IK Multimedia AXE I/O+AmpliTube5+Tonex MAX
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IK Multimedia
AXE I/O+AmpliTube5+Tonex MAX
Product Info
Article Number:
508002
Brand:
IK Multimedia
Model:
AXE I/O+AmpliTube5+Tonex MAX
Category:
USB Audio Interfaces
Price:
$434.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AXE I/O is a seriously focused rig for the gigging guitarist or home recordist. The Z-Tone feature is a clever touch for dialing in active and passive pickups, and the bundled software is a huge value. It's a fantastic all-in-one solution if you're heavily invested in IK Multimedia's ecosystem.
Product Description
- IK Multimedia AXE I/O + AmpliTube 5 MAX + TONEX
- USB 2.0 Audio Interface with Guitar Effects Software
- Audio interface specially designed for guitarists
- 2 Inputs for instrument-
- line- and microphone signals with discrete class-A preamps and switchable 48 V phantom power
- Hi-Z instrument inputs at the front
- of which input 1 is with Z-Tone (variable impedance)
- JFET circuit adds subtle harmonic enhancements + Active circuit for optimal operation with active pickups
- Mic/Line inputs on the back via XLR/jack combo sockets
- 1 Amp output on the front for re-amping
- 4 Balanced line outputs on the back with 6.3 mm TRS jacks
- 1 Stereo headphone output to 6.3 mm stereo jack with own control
- Monitor- and master volume control
- Integrated guitar tuner
- Preset controls for controlling plug-in parameters
- 2 Inputs for expression pedals or footswitches for real-time control of virtual guitar effects
- AD/DA conversion with 24-bit/192 kHz
- 117 dB Dynamic range
- MIDI input/output
- Dimensions: 238 x 211 x 53 mm
- Weight: 1.3 kg
- System requirements: from Windows 7 (64-bit)
- from Mac OSX 10.11 (64-bit)
- Includes a comprehensive software package (downloadable) with AmpliTube 5 MAX
- TONEX MAX
- 10 T-RackS processors and Ableton Live Lite
- and a 1.5 m USB cable and power supply unit
PROS
- • Z-Tone impedance switching offers nuanced tonal shaping for varied pickups
- • Discrete class-A preamps deliver clean, low-noise amplification
- • AmpliTube 5 and Tonex integration provides extensive modeling options
- • Re-amping output allows for flexible signal routing and experimentation
CONS
- • USB 2.0 connection limits bandwidth compared to newer interfaces
- • The included software, while powerful, can be resource-intensive
- • Limited expandability – lacks ADAT or other digital I/O
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
2 (1 Hi-Z with Z-Tone, 1 XLR/TRS combo)
Outputs
4 Balanced Line Outputs, 1 Amp Output, 1 Stereo Headphone Output
Max Sample Rate
96 kHz
Bit Depth
24-bit
Preamps
Discrete Class-A
Weight
2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It subtly alters the high-frequency response, mimicking different impedance loads, providing a warmer or brighter tone depending on the pickup type.
It’s an enormous library, but dedicated amp/effect enthusiasts might still want additional plugins for highly specific tones.
Absolutely. It functions as a standard USB audio interface and is compatible with most major DAWs.
