IK Multimedia | Guitar World

IK Multimedia iRig HD X’s new control layout looks very familiar… So how will it stack up next to the other one-knob wonders of the guitar interface market?

By Matt Parker published 31 August 23

The latest version of the company’s flagship guitar interface features a simplified control layout

IK Multimedia TONEX Pedal review

By Trevor Curwen published 4 July 23

Game-changer alert! This AI modeling pedal allows you to capture the sound of any amp or overdrive, then take it to the stage – and it's affordable, too

NAMM 2023: Meet IK Multimedia’s game-changing AmpliTube TONEX Pedal, which lets you harness the sound of any amp or drive pedal using AI Machine Modeling

By Matt Owen published 21 April 23

The affordable stompbox gives you access to some of the most coveted gear in history – as well as models of your own amps and pedals – and offers 150 customizable presets for a mammoth supply of amp and effects models

NAMM 2023: IK Multimedia reckons its new Axe I/O One is “the ultimate affordable audio interface designed for guitar and bass players” – and they might be right

By Michael Astley-Brown published 13 April 23

With its low price tag, re-amping functionality and TONEX SE thrown in, IK appears to have nailed the brief

IK Multimedia launches the TONEX Pedal, a game-changing affordable stompbox that uses AI machine modeling to capture the sound of any amp or drive pedal

By Matt Owen published 16 February 23

The ultra-powerful pedal puts IK Multimedia's TONEX software into a gig-friendly format, featuring up to 150 presets, MIDI compatibility and onboard reverb, compressor and noise gate controls – all for $399

Joe Bonamassa live amp collection modeled by IK Multimedia

Joe Bonamassa’s mouth-watering amp collection is being modeled by IK Multimedia

By Matt Parker published 23 January 23

The guitar star shared a video of his “amp shanty” – including no fewer than four Dumbles – all set up in the studio

IK Multimedia TONEX review

By Simon Fellows published 5 January 23

Accurately replicate your own amps and stompboxes with this innovative modeller, or choose from thousands of ready-made tones

You can still get AmpliTube 5 Max for a ridiculous $99 – that's $500 off! – this Cyber Monday, but not for much longer

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 28 November 22

Snag every amp and effect you could ever need in the ultimate Cyber Monday guitar plugin deal

Boss Katana combo amp on an orange background

Best beginner guitar amps 2023: top guitar amplifiers for beginners

By Chris Corfield last updated 7 February 23

Looking for one of the best guitar amps for beginners? We’ve rounded-up our favorites for players of any style from brands including Blackstar, Marshall, Boss and more

Model your gear and turn it into a plugin with IK Multimedia’s new AmpliTube Tonex software

By Jackson Maxwell published 10 August 22

IK's AI Machine Modeling lets users model their guitar amps, cabs or gain pedals, while Tonex lets users turn those models into plugins that can be shared with the user community

Get IK Multimedia’s AmpliTube Nu-Tron III auto wah plugin for free throughout August

By Sam Roche published 3 August 22

The pedal emulation is based on a classic 1972 Mu-Tron Automatic Wah, and if you have AmpliTube 5, you can download it for free right now

IK MultiMedia’s ToneNET preset-sharing platform is “online community building at its finest”

By Guitar World Staff published 5 July 22

Usable with any version of AmpliTube 5, ToneNET offers social media-like functionality, allowing guitarists to upload audio demos, add music links, share presets and more

IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Space review

By Trevor Curwen last updated 16 May 22

AmpliTube's processing power has arrived for your pedalboard, and its reverb offering certainly delivers…

IK Multimedia’s iRig Pro Quattro I/O is a mobile interface with four mic/instrument preamps

By Matt Parker published 5 May 22

The firm expands its iRig range with a 24-bit, 4-in/2-out interface that looks set to offer an alternative to Zoom’s field recorders

IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Time review

By Trevor Curwen last updated 4 May 22

AmpliTube arrives for your pedalboard – this all-purpose delay lives up to the hype and then some

IK Multimedia launches ToneNET, a new preset-sharing community for AmpliTube 5

By Sam Roche published 31 March 22

The new platform operates like social media, where guitarists can follow other users and like and comment on their presets

Joe Satriani used one plugin for all the guitar tones on his new album – and it wasn't his signature AmpliTube collection

By Matt Owen published 11 March 22

The shred legend said the decision "goes against everything I've spent my whole career developing"

Grab a free AmpliTube Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier head and cab model from IK Multimedia this month

By Matt Parker published 7 March 22

Get a free download of the legendary high-gain amp emulation before March 28

Tone chasers rejoice, with up to 60% off AmpliTube Signature Collections from IK Multimedia

By Daryl Robertson published 16 February 22

Turn your laptop into the legendary rigs of Dimebag Darrell, Brian May, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani or Slash, all while saving money!

Get 2022 off to a rockin’ start with the second installment of Guitar World’s New Year New Gear guide

By Richard Bienstock published 28 January 22

GW’s Paul Riario and Alan Chaput dive into Dean’s Exile guitars, IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Gear pedals and Godlyke’s TWA Triskelion Harmonic Energizer Mk. III stompbox