IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-VIBE | Guitar/Bass Software Plugin with Diverse Modulation Effects
AmpliTube X-VIBE (Software Only) is a modulation-focused effects plugin covering classic and modern styles such as chorus, phaser, flanger, vibrato, and rotary speaker. With intuitive controls and flexible routing for quick shaping, it adds thickness and motion to guitar, bass, and keyboards—suitable for recording, mixing, and live augmentation.
Key Product Features
- Versatile modulation tones: covers common effect styles such as Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Vibrato, and Rotary
- Easy shaping: provides key parameters like rate, depth, feedback, tone, mix, and pre/post gain
- Host tempo sync: supports syncing to the DAW tempo for easy creation of rhythmic modulation
- Mono/stereo processing: can expand width and thickness during performance or mixing
- Preset management: includes stylized presets and supports custom favorites and A/B comparisons
- Automation and parameter recording: allows dynamic changes of key knobs within the DAW
- MIDI assignment (host-dependent): map common parameters to controllers
- Can be used as insert or parallel effect: supports aux/bus routing for parallel modulation
- Software-only: does not include any hardware pedals or interfaces
System Requirements
- Platform: common 64-bit Windows and macOS systems
- CPU and RAM: modern multi-core CPU recommended; 8 GB or more RAM for smooth performance
- Storage: available space required to install the plugin and presets (actual size varies by version)
- Audio interface: supports common ASIO/Core Audio drivers for low-latency monitoring
- Network: internet connection may be required for installation, activation, or authorization
- Sample rates: compatible with common recording sample rates and bit depths (depending on DAW/interface settings)
- Note: actual system requirements and compatibility are as stated by the official sources
Plugin Formats
- VST3 (Windows / macOS)
- AU (macOS)
- AAX (compatible with Pro Tools)
- Note: available formats and versions are subject to official information
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
It can be loaded as an effect plugin in most compatible 64-bit DAWs, commonly Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Studio One, Reaper, etc. (refer to official info for exact compatibility). Recommended workflow: insert the plugin on a guitar, bass, or keyboard track and enable Tempo Sync for tempo-based modulation; use automation or a MIDI controller to vary rate and depth; use parallel processing on an aux track to preserve the dry signal; chain it with amp sims and IR/space effects to complete the full tone chain. For collaborative or AI-assisted workflows, export/share presets and parameter snapshots for version control and tone recall.
