The AmpliTube X-DRIVE distortion pedal brings your pure and pristine studio guitar sound onstage. This boutique, audiophile-grade pedal features 16 different overdrive and distortion effects drawn from IK’s most popular AmpliTube models, accompanied by an exclusive plug-in of the exact same effects. Use the plug-in version with AmpliTube 5 (SE version included) to record and tweak settings and save as presets on your X-DRIVE pedal for world-class tone anywhere.
IK Multimedia AmpliTube X Drive Distortion Pedal Features
- 5Hz to 24kHz frequency response to record the full range of your guitar or bass
- Versatile routing options let you send the wet and/or dry signals to your DAW
- Convenient headphone out for monitoring sound between the pedal and computer
- Full MIDI implementation to map control of AmpliTube and/or any compatible DAW
- Guitar-friendly interface and intuitive knobs to tweak your sound on the fly
- High-contrast LED display keeps you informed on everything, indoors and out
- Expression pedal input adds additional control over any parameter you choose
- Full MIDI implementation is built-in for even the most complex setups
- 3 cabinet impulse responses let you connect directly to a powered cab or PA
Show-stomping DSP inside
AmpliTube X-DRIVE leverages IK’s latest technologies for hyper-realistic emulations of real-world gear. The state-of-the-art DSP onboard offers 16 high-end models, while a special X-MODE opens additional signal boosting features. Using 4x oversampling with 192kHz internal processing, X-DRIVE delivers amazing clarity to the stage with the realism and response that users love about AmpliTube 5.
Hardware that stands out
For AmpliTube X-DRIVE we went all out to guarantee your tone stays as pure and pristine as possible, no matter how simple or sophisticated your signal chain becomes.
- Ultra-low noise, 24-bit/192kHz converters for class-leading sound quality
- 5 Hz–24 kHz frequency response to capture the full scope of your guitar’s sound
- 123 dB dynamic range provides whisper-quiet operation at any gain setting
- A pure analog dry path and selectable true or soft bypass for maximum control
Industry-leading integration
AmpliTube X-DRIVE includes a matching X-DRIVE distortion plug-in for Mac/PC. Open the included AmpliTube 5 SE and you’ll find your virtual X-DRIVE pedal available as a stomp for use within the program. Adjust any of your pedal settings with the convenience of AmpliTube’s award-winning workflow and save them as presets. The X-GEAR Preset Manager lets you move presets between X-GEAR pedals and AmpliTube and easily reorganize them on the hardware pedal. You can store up to 300 presets per pedal.
All-in-one recording
With AmpliTube X-DRIVE there’s no need for any other gear when it comes to the studio. We’ve put a USB audio interface and some must-have recording features right onboard.
From sound check to final encore
When it’s time to play out, AmpliTube X-DRIVE holds everything you need to perform at your best. In fact, you can even leave you amp and cab at home, if you want to.