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

AmpliTube 5 Upgrade: Guitar and Bass Amp Simulator by IK Multimedia

AmpliTube 5 Upgrade is an upgrade plugin from IK Multimedia that adds guitar and bass amp, cabinet, microphone and effects models to the AmpliTube 5 amp simulator.

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01Overview

AmpliTube 5 Upgrade is an effects plugin in the amp simulator subcategory, built for guitar and bass tone shaping in studio sessions and live performances. Its signal chain covers stomp boxes, amps, cabinets, speakers, microphones, rooms and rack effects in one interface. The plugin supports VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS, and can be expanded with new modules through the AmpliTube Custom Shop.

Best for

  • Guitar tone design
  • Bass amp simulation
  • Studio recording
  • Live performance rigs
  • Cabinet impulse response loading
Developer
IK Multimedia
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Contains 47 stomp boxes, 34 amps, 27 cabinets and 14 speakers
  • 11 microphones, 36 rack effects and 8 rooms included
  • Up to 57 effects, 3 cabinets and 3 amps simultaneously
  • VIR cabinet emulation with up to 600 impulse responses per speaker
  • Load your own impulse responses for any cabinet
  • Dynamic response modeling of amps, speakers and microphones
  • Flexible dual miking with a stereo signal path
  • Scalable user interface, expandable via AmpliTube Custom Shop
03In depth

Signal chain, cabinets and dynamic modeling

AmpliTube 5 Upgrade covers the full guitar and bass signal path, from stomp boxes through amps and cabinets to microphones and rooms. The catalog includes 47 stomp boxes, 34 amps, 27 cabinets, 14 speakers, 11 microphones, 36 rack effects and 8 rooms.

Cabinet emulation uses VIR (Volumetric Impulse Response) technology, with up to 600 impulse responses per speaker. You can also load your own impulse responses. Dynamic response modeling simulates the interactions between amplifiers, speakers, cabinets, rooms and microphones, which IK Multimedia describes as capturing the feel of the gear rather than only its static sound.

Routing, mixing and live use

Up to 57 effects, 3 cabinets and 3 amps can run at the same time. Rack and stomp box effects can be exchanged, and routing is flexible for both stomp boxes and rack effects.

The stereo signal path, dual miking and a mixer for microphone, room and DI signals give you control over how the tone is captured and balanced. The scalable user interface and the option to add modules through the Custom Shop suit both studio work and live performance.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperIK Multimedia
TypePlugin
CategoryAmp Simulator
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does AmpliTube 5 Upgrade support?

AmpliTube 5 Upgrade is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, although the Windows version does not support AU.

What do I need to run AmpliTube 5 Upgrade?

On Mac, the minimum is an Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, macOS 10.15 or newer (macOS 11 or newer for Apple Silicon) and 3 GB of drive space. On Windows, you need an Intel Core i5 or equivalent, 8 GB of RAM, Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer, 3 GB of drive space and an ASIO compatible sound card. Both platforms require an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.

Does AmpliTube 5 Upgrade need an internet connection?

Yes. An internet connection is required because all Custom Shop operations are web based.

Can I add my own cabinet impulse responses?

Yes. You can load your own impulse responses in place of any cabinet.

07Developer

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