Available for download, the AmpliTube MESA/Boogie from IK Multimedia provides a collection of five amplifiers and cabinet emulations specifically on well-regarded MESA/Boogie gear. This software gives you models of the Triple Rectifier, the Dual Rectifier, the Mark III, the Mark IV, and the TransAtlantic TA-30—and those are just the amplifier heads.
For cabinets, you're provided with the 4x12 Recto Traditional Slant, the 2x12 Rectifier Horizontal, the 1x12 Mark III, the 1x12 Mark IV, and the 2x12 TransAtlantic TA-30. MESA/BOOGIE is renowned for providing highly dynamic, responsive, and nuanced pieces of gear. With this product, you can now have their amps and cabs at your digital finger tips. This software is compatible with Mac and Windows platforms, and will work in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats running at 64-bit.
Highlights
- Standalone and plug-in software for Mac/Windows
- Mix and match amps, cabinets, mics, and more
- Officially licensed MESA/Boogie tones
- 5 separate modules: Tuner, configurable Stomp pedalboard, Amp head, Cabinet+Mic, and Rack Effects
- 2 fully configurable rigs with up to 32 simultaneous effects
- Expandable with more gear models via Custom Shop
- Can be controlled live with a standard MIDI controller
Additional Features
- Full digital representation of front- and back-panel controls
- DSM (Dynamic Saturation Modeling) and VRM (Volumetric Response Modeling) technologies for realistic emulations
- Native compatibility with 64-bit applications and operating systems
- Standalone mode's instant preset switching renders AmpliTube MESA/Boogie suitable for live performance
- 96 kHz sample rate supported
- DAW automation and BPM synchronization
- 5 separate modules
- Rig of up to 12 stomp emulations, two amp heads, two Cabs, 2 x dual-mic setups, and eight rack effects can be configured in up to eight serial/parallel configurations
- Two movable microphones allow you to approximate the miking of real-world studio/live environments
- Stereo signal path makes AmpliTube suitable for any type of instrument including drums, keyboards, vocals and more
- Large database of presets with multiple guitar-oriented tags and keywords
- Advanced search function, rig visualization, and free online sharing for user presets (“Preset XChange”)
- Integrates seamlessly with IK’s range of audio interfaces and controllers such as iRig HD, iRig Pro DUO, iRig Pro and iRig 2
- 2-track built-in multitrack recorder with DAW-like features enables you to quickly capture ideas or even record a small band in the standalone application without the need to open a DAW
- Imports any WAV, AIFF, SD2, Apple CAF, FLAC, MP3 audio file (standalone version)
- SpeedTrainer for speeding up/slowing down imported tracks without affecting the pitch
