega-rig. Plug the StompIO into your computer and you are automatically ready to rock with a staggering amount of 4,000 presets in a double series/parallel rig with all of their parameters immediately available and pre-assigned! Without ever taking your hands off your instrument, these presets are fully editable through StompIO’s easy-to-use interface: oversized displays, 6 dynamic rotary knobs, 10 footswitches and up to 6 external expression pedals. Ultimately, the sound you get from StompIO’s class-A DI, all analog design, high-end converters and huge dynamic range is far superior to any USB audio interface you’ve ever heard, ensuring the most amazing guitar and bass tones both in live performance and studio recording inside all popular DAWs. Price & Availability The new StompIO upgrade costs €599.99/$799.99 (exc. taxes) and is available for previously registered users of AmpliTube 2, AmpliTube 2 Live, Ampeg® SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ or AmpliTube Metal. And for a limited time only, customers who purchase the StompIO upgrade will also receive a free downloadable version of AmpliTube Metal (worth $269.99/€199.99), the newly released metal distortion powerhouse. The full version of StompIO costs €799.99/$1,049.99 (exc. taxes) and now includes the entire collection of five “Powered by AmpliTube” software packages: AmpliTube 2, Ampeg® SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™, AmpliTube Metal and AmpliTube X-GEAR (for a total value of over $1,400/€1,000 of included software). Both StompIO upgrade and StompIO full version products are available for purchase from the IK Multimedia online store and through selected dealers around the world. For more information on StompIO, please visit: http://www.stompio.com

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