IK Multimedia Stomp IO USB Foot Controller and Audio Interface

The Ultimate Guitar/Bass Amp and FX System.

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IK Multimedia Stomp IO USB Foot Controller and Audio Interface reviews

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"HISS, CRACKLE, POP! TOO BAD."

Feature:
The software has some nice features but the hardware is a mess.

Quality:
The units housing is solid but the plastic parts are flimsy and week.

Value:
Definitely not worth the money and trouble.

Desirability:
Obviously I wanted it at first. But now I just want to get rid of it.

Sound:
When It's not popping and hissing it has some pretty cool effects.

Ease of Use:
Again, the software is pretty intuitive, but the hardware is horrible.

Support:
Fairly friendly. But nothing gets accomplished.

Overall:
I really wanted to give this thing 0 stars but that would be unfair and people including myself tend to ignore those kind of reviews. I'll start with summarized bad news: * Once your money's down, you're basically the permanent owner of this thing no matter what!(defective, dissatisfied or whatever, You're STUCK!) * Here's why; The retailer that you've come to love and trust is completely unable to help you due to copyright laws. So IK multimedia has you over a barrel, and boy do they know it.(more about that and other details later.) * One big problem is the thing is a HUGE system resource HOG! (CPU, RAM, USB. Etc.) * Among other things, it pretty much demands ALL USB resources so everything else must be unplugged (WHAT?.. I know.) * The controller has no memory so to use it, you must always be closely tethered to a computer via a short USB cable. If the USB transfer rate falters which it does. You get LOUD snaps, crackles, pops, and hiss. * All-in-all this thing really becomes a huge liability. * At first glance it seems sturdy. However, as you use it, you find that it's not only poorly designed, but the plastic parts are weak and flimsy. * Regarding poor design; making adjustments via the controller is a MESS, and the real-time communication from software to controller should be much better. * In fairness some of the effects and models a pretty cool, but it's definitely not worth the money. Don't get drawn in like I did. There are better choices out there.(Not sure if I'm allowed to start naming here.) * So here's the worst of it. Although IK's customer service is fairly friendly and responsive, I've been going back and forth with controller problems for the better part of a month, and they just keep you going in circles.(maybe because after 30 days your sunk with most retailers anyway) Here's the game so far a.)Download all new drivers. b.)Unplug ALL other USB peripherals,(WHAT? I know, it gets worse) c.)Try different ports. d.) Try third party software. e.)Disable hyper-threading(ARE YOU KIDDING?) f.)Go into device manager and start disabling hardware.(NO, we're not kidding.) g.)Not sure yet, maybe go back to "a".) To answer those wondering, my system is a top rated 3.2GHz, with 2MB ram. Far beyond they're recommended requirements. * Well, there it is. I hope I've saved someone some grief. However, they told me that others have had success getting it running, So...

Submitted: 9/5/2008

Style of Music: A little of everything; Rock, Alternative, Country, Jazz,


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Main
Main
Stomp Front
Stomp Front
Angle View
Angle View
StompIO Expression Pedal
StompIO Expression Pedal
X-Gear Example 3
X-Gear Example 3
Angle View 2
Angle View 2
Setup with Optional Equipment
Setup with Optional Equipment
Stomp Back 2
Stomp Back 2
USB Closeup
USB Closeup
In and Out Connections
In and Out Connections
Stomp Back
Stomp Back
Jack Connections
Jack Connections
X-Gear Example 1
X-Gear Example 1
X-Gear Example 2
X-Gear Example 2
Rear
Rear
Full Setup With Optional Equipment
Full Setup With Optional Equipment
Display 2
Display 2
Display
Display
Phones Connection
Phones Connection

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StompIO
Revolutionary stage controller and audio interface for AmpliTube
The Ultimate Guitar/Bass Amp and FX System

For the first time, the StompIO advanced guitar/bass FX system gives you full control over all “Powered by AmpliTube” software/plug-ins with the same feeling of a traditional hardware floor processor - no need to even look at the computer screen or touch the mouse – making this hardware/software combination one of the most powerful FX modeling systems ever made.

StompIO comes fully stocked with 5 full software packages: AmpliTube 2, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube Metal (only for previously registered AmpliTube 2 users) and AmpliTube X-GEAR (that’s over $1,800 worth of software included), totaling over 150 different highly-sought-after modern and vintage gear models with 30 awards won combined. The only limit to what you can do with the StompIO to achieve a superior, truly unique custom tone is now your imagination.

