Description
IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-VIBE Modulation Pedal
If modulation is a big part of your sound, the IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-VIBE gives you a seriously deep collection of classic and creative effects in one road-ready pedal. Designed and made in Italy, X-VIBE combines 16 high-end modulation algorithms with true stereo operation, extensive preset control and IK Multimedia's powerful AmpliTube technology — making it equally comfortable on a pedalboard, in the studio or at the centre of a more complex MIDI-controlled rig.
From lush '80s-style chorus and vintage phasing through to flanger, Uni-Vibe-inspired textures, rotary effects, tremolo and rhythmic step effects, X-VIBE covers an enormous amount of ground. There's also X-MODE for additional modulation possibilities, plus Tap Tempo and BPM sync to keep time-based sounds locked into your performance. With 50 factory presets and space for up to 300 stored presets, you can build a complete library of sounds and recall them quickly on stage.
Classic Modulation Meets Modern Control
The X-VIBE isn't simply a collection of modulation sounds. Its algorithms cover familiar chorus, phaser, flanger, rotary and tremolo territory while also offering more adventurous options such as Step Slicer and Step Filter. Whether you want a subtle widening effect behind a clean guitar, a deep swirling vintage phase, an unmistakable rotary texture or rhythmic modulation that becomes part of the arrangement, there's plenty here to explore.
On stage, the layout remains refreshingly hands-on. Dedicated parameter controls let you make quick adjustments without disappearing into menus, while the high-contrast display makes presets and settings easy to see. Three footswitches provide preset selection, bank navigation, X-MODE access and Tap Tempo control, so there's plenty of flexibility without losing the immediacy of a traditional stompbox.
Studio and Pedalboard Working Together
One of the cleverest things about X-VIBE is how closely the hardware integrates with your recording setup. Connect it to a Mac or PC over USB and the pedal can function as an audio interface, with wet and dry routing options for recording. The included virtual X-VIBE works inside AmpliTube 5, while the X-GEAR Librarian makes it easy to organise presets and transfer sounds between the software and hardware.
That means you can fine-tune a modulation sound while recording at home, save it and take essentially the same setup to rehearsal or the stage. Full MIDI implementation also allows X-VIBE to slot comfortably into advanced pedalboards, switching systems and DAW-based setups.
Built for Serious Sound Quality
Under the hood, IK Multimedia has given the X-VIBE some impressive audio credentials. Ultra-low-noise 24-bit/192kHz converters, a wide 5Hz–24kHz frequency response and 112dB dynamic range help preserve the detail and dynamics of your guitar or bass. All algorithms support true stereo input and output, and you can choose between true bypass or soft bypass depending on how you prefer to run your pedalboard.
There's also MIDI In and Out, an external control connection for expression pedals or footswitches, USB connectivity and a rugged anodised aluminium chassis designed for regular gigging. For players looking to consolidate several modulation pedals without giving up sound quality or hands-on control, the X-VIBE is an incredibly capable solution.
Key Features
- 16 high-end modulation algorithms
- Chorus, phaser, flanger, vibe, rotary, tremolo, Step Slicer, Step Filter and more
- X-MODE for additional modulation effects and control
- 50 factory presets with storage for up to 300 presets
- Tap Tempo and BPM synchronisation
- True stereo inputs and outputs across all algorithms
- Ultra-low-noise 24-bit/192kHz converters
- 112dB dynamic range
- Selectable true bypass or soft bypass
- USB audio-interface functionality for Mac and PC
- Wet and dry recording routing options
- Full MIDI In/Out implementation
- External expression pedal / footswitch control
- Includes virtual X-VIBE for AmpliTube 5
- Includes AmpliTube 5 SE and X-GEAR Librarian
- Rugged anodised aluminium chassis
- Designed and made in Italy
See X-VIBE in Action
Why We Like It at Coleman's Music
The appeal of the AmpliTube X-VIBE is that it can be as straightforward or as deep as you want it to be. You can treat it like a collection of excellent modulation stompboxes and simply dial in a sound, or build an entire bank of carefully programmed presets and integrate it with MIDI, software and a stereo rig. For guitarists who love chorus, phaser, flanger and all the stranger places modulation can take you, it's a powerful way to put a lot of inspiring sounds under one foot.
Shop the IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-VIBE at Coleman's Music in South Melbourne or order online for fast delivery Australia-wide.
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