Description
Overview
AmpliTube MESA is the most comprehensive collection of officially licensed MESA/Boogie virtual guitar amplifiers and cabinets available for the AmpliTube ecosystem. Designed to treat the amplifier as a true instrument, this collection captures the legendary versatility and power of MESA/Boogie hardware, ranging from the smooth, violin-like sustain of the Mark series to the aggressive, high-gain saturation of the Rectifier series.
Key Details
This collection provides a professional suite of certified tones, ensuring that the sonic characteristics of the original hardware are preserved in a digital environment. The package includes:
- 5 Certified Amplifiers: A curated selection of world-class heads and combos including the Mark III™ Combo, Mark IV™ Combo, Dual Rectifier® Head, and Triple Rectifier® Head.
- 5 Matching Cabinets: Officially licensed MESA/Boogie cabinets designed to pair perfectly with the amplifiers for authentic resonance and projection.
- Dynamic Tone Range: Capabilities spanning from clean, articulate textures to searing, huge crunch and extreme gain.
- MIDI Integration: Full MIDI compatibility allows for the assignment of knobs, controls, and presets to external hardware such as the iRig Stomp I/O, iRig BlueBoard, or any standard MIDI controller.
Use Cases
- High-Gain Recording: Perfect for metal and hard rock productions requiring the aggressive, thick saturation of the Rectifier series.
- Fusion and Progressive Rock: Utilize the Mark series for complex lead lines that require sustain and a refined, singing quality.
- Live Performance: Use as a reliable, consistent amp rig via a DAW, eliminating the need to mic heavy cabinets in a live setting.
- Rapid Prototyping: Quickly switch between legendary MESA/Boogie configurations to find the ideal tone for a track without physical gear swaps.
Installation
AmpliTube MESA is a software expansion for the AmpliTube platform. Installation requires a 64-bit CPU and Operating System. Users must have an active internet connection, as all Custom Shop operations are web-based. The software is delivered digitally and integrated into the main AmpliTube application.
Compatibility
Supported Operating Systems:
- Mac: macOS 10.15 or newer (macOS 11 or newer required for Apple Silicon Processors).
- Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer.
Plugin Formats:
- Mac: Audio Units (AU), VST 3, AAX (64-bit).
- Windows: VST 3, AAX (64-bit).
Hardware Requirements:
- RAM: 8 GB minimum.
- Disk Space: 3 GB of available hard drive space.
- CPU: Intel Core i5 Processor, Apple M1, or equivalent 64-bit CPU.
- Graphics: OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.
- Audio (Windows): ASIO compatible sound card required.
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: IK Multimedia
- Edition: Officially Licensed MESA/Boogie Collection
- Platform: Windows, macOS
- Plug-in Formats: VST 3, AAX, AU
- Delivery Format: Digital Download
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- SKU: 1049-109
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 (64 bit) or newer, macOS 10.15 or newer (macOS 11+ for Apple Silicon)
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer, macOS 10.15 or newer (macOS 11+ for Apple Silicon)
- RAM Requirements: 8 GB RAM
- Disk Space: 3 GB Hard Drive Space
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/mesa/).






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