AmpliTube 3 User Manual

User Manual

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AmpliTube­3­is­now­available­in­different­versions: AmpliTube­3­and­AmpliTube­3­FREE. The­only­difference­between­the­two­versions­is­in­the­number­of­gear­models­ included.­AmpliTube­3­includes­160­models,­and­AmpliTube­3­FREE­includes­24. While­consulting­this­manual,­please­refer­to­the­specific­gear­models­included­in­ the­AmpliTube­3­version­you­are­using.

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Table of Contents

I Contents­ 3

II Interface­ 12

III License Agreement­ 14

Chapter 1 Overview­ 17 ­ 1.1­ Introduction­ 17 ­ 1.2­ What’s­new­in­AmpliTube­3?­ 17 ­ 1.3­­ Plug-in­Architecture­ 19 ­ 1.4­­ Using­the­Interface­ 22 ­ 1.4.1­­ Standalone­Interface­ 22 ­ 1.4.2­ Plug-in­Interface­ 25

Chapter 2 Getting started­ 27

­ 2.1­­ Registration/Authorization­ 27 ­ 2.2­ Standalone­Mode­ 27 ­ 2.2.1­ Launch­AmpliTube­3­Standalone­ 28 ­ 2.2.2­ Audio­Configuration­ 28 ­ 2.2.2.1­ Windows®­ 28 ­ 2.2.2.2­ Macintosh®­ 29 ­ 2.2.3­ Plug­Your­Guitar­ 30 ­ 2.2.3.1­ Connecting­Your­Guitar/Bass­ 30 ­ 2.2.3.2­ Adjusting­Your­Levels­ 31 ­ 2.2.3.3­ Quality­Mode­Options­ 31 ­ 2.2.3.4­ Tuning­ 32 ­ 2.2.4­ Hands-on­Examples­ 32 ­ 2.2.4.1­ Loading­a­Preset­ 32 ­ 2.2.4.2­ Selecting­Amps­ 33 ­ 2.2.4.3­ Choosing­the­Cabinet­ 33 ­ 2.2.4.4­ Adding­Stomp­and­Rack­Effects­ 34 ­ 2.2.5­ Four­Track­Audio­Player/Recorder­with­Speed­Trainer­ 35 ­ 2.2.5.1­ Import­an­Audio­File­ 35 ­ 2.2.5.2­ Waveform­Display­ 37 ­ 2.2.5.3­ Using­the­Transport­Bar­ 38 ­ 2.2.5.4­ Track­Controls­Description­ 39 ­ 2.2.5.5­ Playback­Speed­ 41 ­ 2.2.5.6­ Recording­ 42 ­ 2.2.5.7­ Adding­Effects­ 44 ­ 2.2.5.8­ Managing­Your­Resources­ 46 ­ 2.2.5.9­ Master­Volume­ 47 ­ 2.2.5.10­ Export­ 47 ­ 2.2.5.11­ Using­the­Metronome­ 48 ­ 2.2.5.12­ Saving­and­Loading­Your­AmpliTube­3­Project­Files­ 49 ­ 2.2.5.13­ Project­Sample­Rate­ 50 ­ 2.2.6­­ Status­Bar­­ 50 ­ 2.3­ Plug-In­Mode­ 50

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Chapter 3 Input/Output Bar­ 51

­ 3.1­ Input/Output­Bar­ 51 ­ 3.2­­ Input­Section­ 51 ­ 3.2.1­ Input­Knob­ 51 ­ 3.2.2­ Input­Level­Meter­ 51 ­ 3.3­ IK­Controller­Selector­­ 51 ­ 3.3.1­ Using­the­StompIO/StealthPedal­to­Control­AmpliTube­3­ 52 ­ 3.4­ Selected­Module­­ 52 ­ 3.4.1­ Pan­­ 53 ­ 3.4.2­ Volume­­ 53 ­ 3.4.3­ Phase­ 53 ­ 3.4.4­ Mix­ 54 ­ 3.4.5­ Implementation­Table­ 54 ­ 3.5­ Using­Noise­Gate­ 54 ­ 3.5.1­ Threshold­ 54 ­ 3.5.2­ Release­ 55 ­ 3.5.3­ Depth­ 55 ­ 3.6­ Tuner­Display­ 55 ­ 3.7­ Selected­Parameter­Display­ 56 ­ 3.8­ Master­Section­ 56 ­ 3.8.1­ Master­Knob­ 56 ­ 3.8.2­ Output­Level­Meter­ 56 ­ 3.9­ Program­Information,­Preferences­and­More­ 57 ­ 3.9.1­ Lock­ 57 ­ 3.9.2­ Preferences­(Prefs)­ 58 ­ 3.9.3­ Information­(Info)­ 62 ­ 3.9.4­ User­Area­ 62 ­ 3.10­ MIDI­Control,­Automation,­and­Controllers­ 63 ­ 3.10.1­ MIDI­ 63 ­ 3.10.2­ Automation­(Auto)­ 63 ­ 3.10.3­ Control­(Ctrl)­ 63

Chapter 4 Module/Rig Selector­ 65

­ 4.1­ Dual­Rig­Signal­Path­­ 65

­ 4.1.1­ Signal­Path­Presets­ 65

­ 4.1.2­ Stereo­IN­ 66

­ 4.2­ Selecting­Modules­ 66

Chapter 5 Presets and Patches­ 69

­ 5.1­ What­is­the­difference­between­a­Preset­and­a­Patch?­ 69

Chapter 6 Tuner Module­ 71

­ 6.1­ On/Off­Switch­­ 71 ­ 6.2­ Mute­ 72 ­ 6.3­ Tune­­ 72 ­ 6.4­ Graphical­Tuner­Interface­ 72 ­ 6.5­ Tune­Display­ 73 ­ 6.6­ Cents­Display­ 73

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­ 7.1­ Selection­and­Navigation­Options­ 75 ­ 7.2­ Drag­&­Drop­feature­ 77 ­ 7.3­ Stomp­Models­ 78 ­ 7.3.1­ Delay­­ 78 ­ 7.3.1.1­ Delay­ 78 ­ 7.3.1.2­ EchoMan­ 79 ­ 7.3.1.3­ TapDelay­ 80 ­ 7.3.2­ Distortion­­ 81 ­ 7.3.2.1­ BigPig­ 81 ­ 7.3.2.2­ Crusher­ 82 ­ 7.3.2.3­ Diode­Overdrive­ 83 ­ 7.3.2.4­ Distortion­ 84 ­ 7.3.2.5­ Feedback­ 85 ­ 7.3.2.6­ Metal­Distortion­ 86 ­ 7.3.2.7­ Metal­Distortion­2­ 87 ­ 7.3.2.8­ Overdrive­ 88 ­ 7.3.2.9­ OverScream­ 89 ­ 7.3.2.10­ PROdrive­ 90 ­ 7.3.2.11­ The­Ambass’dor­ 91 ­ 7.3.3­ Dynamics­ 92 ­ 7.3.3.1­ Compressor­ 92 ­ 7.3.3.2­ Dcomp­ 93 ­ 7.3.4­ EQ­ 94 ­ 7.3.4.1­ 7­Band­Graphic­ 94 ­ 7.3.4.2­ 10­Band­Graphic­ 95 ­ 7.3.5­ Filter­ 96 ­ 7.3.5.1­ Envelope­Filter­ 96 ­ 7.3.5.2­ LFO­Filter­ 97 ­ 7.3.5.3­ Rezo­ 98 ­ 7.3.5.4­ Step­Filter­ 99 ­ 7.3.5.5­ Wah­ 100 ­ 7.3.5.6­ Wah­10­ 101 ­ 7.3.5.7­ Wah­46­ 102 ­ 7.3.5.8­ Wah­47­ 103 ­ 7.3.6­ Fuzz­ 104 ­ 7.3.6.1­ Class­Fuzz­ 104 ­ 7.3.6.2­ Fuzz­Age­ 105 ­ 7.3.6.3­ Fuzz­Age­2­ 106 ­ 7.3.6.4­ FuzzOne­ 107 ­ 7.3.6.5­ Octa-V­ 108 ­ 7.3.6.6­ RightFuzz­ 109 ­ 7.3.6.7­ XS­Fuzz­ 110 ­ 7.3.7­ Modulation­ 111 ­ 7.3.7.1­ Analog­Flanger­ 111 ­ 7.3.7.2­ Chorus­ 112 ­ 7.3.7.3­ Chorus-1­ 113 ­ 7.3.7.4­ Electric­Flanger­ 114 ­ 7.3.7.5­ Flanger­ 115 ­ 7.3.7.6­ Metal­Flanger­ 116 ­ 7.3.7.7­ Opto­Tremolo­ 117

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­ 7.3.7.8­ Phaze­Nine­ 118 ­ 7.3.7.9­ Phazer10­ 119 ­ 7.3.7.10­ Small­Phazer­ 120 ­ 7.3.7.11­ Uni-V­ 121 ­ 7.3.8­ Pitch­ 122 ­ 7.3.8.1­ Harmonator­ 122 ­ 7.3.8.2­ Octav­ 123 ­ 7.3.8.3­ Pitch­Shifter­ 124 ­ 7.3.8.4­ Wharmonator­ 125 ­ 7.3.9­ Other­ 126 ­ 7.3.9.1­ Volume­ 126 ­ 7.3.9.2­ Step­Slicer­ 127 ­ 7.3.9.3­ Swell­ 128 ­ 7.4­ Stomp­Models­(Table)­ 129

