Opening the iRig HD 2’s box reveals another box inside of it, with a cutout insert containing two booklets and a single piece of paper. You obviously purchased the Mesa Boogie head that you auditioned – it’s not part of the Amplitube that came with my iRig.

With convenient features and flexible options, you’ll be covered wherever and whenever inspiration strikes. Likewise, on our Mac it's easy to record into Logic and play through standalone versions of AmpliTube and NI's Guitar Rig. We've changed the article's copy to reflect this, but note that screenshots are still from AmpliTube 4, though functionality should be similar between the two versions of the software.

Not only that, but to get you playing immediately IK Multimedia throws in AmpliTube for Mac, PC, and iOS for free.

Heavy distortion came through a little too noisy at times, though not more so than what you'd expect with a physical amplifier. For example, the iLoud Micro Monitors (also developed by IK Multimedia) work great as they can use the headphone output via another 1/8" audio cable. iRig 2's new 1/4” output jack lets you use iRig 2 with an amplifier as a part of your live rig without the use of an adaptor. The iRig HD 2 comes nicely boxed with all the necessary cables for whatever device you want to hook up to.Guitar Chalk does not accept payment for our reviews, nor do we spend time reviewing products that we believe to be a waste of your time. TONEX syncs all your Premium Tone Models across Mac/PC and iOS, plus gives you access to ToneNET for a limitless supply of inspiration. Furthermore, the interface now has a flexible amplifier jack output function to combine amp simulation and effects on a mobile device/computer with an external amplifier and speaker cabinet. Monitoring was quick and i was not able to detect lag from processing the bass to the in ear monitors with the fx loop switched off. A 1/4-inch output lets you easily connect an amplifier or mixer, with an FX/THRU switch to choose between hearing the processed or clean version of your guitar’s signal, as well as a 1/8-inch headphone output with adjustable volume for silent practice.