IK Multimedia StealthPedal Deluxe Guitar Audio Interface Pedal
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Plug this interface/controller into your Mac or PC to capture all of your guitar and bass ideas with the natural feel of a wah pedal.
Overview
StealthPedal Deluxe is the first USB-powered guitar audio interface/software controller in a compact wah-style pedal, allowing users to record, play and control the included "Powered by Amplitube" software, or any other MIDI controllable software, with the same feel and ease of use as a traditional guitar pedal. Includes full versions of AmpliTube 2, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube X-GEAR, AmpliGrooves Loops, and AmplitTube Metal.
StealthPedal allows anyone to record guitar or bass with their Mac/PC at the highest possible quality, with 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion and 44.1/48 kHz operation. Two separate inputs are provided for Hi-Z or line level instruments as well as two separate outputs, plus a convenient headphone output.
StealthPedal also works as a software floor controller: the built-in expression pedal and switch can be associated with any parameter of "Powered by Amplitube" software, or any other amp and FX modeling software with MIDI control capabilities.
The StealthPedal controls can also be expanded with an additional expression pedal and two extra switches for building a mini-pedalboard rig with preset and single effects control capabilities for full live/recording usage. Users are not limited to controlling amp-simulator software with StealthPedal, as it can control any effects plug-in, virtual instrument or DAW with MIDI control capabilities.
StealthPedal sports a rugged, metal, classic-wah style, compact enclosure with a volume knob and three LED indicators that operate… read more as a status display, tuner or level indicator when used with any "Powered by AmpliTube" software.
StealthPedal's circuit design has been derived from IK's StompIO high-end stage controller, ensuring the highest fidelity in the recording of for your guitar and bass with software configurable input gain level, 109dBA low noise input stage and optimal audio quality throughout.
StealthPedal also comes with a must-have assortment of software including AmpliTube 2 Live guitar and bass amp and fx modeling software, standalone and plug-in, Ampeg(R) SVX UNO, standalone and plug-in bass amp and fx modeling software, AmpliTube X-GEAR for further expandability with all "Powered by Amplitube" software, Sonoma Riffworks(TM) T4 for immediate recording/composing/online sharing with your Mac or PC and AmpliGrooves Loops from Sonic Reality. The StealthPedal and the included plug-in is also compatible with all popular DAW software supporting ASIO and Core Audio drivers on PC and Mac.
All of this makes the StealthPedal the most convenient, complete and expandable solution on the market, for playing/recording guitar and bass with the computer.
The smartest solution to plug into and control your Mac/PC
The StealthPedal is both an audio interface and a software controller in one compact device. It is the smartest solution for plugging your guitar and bass into your computer and immediately controlling the included software or any of your preferred MIDI controllable effects, instruments or DAWs.
The built-in expression pedal and switch can be quickly associated with Wah, Volume, or any effects parameter and effects on/off. The additional inputs on the StealthPedal allow the connection of an external expression pedal and a double switch, allowing users to extend their software control capabilities and build a complete mini-rig with preset-switching capabilities.
When used with any Powered by AmpliTube software the 3 LED indicators also operate both as a Tuner or a level control completing the functionality that a guitar or bass player need for using their computer in a live situation.
A USB powered interface with a big sound
The StealthPedal sounds amazingly good, especially when compared to other USB powered interfaces. This has been achieved by implementing various high-end electronic design techniques not commonly found in other USB bus-powered interfaces, including a sophisticated multiple power supply section that allows the StealthPedal to run at internal higher voltages that what are usually found in other bus powered devices. In short the StealthPedal sounds as good as the best non-USB powered devices available, and much better than any USB powered device on the market.
This device is a handy, USB powered audio interface, with a serious sound. It's clean, punchy, detailed, quiet, and provides the sort of solid sound quality that you can expect from interfaces costing three or four times its price, ensuring the best possible signal reproduction for your guitar, bass or line level instrument.
A must-have software collection with the greatest expandability on the market
The included AmpliTube 2 Live and Ampeg(R) SVX UNO, standalone and plug-in, allows users to immediately access the award winning guitar and bass tones of AmpliTube and Ampeg(R) SVX for live playing and recording.
The included Sonoma Riffworks(TM) T4 allows users to create songs easily using a riff-based workflow, loop recording, automatic track creation, drums and effects. Collaborate online with musicians around the world. Cast tunes to an enthusiastic online community. All without putting down your guitar!
