IK Multimedia StealthPedal Guitar Audio Interface Pedal

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Give your at-home recording setup the ultimate combination of an audio interface and software controller with the natural feel of a guitar pedal.

StealthPedal Deluxe is the first USB-powered guitar audio interface/software controller in a compact wah-style pedal, allowing users to record, play and control the included "Powered by Amplitube" software, or any other MIDI controllable software, with the same feel and ease of use as a traditional guitar pedal. Includes StealthPedal, AmpliTube Live, Ampeg SVX UNO, AmpliTube X-GEAR, RiffWorks T4 and Sonic Reality Jam Loops.

StealthPedal allows anyone to record guitar or bass with their Mac/PC at the highest possible quality, with 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion and 44.1/48 kHz operation. Two separate inputs are provided for Hi-Z or line level instruments as well as two separate outputs, plus a convenient headphone output.

StealthPedal also works as a software floor controller: the built-in expression pedal and switch can be associated with any parameter of "Powered by Amplitube" software, or any other amp and FX modeling software with MIDI control capabilities.

The StealthPedal controls can also be expanded with an additional expression pedal and two extra switches for building a mini-pedalboard rig with preset and single effects control capabilities for full live/recording usage. Users are not limited to controlling amp-simulator software with StealthPedal, as it can control any effects plug-in, virtual instrument or DAW with MIDI control capabilities.

StealthPedal sports a rugged, metal, classic-wah style, compact enclosure with a volume knob and three LED indicators that read more operate as a status display, tuner or level indicator when used with any "Powered by AmpliTube" software.

StealthPedal's circuit design has been derived from IK's StompIO high-end stage controller, ensuring the highest fidelity in the recording of for your guitar and bass with software configurable input gain level, 109dBA low noise input stage and optimal audio quality throughout.

StealthPedal also comes with a must-have assortment of software including AmpliTube 2 Live guitar and bass amp and fx modeling software, standalone and plug-in, Ampeg(R) SVX UNO, standalone and plug-in bass amp and fx modeling software, AmpliTube X-GEAR for further expandability with all "Powered by Amplitube" software, Sonoma Riffworks(TM) T4 for immediate recording/composing/online sharing with your Mac or PC and AmpliGrooves Loops from Sonic Reality. The StealthPedal and the included plug-in is also compatible with all popular DAW software supporting ASIO and Core Audio drivers on PC and Mac.

All of this makes the StealthPedal the most convenient, complete and expandable solution on the market, for playing/recording guitar and bass with the computer.

The smartest solution to plug into and control your Mac/PC
The StealthPedal is both an audio interface and a software controller in one compact device. It is the smartest solution for plugging your guitar and bass into your computer and immediately controlling the included software or any of your preferred MIDI controllable effects, instruments or DAWs.

The built-in expression pedal and switch can be quickly associated with Wah, Volume, or any effects parameter and effects on/off. The additional inputs on the StealthPedal allow the connection of an external expression pedal and a double switch, allowing users to extend their software control capabilities and build a complete mini-rig with preset-switching capabilities.

When used with any Powered by AmpliTube software the 3 LED indicators also operate both as a Tuner or a level control completing the functionality that a guitar or bass player need for using their computer in a live situation.

A USB powered interface with a big sound
The StealthPedal sounds amazingly good, especially when compared to other USB powered interfaces. This has been achieved by implementing various high-end electronic design techniques not commonly found in other USB bus-powered interfaces, including a sophisticated multiple power supply section that allows the StealthPedal to run at internal higher voltages that what are usually found in other bus powered devices. In short the StealthPedal sounds as good as the best non-USB powered devices available, and much better than any USB powered device on the market.

This device is a handy, USB powered audio interface, with a serious sound. It's clean, punchy, detailed, quiet, and provides the sort of solid sound quality that you can expect from interfaces costing three or four times its price, ensuring the best possible signal reproduction for your guitar, bass or line level instrument.

A must-have software collection with the greatest expandability on the market
The included AmpliTube 2 Live and Ampeg(R) SVX UNO, standalone and plug-in, allows users to immediately access the award winning guitar and bass tones of AmpliTube and Ampeg(R) SVX for live playing and recording.

