IK Multimedia AmpliTube Brian May | Classic Rock Guitar Tone Modeling Expansion Pack
IK Multimedia AmpliTube Brian May is a guitar tone expansion for the AmpliTube platform, focused on classic rock-style amplifiers and effects. It offers presets ranging from bright rhythm tones to saturated lead sounds, with realistic feel, low latency and flexible editing—suitable for recording, rehearsal and live performance.
Key Features
- Guitar amplifier and effects expansion designed for the AmpliTube platform—available inside the main application after installation.
- Includes multiple classic rock-oriented amplifier, cabinet and pedal models for quickly shaping thick rhythm and cutting lead tones.
- Curated presets cover clean, crunch, lead and ambient atmospheres so users from beginners to advanced can record immediately.
- Customize pedal order, cabinet and microphone combinations, distance and angle to fine-tune directionality and spatial feel.
- Supports dual or parallel signal chains to create wide stereo fields and multi-layered dynamics.
- Parameters can be automated, suitable for section changes and effect transitions in arrangement and mixing.
- Supports MIDI Learn and external controllers for quick scene and parameter switching on stage.
- Low-latency real-time playing experience, catering to both recording monitoring and live performance needs.
- Compatible with DI recording and re-amp workflows, preserving maximum flexibility for post-production adjustments.
- Fully integrated with AmpliTube's preset management, favorites and search for a smooth workflow.
System Requirements
- Requires a compatible version of the AmpliTube host application to be installed (version and licensing details as per official announcements).
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit); macOS 64-bit (recent versions).
- Processor: modern multi-core CPU; Memory: at least 4 GB (8 GB or more recommended).
- Storage: installation and content downloads require available disk space (actual capacity per official specifications).
- Display: recommended 1280×768 or higher resolution monitor.
- Network: internet connection required to download, activate and manage licenses.
Plugin Formats
- Provided through the AmpliTube host: AAX, Audio Units (AU), VST3, and Standalone.
- This product is expansion content and does not provide a separate standalone plugin; available formats depend on the installed AmpliTube version.
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Can be used within major DAWs via the AmpliTube plugin (such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, Reaper, etc.; actual compatibility depends on official information and DAW versions). For recording, insert AmpliTube on the guitar DI track and choose amplifiers and effects from this expansion; during mixing you can apply parameter automation and preset snapshots; for live performance you can switch tones via MIDI footswitch. Also compatible with re-amp, freeze/render and offline export workflows, and can leverage DAW automation and macros/scripts for batch control and consistent settings.