Additionally the included AmpliTube X-GEAR allows to expand the included AmpliTube 2 Live to nearly 200 gear models using AmpliTube 2 or any other "Powered by AmpliTube" package like the style-based AmpliTube Metal or the all-time classics like Ampeg(R) SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix(TM) and the just announced AmpliTube Fender(R) edition. Any of these packages can be seamlessly integrated in X-GEAR and immediately controlled by the StealthPedal for a degree of expandability and modularity that is unequalled in the market. read less
StealthPedal allows anyone to record guitar or bass with their Mac/PC at the highest possible quality, with 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion and 44.1/48 kHz operation. Two separate inputs are provided for Hi-Z or line level instruments as well as two separate outputs, plus a convenient headphone output.
StealthPedal also works as a software floor controller: the built-in expression pedal and switch can be associated with any parameter of "Powered by Amplitube" software, or any other amp and FX modeling software with MIDI control capabilities.
The StealthPedal controls can also be expanded with an additional expression pedal and two extra switches for building a mini-pedalboard rig with preset and single effects control capabilities for full live/recording usage. Users are not limited to controlling amp-simulator software with StealthPedal, as it can control any effects plug-in, virtual instrument or DAW with MIDI control capabilities.
StealthPedal sports a rugged, metal, classic-wah style, compact enclosure with a volume knob and three LED indicators that operate… read more as a status display, tuner or level indicator when used with any "Powered by AmpliTube" software.
StealthPedal's circuit design has been derived from IK's StompIO high-end stage controller, ensuring the highest fidelity in the recording of for your guitar and bass with software configurable input gain level, 109dBA low noise input stage and optimal audio quality throughout.
StealthPedal also comes with a must-have assortment of software including AmpliTube 2 Live guitar and bass amp and fx modeling software, standalone and plug-in, Ampeg(R) SVX UNO, standalone and plug-in bass amp and fx modeling software, AmpliTube X-GEAR for further expandability with all "Powered by Amplitube" software, Sonoma Riffworks(TM) T4 for immediate recording/composing/online sharing with your Mac or PC and AmpliGrooves Loops from Sonic Reality. The StealthPedal and the included plug-in is also compatible with all popular DAW software supporting ASIO and Core Audio drivers on PC and Mac.
All of this makes the StealthPedal the most convenient, complete and expandable solution on the market, for playing/recording guitar and bass with the computer.
The smartest solution to plug into and control your Mac/PC
The StealthPedal is both an audio interface and a software controller in one compact device. It is the smartest solution for plugging your guitar and bass into your computer and immediately controlling the included software or any of your preferred MIDI controllable effects, instruments or DAWs.
The built-in expression pedal and switch can be quickly associated with Wah, Volume, or any effects parameter and effects on/off. The additional inputs on the StealthPedal allow the connection of an external expression pedal and a double switch, allowing users to extend their software control capabilities and build a complete mini-rig with preset-switching capabilities.
When used with any Powered by AmpliTube software the 3 LED indicators also operate both as a Tuner or a level control completing the functionality that a guitar or bass player need for using their computer in a live situation.
A USB powered interface with a big sound
The StealthPedal sounds amazingly good, especially when compared to other USB powered interfaces. This has been achieved by implementing various high-end electronic design techniques not commonly found in other USB bus-powered interfaces, including a sophisticated multiple power supply section that allows the StealthPedal to run at internal higher voltages that what are usually found in other bus powered devices. In short the StealthPedal sounds as good as the best non-USB powered devices available, and much better than any USB powered device on the market.
This device is a handy, USB powered audio interface, with a serious sound. It's clean, punchy, detailed, quiet, and provides the sort of solid sound quality that you can expect from interfaces costing three or four times its price, ensuring the best possible signal reproduction for your guitar, bass or line level instrument.
A must-have software collection with the greatest expandability on the market
The included AmpliTube 2 Live and Ampeg(R) SVX UNO, standalone and plug-in, allows users to immediately access the award winning guitar and bass tones of AmpliTube and Ampeg(R) SVX for live playing and recording.
The included Sonoma Riffworks(TM) T4 allows users to create songs easily using a riff-based workflow, loop recording, automatic track creation, drums and effects. Collaborate online with musicians around the world. Cast tunes to an enthusiastic online community. All without putting down your guitar!
