AmpKit Mac includes 137 built-in presets that range from smooth cleans and earthy acoustics to bone-crushing high-gain metal.ĪmpKit will run on any Mac with OS X 10.7 (Lion) or 10.8 (Mountain Lion) installed. Users with a Mac as well as an iPhone or iPad can easily use the same setup on all devices, thanks to AmpKit's setup sharing feature. "It makes life so much simpler-no frustrating registration and activation process, no hassles with update managers, no intrusive anti-piracy mechanisms like USB keys."ĪmpKit gear and setups are fully compatible between Mac and iOS versions. "The Mac App Store makes for an incredibly simple and secure purchasing, installation, and upgrade experience," says Berry. "We wanted AmpKit to be an easy purchase decision for Mac guitarists, whether they're GarageBand users seeking more in-depth modeling options, or pro users who’d rather work in a truly native Mac app," said Agile's Jack Ivers.ĪmpKit is offered on the Mac App Store, which Berry feels is a significant benefit to users. "We’re already getting early reviewer feedback that AmpKit Mac has significantly raised the bar for Mac-based amp and effects apps." AmpKit was selected as Mac App Store Editors' Choice over the US Thanksgiving holiday weekend.ĪmpKit Mac includes all of AmpKit's amps and effects in its $49.99 price (US Mac App Store): 22 amps with 38 separate amp channels, 28 pedals, 28 cabinets and 8 mics. "We built AmpKit Mac to take advantage of the latest features in Mac OS X Lion and Mountain Lion, such as Full Screen mode and Multi-Touch gestures," said Agile's John Berry. AmpKit has previously been available for iPhone and iPad users, with over 600,000 downloads worldwide. AmpKit Mac users can simply connect a guitar to their Mac using a guitar interface, and the Mac is transformed into a powerful amp, effects and recording studio. Suggestions for completing your amp are included in the manual.Los Angeles, CA (November 28, 2012) – Agile Partners, a leading developer of guitar apps for iPhone and iPad, has launched AmpKit on the Mac App Store. The completed amplifier chassis can be mounted in a headshell or a combo cabinet (not included). You simply need a few basic tools a soldering iron and solder, Philips screwdriver, pair of pliers and a pair of sidecutters. Construction Manual including great modification ideas.All electronic components including selected valves.All hardware including transformers, sockets, controls, switches etc.Some great suggestions are also included with the kit to mod your amp to provide for more tone options. The kit also includes the very comprehensive Lamington Junior Construction Manual valued at $49 which provides “step by step” guidance and easy to follow instructions to build your amp. Just supply some basic tools and you are on your way. Not to mention that it sounds great with creamy clean tones and a great overdrive tone! The kit includes a pre-drilled chassis so there is no metalwork required, and all the parts required to build your amp. It is ideal for the first time amp builder, with its 12V plugpack power eliminating contact with the 240V mains. The Lamington Junior Amp Kit includes everything necessary to build your own 2W valve guitar amp. Plus, there is nothing like playing through an amplifier that you have built yourself! It deepens your understanding of tone and the inner workings of your amplifier. For reviews of the Lamington Junior amp go HERE About the KitĪmp building is a fantastic way for a guitarist to get in touch with the technology of valve amps. This amp is a favourite here to deliver great tone at manageable volume – ideal for home or recording. A 2W amp with creamy cleans and a great overdrive tone, it is powered by a 12V plugpack making it a safer introduction to valve amp building. Based on USB digital audio technology, AmpKit LiNK HD eliminates crosstalk and feedback for pristine high fidelity, even with authentic high-gain amp models in AmpKit, the companion amp app from Agile Partners. The Lamington Junior amp is the ideal way for you to get into amp building. The new Peavey AmpKit LiNK HD pocket-size iOS guitar interfacefeatures twice the fidelity and convenience of the original AmpKit LiNK. Build your own valve guitar amplifier with our 2W Lamington Junior Amp Kit, $249 + postage (includes $49 construction manual).
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