StompIO

IK Multimedia has announced the release of a new range of accessories for StompIO, IK’s custom pedalboard and amp rig.

The new GPU Stage case is a rugged metal enclosure designed to fit a Mini PC or Mac Mini, allowing users to gig live with a mini computer onstage directly next to StompIO.

StompIO is designed to replace a computer’s mouse, monitor and keyboard by employing a mini computer that boots up directly to AmpliTube X-GEAR. This allows guitarists and bassists to gig with an extremely simple, tough, and portable rig — with all the capabilities and tones of a custom pedalboard and amp rig, but none of the hassles.

IK has also introduced a new double switch pedal, for taking advantage of StompIO’s 6 expansion inputs, in addition to the expression pedal already available.

The StompIO gig bag is for carrying StompIO and its accessories around. 

For the touring professional, the StompIO Tour Rack provides a 14ru rolling rack case and 17″ rack mount LCD screen, giving you plenty of room for a rackmount computer, power amplifier, and other rackmount gear. 

Pricing:

• GPU Stage Case $129.99
• Expression pedal $79.99
• Double switch $79.99
• Gig Bag $99.99
• StompIO Tour Rack Price not announced

IK Multimedia has announced that StompIO, an advanced USB floor controller + audio interface + modeling software bundle, is shipping.

StompIO comes fully stocked with 5 full software packages:

• AmpliTube 2
• Ampeg SVX
• AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix
• AmpliTube Metal (only for previously registered AmpliTube 2 users) and
• AmpliTube X-GEAR

That’s over $1,200/€990 worth of software, totaling over 150 different modern and vintage gear models.

Features:

• software-based guitar amp and FX that can truly be used live
• operate every element of the software, with no need to have a screen, keyboard or mouse connected
• boots up in less than 45 seconds on an average Mac/PC
• use the same set up on stage and in studio, with the same instantly recallable presets and sound
• more expandable and upgradeable than any other software-based effects system
• vonveniently carry a mega-rig with your laptop or mini computer

StompIO manages 4,000 presets with 5 different play modes to suit your playing style, with full editing control and the ability to create, save, and manage presets with only your feet. Take full control of your virtual gear rig with 10 on-board metal switches and 6 dynamic knobs with 2 large displays, plus to up 6 additional expression pedals or switches for monster rig control (1 expression pedal is included). Balanced and unbalanced outs let you connect the output of StompIO to an amp or house PA, and the MIDI in/out allows you to integrate traditional hardware processors for the ultimate live rig. Read more…

NAMM Show: IK Multimedia announced the AmpliTube 2 StompIO, a new USB floor controller and audio interface for AmpliTube 2, guitar and FX modeling software, is expected to ship during the second quarter of 2007.

Combined with a Mac or PC, StompIO revolutionizes the modeling processor market with some of the best sounds available from a guitar effect unit, the staggering power of PC-based DSP modeling, 20,000 amp combinations, 32 effects on 2 rigs and all of these parameters controlled with exactly the same feeling as a traditional guitar floor processor. Read more…