Chapter 8 Amp Module (Amplifier Head) ­ 133

­ 8.1­ Introduction­ 133 ­ 8.2­­ On/Bypass­ 134 ­ 8.3­ EQ­Match­ 134 ­ 8.4­­ Amp­Match­ 135 ­ 8.5­ Amp­Model­Types­and­Components­ 135 ­ 8.5.1­ Pre­Model­ 136 ­ 8.5.2­ EQ­Model­ 136 ­ 8.5.3­ Amp­Model­ 137 ­ 8.6­ Pre­Amp­Models­ 138 ­ 8.6.1­ Clean­ 138 ­ 8.6.1.1­ American­Clean­MKIII­ 138 ­ 8.6.1.2­ American­Tube­Clean­1­ 140 ­ 8.6.1.3­ American­Tube­Clean­2­ 141 ­ 8.6.1.4­ American­Vintage­B­ 142 ­ 8.6.1.5­ American­Vintage­D­ 143 ­ 8.6.1.6­ American­Vintage­T­ 144 ­ 8.6.1.7­ Custom­Solid­State­Clean­ 145 ­ 8.6.1.8­ Jazz­Amp­120­ 146 ­ 8.6.1.9­ Metal­Clean­T­ 147 ­ 8.6.2­ Crunch­ 148 ­ 8.6.2.1­ American­Tube­Vintage­ 148 ­ 8.6.2.2­ British­Blue­Tube­30TB­ 149 ­ 8.6.2.3­ British­Copper­30TB­ 150 ­ 8.6.2.4­ British­Lead­S100­ 151 ­ 8.6.2.5­ British­OR­ 152 ­ 8.6.2.6­ THD­Bi-Valve­ 153 ­ 8.6.2.7­ Tube­Vintage­Combo­ 154 ­ 8.6.3­ Lead­ 155 ­ 8.6.3.1­ American­Lead­MKIII­ 155 ­ 8.6.3.2­ British­Tube­Lead­1­ 157 ­ 8.6.3.3­ British­Tube­Lead­2­ 158 ­ 8.6.3.4­ Custom­Modern­Hi-Gain­ 159 ­ 8.6.3.5­ Custom­Solid­State­Fuzz­ 160 ­ 8.6.3.6­ Custom­Solid­State­Lead­ 161

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­ 8.6.3.7­ Metal­Lead­T­ 162 ­ 8.6.3.8­ Metal­Lead­V­ 163 ­ 8.6.3.9­ Metal­Lead­W­ 164 ­ 8.6.3.10­ Modern­Tube­Lead­ 165 ­ 8.6.3.11­ Vintage­Metal­Lead­ 166 ­ 8.6.4­ Bass­ 167 ­ 8.6.4.1­ 360Bass­Preamp­ 167 ­ 8.6.4.2­ Combo­150MB­ 168 ­ 8.6.4.3­ Green­BA250­ 169 ­ 8.6.4.4­ Solid­State­Bass­Preamp­ 170 ­ 8.7­ Pre­Amp­Models­(Table)­ 171 ­ 8.8­ Power­Amp­Models­ 172

Chapter 9 Cab Module (Cabinets + Microphones)­ 173

­ 9.1­ Introduction­ 173 ­ 9.2­ Cabinet­Model­­ 174 ­ 9.2.1­ Cab­Model­Selector­ 174 ­ 9.2.2­ Bypass­ 175 ­ 9.2.3­ Match­ 175 ­ 9.2.4­ Size­ 175 ­ 9.3­­ Cabinet­Models­ 175 ­ 9.3.1­ Guitar­6”­ 176 ­ 9.3.1.1­ 1x6­Small­Combo­ 176 ­ 9.3.2­ Guitar­10”­ 176 ­ 9.3.2.1­ 1x10­Combo­Modern­ 176 ­ 9.3.2.2­ 4x10­Closed­Modern­ 177 ­ 9.3.2.3­ 4x10­Open­Vintage­ 177 ­ 9.3.3­ Guitar­12”­ 178 ­ 9.3.3.1­ 1x12­Combo­ 178 ­ 9.3.3.2­ 1x12­MB­II­ 178 ­ 9.3.3.3­ 1x12­MB­III­ 179 ­ 9.3.3.4­ 1x12­Open­Modern­ 179 ­ 9.3.3.5­ 1x12­Open­Vintage­ 180 ­ 9.3.3.6­ 2x12­Closed­Vintage­ 180 ­ 9.3.3.7­ 2x12­Gry­British­Vint­ 181 ­ 9.3.3.8­ 2x12­JP­Jazz­ 181 ­ 9.3.3.9­ 2x12­Open­SL­ 182 ­ 9.3.3.10­ 2x12­Open­TJ120­ 182 ­ 9.3.3.11­ 2x12­Open­Vintage­ 183 ­ 9.3.3.12­ 4x12­British­Or­ 183 ­ 9.3.3.13­ 4x12­Closed­25­C­ 184 ­ 9.3.3.14­ 4x12­Closed­75­C­ 184 ­ 9.3.3.15­ 4x12­Closed­J120­­ 185 ­ 9.3.3.16­ 4x12­Closed­Modern­1­ 185 ­ 9.3.3.17­ 4x12­Closed­Modern­2­ 186 ­ 9.3.3.18­ 4x12­Closed­Vintage­1­ 186 ­ 9.3.3.19­ 4x12­Closed­Vintage­2­ 187 ­ 9.3.3.20­ 4x12­Metal­F­1­ 187 ­ 9.3.3.21­ 4x12­Metal­F­2­ 188 ­ 9.3.3.22­ 4x12­Metal­T­1­ 188

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­ 9.3.3.23­ 4x12­Metal­T­2­ 189 ­ 9.3.3.24­ 4x12­Metal­T­3­ 189 ­ 9.3.3.25­ 4x12­Metal­V­1­ 190 ­ 9.3.3.26­ 4x12­Metal­V­2­ 190 ­ 9.3.3.27­ 4x12­Metal­V­3­ 191 ­ 9.3.3.28­ 4x12­Modern­M­1­ 191 ­ 9.3.3.29­ 4x12­Modern­M­2­ 192 ­ 9.3.3.30­ 4x12­Modern­M­3­ 192 ­ 9.3.3.31­ 4x12­Vintage­M­1­ 193 ­ 9.3.3.32­ 4x12­Vintage­M­2­ 193 ­ 9.3.4­ Guitar­15”­ 194 ­ 9.3.4.1­ 2x15­Closed­B­J130­ 194 ­ 9.3.4.2­ 2x15­Closed­D­J130­ 194 ­ 9.3.5­ Bass­10”­ 195 ­ 9.3.5.1­ 4x10+tw­Bass­ 195 ­ 9.3.5.2­ 4x10+tw­TE­Bass­ 195 ­ 9.3.6­ Bass­12”­ 196 ­ 9.3.6.1­ 1x12­Bass­ 196 ­ 9.3.6.2­ 1x12­BassJz­ 196 ­ 9.3.7­ Bass­15”­ 197 ­ 9.3.7.1­ 1x15­Bass­Vintage­ 197 ­ 9.3.8­ Bass­18”­ 197 ­ 9.3.8.1­ 1x18­Horn­Bass­ 197 ­ 9.3.9­ Rotary­ 198 ­ 9.3.9.1­ Rotary­147-1­ 198 ­ 9.3.9.2­ Rotary­147-2­ 198 ­ 9.4­ Cabinet­Models­(Table)­ 199 ­ 9.5­ Mic­Model­ 201 ­ 9.5.1­ Mic­Model­Selector­ 202 ­ 9.5.2­ Position­ 204 ­ 9.5.3­ Distance­ 206 ­ 9.5.4­ Mute­­ 207 ­ 9.5.5­ Solo­­ 208 ­ 9.5.6­ Phase­ 208 ­ 9.5.7­ Pan­ 209 ­ 9.5.8­ Mic­Blend­ 209 ­ 9.6­ Microphone­Models­ 210 ­ 9.6.1­ Dynamic­ 210 ­ 9.6.1.1­ Dynamic­57­ 210 ­ 9.6.1.2­ Dynamic­20­ 211 ­ 9.6.1.3­ Vintage­Dynamic­20­ 212 ­ 9.6.1.4­ Dynamic­421­ 213 ­ 9.6.1.5­ Dynamic­441­ 214 ­ 9.6.1.6­ Dynamic­609­ 215 ­ 9.6.2­ Condenser­ 216 ­ 9.6.2.1­ Condenser­12­ 216 ­ 9.6.2.2­ Condenser­67­ 217 ­ 9.6.2.3­ Condenser­84­ 218 ­ 9.6.2.4­ Condenser­87­ 219 ­ 9.6.2.5­ Condenser­170­ 220

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­ 9.6.2.6­ Condenser­414­ 221 ­ 9.6.3­ Ribbon­ 222 ­ 9.6.3.1­ Ribbon­121­ 222 ­ 9.6.3.2­ Ribbon­160­ 223 ­ 9.6.3.3­ Velo-8­ 224 ­ 9.7­­ Microphone­Models­(Table)­ 225 ­ 9.8­­ Room­ 226 ­ 9.8.1­ Room­Type­Selector­ 227 ­ 9.8.2­ Mute­ 228 ­ 9.8.3­ Solo­ 228 ­ 9.8.4­ Phase­ 229 ­ 9.8.5­ Room­Mics­Controls­ 230 ­ 9.8.6­ Room­Type­Presets­ 232 ­ 9.9­ Rotary­Speaker­ 232 ­ 9.9.1­ Introduction­ 233 ­ 9.9.2­ Rotary­Speaker­Models­ 233 ­ 9.9.3­ Setup­ 233 ­ 9.9.4­ Width­ 234 ­ 9.9.5­ Balance­ 235 ­ 9.9.6­ Speed­­ 236

