AmpliTube 5 MAX + Axe I/O bundle

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Hello,

Questions related to the AmpliTube 5 MAX + Axe I/O bundle.

I currently own an iRig 2 HD and AmpliTube 4 with various purchased collections and some one-off pedal purchases. I haven't been using it much the last couple years, but getting back into it as my living situation and amps don't mix well.

The crossgrade/upgrade pricing has always been a head scratcher for me. It appears I can get Amplitube 5 MAX on it's own OR bundled with the AXE I/O for the same price ($399), so why not try one out? Few questions related to the AXE I/O...

1) I assume I can use this device as a replacement for my iRig 2 HD?
2) Is Big Sur supported at this point?
3) Any general thoughts on the AXE I/O?

Thanks in advance.
Eric

[Peter_IK]

1) I assume I can use this device as a replacement for my iRig 2 HD?

Yes, on Mac or PC (not iPhone/iPad/mobile devices)

2) Is Big Sur supported at this point?

Yes.

3) Any general thoughts on the AXE I/O?

It's an incredible audio interface, especially for guitar/bass and I say that as a guitar player for 38 years and someone who studied audio engineering in college not as someone employed by IK.

Note that AXE I/O is currently backordered as I write this, but AXE I/O Solo is available. Solo has the same great Z-TONE technology but fewer inputs/outputs.

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Peter,

Thank you for your prompt reply. It doesn't appear there's a MAX + Solo bundle, eh?

Any indication how long the devices will be backordered?

Thanks again!
Eric

[DarkStar]

Please contact Sales Support for info on the forecast delivery dates (that's what Peter would do).

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/contact-support/sales/

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Thank you both for the details.

[inVINSONable1]

Don't do it. I was promised my Axe IO in the first week (last week of July) and I am now headed to almost 3 months. I am jammed because it came as a package wtih Amplitube 5 Max and I am sure they have some neat way of forcing you to pay max value for software if you cancel the hardware that never shows up. In short I have been stuck without an I/O because of their shady website details to draw us in to a purchase, and then Support leaves us twisting in the wind with default replies saying just wait .
It is funny really. COVID is the problem yet every other brand I/O sits stocked on the shelves.... Super frustrated with IK as you can tell. Never had any company do something like this to me before.

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Thanks for the warning. Yeah, the COVID supply chain thing appears to be affecting everything.

I don't believe I'm in the same jam as you. I still have my iRig 2 HD that I can use as my audio interface. I've been using AmpliTube 5 already (sadly, with most options locked). So I'm mostly ok waiting a bit for the device to come. The way the pricing works, it's technically free.

[csingende]

Oh no IK Multimedia. I am a proud owner of a spanking new Axe I/O. Being a loyal customer, I already own “higher” versions of the accompanying software, so I thought to ask if IK could possibly offer the equivalent of software I do not possess. Oh no IK Multimedia, you said no. Granted, it’s your decision, but a little goodwill stretches a long way. Brian May, Joe Satriani or Dimebag Darrell or a discount code will be greatly appreciated. Turn my “oh no” into an exited and appreciative “oh yes” IK Multimedia. I ain’t too proud to beg

[DarkStar]

^^^
Covered in your other post. Please do not post duplicates as you may well get different replies.