IK Multimedia AXE I/O + AmpliTube 5 MAX Bundle Sound Card

Take your guitar recordings to the next level with this awesome bundle of AXE I/O and AmpliTube 5 MAX. AXE I/O is a premium audio interface with advanced guitar / bass tone shaping, packed with features like an integrated Amp Out and premium 24-bit, 192 kHz sound. And AmpliTube 5 MAX offers the latest generation of IK's flagship amp and FX modeling software, giving you a massive collection of over 400 stomps, amps, cabs and more. With an all new VIR cabinet section, AmpliTube 5 offers more advanced sound than ever, plus a new drag & drop workflow, up to 57 simultaneous effects and so much more. Together, AXE I/O and AmpliTube 5 Max offer pristine sound quality and powerful features aimed squarely at making your recordings faster, easier and better than ever.

AXE I/O

AXE I/O's main channel offers 3 different circuit topologies to any type of guitar, pick-up and style:

• PURE offers a completely transparent and ultra-accurate instrument preamp that won't color your sound in any way.

• JFET a Class A JFET input buffer to add subtle harmonic enhancement. A slight midrange focus adds warmth, giving you more tonal options from the same instrument.

• ACTIVE pickups don't require a Hi-Z input, so this setting bypasses unnecessary gain stages to keep your signal path as direct, transparent and clean as possible.

• AXE I/O's patent-pending Z-TONE(TM) circuit lets you dial in impedance from 1 MOhm (“sharp”) down to 2.2 kOhms (“bold”) that interacts with your pick-ups. At the maximum impedance, you'll find your sound tighter, sharper and more precise. Lighten the load and the sound becomes more thick and bold.

• With a dedicated Hi-Z Amp Out, AXE I/O also makes re-amping a breeze. And for those who prefer in-the-box modeling, AXE I/O offers a Preset knob to quickly scroll through AmpliTube presets, plus two dedicated controller inputs to connectexpression pedals or two single/double switches to control AmpliTube, or any other software, in real-time.

• All this with 117 dB dynamic range, extended 3 Hz - 32 kHz frequency response and 24-bit, 192 kHz AD/DA to preserve the full sonic impact of your instruments. It's the ideal front-end for any guitar recording rig!

AMPLITUDE 5 MAX

The next generation of AmpliTube, offering a completely re-designed workflow, massive creative flexibility, more realistic tone than ever, and much much more.

Included gear: 107 stomps, 107 amplifiers, 101 cabinets, 31 speakers, 44 rack FX, 18 microphones and all 8 rooms. Includes all licensed gear from Fender Collection 1 & 2, AmpliTube SVX 1 & 2, AmpliTube Slash, AmpliTube Hendrix, AmpliTube May, Amplitube Satriani, Dimebag Darrell CFH Collection, AmpliTube Orange, AmpliTube MESA/Boogie and more.

What's new in AmpliTude5:

• Fully redesigned interface

• Re-sizable display

• New VIR(TM) Volumetric Impulse Response cabinet engine

• Over 143,000 impulse responses