­ Chapter 10 Rack FX Module (Post Effects)­ 237

­ 10.1­ Introduction­ 237 ­ 10.2­ On/Bypass­ 237 ­ 10.3­ Rack­FX­Selector­ 238 ­ 10.4­ Drag­and­Drop­Feature­ 238 ­ 10.5­ Rack­FX­Models­ 239 ­ 10.5.1­ Delay­&­Reverb­ 239 ­ 10.5.1.1­ Digital­Delay­ 239 ­ 10.5.1.2­ Digital­Reverb­ 240 ­ 10.5.1.3­ Tap­Delay­ 241 ­ 10.5.2­ EQ­&­Dynamics­ 242 ­ 10.5.2.1­ Graphic­EQ­ 242 ­ 10.5.2.2­ Parametric­EQ­ 243 ­ 10.5.2.3­ Tube­Compressor­ 244 ­ 10.5.3­ Filter­ 245 ­ 10.5.3.1­ Rezo­ 245 ­ 10.5.3.2­ Step­Filter­ 246 ­ 10.5.4­ Modulation­ 247 ­ 10.5.4.1­ Analog­Chorus­ 247 ­ 10.5.4.2­ Digital­Chorus­ 248 ­ 10.5.4.3­ Digital­Flanger­ 249 ­ 10.5.4.4­ Rotary­Speaker­ 250 ­ 10.5.5­ Pitch­ 251 ­ 10.5.5.1­ Harmonator­ 251 ­ 10.5.5.2­ Pitch­Shifter­ 252 ­ 10.5.6­ Other­ 253 ­ 10.5.6.1­ Step­Slicer­ 253 ­ 10.5.6.2­ Stereo­Enhancer­ 254 ­ 10.5.6.3­ Swell­ 254

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Chapter 11 AmpliTube 3 Models­ 255

Chapter 12 Expanding AmpliTube 3 using the Custom Shop­ 263

­ 12.1­ Overview­ 263 ­ 12.2­ The­Custom­Shop­ 263 ­ 12.3­ New­gear­models­and­collections­ 264 Chapter 13 Automation­ 265 ­ 13.1­ Assign­Automation­within­each­Module­(Stomp,­Amp,­Cab­and­Rack)­ 265 ­ 13.2­ Manage­Automation­Assignments­via­the­Automation­Panel­ 266 ­ 13.2.1­ Plug-in­Parameters­ 267 ­ 13.2.2­ DAW­Automation­ 268 ­ 13.2.3­ Assignment­Procedure­ 270 ­ 13.2.4­ Assignment­Save­and­Recall­ 274 Chapter 14 MIDI­ 275 ­ 14.1­ Introduction­ 275 ­ 14.2­ MIDI­Configuration­­ 276 ­ 14.3­ Assigning­Controllers­ 277 ­ 14.3.1­ Direct­MIDI­Controls­Assignment­(Stomp,­Amp,­Cab,­and­Rack­Parameters)­ 277 ­ 14.3.2­ Manage­MIDI­Parameters­Assignation­via­the­MIDI­Control­Panel­ 278 ­ 14.4­ Additional­Parameters­on­MIDI­Control­Window­ 283

Chapter 15 Foot Controller Integration­ 289

­ 15.1­ Introduction­ 289 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting­ 291 Chapter 17 Support­ 293 ­ 17.1­ User­Area­ 293 Appendix IK Technologies­ 295 ­ ­ DSM™­Technology­ 295 ­ ­ VRM™­Technology­ 295 ­ ­ Block­Diagram­ 296

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Module Interface.­Choose­from­ a­wide­variety­guitar­and­bass­ gear­models.­ Input/Output Interface.­ Hundreds of different guitar amp and effects presets ready­to­go.

Includes Four Track Audio Player/ Recorder with SpeedTrainer for playing along with your favorite recordings.

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Five Modules:­Tuner,­Stomp­Boxes,­ Amplifiers,­Microphones,­Cabinets­ and­Rack­Effects.

Two Guitar Rigs.­Powerful­and­ flexible­routing­system­provided­by­ Dual­Rig­technology. With­the­new­online­Custom Shop,­ you­can­try­and­buy­à­la­carte­ Stomp­Boxes,­Amplifiers,­Cabinets,­ Microphones­and­Rack­Effects­from­ a­vast­collection­of­over­200­gear­ models.

Standalone application and VST/ AU/RTAS plug-in for all popular DAWs. Native support for 64-bit applications and operating systems.

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License Agreement

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR IK MULTIMEDIA PRODUCT

Please­read­this­document­carefully­before­breaking­the­seal­on­the­media­package.­This­agreement­licenses­the­enclosed­software­to­you­and­contains­ warranty­and­liability­disclaimers. By­breaking­the­seal­on­the­media­envelope,­you­are­confirming­to­have­taken­notice­of­terms­and­conditions­of­this­agreement­and­you­acknowledge­your­ acceptance­of­the­software­as­well­as­your­acceptance­of­the­terms­of­this­agreement.­If­you­do­not­wish­to­do­so,­do­not­break­the­seal.­Instead,­promptly­ return­the­entire­package,­including­the­unopened­media­package,­to­the­dealer­from­whom­you­have­obtained­it,­for­a­full­refund. 1)­DEFINITIONS “EULA”­means­this­end­user­license­agreement “IK­Multimedia­Product”­means­the­software­program­included­in­the­enclosed­package,­and­all­related­updates­supplied­by­IK­Multimedia. “IK­Multimedia­Product”­means­the­software­program­and­hardware­(if­any)­included­in­the­enclosed­package,­the­related­documentation,­models,­multi-media­content­(such­as­animation,­sound­and­graphics)­and­all­related­updates­supplied­by­IK­Multimedia. “Not­for­resale­(NFR)­Version”­means­a­version­of­IK­Multimedia­Product,­so­identified,­is­intended­for­review­and­evaluation­purposes,­only. 2)­LICENSE The­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­is­protected­by­copyright­laws­and­international­copyright­treaties,­as­well­as­other­intellectual­property­laws­and­treaties.­ The­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­is­licensed,­not­sold.­This­EULA­grants­you­the­rights­as­specified­here­below.­All­other­actions­and­means­of­usage­are­ reserved­to­the­written­permission­of­the­right­holder­IK­Multimedia­Production­Srl: Applications Software.­The­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­may­be­used­only­by­you.­You­may­install­and­use­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”,­or­any­prior­version­ thereof­for­the­same­operating­system,­on­up­to­five­(5)­computers,­provided­that­(a)­each­computer­is­owned­by­(or­leased­to)­and­under­the­exclusive­ control­of­the­licensee;­(b)­the­program(s)­shall­NOT­be­used­simultaneously­on­more­than­one­machine,­and­(c)­any­computer(s)­with­IK­Multimedia­ software­installed­shall­not­be­sold,­rented,­leased,­loaned­or­otherwise­be­removed­from­the­licensee’s­possession­without­first­removing­(uninstalling)­ the­licensed­software,­except­as­provided­in­Paragraph­4­(below)­pertaining­to­“Software­Transfer”. Storage/Network use.­You­may­also­store­or­install­a­copy­of­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­on­a­storage­device,­such­as­a­network­server,­used­only­to­install­ or­run­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­on­your­other­computers­over­an­internal­network;­however,­you­must­acquire­and­dedicate­a­distinct­license­for­each­ user­of­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­from­the­storage­device.­Any­given­license­for­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­may­not­be­shared­or­used­concurrently­or­ otherwise­on­different­computers­or­by­different­developers­in­a­given­organization. 3)­AUTHORIZATION The­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­only­functions­when­you­have­authorized­it.­The­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­will­be­authorized­upon­completing­the­authoriza-tion­procedure.­Once­your­product­is­authorized,­you­may­use­it. You­agree­to­follow­the­authorization­procedure­and­will­provide­true,­accurate­and­complete­information­about­yourself.­If­you­provide­any­information­ that­is­untrue,­inaccurate,­not­correct­or­incomplete,­or­IK­Multimedia­has­reasonable­grounds­to­suspect­that­such­information­is­untrue,­inaccurate,­not­ correct­or­incomplete,­IK­Multimedia­has­the­right­to­suspend­or­to­revoke­the­license. The­termination­of­the­license­shall­be­without­prejudice­to­any­rights,­whatsoever,­of­IK­Multimedia. 4)­DESCRIPTION­OF­OTHER­RIGHTS­AND­LIMITATIONS

Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly.­You­may­not­reverse­engineer,­decompile,­or­disassemble­the­“IK­Multimedia­

Product”,­except­and­only­to­the­extent­that­such­activity­is­expressly­permitted­by­applicable­law­notwithstanding­this­limitation­of­components.­The­“IK­ Multimedia­Product”­is­licensed­as­a­single­product.­Its­component­parts­may­not­be­separated­for­use­on­more­than­one­computer.

Not for Resale Version.­If­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­is­labeled­“Not­for­Resale”­or­“NFR”­or­“Evaluation­Copy”,­then,­notwithstanding­other­sections­of­

this­EULA,­you­may­not­sell,­or­otherwise­transfer­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”.

Rental.­You­may­not­rent,­lease,­or­lend­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­to­any­party.