Includes 5 software packages: AmpliTube 2, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube Metal*, AmpliTube X-GEAR

150 superior sounding models, 74 effects

51 stomps, 26 amps, 33 cabinets, 11 mics and 23 rack effects on 2 rigs

Control your rig on stage

Use it in studio with any DAW

High-end audio interface

Completely expandable

Includes extra bonus disk of 4 software and sounds

AmpliTube Metal available only for previously registered AmpliTube 2 users

The ultimate live and studio rig

No other FX processor lets you fully control software live and use it to record in the studio with the exact same pro-quality setup. With StompIO, you have the advantage of the most powerful, fully customizable, expandable and upgradeable system ever made, thanks to the “Powered by AmpliTube” modular architecture. When used with laptops or mini computers, StompIO also offers an extremely compact and mobile solution for playing live and recording, ideal for touring and gigging guitarists. No other system on the market today gives professional guitar players this level of convenience and flexibility without sacrificing tone or performance.

the only software-based guitar amp and FX that can truly be used live

operate every element of the software, with no need to have a screen, keyboard or mouse connected

boots up in less than 45 seconds on an average Mac/PC

use the same set up on stage and in studio, with the same instantly recallable presets and sound

more expandable and upgradeable than any other software-based effects system

conveniently carry a mega-rig with your laptop or mini computer

Controller and interface with high-end design

The StompIO has been designed with the highest standard in mind, with a Class-A DI, an all-analog, console-grade design, low-latency optimized drivers, professional controller feature-set and robust metal construction.

On stage, StompIO easily manages a staggering 4,000 presets with 5 different play modes to suit your playing style, with full editing control and the ability to create, save, and manage presets with only your feet. Take full control of your virtual gear rig with 10 on-board metal switches and 6 dynamic knobs with 2 large displays, plus to up 6 additional expression pedals or switches for monster rig control (1 expression pedal is included). Balanced and unbalanced outs let you connect the output of StompIO to an amp or house PA, and the MIDI in/out allows you to integrate traditional hardware processors for the ultimate live rig.

StompIO is the ideal stage solution for the touring pro. Downsize your complicated and failure-prone rig and stop checking batteries and cables before every single show. StompIO lets you duplicate almost any imaginable rig virtually, then control it with unparalleled freedom. StompIO allows you to switch entire rigs instantly with no pops, clicks or drop-outs, and using X-GEAR you can replace your bulky stage rig without sacrificing any of your tone.

In the studio, StompIO combines the audio-quality of a high-end audio interface (with >107dBA, the highest dynamic range in its category) with an advanced automation controller to record your entire performances without handing off your guitar, and no need for tedious automation editing. StompIO is compatible with every DAW system, with balanced outputs for traditional recording and S/PDIF output for high-quality digital recording.

the best sound, with Class-A DI, and all-analog, console-grade design

the widest input dynamic range

the highest number of playable presets (4,000)

5 preset-switching modes to suit all playing styles

the largest, dynamic displays with assignable knobs

the only controller that can add up to 6 expression pedals


Superior software bundle

5 full software products are included in StompIO: AmpliTube 2, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube Metal (only for previously registered AmpliTube 2 users) and AmpliTube X-GEAR. Over $1,200/€990 worth of software alone - more than the retail price of StompIO!

These products combined offer the widest selection of superior-sounding analog modeled gear ever, with over 150 included models: 51 stomps, 26 amps, 33 cabinets, 11 mics and 23 rack effects, fully configurable on 2 separate rigs, with up to 20 simultaneous effects. Plus you can build your own custom hybrid amp thanks to AmpliTube’s exclusive separate amp Pre, EQ and Power section design, within a staggering number of over 180,000 possible combinations!

All the models have been emulated with custom-shop precision and craftsmanship using IK’s exclusive DSM (Dynamic Saturation Modeling) technology, the industry’s most realistic modeling technology and the culmination of 10 years of IK’s pioneering research and development into software-based amp and fx modeling. IK’s DSM technology and the “Powered by AmpliTube” products included in StompIO, together have won over 30 awards from the most respected publications in the market and has earned the right to wear the Ampeg® name as well as represent the amazing legacy of Jimi Hendrix. From vintage to modern, clean to metal, the StompIO lets you customize your sound with pro-quality tone.

And if this is not enough, StompIO also includes 4 additional bonus software packages: Mackie Tracktion 2.1 audio/MIDI sequencer, T-RackS EQ, SampleTank SE, and 500MB of Sonic Reality loops. These help make StompIO a complete recording, songwriting and producing environment that has no comparison on the market. That’s a total of 10 products in one box, covering everything from effects processing to recording, composing and editing.

the highest number of guitar/bass included modeled gear (over 150)

the only one with custom amp building (within 180,000 amp combinations)

the biggest bundle of guitar amp-fx products in one package

the only software system that is expandable with more collections

the best sounding amp and effects emulations with over 30 awards won

the only software sporting trademarked brand names like Ampeg or Hendrix

includes bonus software disk with 4 additional software/sound packages

Over 150 superior-sounding models with custom amp building

Technical Info

System Requirements

Power PC based Macintosh
Minimal: 866 MHz G4 processor, 512 MB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Suggested: dual 1.25 GHz G4 or G5 processor, 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.

Intel based Macintosh
Minimal: 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo processor, 512 MB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later.
Suggested: 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later.
Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.

Windows
Minimal: Pentium 1GHz / Athlon XP 1.33 GHz, 512 MB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later.
Suggested: Pentium 2.4 GHz / Athlon XP 2.4 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later.
Supported Plug-in formats: VST, RTAS.
Stage control and interface for AmpliTube! Control software plug-ins just like a floorboard processor, triggering and editing your own created patches. Rugged metal chassis, 10 sturdy switches, 6 knobs, 2 backlit displays, and expression pedal. Bundled with full-version AmpliTube2, Ampeg SVX, AT Jimi Hendrix, AT X-Gear, and more.

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