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IK introduces Loop Drummer, built into the latest version of AmpliTube for iOS

by Matt Tinsley (Feb 7th, 2013)

IK Multimedia has updated its popular AmpliTube app for iPhone / iPod touch and iPad to version 2.9. It now includes a brand new built-in, loop-based drum module called Loop Drummer. Loop Drummer allows you to build custom drum tracks from a library of more than 500 loops (via in-app ...

iRig HD will soon support Lightning iOS devices

by Michael Grothaus (Jan 17th, 2013)

We've told you about IK Multimedia's myriad music-making accessories, but those of you that are musically inclined and have an iPhone 5, iPad 4 or iPad mini might want to take note now (get it?). IK Multimedia has announced the iRig HD. The plug-and-play, high-quality digital ...

Review: IK Multimedia's iRig Pre (Updated)

by Matt Tinsley (Aug 30th, 2012)

IK Multimedia is about to launch the iRig Pre (announced at the beginning of the year), joining the iRig, iRig Stomp, iRig Mic & Mic Cast, iRig Midi and iRig Mix as its lineup of music making accessories for iOS devices. The iRig Pre is a mic preamp with built-in phantom power (48v) and ...

Hands on with the iKlip Studio stand for iPad

by Matt Tinsley (May 23rd, 2012)

It's difficult to get excited about a stand for the iPad, unless it's something exceptional. But most of the time, a stand is to serve a very practical need. And with IK Multimedia producing a vast array of accessories and applications for musicians to use with their iPads and iPhones, it makes ...

IK Multimedia introduces new iRig mic, mixer, and stompbox at CES

by Mike Schramm (Jan 13th, 2012)

IK Multimedia is showing off new products in the North Hall of CES 2012 in Las Vegas this week, and they were one of our first stops around the Las Vegas Convention Center. IK Multimedia is behind the popular Amplitube software, and has seen a lot of success with the iRig guitar port for iOS, ...

AmpliTube Fender for iPhone & iPad set for imminent release

by Matt Tinsley (Feb 11th, 2011)

We've just had word from our guy at IK Multimedia that AmpliTube Fender for iPhone and iPad is pending approval at Apple and soon to be available on the iOS App Store. The AmpliTube Fender app is just like the AmpliTube 2 app, but it's all about Fender tone, which has been critically tested ...

Count The Beats: A closer look at Amplitube 2.0 for iOS

by Matt Tinsley (Nov 20th, 2010)

A few weeks ago, IK Multimedia released Amplitube 2.0, the next iteration of its guitar effects and amplifier emulator app for iOS (don't forget, you need the external iRig piece of kit, too). It's only been about 5 months since version 1.0 came out, but when we got word that version 2.0 was in the ...

Found footage: New ad declares that 'iPad is electric'

by Steven Sande (Nov 2nd, 2010)

A new iPad ad hit the TV screens of America last night. The new ad, "Electric," shows Apple's tablet as being "cinematic", "elementary", "academic", "full-size", "presenting", "bought", "sold", "fantasy", and finally "electric." For the first time in the history of these ads, the piano riff is ...

Count The Beats: AmpliTube and iRig review for the iPhone

by Matt Tinsley (Jun 16th, 2010)

A few weeks ago IK Multimedia announced its iRig hardware and AmpliTube app for the iPhone / iPod touch. Today the software has officially gone live on the UK iTunes store ready for your perusal. The app comes in three variations: AmpliTube Free, AmpliTube LE (£1.79) and just AmpliTube ...