Software Transfer.­You­may­not­transfer,­license­or­sublicense­your­rights­as­Licensee­of­the­software­or­any­IK­Multimedia­product,­as­licensed­to­you­

under­this­agreement­without­prior­written­consent­of­the­rights­owner.­The­carrier­on­which­the­IK­Multimedia­product­has­been­distributed­may­be­ transferred­or­otherwise­made­available­to­any­third­party­only­with­the­prior­written­consent­of­the­rights­owner­and­provided­that­(a)­the­original­media­

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and­license(s)­accompany­the­carrier­and­(b)­the­party­transferring­the­media­does­not­retain­a­copy­of­the­media. 5)­UPGRADES If­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­is­labeled­or­otherwise­identified­by­IK­Multimedia­as­an­“upgrade”,­you­must­be­properly­licensed­to­use­a­product­identi-fied­by­IK­Multimedia­as­being­eligible­for­the­upgrade­in­order­to­use­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”. An­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­labeled­or­otherwise­identified­by­IK­Multimedia­as­an­upgrade­replaces­and/or­supplements­the­product­that­formed­the­ba-sis­for­your­eligibility­for­such­upgrade.­You­may­use­the­resulting­upgraded­product­only­in­accordance­with­the­terms­of­this­EULA.­If­the­“IK­Multimedia­ Product”­is­an­upgrade­of­a­component­of­a­package­of­software­programs­that­you­licensed­as­a­single­product,­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­may­be­used­ and­transferred­only­as­part­of­that­single­product­package­and­may­not­be­separated­for­use­on­more­than­one­computer. 6)­DUAL-MEDIA­SOFTWARE You­may­receive­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”­in­more­than­one­medium.­You­may­not­loan,­rent,­lease,­or­otherwise­transfer­the­other­medium­to­another­ user,­except­as­part­of­the­permanent­transfer­(as­provided­above)­of­the­“IK­Multimedia­Product”. 7)­LIMITED­WARRANTY IK­Multimedia­warrants­to­the­original­purchaser­of­the­computer­software­product,­for­a­period­of­ninety­(90)­days­following­the­date­of­original­purchase,­ that­under­normal­use,­the­software­program­and­the­user­documentation­are­free­from­defects­that­will­materially­interfere­with­the­operation­of­the­ program­as­described­in­the­enclosed­user­documentation. 8)­WARRANTY­CLAIMS To­make­a­warranty­claim­under­the­above­limited­warranty,­please­return­the­product­to­the­point­of­purchase,­accompanied­by­proof­of­purchase,­your­ name,­your­return­address­and­a­statement­of­the­defect,­or­send­the­CD(s)­to­us­at­the­below­address­within­ninety­(90)­days­of­purchase.­Include­a­copy­of­ the­dated­purchase­receipt,­your­name,­your­return­address­and­a­statement­of­the­defect.­IK­Multimedia­or­its­authorized­dealer­will­use­reasonable­com-mercial­efforts­to­repair­or­replace­the­product­and­return­it­to­you­(postage­prepaid)­or­issue­to­you­a­credit­equal­to­the­purchase­price,­at­its­option. 9)­LIMITATIONS­ON­WARRANTY IK­Multimedia­warrants­only­that­the­program­will­perform­as­described­in­the­user­documentation.­No­other­advertising,­description­or­representation,­ whether­made­by­a­IK­Multimedia­dealer,­distributor,­agent­or­employee,­shall­be­binding­upon­IK­Multimedia­or­shall­change­the­terms­of­this­warranty.

EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, IK MULTIMEDIA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THIS PRODUCT. IK MULTIMEDIA DIS-CLAIMS ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO A NINETY (90) DAY DURATION OF THIS LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY AND IS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. IK MULTIMEDIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF IK MULTIMEDIA IS ADVISED OF OR AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS MEANS THAT IK MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION SRL SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, OR FOR DAMAGES OR COSTS AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF TIME, DATA OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE, OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE EXCEPT THE ACTUAL COST OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL IK MULTIMEDIA LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT.

10)­CHOICE­OF­LAW You­agree­that­any­and­all­claims,­suits­or­other­disputes­arising­from­your­use­of­the­software­shall­be­determined­in­accordance­with­the­laws­of­Italy,­in­ the­event­IK­Multimedia,­is­made­a­party­thereto.­You­agree­to­submit­to­the­jurisdiction­of­the­court­in­Modena,­Italy­for­all­actions,­whether­in­contract­or­ in­tort,­arising­from­your­use­or­purchase­of­the­software. 11)­GENERAL This­Agreement­contains­the­complete­agreement­between­the­parties­with­respect­to­the­subject­matter­hereof,­and­supersedes­all­prior­or­contempora-neous­agreements­or­understandings,­whether­oral­or­written.­All­questions­concerning­this­Agreement­shall­be­directed­to: IK­Multimedia­Production­Srl Via­dell’Industria­46 41122­Modena Italy ©­2012­IK­Multimedia.­All­rights­reserved.

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Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

AmpliTube­3­is­the­New­King­of­Tone.­It­is­a­massive­upgrade­of­the­leading­ guitar­ and­ bass­ tone­ gear­ modeling­ software­ that­ sets­ the­ new­ industry­ standard­of­sound­variety,­realism,­and­creative­power.­ AmpliTube­3­offers­over­160­pieces­of­gear­(including­models­from­the­most­ sought-after­vintage­collections­and­modern­day­workhorses),­51­individual­ stomp­boxes­and­effects,­31­amplifier­preamp­&­power­sections,­46­speaker­ cabinet­models,­15­high-end­stage­and­studio­mics,­17­post­amp­rack­effects,­ and­much­more…­Thanks­to­the­new­AmpliTube­3­open­architecture,­you­are­ able­to­constantly­expand­your­sonic­palette­through­the­addition­of­more­ packages­such­as­AmpliTube­Fender™,­Ampeg®­SVX,­etc.­ IK­Multimedia­allows­you­to­build­your­custom­integrated­system­using­an­IK­ Audio­Interface/Controller­such­as­StompIO­or­StealthPedal,­your­computer,­ and­AmpliTube­3.­You­have­dreamed­it.­We’ve­made­it. If­you­are­a­performer/producer­and/or­engineer­searching­for­that­unique­ tone­ that­ describes­ your­ artistic­ vision,­ AmpliTube­ 3­ is­ the­ ultimate­ tone­ gear­collection­that­you­need.

1.2 What’s new in AmpliTube 3?

•­ Over­160­models­of­vintage­and­modern­gear­included­in­one­package •­ 30­new­vintage­gear­models­and­creative­effects

•­ New­ Cabinet­ Module­ with­ two­ freely­ movable­ microphones­ and­ cabinet­size­control

•­ New­Room­ambience­with­microphones’­stereo­width­control­ •­ New­ rotary­ speaker­ simulation­ using­ IK’s­ proprietary­ Volumetric­

Response­Modeling­(VRM™)­technology •­ New­Stomp­&­Rack­FX­drag­&­drop­feature­

•­ Series/Parallel­ rigs­ with­ 8­ signal­ path­ presets,­ selectable­ mono/ stereo­input­and­true­stereo­processing •­ New­advanced­Preset­Organization­and­Management­feature •­ Global­and­Single­gear­presets •­ New­“MIDI­Learn”­feature­for­compatibility­with­any­MIDI­controller •­ Freely­assignable­DAW­Automation •­ New­4­Track­Audio­Player/Recorder­with­independent­time­stretch/ pitch­shift*­

•­ Non­ destructive­ recording­ allows­ post-effect­ processing­ of­ the­ recorded­audio*­

•­ Imports­any­Wav,­Aiff,­sd2,­Apple­Caf,­Flac,­MP3­audio­file*­ •­ New­Quality­Mode­feature

•­ New­built-in­expandability­with­the­Custom­Shop.­You­are­able­to­add­ “Powered­by­AmpliTube”­packages­like­AmpliTube­Fender™,­Ampeg®­

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SVX,­etc.­as­well­as­à­la­carte­models.­See the AmpliTube Custom Shop manual for more information

•­ Native­compatibility­with­64-bit­applications­and­operating­systems •­ Expanded­preset­and­patch­browser

•­ Enhanced­ foot­ controller­ integration.­ Direct­ integration­ with­ IK’s­ interfaces/controllers­ like­ StompIO,­ StealthPedal,­ StealthBoard.­ No­ setup­needed

•­ 2­ simultaneous­ instruments­ can­ be­ processed­ with­ independent­ audio­settings*­ •­ Metronome­with­selectable­sounds*­ *Standalone­version Other­features: •­ Windows­and­Mac­OS­X­Plug-in­and­Standalone­application •­ Supported­Plug-in­formats:­Audio­Units,­VST,­RTAS­(Mac­OS­X)­–­VST,­ RTAS­(Windows) •­ 5­separate­modules:­Tuner,­Stomp,­Amp,­Cabinet­+­Microphones,­and­ Rack­effects •­ High-precision­Tuner

•­ Ultra-accurate­ analog­ modeling­ using­ IK­ Multimedia’s­ proprietary­ Dynamic­Saturation­Modeling­(DSM™)­technology

•­ Host/DAW­BPM­synchronization •­ Up­to­96­kHz­supported­sampling­rate •­ Improved­overall­performance

For­ more­ information­ about­ DSM™/VRM™­ technologies­ and­ AmpliTube­ 3­ Block­diagram,­see Appendix, “IK Technologies and Block Diagram.”

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1.3 Plug-in Architecture AmpliTube­3­is­set­up­as­a­traditional­guitar­rig­to­ensure­predictable­results­ and­real­world­flexibility.­The­user­interface­is­simple­and­easy­to­navigate­ but­also­allows­you­to­set­up­complex­guitar­rigs­and­advanced­signal­paths. The­interface­is­divided­into­5­modules:­ 1) Tuner figure­1.1 2) Stomp effects figure­1.2

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3) Amp figure­1.3 4) Cab figure­1.4

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5) Rack effects

figure­1.5

This­ “musical­ layout”­ allows­ you­ to­ navigate­ the­ different­ rigs’­ sections­ without­effort­and­provides­easy­access­to­each­module’s­specific­controls­ and­features. The­first­step­is­to­listen­the­included­presets.­The­presets­library­has­been­ skillfully­programmed­by­the­AmpliTube­3­designers­to­accurately­reproduce­ each­particular­tone­and­to­fuel­your­creativity… For­more­information­about­complex­guitar­rigs­and­advanced­signal­rout-ing,­see­Chapter­4,­“Module/Rig­Selector.”

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1.4 Using the Interface

AmpliTube­3­works­as­Plug-in­or­Standalone­application. 1.4.1 Standalone Interface When­using­AmpliTube­3­in­Standalone­Mode,­the­interface­has­6­sections­ (figure­1.6): figure­1.6 Below­is­a­brief­description­of­each­of­them: 1) Top Header­(figure­1.7)­ It­includes­Preset­Manager,­Quality­Mode,­and­IK­Controller­Selector­areas figure­1.7

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•­ Preset­ Manager:­ it­ allows­ you­ to­ search,­ browse,­ select,­ save­ and­ delete­presets­(figure­1.8).

figure­1.8

•­ Quality­Mode:­it­is­a­one­click­system­optimization.­Just­select­Hi-Mid-or­Eco­to­get­the­best­balance­between­sound­quality­and­CPU­usage­ (figure­1.9).