Additionally the included AmpliTube X-GEAR allows to expand the included AmpliTube 2 Live to nearly 200 gear models using AmpliTube 2 or any other "Powered by AmpliTube" package like the style-based AmpliTube Metal or the all-time classics like Ampeg(R) SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix(TM) and the just announced AmpliTube Fender(R) edition. Any of these packages can be seamlessly integrated in X-GEAR and immediately controlled by the StealthPedal for a degree of expandability and modularity that is unequalled in the market. read less
Specs
Specifications
USB powered audio interface and pedal controller
2 balanced / unbalanced audio inputs (hi-Z or line level)
24 bit A/D and D/A conversion
44.1/48 kHz operation
2 balanced audio outputs
Headphones output
Volume control
Built-in expression pedal and MIDI foot-switch
Multiple LEDs can operate as Tuner or Level indicators with AmpliTube
External double switch and expression pedal inputs
Classic, rugged metal Wah-style construction
High-quality, low-noise input stage (109dBA /104dB RMS S/N ratio)
Control all "Powered by AmpliTube" software/plug-ins
Control any MIDI controllable software/plug-ins
Includes full versions of AmpliTube 2 Live standalone and plug-in, AmpliTube X-GEAR, Ampeg(R) SVX UNO standalone and plug-in, Sonoma Riffworks(TM) T4, and AmpliGrooves Loops by Sonic Reality
Compatible with all the most popular DAW software supporting ASIO and Core Audio drivers on PC and Mac
Endless software expandability with AmpliTube modules
System Requirements
Power PC based Macintosh(R)
Minimal: dual 1 GHz G4 processor, 1GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later. One free USB port.
Suggested: dual 2 GHz G5 processor, 2 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later. One free USB port.
Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.
Intel based Macintosh(R)
Minimal: 1.5 GHz Intel processor, 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later. One free USB port.
Suggested: 2.3 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later. One free USB port.
Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.
Windows(R)
Minimal: Pentium 4 / Athlon XP processor, 1 GB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later. One free USB port.
Suggested: 2.33 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later. One free USB port.
Supported Plug-in formats: VST, RTAS.
USB powered audio interface and pedal controller
2 balanced / unbalanced audio inputs (hi-Z or line level)
24 bit A/D and D/A conversion
44.1/48 kHz operation
2 balanced audio outputs
Headphones output
Volume control
Built-in expression pedal and MIDI foot-switch
Multiple LEDs can operate as Tuner or Level indicators with AmpliTube
External double switch and expression pedal inputs
Classic, rugged metal Wah-style construction
High-quality, low-noise input stage (109dBA /104dB RMS S/N ratio)
Control all "Powered by AmpliTube" software/plug-ins
Control any MIDI controllable software/plug-ins
Includes full versions of AmpliTube 2 Live standalone and plug-in, AmpliTube X-GEAR, Ampeg(R) SVX UNO standalone and plug-in, Sonoma Riffworks(TM) T4, and AmpliGrooves Loops by Sonic Reality
Compatible with all the most popular DAW software supporting ASIO and Core Audio drivers on PC and Mac
Endless software expandability with AmpliTube modules
System Requirements
Power PC based Macintosh(R)
Minimal: dual 1 GHz G4 processor, 1GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later. One free USB port.
Suggested: dual 2 GHz G5 processor, 2 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later. One free USB port.
Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.
Intel based Macintosh(R)
Minimal: 1.5 GHz Intel processor, 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later. One free USB port.
Suggested: 2.3 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later. One free USB port.
Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.
Windows(R)
Minimal: Pentium 4 / Athlon XP processor, 1 GB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later. One free USB port.
Suggested: 2.33 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later. One free USB port.
Supported Plug-in formats: VST, RTAS.
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://www.ikmultimedia.com/contact-support/
Web: https://www.ikmultimedia.com/contact-support/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(2 ratings)
Submitted June 15, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com
"Great sounding, exceptionally easy to use interface."
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Unless I wanted to upgrade to something with more inputs, there would be no reason for me to look at anything else. This meets my moderately demanding recording needs perfectly. If this were lost or stolen I'd get another immediately. Like I said, if you want a big package of options in a simple, bug-free interface, this is it.
Sound
This review is for the Deluxe model, which I think is almost the same as the lower priced one but doesn't include all the same software. The StealthPedal is the easiest, most bug-free recording interface I have ever used. The included Amplitube software allows infinite tweak-ability and you can achieve nearly any sound you want. I've gotten great metal, blues, rock, country and also patches for vocals and acoustic. I use it only for recording, but the live application is very versatile. You can set it up as a midi-controller, use the pedal feature to control volume, wah, or other individual parameters, and run it directly into a sound board, thus not having to tote all your gear everywhere.