The included Sonoma Riffworks(TM) T4 allows users to create songs easily using a riff-based workflow, loop recording, automatic track creation, drums and effects. Collaborate online with musicians around the world. Cast tunes to an enthusiastic online community. All without putting down your guitar!

Additionally the included AmpliTube X-GEAR allows to expand the included AmpliTube 2 Live to nearly 200 gear models using AmpliTube 2 or any other "Powered by AmpliTube" package like the style-based AmpliTube Metal or the all-time classics like Ampeg(R) SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix(TM) and the just announced AmpliTube Fender(R) edition. Any of these packages can be seamlessly integrated in X-GEAR and immediately controlled by the StealthPedal for a degree of expandability and modularity that is unequalled in the market.
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Specifications
USB powered audio interface and pedal controller

2 balanced / unbalanced audio inputs (hi-Z or line level)

24 bit A/D and D/A conversion

44.1/48 kHz operation

2 balanced audio outputs

Headphones output

Volume control

Built-in expression pedal and MIDI foot-switch

Multiple LEDs can operate as Tuner or Level indicators with AmpliTube

External double switch and expression pedal inputs

Classic, rugged metal Wah-style construction

High-quality, low-noise input stage (109dBA /104dB RMS S/N ratio)

Control all "Powered by AmpliTube" software/plug-ins

Control any MIDI controllable software/plug-ins

Includes full versions of AmpliTube 2 Live standalone and plug-in, AmpliTube X-GEAR, Ampeg(R) SVX UNO standalone and plug-in, Sonoma Riffworks(TM) T4, and AmpliGrooves Loops by Sonic Reality

Compatible with all the most popular DAW software supporting ASIO and Core Audio drivers on PC and Mac

Endless software expandability with AmpliTube modules

System Requirements
Power PC based Macintosh(R)
Minimal: dual 1 GHz G4 processor, 1GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later. One free USB port.

Suggested: dual 2 GHz G5 processor, 2 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later. One free USB port.

Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.

Intel based Macintosh(R)
Minimal: 1.5 GHz Intel processor, 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later. One free USB port.

Suggested: 2.3 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later. One free USB port.

Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.

Windows(R)
Minimal: Pentium 4 / Athlon XP processor, 1 GB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later. One free USB port.

Suggested: 2.33 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later. One free USB port.

Supported Plug-in formats: VST, RTAS.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://www.ikmultimedia.com/contact-support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted August 18, 2009 by a customer from gmail.com

IK StealthPedal Customer Review

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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The StealthPedal is a USB audio interface and comes with guitar amp and fx modeling software, but I'm not using any of that stuff so I can't comment on it. It comes with 2 CDs of software, but the only software that I was interested in was "Install StealthPedal MIDI Control.exe". I'd been looking for a smaller alternative to the Behringer FCB1010 as a midi controller. While I liked the Behringer in most respects, it needed a midi interface, was confusing to configure and was fairly large. I replaced it with the IK Multimedia StealthPedal, a Boss FS-6 Dual Footswitch and an M-Audio Universal expression controller pedal. The whole setup cost about $285. To use the StealthPedal as a midi controller, the StealthPedal Midi Control program must be running at all times! After figuring that out, configuring the pedal was straightforward and involved none of the head scratching I went through with the Behringer FCB1010. I've set the switches on the Boss FS-6 to "FS-5U (Momentary)" and the polarity switches to the left position. You've got six possible midi controllers. I'm using it in a purely computer based setup with the two foot switches on the Boss set to start and stop Stylus RMX, and to toggle record on and off on my VST looper. The volume control on the side of the pedal is controlling feedback on the looper, and the two pedals are acting as volume and wah pedals for my Guitar's VST amp emulator. I'm not currently using the switch under read more the stealth pedal. To actuate that switch you need to move the StealthPedal to it's maximum position and put some weight on it. So I'm happy. The StealthPedal is smaller, easier to configure, but more limited and more expensive than the Behringer. I'll note that neither the StealthPedal, nor the M-Audio expression pedal "feel" as nice as the expression pedals on the Behringer, but I think it will just take some time to get use to the difference.

Musical Background:
Hobbyist

Musical Style:
Electronic
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