•­ IK­ Controller­ Selector:­ it­ allows­ you­ to­ choose­ your­ StompIO­ or­ StealthPedal­controller.­(figure­1.10) 2) Module/Rig Selector­(figure­1.11) figure­1.11 It­allows­you­to­choose­the­module­that­you­want­to­use­(Tuner,­Stomp,­Amp,­ Cab,­or­Rack),­the­input­type­(Mono/Stereo)­and­the­signal­path­presets. 3) Module Interface­(figure­1.12) figure­1.12 It­displays­the­selected­module­and­all­its­related­controls.­This­is­the­module­ that­you­will­use­most­while­interacting­with­AmpliTube­3. figure­1.9 figure­1.10

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4) Input/Output Bar­(figure­1.13) figure­1.13 From­here­you­will­manage­the­Input­and­Output­levels,­the­Noise­Gate,­and­ several­module­related­controls.

5) Four Track Audio Player/Recorder with Speed Trainer­(figure­1.14)

figure­1.14 It­allows­you­to­playback­your­favorite­songs,­learn­new­riffs,­capture­your­ ideas,­record­your­band’s­demo,­and­much­more… 6) Status Bar­(figure­1.15) figure­1.15 It­includes­the­Input­Gain­Slider­and­gives­you­a­quick­reference­of­the­CPU­ load­and­MIDI.

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1.4.2 Plug-in Interface When­using­AmpliTube­3­as­a­Plug-in,­the­interface­has­4­sections­(figure­ 1.16):­ figure­1.16 •­ Top­Header­(Preset­Manager,­Quality­Mode,­and­IK­Controller­Selector­ areas) •­ Module/Rig­Selector­ •­ Module­Interface­ •­ Input/Output­Bar­ Note:­considering­that­the­first­4­sections­of­the­AmpliTube­3­interface­are­ the­same­in­Standalone­and­Plug-in­Modes,­there­is­no­need­to­repeat­their­ descriptions.­Please­see­1.4.1.

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Chapter 2 Getting started

2.1 Registration/Authorization We­know­that­you­are­excited­about­AmpliTube­3­so­let’s­get­ready­to­rock! After­you’ve­installed­AmpliTube­3,­you­have­to­register­and­authorize­your­ product.­Not­only­to­enable­permanent­unrestricted­functionality,­but­also­ to­take­advantage­of­all­the­User­Area­features.­This­is­a­very­simple­pro-cess;­you­just­need­to­follow­the­instructions­provided­in­the­Authorization­ Manager. The­Authorization­Manager­is­a­smart­application­integrated­to­our­website­ that­ will­ guide­ you­ through­ the­ Registration­ and­ Authorization­ process.­ When­you­launch­AmpliTube­3­for­the­first­time­the­Authorization­Manager­ will­pop­up­asking­you­to­complete­the­process,­so­become­an­IK­Registered­ User­today­and­enjoy­all­the­benefits­that­IK­Multimedia­has­to­offer­you! For­information­about­AmpliTube­3­Installation,­please­read­the­“Installation­ and­Authorization­Manual”­located­here: Windows:­ Start\Programs\IK­Multimedia\AmpliTube­3\­Installation­and­Authorization­ Manual Macintosh:­

HD/Library/Documentation/IK­ Multimedia/AmpliTube­ 3/Installation­ and­ Authorization­Manual

If­you­have­any­problems,­see Chapter 16, “Troubleshooting”­or­visit­the­ FAQ­webpage­at:­www.ikmultimedia.com/faq 2.2 Standalone Mode The­Standalone­version­of­AmpliTube­3­can­be­used­to­perform­live­or­in­a­ recording­studio­situation,­using­your­computer­as­a­next­generation­model-ing­effects­processor.­Using­AmpliTube­3­in­Standalone­Mode­allows­you­to­ run­the­program­without­the­need­of­a­host­sequencer­application­(DAW). To­ play­ live,­ we­ strongly­ recommend­ that­ you­ control­ AmpliTube­ 3­ (Standalone­Mode)­with­an­IK­Controller­such­as­StompIO­or­StealthPedal,­ considering­that­their­integration­is­highly-customized­and­optimized.

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2.2.1 Launch AmpliTube 3 Standalone To­launch­AmpliTube­3­Standalone­go­to: Windows:­Start\Programs\AmpliTube­3­icon Macintosh:­Application­folder/AmpliTube­3­icon

2.2.2 Audio Configuration

In­ this­ section,­ we­ will­ cover­ how­ to­ set­ up­ your­ audio­ interface­ in­ both­ platforms.­However,­if­you­are­using­an­IK­audio­interface/controller­such­ as­StompIO­or­StealthPedal,­no­setup­is­needed­because­AmpliTube­3­offers­ direct­integration. 2.2.2.1 Windows® figure­2.1 In­AmpliTube­3,­click­Audio­>­Hardware­Settings. Select­ASIO­(recommended)­or­DirectX­from­the­top­menu.

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Input­Device:­your­audio­interface­driver­will­be­automatically­selected.­If­ not,­please­choose­it­manually. Left/Right­Channel:­select­the­audio­interface­input­into­which­your­instru-ment­is­plugged.­For­example,­if­your­instrument­is­plugged­into­the­first­ audio­ interface­ input,­ you­ should­ select­ Left­ Channel-Input­ 1.­ However,­ if­ it­is­plugged­into­the­second­audio­interface­input,­you­should­select­Right­ Channel-Input­2,­etc.­In­some­cases,­Left­channel­is­identified­as­Channel­1­ and­Right­channel­as­Channel­2.

Output­ Device:­ select­ your­ audio­ interface­ output­ driver.­ The­ Input­ and­ Output­Device­should­be­the­same. Left/Right­Channel:­select­your­desired­output­channels.­For­example,­(Left­ Channel­-Output­1),­(Right­Channel-Output­2). Buffer­Size:­to­change­the­buffer­size­of­an­ASIO­device,­click­Panel.­It­will­ open­your­audio­interface’s­Control­Panel. 2.2.2.2 Macintosh® figure­2.2 In­AmpliTube­3,­click­Audio­>­Hardware­Settings. Input­Device:­Your­audio­interface­driver­will­be­automatically­selected.­If­ not,­please­choose­it­manually.

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Left/Right­Channel:­Select­the­audio­interface­input­into­which­your­instru-ment­is­plugged.­For­example,­if­your­instrument­is­plugged­into­the­first­ audio­interface­input,­you­should­select­Left­Channel/Channel­1.­However,­if­ it­is­plugged­into­the­second­audio­interface­input,­you­should­select­Right­ Channel/Channel­2,­etc.­However,­if­your­audio­interface­has­only­1­input,­ the­Left­and­Right­channels­menus­will­display­Channel­1. Output­Device:­Select­your­audio­interface­output­driver.­Usually,­the­Input­ and­Output­Devices­are­the­same. Left/Right­Channel:­Select­your­desired­output­channels.­For­example,­(Left­ Channel-Channel­1),­(Right­Channel-Channel­2).

Buffer­ Size:­ Adjusting­ the­ buffer­ settings­ will­ change­ the­ audio­ signal­ latency.­In­fact,­the­amount­of­latency­depends­on­several­factors­such­as­ computer­speed­and­audio­interface­performance.­Decreasing­the­buffer­size­ value­will­reduce­the­amount­of­signal­delay,­so­the­goal­is­to­get­the­latency­ as­low­as­possible­without­getting­any­audio­artifacts.­As­a­starting­point,­ a­ buffer­ size­ of­ 144­ samples­ should­ be­ fine­ on­ most­ modern­ computers.­ However,­considering­that­each­system­is­different;­please­experiment­with­ your­settings­until­you­get­the­best­result.

2.2.3 Plug Your Guitar

Now­that­AmpliTube­3­is­installed­and­your­audio­interface­is­configured­we­ are­ready­to­move­forward.

2.2.3.1 Connecting Your Guitar/Bass

Plug­your­instrument­into­a­Hi-Z­Input,­Instrument­Input,­or­a­Microphone­ XLR­Input­(only­if­you­are­using­an­active­DI­BOX­between­the­guitar­1/4”­ Plug­and­the­Mic­XLR­input). Do­not­use­Regular­Line­Inputs,­-10­dB­or­+4­dB­Inputs,­unless­you’re­using­ an­active­instrument­or­you­are­adding­an­active­buffer­between­the­instru-ment­and­the­line­input.

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2.2.3.2 Adjusting Your Levels

First­ of­ all,­ check­ that­ your­ instrument­ volume­ knob­ is­ all­ the­ way­ up…­ Second,­lets­analyze­how­your­audio­interface­and­AmpliTube­3­interact. When­you­are­using­AmpliTube­3­as­Standalone,­you­can­adjust­the­Input­ level­by­moving­its­Input­Gain­Slider­(figure­2.3). figure­2.3 The­Global­Input­Level­is­determined­by­the­audio­interface­gain­plus­the­ AmpliTube­3­Input­Gain­value. Increase­the­input­level­up­to­the­point­where­the­clipping­LED­starts­blink-ing.To­avoid­clipping,­adjust­your­audio­interface­gain­knob­accordingly. The­Preset­Input­Level­is­determined­by­the­AmpliTube­3­Input­level­knob­ (figure­2.4).­ The­AmpliTube­3­Output­level­is­controlled­by­the­Master­knob­(figure­2.5). The­Audio­Interface­Output­level­is­controlled­by­its­Master­Volume. Tip:­if­while­browsing­AmpliTube­3­presets­you­find­that­all­clean­sounds­are­ too­quiet­and­all­lead­sounds­are­too­high,­this­probably­means­that­you’re­ using­a­too­low­input­gain­on­your­audio­interface.