Features
Comes with the USB cable and some software. Amplitube, Ampeg and some recording software. The Deluxe version comes with Amplitube 3 (which is like $150 or so to buy seperately) which greatly expands the available models from Amplitube 2. The major limitation for this product is the number of inputs. It has R/L 1/8" instrument jacks, and that's it. If you need multiple inputs, this is not… read more the product for you. I record everything one track at a time, so only having one input is no big deal for me. I wish it had a seperate mic input. I use a mic cable with an 1/8" jack and plug that into the guitar input. After some tweaking, I was able to get a really good vocal sound out of that. You could always run everything into a mixer and then out into the one input.
Ease of Use
Very easy to use. I downloaded the correct drivers and have had zero compatibility issues with Windows 7. I use Riffworks and Reaper and it's a breeze. I've used a number of other interfaces and this was by far the most trouble-free. There are tons of presets, amps, cabs, mics, effects and everything can be tweaked as much or as little as you like. There are some great sounds right out of the box or you can spend hours playing with all the models and effects. I have used it to record vocals and mic'ed instruments, as well as direct in guitar and bass and the sound is great across the board.
Quality
It's made of metal and is pretty heavy for it's size - seems well built. The USB port is a little 'loose', but works fine. I have been using it almost daily for a while now and had absolutely no problems with it.
Value
Honestly, it may be a little pricey, but the ease of use was worth every penny to me. I've tried some of the lower-cost interfaces and had so many compatibility issues with recording software and Windows that the little extra $$ for the practically plug-n-play set up is worth it.
Manufacturer Support
My only dealing with IK Multimedia was very positive. I was having some trouble locating some of the software updates online. I sent an email and had a response within 24 hours. I was still having trouble so I called the US office in Florida. The girl that answered the phone helped me out. Much, much better than some of the software companies I've had to deal with in the past. There is a great online community that shares patches and ideas.
The Wow Factor
Looks just like a traditional volume pedal.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Metal, Rock, Blues read less
Sound
This review is for the Deluxe model, which I think is almost the same as the lower priced one but doesn't include all the same software. The StealthPedal is the easiest, most bug-free recording interface I have ever used. The included Amplitube software allows infinite tweak-ability and you can achieve nearly any sound you want. I've gotten great metal, blues, rock, country and also patches for vocals and acoustic. I use it only for recording, but the live application is very versatile. You can set it up as a midi-controller, use the pedal feature to control volume, wah, or other individual parameters, and run it directly into a sound board, thus not having to tote all your gear everywhere.
Features
Comes with the USB cable and some software. Amplitube, Ampeg and some recording software. The Deluxe version comes with Amplitube 3 (which is like $150 or so to buy seperately) which greatly expands the available models from Amplitube 2. The major limitation for this product is the number of inputs. It has R/L 1/8" instrument jacks, and that's it. If you need multiple inputs, this is not… read more the product for you. I record everything one track at a time, so only having one input is no big deal for me. I wish it had a seperate mic input. I use a mic cable with an 1/8" jack and plug that into the guitar input. After some tweaking, I was able to get a really good vocal sound out of that. You could always run everything into a mixer and then out into the one input.
Ease of Use
Very easy to use. I downloaded the correct drivers and have had zero compatibility issues with Windows 7. I use Riffworks and Reaper and it's a breeze. I've used a number of other interfaces and this was by far the most trouble-free. There are tons of presets, amps, cabs, mics, effects and everything can be tweaked as much or as little as you like. There are some great sounds right out of the box or you can spend hours playing with all the models and effects. I have used it to record vocals and mic'ed instruments, as well as direct in guitar and bass and the sound is great across the board.
Quality
It's made of metal and is pretty heavy for it's size - seems well built. The USB port is a little 'loose', but works fine. I have been using it almost daily for a while now and had absolutely no problems with it.
Value
Honestly, it may be a little pricey, but the ease of use was worth every penny to me. I've tried some of the lower-cost interfaces and had so many compatibility issues with recording software and Windows that the little extra $$ for the practically plug-n-play set up is worth it.
Manufacturer Support
My only dealing with IK Multimedia was very positive. I was having some trouble locating some of the software updates online. I sent an email and had a response within 24 hours. I was still having trouble so I called the US office in Florida. The girl that answered the phone helped me out. Much, much better than some of the software companies I've had to deal with in the past. There is a great online community that shares patches and ideas.
The Wow Factor
Looks just like a traditional volume pedal.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Metal, Rock, Blues read less
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