IK Multimedia AmpliTube MESA/Boogie | Officially Licensed Guitar Amp Expansion Featuring Classic High-Gain Tones
AmpliTube MESA/Boogie is an officially licensed expansion designed for guitarists and producers, bringing the brand's signature high-gain, thick midrange, and clear clean tones to the AmpliTube platform. With realistically interactive head/cab modeling and versatile tone management, it's suitable for recording, rehearsal, and live performance.
Key Features
- Officially licensed MESA/Boogie-style amp head and cabinet models covering tones from clean to high-gain.
- Seamlessly integrates into the AmpliTube signal chain, allowing flexible combinations with preamps, power amps, pedals, and rack modules.
- Amp head and cabinets can be detached and combined separately, with adjustable microphone configurations, distance, and placement (depending on AmpliTube features).
- Interactive playing response that emphasizes dynamics and feel, suitable for direct recording and re-amping.
- Low-latency monitoring experience, supporting rehearsals and stage use.
- Convenient preset tone management; customize, save, and share presets for quick scene switching.
- Compatible with DAW automation and scene switching, facilitating arrangement, recording, and mixing workflows.
- Installation and authorization are handled via the platform's management tools for easy maintenance and updates.
System Specifications
- Platform: macOS, Windows (64-bit environments).
- Requirements: AmpliTube platform must be installed first; this product is an expansion for AmpliTube.
- Hardware recommendations: Multicore CPU, sufficient RAM, and available storage to ensure smooth operation.
- Audio interface: A Core Audio/ASIO-compatible interface is recommended for low latency.
- Internet: Network connection required for download, activation, and updates.
Plugin Formats
- Used within the AmpliTube platform; AmpliTube supports plugin formats such as AAX, AU, VST3.
- Also runnable via the AmpliTube standalone application (no DAW required).
- Actual formats and compatibility depend on the installed version of AmpliTube.
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
After inserting AmpliTube into major DAWs (such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Live, etc.), you can select the MESA/Boogie module within the plugin for direct recording or re-amping. It supports parameter automation, preset switching, and offline rendering; it can also be used in the AmpliTube standalone application with an audio interface for low-latency practice and performance. This expansion is compatible with existing AmpliTube tone libraries and signal chains, making it easy to integrate into mixing and production workflows.
