IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 MAX v2 | Flagship Guitar & Bass Tone Building and Effects Modeling Software
AmpliTube 5 MAX v2 is IK Multimedia's flagship tone platform for guitar and bass players, combining amplifier, cabinet and effects modeling to enable fast tone design for recording, mixing, and live performance. The v2 release focuses on content and usability improvements, delivering smoother workflows and flexible tone management suitable for everything from initial inspiration to final production.
Key Product Features
- Flagship tone library covering classic and modern guitar/bass amplifiers, cabinets, and stompbox effects.
- Can be used as a standalone application or as a DAW plugin, suitable for recording, rehearsal, and live performance.
- Intuitive signal path routing supporting series/parallel configurations, multi-path routing, and pre/post placement adjustments.
- Cabinet and microphone simulations can be finely adjusted, including distance, angle, and room ambience parameters.
- Cabinet modeling based on impulse responses, delivering natural dynamics and a realistic sense of space.
- Comprehensive preset browsing, tagging, and search, facilitating the creation of personal tone libraries and quick recall.
- Supports DAW parameter automation and standard MIDI mapping, convenient for footswitch control in performance and recording workflows.
- Scalable user interface and panel layouts to improve editing efficiency and visibility.
- v2 focuses on content integration and workflow optimization, enhancing tone management and load efficiency.
System Specifications
- Supports 64-bit macOS and Windows operating systems.
- Can run in standalone mode or be loaded as a plugin in compatible 64-bit DAWs.
- A modern multi-core processor, sufficient RAM, and available storage are recommended for stable performance.
- Internet connection required for installation, authorization, and content downloads.
- A compatible professional audio interface and drivers are recommended for low-latency monitoring and recording.
Plugin Formats
- AAX
- AU (macOS)
- VST3
- Standalone (independent application)
Supported Applications and Main Workflow Integration
Can be used as an insert effect in major DAWs: record with a DI signal and then replay and sculpt tones, or process in real time during monitoring for a live feel. Supports parameter automation and MIDI mapping, making footswitch-based switching or fine control easy; preset management allows quick transfer of settings between projects, smoothly integrating into the production workflow from songwriting and arrangement to mixing, and can also serve as the guitar/bass tone processing node in production paths planned by AI assistants.