2.2.3.3 Quality Mode Options

To­get­the­best­balance­between­sound­quality­and­CPU­usage,­click­on­each­ Quality­ Mode­ button­ (located­ in­ the­ Top­ Header­ section­ of­ AmpliTube­ 3­ interface)­and­determine­which­option­is­the­best­for­your­system. •­ HI:­offers­the­best­sound­quality­at­a­higher­CPU­usage •­ MID:­offers­a­very­good­sound­quality­at­a­reasonable­CPU­usage •­ ECO:­offers­a­good­sound­quality­at­a­very­low­CPU­usage figure­2.4 figure­2.5 figure­2.6

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2.2.3.4 Tuning If­your­instrument­is­out­of­tune,­you­are­not­maximizing­AmpliTube­3­sonic­ capabilities­so­let’s­invest­a­few­minutes… 1.­ Click­the­Tuner­button­located­in­the­Module/Rig­Selector. 2.­ Turn­On­the­Tuner. 3.­ Play­one­string­at­a­time­and­check­that­the­Cents­indicator­is­as­ close­at­0­as­possible,­both­in­the­Graphic­Tuner­Interface­and­in­the­ Cents­display­(figure­2.7). figure­2.7 If­tuning­your­instrument­is­taking­more­than­a­few­minutes,­maybe­is­time­ to­change­your­strings­and/or­calibrate­your­guitar/bass… 2.2.4 Hands-on Examples 2.2.4.1 Loading a Preset

To­ taste­ AmpliTube­ 3­ “sonic­ flavors”­ play­ one­ of­ your­ favorite­ songs,­ and­ select­ different­ presets­ from­ the­ Preset­ Selector­ (figure­ 2.8).­ Even­ better,­ play­a­riff­over­and­over­and­change­the­presets­via­the­Up/Down­arrows…­

figure­2.8

If­you­want­to­search­presets­by­keywords,­attributes,­or­apply­filters­to­your­ search,­click­Preset­Browser­and­enjoy­its­smart­engine.

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2.2.4.2 Selecting Amps To­explore­different­Amp­Models,­click­Amp­A­and­change­the­Pre­Amp,­EQ,­ and­Amp­Models­using­the­Up/Down­arrows­(figure­2.9).­You­can­also­adjust­ each­control­setting­to­get­that­ultimate­tone. figure­2.9

2.2.4.3 Choosing the Cabinet

Do­you­want­to­listen­an­incredible­rotary­speaker­simulation?­No­problem.­ Click­Cab­A­and­select­the­Rotary­147­model­through­the­Cab­Model­Selector.­ Do­you­have­an­“orange”?­Yes!­Select­the­4x12­British­Or­model­and­change­ the­distance­and­position­of­the­microphones­by­moving­them­vertically­and­ horizontally…­you­can­also­add­Room­Ambience­and­change­the­width­of­the­ Room­mics…­(figure­2.10). figure­2.10

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2.2.4.4 Adding Stomp and Rack Effects

You­can­easily­add­Stomp­and­Rack­Effects.­To­add­a­stompbox,­click­Stomp­ A­and­select­one­of­the­51­available­models­from­the­Stomp­Model­Selector­ (figure­2.11). figure­2.11 To­add­a­Rack­Effect,­click­Rack­A­and­choose­one­of­the­models­included­in­ the­Rack­Model­Selector­(figure­2.12). figure­2.12 In­AmpliTube­3­you­are­able­to­rearrange­the­order­of­the­stomps­and­racks­ models­using­the­drag­and­drop­feature.­Did­you­try­it?

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2.2.5 Four Track Audio Player/Recorder with Speed Trainer

The­Four­Track­Audio­Player/Recorder­with­Speed­Trainer­is­a­very­useful­ new­feature­because­it­allows­you­to: •­ Import­and­playback­up­to­four­Wav,­Aiff,­sd2,­Apple­Caf,­Flac,­MP3­audio­files •­ Control­Volume,­Pan,­Pitch,­and­Tempo­per­track •­ Use­AmpliTube­3­as­an­Effect­-­one­instance­per­track •­ Maximize­your­resources­via­the­Freeze­function •­ Set­a­loop •­ Change­the­Playback­Speed •­ Record­your­ideas •­ Practice­with­a­Digital­Metronome­ •­ Export­audio,­and­much­more…

2.2.5.1 Import an Audio File

There­are­2­ways­to­import­audio­files.­ A)­Through­Load­(figure­2.13):­ figure­2.13 1.­ Click­Load. 2.­ Select­the­audio­file/s­that­you­want­to­import. 3.­ Click­Open/Ok­etc.­The­imported­audio­files­will­be­displayed­in­the­ Audio­Files­List­area­(figure­2.14). figure­2.14 4.­ Select­the­track­in­which­you­want­to­move­the­audio­file­by­clicking­ in­its­number­(figure­2.15). figure­2.15

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5.­ Drag­the­selected­audio­file­from­the­Audio­Files­List­area­and­drop­ it­to­the­Waveform­Display­(figure­2.16).­If­the­track­in­which­you­ are­ loading­ an­ audio­ file­ is­ empty,­ the­ file­ will­ be­ automatically­ loaded­on­it.­ figure­2.16 6.­ The­audio­file­recently­moved­to­the­Waveform­Display­will­show­ the­assigned­track­#­in­the­right­column­of­the­Audio­File­List­(T1,­ T2,­etc)­(figure­2.17). figure­2.17 B)­Via­the­drag­and­drop­feature. 1.­ Drag­the­audio­files­that­you­want­to­import­to­the­Audio­Files­List­ area. 2.­ Drag­the­selected­audio­file­from­the­Audio­Files­List­area­and­drop­ it­to­the­Waveform­Display.­If­the­track­in­which­you­are­loading­an­ audio­file­is­empty,­the­file­will­be­automatically­loaded­on­it. 3.­ The­audio­file­recently­moved­to­the­Waveform­Display­will­show­ the­assigned­track­#­in­the­right­column­of­the­Audio­File­List.­ Note:­if­the­same­audio­file­was­“dropped”­in­different­tracks,­(e.g.,­track­1­ and­3),­both­numbers­will­be­shown­in­the­right­column­of­the­Audio­File­ List­(T13)­(figure­2.18). figure­2.18 To­delete­an­audio­file,­drag­it­from­the­Audio­File­List­area­and­drop­it­any-where­in­your­desktop.­

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2.2.5.2 Waveform Display The­audio­file­peak­waveform­is­displayed­as­an­average­of­the­L­&­R­chan-nels.­This­means­that­you­will­only­see­one­waveform,­even­if­your­audio­file­ is­stereo­(figure­2.19). figure­2.19 The­Zoom­In­(+)­and­Zoom­Out­(-)­buttons­are­located­at­the­bottom­right­of­ the­Waveform­Display­(figure­2.20). figure­2.20 The­Horizontal­Scroll­Bar­will­allow­you­to­move­the­file­within­the­display­ (figure­2.21).­Click­it­and­move­it­to­the­desired­position­or­use­the­Left/Right­ arrows­(figure­2.22). figure­2.21 figure­2.22 To­clear­the­Waveform­Display­click­Empty­(figure­2.23).­The­audio­file­will­not­be­ deleted­(it­will­remain­in­the­Audio­Files­List­area,­but­without­the­assigned­tack­#). figure­2.23

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2.2.5.3 Using the Transport Bar

Play/Stop:­click­this­button­to­Start/Stop­an­audio­file­or­use­your­computer­ keyboard­spacebar­(figure­2.24). figure­2.24 Loop:­click­this­button­to­insert­the­Start/End­loop­markers­in­the­Waveform­ Display­(figure­2.25).­To­trim­the­Start/End­loop­points,­hold­the­mouse­on­ top­of­each­marker­and­drag­them­horizontally­(figure­2.26).­To­playback­the­ loop,­click­Play­or­hit­the­spacebar. figure­2.25 figure­2.26 Rec:­to­record­a­track,­click­the­track’s­record­button­and­then­the­Transport­ bar­Rec­button­(figure­2.27). figure­2.27 A: AUTO­record.­It­allows­you­to­be­prepared­for­the­recording­session.­It­sets­ the­recorder­so­that­it­will­wait­for­you­to­hit­the­strings­before­starting­the­ actual­recording­(figure­2.28). figure­2.28

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Measure Display:­it­counts­the­measures­being­played,­based­on­the­selected­ Time­Signature­(SIGN)­(figure­2.29).

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2.2.5.4 Track Controls Description

1-4:­it­selects­the­track­that­you­want­to­work­on­(figure­2.30).­Click­on­the­ related­track­number­or­press­1,­2,­3,­or­4­in­your­computer­keyboard.­

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Input:­it­allows­you­to­select­input­1,­2,­or­stereo­(S).­Just­click­on­it­to­scroll­ through­ the­ 1,­ 2,­ and­ Stereo­ options­ (figure­ 2.31).­ By­ default,­ Input­ 1­ is­ assigned­to­Track­1. figure­2.31 Rec:­click­this­button­to­monitor­your­instrument­and­to­rec-arm­the­track.­ (figure­2.32)­By­default,­Rec­is­enabled­in­Track­1,­so­you­are­able­to­monitor­ your­instrument­as­soon­as­you­launch­AmpliTube­3. figure­2.32 Note:­the­Rec­Arm­button­will­be­automatically­disabled­when­an­audio­file­ is­dragged­to­the­selected­track.

