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AmpliTube Metal is here! The definitive collection of gear for metal players on your Mac/PCplay button

AmpliTube Metal is here! The definitive collection of gear for metal players on your Mac/PC

AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix + AmpliTube Metal vintage FX - Plug your guitar into your computer and rockplay button

AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix + AmpliTube Metal vintage FX - Plug your guitar into your computer and rock

IK Multimedia

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AmpliTube Metal is THE definitive collection of gear for metal players. It features an insane number of the high-gain dream machines that define the raw power, tone and emotion that is Metal, and a mind-blowing collection of rare vintage and modern stompboxes. From the very first iterations of distorted sound to the ultra-modern triple rectifier multi stage cascading gain structures, you'll find the sound you've been looking for in AmpliTube Metal. This is the version of the program.

Not only is the AmpliTube Metal collection the ultimate source for metal tones¦ it's also perfect for a multitude of tones ranging from sparkling clean with tons of headroom to extreme scooped distorted crunch that inspired a decade of hits. You get 48 mind-numbing models ranging from modern and vintage high-gain amps and cabinets to classic stompboxes and luscious rack effects, all designed to bring out the inner shredder in you.

AmpliTube Metal offers an ultra-realistic software recreation of 14 stomp boxes, 5 classic and modern amp models, 13 cabinets, 6 mics, and 9 rack FX for a complete arsenal of high-gain sonic exuberance from the late 70's through today. It features extremely rare and collectible models of metal stomp boxes, amp heads and cabinets, from the legendary, hard-to-find Japanese originals to classic British and American essentials, including models based on the ProCo RAT, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Digitech Whammy, several vintage BOSS effects, Randall Warhead, Peavey 5150, Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, and other great models of metal gear.

Metal has come a long way since the 80s, and so has the gear. We're constantly reworking our models to be on the cutting and bleeding edge of edginess - a dangerous and exciting place to be. With the AmpliTube Custom Shop feature that's built into AmpliTube Metal, you can get the absolute latest gear models to add to your rig, and do it whenever the inspiration hits you. Add one piece at a time from today's top manufacturers of gear like Orange, Soldano, Jet City, Fender, Ampeg, T-Rex, Seymour Duncan and more.

AmpliTube Metal is based on IK's award-winning DSM (Dynamic Saturation Modeling) technology. The product of over 12 years of research and development, DSM delivers unmatched realism and tone in recreating classic analog gear like guitar amps and stompboxes. Plus, it delivers response. Real life, real world Amp response and feel, just like playing through your live rig. And AmpliTube Metal's response delivers in grand fashion note articulation and expression that is unmatched in today's software market, making it truly the voice of your passion.

IK Multimedia IK AmpliTube 2 Metal Software Download
IK Multimedia IK AmpliTube 2 Metal Software Download
IK Multimedia IK AmpliTube 2 Metal Software Download

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  • Industry-standard sound with DSM (Dynamic Saturation Modeling) and VRM (Volumetric Response Modeling) technologies offer the most realistic emulation of real world gear and the best sounding models
  • Perfect as a plug-in for studio recording and mixing in any Mac/Win DAW, native compatibility with 64-bit applications and operating systems
  • Also perfect for live performance thanks to the standalone version with instant preset switching
  • Highest supported Sampling Rate: 96 kHz
  • DAW automation and BPM synchronization
  • 5 separate modules
  • Rig of up to 12 stomps, 2 Amp heads + 2 Cabs + 2 x double mics and 8 rack effects can be configured in up to 8 serial/parallel configurations
  • Two movable microphones allow you to mic the cabinet exactly like in real world studio and live environment
  • Stereo signal path makes it suitable for any type of instrument including drums, keyboards, vocals and more
  • Massive database of presets with multiple guitar and bass oriented tags and keywords, advanced search function, rig visualization and more plus free online sharing service for user presets called "Preset XChange"
  • Perfect integration with IK's range of audio interfaces and controllers such as StealthPlug, SteathPedal, StealthBoard and StompIO allows for instant recording and performing in the studio or on stage with full programming at the software level
  • 4-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 and with the convenience of AmpliTube superior quality audio processing
  • 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 - the perfect tool for practicing and improving your instrument skills or learning your favorite riffs and solos (standalone version)

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Mac (64 bit CPU, 32 or 64 bit Mac OS)
  • Minimal: 1.5 GHz Intel processor, 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.6 or later.
  • Supported Plug-in formats: Audio Units, VST, RTAS.
  • Note: on 64 bit systems, the plug-in also works in 32 bit compatibility mode.
Windows (32 and 64 bit)
  • Minimal: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 1 GB of RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.
  • Supported Plug-in formats: VST, RTAS.