AmpliTube 5 SE guitar and bass amp simulator plugin interface by IK Multimedia

AmpliTube 5 SE: Guitar and Bass Amp Simulator Plugin by IK Multimedia

AmpliTube 5 SE is an amp simulator plugin from IK Multimedia for guitar and bass. It models stomps, amps, cabinets, speakers, microphones, rooms and rack effects in one signal chain, with VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

AmpliTube 5 SE is the entry edition of IK Multimedia's AmpliTube 5 line. It recreates guitar and bass gear using the developer's Dynamic Interaction Modeling and VIR cabinet technology, aiming to capture how each piece of gear responds to playing. The plugin covers the full signal chain, so you can build a tone from pedals through amp, cabinet, microphone and room. Its Custom IR Loader lets you bring in your own impulse responses. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit form, and it needs an internet connection for its web-based Custom Shop operations.

Best for

Guitar tone design
Bass amp simulation
Recording guitar parts
Songwriting with looper
Custom cabinet IRs
Live rig preparation

Developer: IK Multimedia
Category: Amp Simulators
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Dynamic Interaction Modeling for amp and gear response
VIR cabinet technology with 600 impulses per speaker
Three simultaneous amps and three simultaneous cabinets
Stomp and rack effect positioning across the full chain
Drag-and-drop signal chain with resizable interface
Custom IR Loader for importing your own impulse responses
Built-in mixer, looper, 8-track recorder and UltraTuner
Unlocks gear you previously owned from IK's catalog

03In depth

Signal Chain and Modeling Approach

IK Multimedia says its Dynamic Interaction Modeling captures the nuances of each gear model, and that its VIR cabinet technology is used for cabinet simulation. The plugin lets you place stomps at several points in the chain: pre-amp, FX loop, post-amp, post-mixer and on the DI. Rack effects can be positioned in the same places, so you can route effects before or after the amp as needed.

The interface supports a drag-and-drop chain and a resizable window. You can run up to three amps and three cabinets at the same time, which makes it practical to blend two or more sounds in one patch.

Gear Library and Included Tools

The SE edition includes 80 gear models: 19 stomps, 13 amps, 14 cabinets, 9 speakers, 5 microphones, 14 rack effects and 6 rooms. The 80-model count is the entry tier, and the developer also sells the larger AmpliTube 5 and AmpliTube 5 MAX editions with more gear.

SE also includes a mixer, a looper, an 8-track recorder with an integrated DAW, and an UltraTuner. A Live Mode is available for stage use. Owners of previously purchased gear can unlock it in this edition.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	IK Multimedia
Type	Plugin
Category	Amp Simulator
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does AmpliTube 5 SE support?

AmpliTube 5 SE is listed in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. Support depends on your host, so confirm your DAW accepts the format you need.

What operating systems can run AmpliTube 5 SE?

The plugin runs on Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer and on macOS 10.15 or newer. Apple Silicon Macs require macOS 11 or newer.

What do I need to run AmpliTube 5 SE?

The minimum setup is 8 GB of RAM, 3 GB of free hard drive space and an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Windows also requires an ASIO compatible sound card. An internet connection is required for Custom Shop operations.