Amplitube 2 - worthwhile? Any users here?

[Herkimer]

I've been getting by using the Amplitube LE version included with the Ignition Pack. I also have the VST2RTAS wrapper that allows me to use VST amp sims like Voxengo and FreeAmp 2.0.

So I'm soliciting feedback on whether it's worth the dough to upgrade to Amplitube 2.0. It's available online for about $220.

Some specific questions:

Is it a REALLY a noticeable improvement to Amplitube LE in terms of sound quality and decent presets - or is it really kind of the same with just more amps?

Can you get a decent feedback out of it? (I can't with LE)

Is it a CPU hog?

Do the settings save with ProTools sessions? (They don't with the LE version.)

Can I use my ILok or do I have to buy their USB dongle?

Will I erase my ILok settings if I use their software to write to my ILok?


I'm looking for real feedback from users - not corporate speak from the company sales force. That's why I'm asking here and not on the IK Multimedia website. I really need to be sure on the investment before I spend the money. We just bought a new car and Christmas is coming. I want to confirm this is maximum bang for the buck especially with cash a bit tight.

Thanks in advance. (I'll throw this up in PT-LE for Windows' too.)

[Oli P]

It's a totally different beast from the LE, Live or any other version.

Basically I'd say that the sound and versatility are incredible...same goes for the Ampeg SVX.

You do indeed need the IK dongle.

It's pretty buggy...especially with PT Accel (haven't tried it in any other platform). Lots of glitching and unstability.
But the sound is so good, that I choose to print it...and live with the hassle.

Wish they made a TDM version...so the latency wasn't there...and made a better working version in RTAS.

[Herkimer]

Cool!

Thanks for the feedback. It seconds spkgtr's input that Amplitube 2.0 is indeed worthwhile!

I'm not TDM so I have to live with latency regardless.

I think I'll ask for it for Christmas.

[Steve MacMillan]

Amplitube 2 is highly recommended.

STeve

[cfb25]

I also Reccomend it... But keep in mind latency.. You have to have a beast of a comp to run it without glitches.. I have a dual 2.0ghz g5 PPc with 3gb of ram, and I occasionaly run into issues with it...