Effect

AmpliTube 5

IK Multimedia · $99.99

AmpliTube 5 is IK Multimedia's guitar and bass amp/effects modeling software for recording and live use, available as plugin and standalone.

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AmpliTube 5 is a effect by IK Multimedia, available in VST 3, Audio Units, AAX and Standalone formats. It is priced at $99.99.

Notable features include gear models (full amplitube 5) and gear models (amplitube 5 max). See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.

Specifications

Gear models (full AmpliTube 5)
183 models
Gear models (AmpliTube 5 MAX)
435 models (111 STOMP, 111 AMP, 106 CAB, 33 SPEAKER, 18 MIC, 48 RACK, 8 ROOM)
Platform support
macOS 10.15+ (M1/Intel) and Windows 10 64-bit or newer
RAM required
8 GB
Disk space
3 GB

Last verified 2026-06-16

FAQ

What plugin formats does AmpliTube 5 support?

On Mac it runs as Audio Units, VST 3, and AAX; on Windows it runs as VST 3 and AAX. It also operates as a standalone application on both platforms.

How many gear models are included?

The full AmpliTube 5 version includes 183 models. AmpliTube 5 MAX includes 435 models (111 STOMP, 111 AMP, 106 CAB, 33 SPEAKER, 18 MIC, 48 RACK, 8 ROOM). A free AmpliTube 5 CS version includes 41 models.

What are the system requirements for AmpliTube 5?

It requires 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of disk space, running on macOS 10.15 or newer (macOS 11+ for Apple Silicon) or Windows 10 64-bit or newer. An internet connection is required for Custom Shop operations.

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