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Solo:­it­allows­you­to­listen­only­that­track,­and­automatically­mutes­the­rest­ (figure­2.33). figure­2.33 Mute:­it­allows­you­to­listen­all­the­tracks­except­the­one­that­you­are­muting­ (figure­2.34). figure­2.34 Volume:­moving­the­slider­to­the­right­increase­the­volume­and­vice­versa­ (figure­2.35). figure­2.35 Pan:­it­allows­you­to­pan­that­track­to­the­Left,­Center,­Right,­and­everything­ in­between­(figure­2.36). figure­2.36 Pitch:­it­allows­you­to­shift­the­pitch­up­or­down­without­changing­the­tempo­ (figure­2.37). figure­2.37

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Tempo:­it­allows­you­to­speed­up­or­slow­down­the­tempo­without­changing­ the­pitch­(figure­2.38). figure­2.38 Link:­this­button­(on­by­default)­makes­any­changes­you­have­made­on­the­ Tempo­slider­to­be­applied­equally­to­all­4­tracks.­If­you­want­to­have­a­dif-ferent­Tempo­setting­in­each­track,­just­uncheck­this­option­(figure­2.39). figure­2.39 2.2.5.5 Playback Speed To­quickly­change­the­playback­speed­of­all­the­four­tracks­click­1/2x,­1x,­or­ 2x.­(figure­2.40) figure­2.40 •­ 1/2x:­half­speed •­ 1x:­normal­speed •­ 2x:­double­speed

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2.2.5.6 Recording There­are­2­easy­ways­to­record­in­Track­1­(selected­and­enabled­by­default): A)­Recording­using­the­AUTO­button: 1.­ Click­A­(figure­2.41). figure­2.41 2.­ Select­or­create­a­new­folder­to­save­your­recordings­and­click­OK­ (figure­2.42). 3.­ When­you­are­ready,­start­playing.­The­recording­session­will­begin­ automatically. 4.­ Click­the­Stop­button­to­stop­recording. Note:­the­recording­destination­folder­has­to­be­selected­only­for­the­first­ time­a­recording­is­started­in­the­session. B)­Recording­manually: 1.­ Click­the­Rec­button­located­in­the­Transport­bar­(figure­2.43).­ figure­2.43 2.­ Select­or­create­a­new­folder­to­save­your­recordings­and­click­OK.­ 3.­ Start­playing. 4.­ Click­the­Stop­button­to­stop­recording. Note:­the­recording­destination­folder­has­to­be­selected­only­for­the­first­ time­a­recording­is­started­in­the­session. If­you­want­to­record­in­any­of­the­other­tracks,­add­these­two­steps­before­ the­instructions­provided­above: •­ Select­the­track­in­which­you­want­to­record.­ •­ Click­its­record­button.­ And­then­continue­with­the­A­or­B­instructions. figure­2.42

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Now­ that­ you’ve­ recorded­ a­ couple­ of­ licks,­ let’s­ learn­ how­ to­ work­ with­ audio­files. If­you­want­to:­ Find­the­audio­file­that­you’ve­just­recorded,­check­the­Audio­Files­List.­All­ takes­are­numbered­consecutively. Remove­the­current­take,­drag­the­file­from­the­Audio­Files­List­and­drop­it­ anywhere­in­the­desktop. Note:­if­you­want­to­actually­delete­the­recorded­audio­file­from­the­hard­ disk­you­need­to­find­it­inside­the­selected­recording­destination­folder­and­ delete­it­manually.­Only­removing­the­audio­recording­from­the­AmpliTube­3­ Audio­Files­list­does­not­actually­delete­it­from­the­hard­disk. Free­up­the­track­from­the­audio­file­it­contains,­click­Empty.

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2.2.5.7 Adding Effects

Think­ AmpliTube­ 3­ as­ a­ plug-in­ processor.­ You­ can­ add­ one­ AmpliTube­ 3­ instance­per­track­via­the­AmpliTube­button.­This­means­that­you­can­use­ the­entire­AmpliTube­3­or­any­of­its­modules­(Stomp,­Amp,­Cab­and­Rack)­to­ process­your­audio­files.­ Track­1­is­automatically­loaded­with­AmpliTube­3­when­the­application­is­ started.­This­is­to­avoid­you­having­to­manually­load­AmpliTube­3­each­time­ when­you­play­live­using­any­of­the­IK­Multimedia­hardware­interfaces,­like­ StompIO­or­StealthPedal. To­activate­AmpliTube­3­as­a­plug-in­processor­in­Track­2: 1.­ Select­Track­2­by­clicking­on­its­number­(figure­2.44). figure­2.44

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2.­ Click­the­AmpliTube­button,­a­new­AmpliTube­3­instance­will­open­ (figure­2.45).­To­deactivate­it,­click­AmpliTube­again.

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3.­ To­ monitor­ the­ track­ with­ AmpliTube­ 3­ added­ as­ effect,­ click­ the­ On­icon­(default).­To­bypass­the­effect,­click­On­again­(figure­2.46).

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Select­Track­1­and­then­Track­2­to­visualize­and­compare­the­settings­of­each­ AmpliTube­3­instance.

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2.2.5.8 Managing Your Resources

To­ optimize­ your­ system­ performance,­ only­ Track­ 1­ has­ the­ Effect­ feature­ enabled­by­default.­

To­preserve­your­CPU­usage,­we­recommend­following­these­guidelines: Freeze­all­the­tracks­that­you­are­not­working­on:

Select­ the­ track­ that­ you­ are­ not­ working­ and­ click­ the­ Freeze­ icon­ (figure­2.47).­ figure­2.47 An­audio­file­will­be­created­and­placed­in­your­recording­destination­ folder­(figure­2.48).­ Deactivate­AmpliTube­in­the­tracks­that­you­are­not­working­on: Select­the­related­tracks­and­click­the­AmpliTube­button.­The­interface­ will­disappear. Use­what­you­need: For­example,­if­you­want­to­add­a­little­bit­of­ambience­to­your­sound,­ you­could­use­the­Digital­Reverb­Rack­for­example,­so­you­will­probably­ don’t­need­the­entire­AmpliTube­3…­just­bypass­the­modules­that­you­ are­not­using.­Select­the­Stomp,­Amp,­or­x­module­via­the­Module/Rig­ figure­2.48

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Selector­and­click­Bypass. Use­the­Quality­Mode­that­you­need­for­the­current­task: If­you­are­practicing­scales­you­do­not­need­the­Hi­Quality­Mode­with­12­ Stomps,­Room­Ambience,­and­4­Racks…­However,­if­you­are­monitoring­ different­mic­models,­positions,­and­blending­options­with­headphones,­ you­may­need­it.­You­get­the­point. 2.2.5.9 Master Volume After­you’ve­made­a­raw­mix­of­your­band’s­demo,­you­may­want­to­control­ the­ volume­ of­ the­ entire­ Four­ Track­ Audio­ Player/Recorder­ via­ its­ Master­ slider­(figure­2.49).

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2.2.5.10 Export

Click­ Export­ to­ export­ audio­ files­ (figure­ 2.50).­ Select­ the­ settings­ in­ the­ Export­File­window­and­browse­your­recording­destination­folder.­Click­Save­ in­the­Save­as­window­and­OK­in­the­Export­File­window.

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2.2.5.11 Using the Metronome

The­Metronome­has­5­controls­(figure­2.51).­ figure­2.51 Metronome:­click­this­button­enables/disable­the­Metronome­(figure­2.52). figure­2.52 Sound:­click­here­to­select­your­Metronome’s­sound­and­the­Accent­option­ (figure­2.53).­ figure­2.53 BPM:­allows­you­to­change­the­metronome’s­tempo­(figure­2.54).­Click­and­ hold­the­BPM­value.­Moving­the­pointer­up­will­increase­the­value­and­vice­ versa.­You­can­also­set­your­tempo­by­TAPPING.­To­do­that,­press­the­T­key­ on­your­computer­keyboard­at­least­4­times. figure­2.54

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Time Signature (Sign): to­determine­how­many­beats­are­per­measure,­click­ and­move­the­pointer­up/down­on­top­of­the­top­number.­To­determine­what­ kind­of­note­value­constitutes­a­beat,­click­and­move­up/down­the­pointer­on­ top­of­the­bottom­number.­The­numbers­3/4,­for­instance,­mean­three­beats­ per­measure­with­a­quarter­note­getting­one­beat­(figure­2.55). figure­2.55 Volume:­it­allows­you­to­change­the­Metronome’s­click­volume­(figure­2.56). figure­2.56

2.2.5.12 Saving and Loading Your AmpliTube 3 Project Files

Through­the­File­menu,­AmpliTube­3­(Standalone­Mode)­allows­you­to­cre-ate,­open,­save,­and­save­as­Projects­(figure­2.57).

A­Project­file­includes­all­the­information­and­data­included­in­that­particu-lar­project,­from­presets,­individual­control­settings,­to­the­audio­files­used­ in­the­Four­Track­Audio­Player/Recorder,­etc.

Once­ your­ AmpliTube­ 3­ project­ is­ finished­ you­ can­ save­ it­ by­ pressing­ Command-S­(on­Mac)­or­CTRL-S­on­Windows.­Alternatively­you­can­select­ “Save”­from­the­“File”­menu.­A­Save­dialog­will­appear­allowing­you­to­enter­ your­project­name,­and­to­select­the­destination­folder.

To­open­this­project­later,­just­double­click­on­the­file­you­have­previously­ saved­ and­ AmpliTube­ 3­ will­ open­ it­ automatically.­ Alternatively­ you­ can­ select­“Load”­from­the­“File”­menu­and­locate­the­file­you­have­previously­ saved.

If­you’re­already­working­on­a­previously­loaded­AmpliTube­3­project­and­ just­ want­ to­ save­ a­ variation­ of­ it­ just­ select­ “Save­ As…”­ from­ the­ “File”­ menu,­type­a­new­name­for­the­project­and­select­a­destination­folder.

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2.2.5.13 Project Sample Rate

For­proper­results­the­AmpliTube­3­Project­sample­rate­must­match­the­one­ set­on­your­Audio­Interface.

