IK Multimedia has announced 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™ and AmpliTube Metal.

Thanks to the AmpliTube X-GEAR software supplied with the StompIO upgrade, all “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 collection of software is now bundled with the full version of StompIO which now includes all five IK “Powered by AmpliTube” software packages straight 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 (giving a total of over £900 worth of software in the box).

Now for the first time, users can fully control a massive software-based set-up LIVE, with over 150 models of highly sought-after, award-winning gear, operating the same way as a traditional floor processor-without needing to connect a keyboard, monitor or mouse to the Mac or PC.

The new StompIO Upgrade Version costs €599.99 ex.VAT and is available for all currently registered users of AmpliTube 2, AmpliTube 2 Live, Ampeg® SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ and AmpliTube Metal. Furthermore, for a limited time only, by purchasing the StompIO upgrade, customers will also receive a free downloadable version of AmpliTube Metal (worth €199.99 ex.VAT).

The full version of StompIO costs €799.99 ex.VAT 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 software value of over €1000).


For more information on StompIO, please visit http://www.stompio.com

IK Multimedia has announced that StompIO, the USB floor controller + audio interface + modeling software bundle, is shipping.

This guitar/bass FX system gives you control over all "Powered by AmpliTube" software/plug-ins and seeks to emulate the same feeling of a traditional hardware floor processor - no need to even look at the computer screen or touch the mouse.

StompIOStompIO comes fully stocked with 5 full software packages: AmpliTube 2, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube Metal (only for previously registered AmpliTube 2 users) and AmpliTube X-Gear (that's over $1,200/€990 worth of software included), totaling over 150 different modern and vintage gear models.

• Software-based guitar amp and FX that can be used live.
  
• Operate every element of the software, with no need to have a screen, keyboard or mouse connected.
  
• Boots up in less than 45 seconds on an average Mac/PC.
  
• Use the same set up on stage and in studio, with the same instantly recallable presets and sound.
  
• More expandable and upgradeable than any other software-based effects system.
  
• Conveniently carry a mega-rig with your laptop or mini computer.

The StompIO has been designed with a Class-A DI, an all-analog, console-grade design, low-latency optimized drivers.

On stage, StompIO easily manages 4,000 presets with 5 different play modes, with full editing control and the ability to create, save, and manage presets with only your feet. Control of your virtual gear rig with 10 on-board metal switches and 6 dynamic knobs with 2 large displays, plus to up 6 additional expression pedals or switches (1 expression pedal is included). Balanced and unbalanced outs let you connect the output of StompIO to an amp or house PA, and the MIDI in/out allows you to integrate traditional hardware processors.

StompIO is compatible with every DAW system, with balanced outputs for traditional recording and S/PDIF output for high-quality digital recording.

Software bundle

5 full software products are included in StompIO: AmpliTube 2, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube Metal (only for previously registered AmpliTube 2 users) and AmpliTube X-Gear.

These products combined offer a wide selection of analog modeled gear, with over 150 included models: 51 stomps, 26 amps, 33 cabinets, 11 mics and 23 rack effects, fully configurable on 2 separate rigs, with up to 20 simultaneous effects. Plus you can build your own custom hybrid amp thanks to AmpliTube's exclusive separate amp Pre, EQ and Power section design, with over 180,000 possible combinations.

All the models have been emulated with custom-shop precision and craftsmanship using IK's exclusive DSM (Dynamic Saturation Modeling) technology, the culmination of 10 years of IK's research and development into software-based amp and fx modeling.

StompIO also includes 4 additional bonus software packages: Mackie Tracktion 2.1 audio/MIDI sequencer, T-RackS EQ, SampleTank SE, and 500MB of Sonic Reality loops.

Price and availability

StompIO is now available from all worldwide IK dealers and distributors, as well as on the IK online shop, for an MSRP of €799/$1,049.

The included AmpliTube Metal for AmpliTube 2 registered users will be available by March.

For more information on AmpliTube or StompIO, please visit: www.stompio.com | www.amplitube.comx