IK Multimedia X-Gear X-DRIVE Distortion Pedal

Bring your perfect studio guitar sound onstage with the new AmpliTube X-DRIVE distortion pedal. This boutique pedal features 16 all-new overdrive and distortion effects leveraging IK’s latest AmpliTube technologies, accompanied by an exclusive virtual X-GEAR version of the exact same effects. Use the virtual 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.

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 algorithms, while a special X-MODE opens additional signal boosting features. Using 192kHz internal processing with 4x oversampling, X-DRIVE delivers amazing clarity to the stage with the realism and response that users love about AmpliTube 5.

AmpliTube X-DRIVE includes a matching virtual version for Mac/PC and a copy of AmpliTube 5 SE. Open any version of AmpliTube 5 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 Librarian lets you move presets between X-GEAR pedals and AmpliTube and easily reorganise them on the hardware pedal. You can store up to 300 presets per pedal.

Features

• Breakthrough software and hardware integration for guitarists
• State-of-the-art DSP in a road-worthy anodised aluminium chassis
• 16 different algorithms, 50 factory presets (300 storable presets)
• Distortion, overdrive, fuzz, compressor and more + cab emulation
• Includes exclusive virtual X-DRIVE version for use in AmpliTube 5
• USB port for preset management and use as a recording interface
• Full MIDI implementation including control over AmpliTube 5
• Designed and made in Italy for a lifetime of playing and gigging
• 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
• Selectable true or soft bypass for maximum control
• 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
• Stereo out for monitoring sound between the X-DRIVE pedal and your computer
• Full MIDI implementation to map control of AmpliTube and/or any compatible DAW
• Fast, intuitive interface and control 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
• 5 cabinet impulse responses and a CAB SIM out to connect directly to the PA