AmpliTube­3­automatically­sets­the­Audio­Interface­sample­rate­for­you,­so­in­ most­cases­there­can’t­be­a­mismatch.­But­in­case­you­hear­imported­audio­ files­ playing­ at­ wrong­ speed­ first­ thing­ to­ check­ is­ Sample­ Rate­ on­ your­ Audio­Interface,­and­set­the­AmpliTube­3­one­accordingly. To­set­the­AmpliTube­3­Project­Sample­Rate­just­select­“Project­Properties”­ from­“File”­menu­and­set­the­Sample­Rate­you­need. 2.2.6 Status Bar The­Status­Bar­includes­the­MIDI­In­check­box,­the­Input­Gain­slider,­and­ the­CPU­Load­display­(figure­2.58).­For­more­information­about­MIDI­In,­see Chapter 15, “Control”. figure­2.58 2.3 Plug-In Mode

AmpliTube­ 3­ works­ as­ a­ plug-in­ inside­ the­ most­ common­ DAW­ such­ as­ Pro­ Tools,­ Cubase,­ Logic­ Studio,­ Live,­ Sonar,­ Digital­ Performer,­ Nuendo,­ Garageband,­Acid­Pro,­Audition,­Mainstage,­and­others...­In­short,­AmpliTube­ 3­ works­ in­ any­ DAW­ that­ supports­ the­ following­ plug-in­ formats:­ Audio­ Units,­VST,­RTAS­(Mac­OS­X)­–­VST,­RTAS­(Windows).

Considering­ that­ DAWs­ are­ in­ constant­ update,­ please­ refer­ to­ their­ User­ Manuals­to­learn­how­to­insert­AmpliTube­3­as­a­plug-in.

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Chapter 3 Input/Output Bar

3.1 Input/Output Bar

The­ Input/Output­ Bar­ includes­ a­ noise­ gate,­ tuner­ and­ value­ displays,­ volume,­pan,­phase­and­mix­controls­and­of­course,­input­and­output­level­ sections.­You­can­check­important­information­about­your­product,­custom-ize­your­preferences,­connect­to­the­User­Area,­and­open­the­MIDI,­Auto,­and­ Ctrl­panels… 3.2 Input Section The­Input­section­includes­the­Input­knob­and­its­meter­(figure­3.1). figure­3.1 3.2.1 Input Knob The­Input­knob­controls­the­Preset­Input­Level.

3.2.2 Input Level Meter

The­Input­Level­Meter­shows­you­the­input­level­through­a­3­color­reference;­ green,­yellow,­and­red.­Avoid­red…

3.3 IK Controller Selector

To­control­AmpliTube­3­in­standalone­or­plug-in­mode­and­take­full­advan-tage­ of­ its­ capabilities,­ IK­ Multimedia­ recommends­ using­ the­ StompIO­ or­ StealthPedal­controllers.

To­ understand­ how­ the­ IK­ Controller­ selector­ works,­ let’s­ analyze­ these­ scenarios;

•­ If­ you­ launch­ AmpliTube­ 3­ after­ you’ve­ connected­ and­ powered­ on­ your­ StompIO­ or­ StealthPedal,­ the­ application­ will­ automatically­ recognize­your­controller,­so­no­setup­needed.

•­ If­you­launch­AmpliTube­3­before­you’ve­connected­and­powered­on­ your­StompIO­or­StealthPedal,­manually­select­which­controller­you­

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are­using­via­the­IK­Controller­selector­and­enable­it­via­the­On­but-ton­(figure­3.2.) figure­3.2

3.3.1 Using the StompIO/StealthPedal to Control AmpliTube 3

The­StompIO­and­StealthPedal­are­able­to­control­one­instance­of­AmpliTube­ 3­at­a­time.­So­if­you­have­two­AmpliTube­3­instances­opened­in­Pro­Tools­ (one­inserted­in­the­Lead­Guitar­track,­and­the­other­one­in­the­Rhythmic­ Guitar­track­for­example),­click­the­On­button­in­the­AmpliTube­3­instance­ that­you­want­to­control­first,­e.g.,­Lead­Guitar­track,­and­then­click­the­On­ button­in­the­AmpliTube­3­instance­inserted­in­the­Rhythmic­Guitar­track. On­the­other­hand,­if­you­are­using­AmpliTube­3­Standalone,­and­you­want­ to­control­the­AmpliTube­3­instance­that­you­added­as­effect­in­Track­2,­click­ the­On­button. In­short,­

•­ If­ you­ have­ only­ one­ AmpliTube­ 3­ instance­ opened,­ the­ On­ button­ enables/disables­the­StompIO­or­StealthPedal­controllers.

•­ If­you­have­2­or­more­AmpliTube­3­instances­opened,­the­On­button­ will­allow­you­to­choose­which­instance­to­control.

For­ more­ information­ about­ StompIO­ and­ StealthPedal,­ please­ read­ their­ related­User­Manuals.

3.4 Selected Module

The­ Selected­ Module­ section­ includes­ the­ Pan,­ Volume,­ Phase,­ and­ Mix­ controls­(figure­3.3).

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3.4.1 Pan The­Pan­control­allows­you­to­adjust­the­pan­position­of­the­Cab­and­Rack­ modules.­Usually,­this­control­should­be­kept­at­its­default­position­(center)­ (figure­3.4). figure­3.4 3.4.2 Volume The­Volume­control­allows­you­to­fine-tune­the­output­level­of­each­module­ (figure­3.5). figure­3.5 3.4.3 Phase The­Phase­control­allows­you­to­delay­the­Direct­signal­or­the­Cab­Module­ signal­(figure­3.6). figure­3.6 •­ To­delay­the­Direct­signal,­adjust­the­Phase­Control­to­negative­values­ (Left).

•­ To­ delay­ the­ Cabinet­ signal,­ adjust­ the­ Phase­ Control­ to­ positive­ values­(Right).

For­ example,­ you­ can­ use­ the­ Phase­ control­ with­ dual­ Cabinets­ setups­ to­ create­ stereo­ sounds­ by­ delaying­ one­ Cabinet­ (adjust­ the­ Phase­ Control­ to­positive­values)­by­a­few­milliseconds­in­respect­of­the­other­one.­Also,­ you­can­use­this­control­to­experiment­with­delay­between­the­Direct­and­ Cabinet­sounds­on­bass­sounds. The­Phase­control­is­normally­set­at­zero­(center)­considering­that­could­be­ a­positive­or­negative­value,­and­has­to­be­used­in­conjunction­with­the­Mix­ control.

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3.4.4 Mix The­Mix­control­is­normally­set­at­zero­as­it­mixes­the­signal­captured­by­the­ Cab­model­microphone­with­the­direct­signal­taken­from­the­Stomps­output.­ This­is­useful­with­bass­amps,­to­mix­the­direct­signal­with­the­cabinet­one,­ but­it­could­also­be­used­with­certain­kind­of­guitar­sounds­(figure­3.7). figure­3.7 Note:­this­control­has­to­be­used­in­conjunction­with­the­Phase­control. The­following­table­shows­you­which­control­is­implemented­in­each­module. 3.4.5 Implementation Table AmpliTube 3 Modules Selected Modules

Control Tuner Stomp Amp Cab Rack

Pan – – – √ √

Volume √ √ √ √ √

Phase – – – √ –

Mix – – – √ –

3.5 Using Noise Gate

The­Noise­Gate­allows­you­to­minimize­the­amount­of­unnecessary­noise,­ especially­if­you­are­using­high­gain­(figure­3.8).

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3.5.1 Threshold

It­sets­the­threshold­level­for­the­signal.­When­the­signal­drops­below­the­ set­ threshold­ level,­ the­ noise­ gate­ silences­ the­ signal.­ Usually,­ keep­ the­

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threshold­level­at­the­lowest­possible­value­(fully­counterclockwise)­and­set­ it­higher­only­when­you­need­to­activate­the­gate­(figure­3.9). figure­3.9 3.5.2 Release It­sets­the­gate­release­time.­Higher­values­will­result­in­a­gate­that­takes­ a­longer­amount­of­time­to­close­again,­when­the­input­signal­drops­below­ the­threshold­(figure­3.10). figure­3.10 3.5.3 Depth This­control­determines­how­much­the­signal­is­attenuated­when­the­gate­ closes,­from­-20­dB­to­-100­dB. Default­is­-60­dB,­which­is­a­strong­attenuation­that­usually­works­fine­in­ most­cases.­If­you­need­to­add­more­attenuation,­increase­this­parameter­ (figure­3.11). figure­3.11 3.6 Tuner Display The­Tuner­Display­allows­you­to­do­a­quick­check­of­your­tuning­while­you­ are­working­in­any­module.­Just­click­On,­play­a­string,­and­check­that­the­ marker­is­exactly­in­the­middle­(figure­3.12). figure­3.12

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3.7 Selected Parameter Display

When­ you­ adjust­ a­ Stomp,­ Amp,­ Cab­ or­ Rack­ parameter,­ or­ change­ the­ settings­of­the­Input/Output­bar­controls,­the­actual­value­(and­if­applies,­ its­related­unit­of­measurement)­will­be­shown­in­the­Selected­Parameter­ Display.­For­example,­if­you­increase­the­Amp­module­level,­a­dB­(Decibel)­ abbreviation­will­appear­next­to­the­value­(figure­3.13). figure­3.13 3.8 Master Section The­Master­Section­includes­the­Master­knob­and­the­Output­Level­Meter­ (figure­3.14). figure­3.14 3.8.1 Master Knob The­Master­knob­controls­the­AmpliTube­3­Output­level.

3.8.2 Output Level Meter

The­Output­Level­Meter­shows­you­the­output­level­and­an­overload­light­ that­works­as­a­clipping­indicator.­ The­clipping­indicator­should­never­light­up.­If­it­does,­you’re­probably­clip-ping­your­signal­digitally,­and­as­a­result,­degrading­the­sound­quality.­This­ situation­can­be­fixed­by­reducing­the­Master­level­so­that­the­output­master­ signal­stays­slightly­below­the­clipping­level.

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3.9 Program Information, Preferences and More

3.9.1 Lock If­you­are­running­AmpliTube­3­in­demo­mode­and­you­click­the­Lock­button­ (figure­3.15),­the­Authorization­Manager­will­appear.­ figure­3.15 However,­if­you’ve­already­registered­and­authorized­your­product,­clicking­ on­the­Lock­button­will­show­you­the­product­Serial­Number­(figure­3.16). figure­3.16