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Peter - IK Multimedia · Thu Dec 22, 2016 6:14 pm

It is here! Fender Collection 2 is now available!

There are also AmpliTube 4 updates (this is AmpliTube 4.1, containing the available Fender Collection 2 models):

Changes from version 4.0.3

New Fender Collection 2 amp models
Fixed Vibroverb Cabinet 1x15
Fixed issues in mic repositioning switching between certain cabs
Fixed refresh issue with Rack Setup, Pedalboard and Model presets between different istances of AT4
Tuner Mute and Bypass GUI status now is coherent with DSP when switching between Tuner and Ultra-Tuner
Fixed issues related to copy-paste of model settings in certain conditions
Fixed cabinet matching in CabB slot
Fixed matching between session / project loaded and current preset
Added missing Menu indicator for some Patches and right-click MIDI Menu
General reliability improvements

I have been given word that you still have a few days to get the preorder pricing, too.

Robert Randolph · Post by **Robert Randolph** » Thu Dec 22, 2016 6:21 pm

Peter - IK Multimedia wrote:I have been given word that you still have a few days to get the preorder pricing, too.

Thank you.

electro · Post by **electro** » Thu Dec 22, 2016 6:50 pm

2016 IK is on a roll!

Peter - IK Multimedia · Thu Dec 22, 2016 7:41 pm

Robert Randolph wrote:
Peter - IK Multimedia wrote:I have been given word that you still have a few days to get the preorder pricing, too.
Thank you.

You're welcome

Peter - IK Multimedia · Thu Dec 22, 2016 7:42 pm

electro wrote:2016 IK is on a roll!

Indeed! And people thought we were only working on mobile gadgets

Robert Randolph · Post by **Robert Randolph** » Thu Dec 22, 2016 8:10 pm

Are you supposed to get an annoying noise-blast every 5-10 seconds when trying out models?!

edit: Oh... you have to keep the custom shop window open. Strange.

dbender · Post by **dbender** » Thu Dec 22, 2016 8:42 pm

After just a quick run-through of the presets, I'm blown away. Kept saying "wow" out loud as I switched through them.

This has reached new heights. The sound is so present, clear and real without digital fizziness, and, is so sensitive to playing, which is very important.

Been with Amplitube since v2, and have watched the steady improvements. This new one is just amazing. Just quickly A-B'd Fender 2 to Mesa Collection, which I thought when it first came out was a big step up, but this is even a bigger step up than that.

Man, I wish the all the Amplitube amps were redone using this new method that's now in Fender 2.

Glad this came out before Xmas, so I can play it over the 3-day weekend.

Bravo.

bill45 · Post by **bill45** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 6:10 am

Can we demo the new models?

Peter - IK Multimedia · Fri Dec 23, 2016 7:52 am

bill45 wrote:Can we demo the new models?

Yes, the new Fender models are available to try or buy in Custom Shop.

spacekid · Post by **spacekid** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 9:48 am

Peter - IK Multimedia wrote:
bill45 wrote:Can we demo the new models?
Yes, the new Fender models are available to try or buy in Custom Shop.

Drat, I just spent the last week disabling everything that has to do with online services on my computer. And I killed Cortana as a bonus. Oh, well. Guess I'll try these in a couple of years

side note: It takes windows 10 0.1 to 0.5 CPU to run without online services. -Wish more companies could work around offline a bit more. It's 1000% worth it, if you have more than 1 computer

Pädy · Post by **Pädy** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:55 pm

I bought the collection when it was announced and I do not have any regrets. Those are really exceptionally well sounding and feeling amp sims. Looking forward to jam with them in the holidays!

koitsu · Post by **koitsu** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 6:18 pm

Wow, these are fantastic. I can't stop playing with the Super Reverb and the Custom Deluxe. I've never owned the real thing for either, but I have spent quite a bit of time playing a real Princeton and Blues Junior, and to my fingers and ears, these sims have the Fender character down perfectly. These are seriously fun to play.

Like someone else said above, I also think it would be incredible if IK could somehow integrate the incremental improvements gained through development of these Fender sims to other "current generation" releases like the Mesa and AT4 Marshall models. Maybe it's not possible or even needed from a design standpoint, but just adding my vote to that notion.

dwozzle · Post by **dwozzle** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 6:55 pm

What we seriously need is a modeling amp with Amplitube inside!

sealsongs · Post by **sealsongs** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 7:12 pm

To those who've played with this and voiced their opinion that these are some of the finest models Amplitube has ever produced - I'm in complete agreement. Always thought the Mesa-Boogie amps were the best amps ever modelled by IK but these are the next step up. You can hear the exceptional detail in the power amp section and speakers and tell that they have been improved. And the feel - oh, yes it's a seriously good feel. Nice job, Amplitube team. Now please...please, sprinkle this magic fairy dust on the previous models!

surferman · Post by **surferman** » Sat Dec 24, 2016 4:04 pm

Sounds real good. Had enough credits that I've been hoarding for a while. Picked it up and playing with it today!

Announcing Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube (intro pricing through Jan 15 2017)