IK Multimedia AmpliTube MESA/Boogie 2 | High-fidelity Mesa/Boogie Guitar Amp and Cabinet Modeling Expansion
AmpliTube MESA/Boogie 2 is a tone expansion designed for studio and stage use, focusing on classic to modern Mesa/Boogie styles. Through detailed circuit and cabinet response modeling, it delivers a full tonal range from sparkling cleans to high-gain distortion, easily integrating into the AmpliTube signal chain for fast tone shaping and production.
Key Features
- Includes multiple Mesa/Boogie-style amplifier and cabinet models covering clean, crunch, and high-gain applications
- Emphasizes playing dynamics and feel—pickup input variations naturally affect distortion and saturation
- Cabinet section supports multiple microphones and mic placement adjustment, with room/near-field balance to shape spatial character
- Seamless integration with the AmpliTube signal chain; compatible with pedals, rack effects, and custom IR workflows
- Provides well-organized presets and user snapshots for quick switching between production and live scenarios
- Supports common project sample rates and mono/stereo paths, suitable for recording, playback, and mixing
- Key parameters (such as gain, EQ, and mic position) can be automated in the DAW for dynamic tonal changes
- Can be used with AmpliTube’s noise management and level tools to control signal-to-noise in high-gain environments
System Requirements
- Requires AmpliTube 5 (or later) host application to load this expansion
- macOS 10.14 or later; or Windows 10/11 64-bit
- 8 GB RAM recommended; available storage space and internet connection required for download and authorization
- Compatible with Core Audio / ASIO audio interfaces; low-latency drivers recommended
- Can be used in any DAW that supports 64-bit plugins, or run in AmpliTube’s standalone mode
Plugin Formats
- AAX (via AmpliTube plugin)
- AU (via AmpliTube plugin)
- VST3 (via AmpliTube plugin)
- Expansion content is also available in AmpliTube’s standalone mode
Supported Hosts and Workflow Integration
Insert AmpliTube on a guitar track in your DAW and choose the MESA/Boogie 2 amp and cabinet models to use. Compatible with mainstream DAWs that support AAX, AU, and VST3 (such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, Reaper, etc.). The workflow supports parameter automation, preset management, and re-amping; you can also output dry/wet split tracks for easier mixing, collaboration, and AI-assisted analysis and recommendations.
