IK Multimedia has dedicated over two decades to perfecting the art of guitar amp and effects modelling, accumulating more expertise in guitar and amp recording than virtually any other company worldwide. Since 2002, they've meticulously modelled over 400 pieces of gear through tens of thousands of hours spent analysing the intricate interactions between instruments, pickups and amplifier circuits, collaborating with legendary guitar players, amplifier manufacturers, and engineers to master the creation and capture of exceptional guitar tones.
The AXE I/O stands as a professional 2 in/5 out audio interface and controller, purpose-built for the recording guitarist's specific requirements. This unit provides outstanding sound quality alongside powerful features designed to make your recording sessions faster, more efficient and superior in quality. At its heart lies an exclusive triple-topology, fully discrete input circuit featuring both PURE and JFET input stages, allowing you to switch from transparent to tube-like characteristics with a single control.
The patent-pending Z-Tone® impedance-adapting circuit represents a breakthrough in tonal flexibility, interacting directly with your guitar's pickups to unlock a massive range of sounds previously unattainable. Additionally, the AXE I/O includes a dedicated Amp Out that enables you to process recordings through real guitar amps and stomp boxes without requiring external accessories or disrupting your existing connections. This low-noise output also eliminates ground loops, ensuring even the highest-gain re-amplification remains as quiet as possible.
- 2 in / 5 out (one low-noise Amp out)
- 2 ultra-low noise mic in/balanced line in
- 2 balanced monitor out / 2 line out
- Reference headphones out
- 2 fully configurable external control input
- MIDI input/output
- USB 2.0 compatible with Mac/PC
- Selectable Active/Passive/discrete JFET/Pure instrument preamp
- Patent pending Z-TONE® input for a tonal palette never heard before
- Amp out can connect to amps and stomps without ground noise
- Connect up to 2 expression pedals, single and double-switches
- Fully assignable data-knob – for AmpliTube preset browsing and more
- Built-in Tuner
- High-resolution ultra low-noise Class A microphone preamps
- Best-in-class conversion and superior analog design
- Asynchronous USB audio, ultra low conversion jitters for premium quality
- 117dB dynamic range, and up to 192 kHz sampling rate
- Includes AmpliTube 5 Max bundle and Ableton Live Lite



