IK Multimedia has announced they are now shipping the iRig Nano Amp, an ultra-portable, battery-powered micro guitar amplifier and interface for iPhone and iPad. The iRig Nano Amp offers both a standalone portable guitar amplifier PLUS an interface that lets them plug their guitar into an iPhone or iPad and use AmpliTube for iOS to access an unlimited amount of guitar tones
iRig Nano Amp is a super-compact, battery-powered, self-contained micro amp and interface for iOS that players can use by itself, with headphones or even an external speaker cabinet – this power-packed amazing little amp can drive up to a 4×12″ guitar cab! But what makes it more versatile than any other micro amp available is that it features the iRig circuitry so that guitarists can plug their iPhone or iPad into it with the included TRRS cable and tap into the limitless world of AmpliTube guitar tone and more.
The iRig Nano Amp operates in two different modes: AMP & DEVICE. AMP mode offers a standalone amp for practice or intimate performing anywhere. DEVICE mode allows the Nano Amp to be used as an interface and an amp with an iOS device. In both modes, players can either use the built-in speaker, or hook up to an external speaker cabinet. (The iRig Nano Amp’s 1/4″ speaker out jack can drive up to a 4×12″ cabinet.)
AMP mode
iRig Nano Amp operates as a straight-up guitar amp and features a British tone stack circuit with tone and volume controls for practice on the go. Players simply plug their guitar into the 1/4″ guitar input, adjust the volume and gain settings, select the output type NORMAL/BRIGHT and rock out. The British tone circuit delivers sparkling clean tones at lower gain settings and a cascading wave of overdrive when cranked to the upper limits.DEVICE mode
iRig Nano Amp is also an interface and monitor for an iOS device thanks to its integrated iRig circuit. Players use the included TRRS cable to hook up iRig Nano Amp in DEVICE mode to an iPhone or iPad and plug in to the amazing toneful world of AmpliTube to play, practice and record anywhere, any time. This is great for grabbing ideas in AmpliTube’s 4-track looper or recording studio, or just practicing with the models of AmpliTube gear and more. When used in DEVICE mode, the internal tone stack circuit is bypassed and the volume knob controls the overall output of the amp. Headphones can be used in DEVICE mode for monitoring the processed signal coming from the device.
Users can download AmpliTube for iOS Which IK Multimedia says is the largest and expandable collection of virtual gear available from the world’s top manufacturers. Available models include amps and stomps from Fender®, Ampeg®, MESA/Boogie®, Orange® and signature artists like Slash, Jimi Hendrix™ and more.
iRig Nano Amp is available now from IK retailers worldwide or from the IK online store for $49.99 USD plus tax). For more information, visit the iRig Nano Amp website.
