Amplitube 3 - screenshot (from NAMM)

[deanx]

As for the instant patch issue there is no delay in changing patches with te Stomp IO, even if there tens of banks away its an instant change.

Dean

Truth?? I mean, have you actually tested it? Because I'm curious what the Stomp I/O does different to make patches switch seamlessly. Be really interested if someone from IK could comment on this.

Yes I've tried it. St Nick bought me one December 25th

I've been using it none stop for 2 months now and every patch change has proved instant for me. As I said earlier i'm about to start taking it out on the road and I wouldn't risk using something that wasn't up to scratch.

I mean I play alot of wel paid gigs Weddings, Birthdays, Retirement, Anniversarys, Corporate Events and Exhibitions and having dodgy gear is a big no no. It has to providse the best sound and be reliable / road worthy.

[Peter - IK Multimedia]

Stefan Lessard, the bass player from Dave Matthews Band, uses one too and it was reliable enough to use for live TV too apparently: http://bit.ly/2DAgnR

deanx is correct - great gigging gear, and Agreed has stated elsewhere that it is a great interface for use in front of amp sims (AmpliTube 3 of course, but I added that last part hehe).

[Amberience]

What I'm wondering is, what is technically different between switching AT3 with a midi controller and using Stomp I/O ?

Because I tried it just yesterday with my Ground Control Pro, and there is a small gap of silence between patches - which is just a no-go for me. Some people consider it small fry; but for me it's the entire antithesis of playing guitar

So I'd be curious to know how Stomp I/O is achieving seamless switching? When you're in Stomp I/O mode, is it using a buffer to quickly enable switching patches - or is it something more clever?

[cliftone]

yes,Stomp IO is all about live playing. Instant changes, all with the foot, using fingers to change presets in tne middle of a song is long past.

[Peter - IK Multimedia]

So I'd be curious to know how Stomp I/O is achieving seamless switching? When you're in Stomp I/O mode, is it using a buffer to quickly enable switching patches - or is it something more clever?

Now you know why we write the drivers and tight integration with the Powered By AmpliTube products

[Amberience]

So I'd be curious to know how Stomp I/O is achieving seamless switching? When you're in Stomp I/O mode, is it using a buffer to quickly enable switching patches - or is it something more clever?

Now you know why we write the drivers and tight integration with the Powered By AmpliTube products

Good enough answer for me

Is this same integration included with the Stealthboard?

[Peter - IK Multimedia]

Good enough answer for me

Is this same integration included with the Stealthboard?

Yes, we will do the same. I can't wait for that to be released. Awesome stuff too, wanted to take one home from NAMM but would have been fired instantly haha.

[jensa]

So I'd be curious to know how Stomp I/O is achieving seamless switching? When you're in Stomp I/O mode, is it using a buffer to quickly enable switching patches - or is it something more clever?

Now you know why we write the drivers and tight integration with the Powered By AmpliTube products

Or rather either not optimizing the code enough for MIDI switching or seeing it as a "business opportunity".

[Peter - IK Multimedia]

that was cruel, jensa. I forgive you though *sniff*

[Hink]

okay I'm gonna sound dumb as a post but where do I assign which channel from my soundcard is the input using standalone? I can assign my card but I can't find a place to slect the channel, does it have to be channel 1?

[zerocrossing]

As for live standalone. I currently use a Toshiba Laptop 1.6GHz with 4GB RAM at rehearsals.

Once I get a new laptop (hopefully in March) I shall be taking Amplitube on the road full time. I'll carry a spare laptop or my old Zoom G7 for while just in case but to have such versitility and at the level of AT3 is unreal.

No more miking up or luggin several amps around

Right, but that's my whole problem. I don't want to carry a laptop to the gig at all. I suppose I could get a cheap one but I'd still be left with the security problem. I wouldn't be able to relax on breaks, wondering if my rig would be there when I got back. And then there's the fragility, stability problem.

There's also the instant patch switching problem but that's kind of a tangent.

The solution (for me) is something like the muse receptor or even a simple rack FX box that can host A3 and be controlled as usual via the Stomp IO or somesuch.

Honestly, if I were still playing the bar/club scene I'd buy a used Vox Tonelab SE (or one of their stand alone amps) and have the software modeling for home/studio use. A Receptor is convenient and racks up nice, but the cost is pretty high. I'd be more worried that someone could walk away with the AxeFX than a laptop, and it's more money. The Vox sounded really good to me and for live use I doubt you'd notice the difference and I'm sure the audience wouldn't.

[jensa]

that was cruel, jensa. I forgive you though *sniff*

Thanks. I've filled my quota of February 'cruelness' now. Next stop March. Btw, did I say I love Amplitube 3. I do. No joke.

[Hink]

As for live standalone. I currently use a Toshiba Laptop 1.6GHz with 4GB RAM at rehearsals.

Once I get a new laptop (hopefully in March) I shall be taking Amplitube on the road full time. I'll carry a spare laptop or my old Zoom G7 for while just in case but to have such versitility and at the level of AT3 is unreal.

No more miking up or luggin several amps around

Right, but that's my whole problem. I don't want to carry a laptop to the gig at all. I suppose I could get a cheap one but I'd still be left with the security problem. I wouldn't be able to relax on breaks, wondering if my rig would be there when I got back. And then there's the fragility, stability problem.

There's also the instant patch switching problem but that's kind of a tangent.

The solution (for me) is something like the muse receptor or even a simple rack FX box that can host A3 and be controlled as usual via the Stomp IO or somesuch.

Honestly, if I were still playing the bar/club scene I'd buy a used Vox Tonelab SE (or one of their stand alone amps) and have the software modeling for home/studio use. A Receptor is convenient and racks up nice, but the cost is pretty high. I'd be more worried that someone could walk away with the AxeFX than a laptop, and it's more money. The Vox sounded really good to me and for live use I doubt you'd notice the difference and I'm sure the audience wouldn't.

surely one could modify a rack box for say a turntable or maybe one of those rolling racks with topside access for a mixer to keep a laptop secure and protected when traveling

[BuleriaChk]

1. None of the presets from AT2 or Fender are showing up in the AT3 preset browser. Do I just copy them from their folders into the AT3 Folder, or is there an import function?

2. The .wav files don't seem to time stretch to the metronome bpm (a la Ableton Live). Or am I doing something wrong?

[esteso]

Honestly, if I were still playing the bar/club scene I'd buy a used Vox Tonelab SE (or one of their stand alone amps) and have the software modeling for home/studio use. A Receptor is convenient and racks up nice, but the cost is pretty high. I'd be more worried that someone could walk away with the AxeFX than a laptop, and it's more money. The Vox sounded really good to me and for live use I doubt you'd notice the difference and I'm sure the audience wouldn't.

Hmm, this is pretty interesting. I think I'll look into this option as well. I never really thought of the Vox 'cause I sorta assumed it wasn't in the same league as A3. but that's the problem with assumptions isn't it? As you say, maybe it's not in the same league ........... but close is close. And convenience is a high priority with these one night stands.