Peter - IK Multimedia 2,116 Posted September 9, 2021 Just wanted to let you all know AmpliTube 5 has been updated to 5.1. This mostly adds the virtual X-GEAR pedals (which are free with their hardware equivalent or available for purchase on their own) which is a great way to try the algorithms without having the actual pedal in front of you. What's new in AmpliTube 5.1 Added virtual X-GEAR pedals for demo and purchase in AmpliTube 5 via the Custom Shop including X-DRIVE, X-VIBE, X-TIME and X-SPACE. Spillover is now implemented in all reverb and delay effects (the effect's tail persists when the gear is bypassed). Full news X-GEAR pedals 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sander Verstraten 673 Posted September 9, 2021 Are you sure Peter? My email subject says it's just a TEST. Lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter - IK Multimedia 2,116 Posted September 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sander Verstraten said: Are you sure Peter? My email subject says it's just a TEST. Lol Check your IK Product Manager to be sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fleer 8,013 Posted September 9, 2021 “IK Multimedia has announced the availability of a free update to all AmpliTube 5 users, premiering virtual versions of the 4 AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals to demo and purchase” Really? A free update premiering stuff to purchase? Man, those marketeers. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter - IK Multimedia 2,116 Posted September 9, 2021 Just now, Fleer said: “IK Multimedia has announced the availability of a free update to all AmpliTube 5 users, premiering virtual versions of the 4 AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals to demo and purchase” Really? A free update premiering stuff to purchase? Man, those marketeers. And fixes and features, including the much-requested spillover. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esteban Villanova 323 Posted September 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Fleer said: “IK Multimedia has announced the availability of a free update to all AmpliTube 5 users, premiering virtual versions of the 4 AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals to demo and purchase” Really? A free update premiering stuff to purchase? Man, those marketeers. What would we do without them lol and 150 bucks for a pedal emulation?! Sorry, but what are they smoking over there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter - IK Multimedia 2,116 Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Esteban Villanova said: What would we do without them lol and 150 bucks for a pedal emulation?! Sorry, but what are they smoking over there? 16 pedals in one. $9 and change for each. Of course you don't need to buy them, but they're a great way to demo the hardware pedals for free while you can't physically do so (another much-requested feature) and you'd get these free with the hardware pedals. And considering we've been around for 25+ years and have had times where we were able to double or triple our business, I guess we're smoking the good stuff? 🤣 Edited September 9, 2021 by Peter - IK Multimedia 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 1,651 Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) The update failed for me in Product Manager. Downloaded from my user area and it installed fine. Bear in mind I do have a sub folder “IKM VST” where I keep my VST2 dll’s. Speaking of that I never install IKM VST3. It was SampleTank3 that was an issue; right? What’s the status with IKM vst3’s these days in CbB? t Edited September 10, 2021 by DeeringAmps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RSMcGuitar 1,027 Posted September 9, 2021 @Peter - IK Multimedia Hey, I doubt this is the right place to ask, but here I go anyway... I would love a way to lock the output level in Amplitube standalone. I find I have to turn down by 5 or 6db for every single preset, despite my input level looking normal. It makes scrolling presets much more tedious than it needs to be, imo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esteban Villanova 323 Posted September 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Peter - IK Multimedia said: 16 pedals in one. $9 and change for each. Of course you don't need to buy them, but they're a great way to demo the hardware pedals for free while you can't physically do so (another much-requested feature) and you'd get these free with the hardware pedals. And considering we've been around for 25+ years and have had times where we were able to double or triple our business, I guess we're smoking the good stuff? 🤣 Apologies for my unnecessary rudeness, the rest of the update is welcomed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simon 2,452 Posted September 10, 2021 I'm assuming this $150 pedal update thing is not available by the group buy ? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sander Verstraten 673 Posted September 10, 2021 7 hours ago, RSMcGuitar said: @Peter - IK Multimedia Hey, I doubt this is the right place to ask, but here I go anyway... I would love a way to lock the output level in Amplitube standalone. I find I have to turn down by 5 or 6db for every single preset, despite my input level looking normal. It makes scrolling presets much more tedious than it needs to be, imo. That would be so convenient. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simon 2,452 Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Peter - IK Multimedia said: 16 pedals in one. $9 and change for each. Of course you don't need to buy them, but they're a great way to demo the hardware pedals for free while you can't physically do so (another much-requested feature) and you'd get these free with the hardware pedals. And considering we've been around for 25+ years and have had times where we were able to double or triple our business, I guess we're smoking the good stuff? 🤣 sorry - I was a bit confused by this... The software versions of the pedals ARE $150 EACH ? what you are saying is this is justified because of the versatile nature of them (16 pedals in one you claim).....Personally I'm not sure that holds a lot of weight....you still want $600 for 4 software pedals.....seems like a hilarious amount of money to me....although TBF nobody asked me ! just sayin' (this is still the DEALS section isn't it ?) Edited September 10, 2021 by simon 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fleer 8,013 Posted September 10, 2021 Pricing structure seems similar to Eventide’s H9 and plugins. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simon 2,452 Posted September 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, Fleer said: Pricing structure seems similar to Eventide’s H9 and plugins. full price for the H9 series plugs are $99...... but on release I've bought them all for around $30/$39 from either Eventide directly or everyplugin. I'm guessing the IKM ones are priced so high to ensure they don't eat into the sales of the hardware ? who knows....but $600 for four pedal plugs...!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fleer 8,013 Posted September 10, 2021 Group Buy 2022! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques Boileau 1,049 Posted September 10, 2021 Hey, they have to figure out how to make money after this incredible group buy! 😋 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abacab 5,007 Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, Fleer said: “IK Multimedia has announced the availability of a free update to all AmpliTube 5 users, premiering virtual versions of the 4 AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals to demo and purchase” Really? A free update premiering stuff to purchase? Man, those marketeers. Clever indeed! Those virtual X stomps are 150 credits each in the Custom Shop! "Only" 600 credits for the set. But you can buy 500 Gear Credits for $349.99, less if you apply some Jam Points! Then $99.99 for the last 100 credits... (buying 300 credits x2 ends up same price as 500 + 100 credits). Edited September 10, 2021 by abacab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fret_man 277 Posted September 10, 2021 Guys, guys, guys, hardware is expensive. Those pedals have to be pretty heavy-duty and monkey-proof (and beer-proof) to be any good. Guitar pedals are expensive. These are really a pretty good deal in the scheme of things. Who cares if there's a processor inside or a bunch of analog circuits if the function/capabilities are useful? Many of those flexible delay pedals are processors running software . Without the embedded processing, there are many pedals that wouldn't exist. I'm convinced some of you just like to complain... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Rintoul 1,357 Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, fret_man said: Guys, guys, guys, hardware is expensive. Those pedals have to be pretty heavy-duty and monkey-proof (and beer-proof) to be any good. Guitar pedals are expensive. These are really a pretty good deal in the scheme of things. Who cares if there's a processor inside or a bunch of analog circuits if the function/capabilities are useful? Many of those flexible delay pedals are processors running software . Without the embedded processing, there are many pedals that wouldn't exist. I'm convinced some of you just like to complain... Umm, I think we are talking about the price of virtual pedals here, not the physical hardware. Edited September 10, 2021 by Doug Rintoul 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites