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IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-TIME User Manual

IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-TIME
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AmpliTube
X-TIME
USER MANUAL
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IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-TIME Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDelay Pedal
TechnologyDigital
USBYes
BypassTrue Bypass
DisplayLCD
ControlsFootswitches
ConnectivityUSB, MIDI
MIDIIn/Out
Power Source9V DC
Inputs2 x 1/4"
Outputs2 x 1/4"
Power Supply9V DC
Presets300 total, 50 factory

Summary

Front Panel Overview

MODEL encoder

Selects among the 16 delay algorithms. Push to go back when browsing menus.

PRESET encoder

Browses through 300 preset slots. Push to save a preset and choose name/bank.

PARAMETER encoder

Accesses model-specific parameters. Push for additional, hold for global/preset setups.

TIME knob

Controls delay time in milliseconds or Time Signatures when BPM SYNC is active.

FEEDBACK knob

Controls the number of repetitions occurring in the delay.

FILTER knob

Controls the frequency response of the delay, affecting tone brightness.

MOD knob

Controls modulation effects like saturation, depth, or rate depending on the model.

MIX knob

Balances the dry and wet signal levels, from fully dry to fully wet.

A & B LEDS

Indicate preset status: green for active, amber for edited, off for bypassed.

TAP LED

Indicates tempo status: blue for milliseconds, green for BPM, amber for MIDI clock.

A, B & TAP footswitches

Control preset/bank switching, temporary activation, and tap tempo functions.

Rear Panel Overview

INPUT L & R

Connect your instrument here. Use the left input for mono instruments.

OUTPUT L & R

Connect to amplifiers, PA, or other devices. Use the left output for mono.

MIDI IN

Connect external MIDI controllers to browse presets and modulate parameters.

MIDI OUT

Connect to external MIDI devices to send MIDI messages.

EXT. CONTROL

Connect an expression or switch pedal for parameter control.

USB

Connect to a computer for audio interface and librarian app functions.

POWER 9V DC

Connect the required 9V DC center negative power supply.

Firmware Update

Saving Presets

External Control Setup

Expression pedal & single switch

Assign expression or single switch pedals to parameters to create macros for simultaneous control.

Double switch

Set up a double switch pedal to easily navigate between presets or banks.

Expression Pedal Calibration

Delay Models

VTG TAPE

Classic tape echo with wobble effect for experimental lo-fi repeats.

MOD TAPE

Modern tape echo with modulation for depth and speed, creating movement.

ANALOG

Harmonically rich analog delay with saturation and filters for console-like tones.

DIGITAL

Crystal-clear digital delay with doubler mode for wide stereo repeats.

PING PONG

Delay with alternating left/right or L-C-R panning for a groovy effect.

PATTERN

Features 16 different delay patterns for rhythmic experimentation.

DUAL

Two delays in series or parallel with independent controls for stereo sound.

REVERSE

Creates amazing reversed delay tails with an optional non-reversed tap blend.

REV PONG

Advanced ping pong delay with modulated reverb and a reversed second tap.

SWELL

Ambient swell delays with independent time/depth for smooth lines.

DUCK

Delay that ducks down when dry signal plays, with adjustable release time.

PITCH

Creates pitched effects in repeats with up to three pitched notes.

HARM

Harmonizes tone up or down with up to three harmonies following the lead note.

DIRTY

Saturated and distorted delay with a phaser effect for aggressive tones.

SLAPBACK

'50s style slapback delay with modulated filter for stereo movement.

ARCTIC

Lush delay with flanger and shimmer for modern ambient sounds.

Global Setup

NAME MODE

Configures how preset names are displayed on the device screen.

EXT. CTRL

Selects the type of external controller pedal connected to the EXT. CONTROL jack.

DUAL SWITCH MODE

Sets the operative mode for a connected double switch pedal (BANK or PRESET).

EXP. CALIBRATION

Initiates the calibration process for a connected expression pedal.

MIDI CHANNEL

Selects the MIDI channel (1-16) on which the pedal operates.

MIDI THRU

Selects which MIDI signals are sent to the MIDI outputs (OFF, THRU, MERGE).

MAIN VOL

Controls the master volume of the pedal across all modes.

INTERFACE VOL

Controls master volume when the pedal is in audio interface mode.

GLOBAL BPM

Sets the BPM for all presets when BPM MODE is set to GLOBAL.

MIDI CLOCK

Sets the MIDI CLOCK function (OFF, DIN, USB, INTERNAL).

CAB SIM

Activates and selects the cabinet simulator IR (OFF, CAB 1-4, BASS).

SPILLOVER

Enables spillover for delay tails to persist when bypassing presets.

USB OUT

Configures signals sent to the USB OUT (STEREO or DUAL).

BYPASS MODE

Selects between TRUE bypass or BUFFERED bypass technology.

OPERATION MODE

Sets the pedal's operative mode for LIVE performance or as an audio INTERFACE.

FACTORY RESET

Resets the pedal to its original factory default settings.

Preset Setup

BPM MODE

Sets whether the preset BPM follows the global BPM or its own preset BPM.

BPM SYNC

Determines if time is expressed in milliseconds or tied to BPM settings.

BPM

Sets the Beats Per Minute for the current preset when BPM SYNC is ON.

EXT. CTRL

Enables or disables external control for the currently selected preset.

EXT. LEARN

Initiates the process to assign external controls and create macros.

Tempo, BPM Mode and tap tempo footswitch

Details on using the TAP footswitch, BPM SYNC, and BPM MODE functions.

Safe Mode

Temporary Mode

Interface Mode

Included Applications

MIDI Specifications

Features

System Requirements

AmpliTube X-GEAR Series

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