K Multimedia has announced the release of the Total Guitar & Bass Gear Bundle, IK's definitive collection of "Powered by AmpliTube" products with 5 analog-modeled Amp and FX plug-ins: AmpliTube 2, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube Metal and AmpliTube X-GEAR, bundled together into the "ultimate guitar and bass gear collection for both studio and live use". A massive collection of models giving musicians and producers convenient access to the widest range of guitar and bass amp and FX models on the market: 150 realistic gear models, 51 stompboxes, 26 Preamp and EQ models, 11 Power amps, 33 cabinets, 11 mics and 23 rack effects to create their dream tones.

5 products that work together as the "ultimate software/plug-in modular amp and FX system". Thanks to AmpliTube X-GEAR, all the included "Powered by AmpliTube" products can be opened together in a single software/plug-in environment, so you can mix and match elements from all of the included gear models to build a true, custom mega-rig. The Total Guitar & Bass Gear Bundle offers a high degree of flexibility and variety in a modular system that allows for further expandability with future products for a system that can grow over time.

A suite of guitar and bass amps and FX software you can use in the studio and live on stage. Not only is this suite of products perfect for the producer looking for the ultimate collection of gear for his studio, but thanks to StompIO (IK's new USB floor controller/audio interface), the software can be totally controlled live with the same feeling of using an advanced multi-FX system, allowing you to have the features of a high-end custom pedal board, and much more. Portability, expandability, customization and ease of use make this combination of software and hardware the most advanced guitar and bass amp and FX system to date for stage use. For less demanding live applications, there's also built-in MIDI control of all software parameters, allowing you to use any traditional MIDI controller with easy set up thanks to the included MIDI learn feature.

Total Guitar & Bass Gear Bundle includes:

• Over 150 realistic gear models: 51 stompboxes, 26 preamp and EQ models, 11 Power amps, 33 cabinets, 11 mics, 23 rack effects, plus digital tuner.
• 5 separate modules: tuner, configurable Stomp pedal board, Amp head, Cabinet + Mic, and Rack Effects.
• 2 fully configurable rigs with up to 32 simultaneous effects.
• Custom Amp Building - mix and match preamp, EQ & power amp stages to create over 180,00 hybrid amps.
• Stand-alone and VST/AU/RTAS plug-in for all popular DAWs.
• Includes SpeedTrainer for playing along with your favorite recordings.
• Powered by AmpliTube with exclusive DSM (Dynamic Saturation Modeling) technology.
• Easy Integration with StompIO, IK's floor controller/audio interface for the ultimate live multiFX system, or traditional MIDI controllers.
• Mac OS X (including Leopard) and XP/Vista compatible.

Price & Availability

For a limited time the Total Guitar & Bass Gear Bundle is introduced at a special launch price of $599.99 / €449.99 for the full version, and $499.99 / €379.99 for the crossgrade version (for registered users of any full or lite version IK product) for a savings of over 65% off combined retail price. The Total Guitar & Bass Gear Bundle is now available for purchase from the IK Multimedia online store and through IK's global dealer and distributor network.