IK Multimedia releases iRig Nano Amp

IK Multimedia has released iRig Nano Amp, a micro amp with a built-in iOS interface for the mobile guitarist. iRig Nano Amp is designed to give users both a standalone portable guitar amplifier, and an interface that lets them plug into an iPhone or iPad and use AmpliTube for iOS to access a world of guitar tones on the go.

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 —up to a 4x12". But what makes it more versatile is that it features the iRig circuitry so the user can plug their iPhone or iPad into it with the included TRRS cable and tap into the world of AmpliTube guitar tone and more.

IK has designed it so that it operates in two different modes: AMP & DEVICE.

In AMP mode it's a standalone amp for impromptu practice anywhere. Simply plug into the ¼" 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.

In DEVICE mode, use the included TRRS cable to hook up iRig Nano Amp to an iPhone or iPad and plug in to the toneful world of AmpliTube to play, practice and record anywhere, any time. This can be great for grabbing ideas in AmpliTube's 4-track looper or recording studio, or just practicing with the models of AmpliTube gear, and more.

Plus, in both modes players can hook up an external speaker cabinet — up to a 4x12" cab — for more volume and tonal clarity.

iRig Nano Amp is compact — it's just slightly larger than an iPhone and features a handy "kickstand" for tilting back the unit for better monitoring. Inside, iRig Nano Amp powers a 3" speaker with a 3-watt class A/B power amp powered by 3 AA batteries (included). iRig Nano Amp can be used in 3 output monitoring options — in DEVICE mode with headphones for private practice, or with the internal speaker active or external speaker cabinet connected to the ¼" speaker out in both DEVICE or AMP modes.

Price: €49.99 (excluding taxes) from the IK Multimedia online store and music and electronics retailers around the world.