AXE I/O & AmpliTube 5 MAX

The AXE I/O Recording Interface with AmpliTude MAX 5 Bundle from IK Multimedia is a 2-in/5-out audio interface and controller designed for the recording guitarist. It can be used with Mac or Windows computers and makes your guitar recordings faster, easier, and optimized for DAW applications.

The AXE I/O offers triple-topology, fully discrete input circuits with both PURE and JFET input stages. This allows you to go from transparent to tubelike with just a single switch. The Z-TONE impedance-adapting circuit interacts with your guitar's pickups to give you a large range of tonal flexibility. When it comes to recording with microphones, AXE I/O offers two combo XLR-1/4" inputs with +48 phantom power. The dedicated low-noise amp out eliminates ground loops and lets you experiment with an incredible array of sound chain possibilities such as using the Z-TONE knob to color a clean signal before sending it to a real amp, and then further controlling your sound with onboard microphone settings while seamlessly monitoring the session in real time.

The bundled AmpliTube 5 MAX software can be used to select presets and control values via the front input knob. Set behavior, MIDI channel, MIDI CC#, minimum and maximum values, and more, so you can dial in the best settings for whatever application you want to control. Connect pedals and switches to get the most from your virtual rig without taking your hands off your guitar. The AXE I/O Audio Interface is a full-blown analog in-the-box studio, out of the box.