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“IK does not just promise the highest precision but the iLoud MTMs do deliver it impressively.” Hats off! “

Bonedo ‘s expert reviewer Patric Louis has given IK’s new iLoud MTM nearfield studio monitor a detailed review of what he has discovered. 

Read some of his key comments here. 

What are you doing with the bass basses and how do you feel about the bass drums and the bass drums are really enjoyable and dwell in your belly? Therefore it must be achieved and IK Multimedia proves it here impressively … The iLoud MTMs live up to their name and promise. “

“IK Multimedia does not just promise the highest precision but the iLoud MTMS do deliver it impressively. Hats off! ” ” With Their honesty and no glossing over, the iLoud MTMS enable analytical monitoring, and that’s even at very low listening volumes. To me they sound astonishingly linear and sound-free, with a selection of DSP options. “ Verdict




The promised linear frequency and phase response, which is the manufacturer of DSP power and D’Appolito [MTM IK Multimedia’s iLoud MTMs sound surprisingly precise even in their basic setting and they do not camouflage anything at all. Thanks to the clean stereo image, razor sharp transients and unmuddled, powerful basses I have the feeling of monitoring with a precision tool. When it comes down to care fully listening and analytically working on mixes and sounds or for Example catching technical errors and editing them out, the iLoud MTMS are Exactly the right solution. “ 
   
PLUS 
+ precise, linear and neutral sound image 
+ tons of bass volume plus the compact size 
+ included measurement system 
+ flexible positioning horizontally, vertically or on a tripod 

Rating 4.5 / 5

Here are some quotes from the original review in English. 
“What I’m most amazed by, and what I do not believe at first, are the deep basses, how do you get 
such a bass response out of such small drivers just because of bass reflex and DSP power – the lowest frequencies, where bass drums Fun and punching is clearly audible, so it has to be somehow possible, 
because IK Multimedia are proving it impressively … The iLoud MTM lives up to its name. ” 

“IK Multimedia not only promises the highest levels of precision, but in my opinion, it can deliver this in an impressive way with the iLoud MTM . ” Chapeau.

“With their honesty and lack of whitewashing, they enable analytical listening, even at very low listening volumes. Basically, the speakers sound in 
my opinion incredibly linear and free of resonance, and with the various DSP functions, I can adjust the frequency response of the monitoring to my liking a little bit. “

Conclusion 
“Brutal, which deliver the small boxes to bass reproduction and also to overall volume – and they are brutally precise too 
– the advertised linearity of frequency response and phase behavior, which was promised by DSP Power and D’Appolito arrangement by the manufacturer is confirmed in the test. the IK multimedia iLoud MTM, for me, already in its basic setting unexpectedly precise and beautiful one bit. in the clean stereo image, the sharp transients and non-washed, powerful bass I listen to the impression with a precision tool. ..When it comes to listening carefully, approaching mixtures or sounds analytically or, for example, hearing technical errors and thus being able to eliminate them, IK Multimedia offers the right interception with its iLoud MTM. “

PLUS

+ precise, linear, neutral sound 
+ a lot of bass volume despite the small size 
+ the enclosed measuring system 
+ flexible positioning horizontally, vertically or on tripod

Rating: 4.5 / 5

Read the full review in English on bonedo

“How about an interface that’s optimized for guitarists?…”

Performer Magazine spent time working with our AXE I/O and all of its accompanying free software.  Touching on its features like Z-Tone, the passive or active pickup selector, the JFET or pure switch, and more, Performer Magazine rates AXE I/O with all positive qualities.  Complimenting AXE I/O‘s “excellent design” and “plenty of tonal options”, they says that “this is it” for the recording guitarist looking to get studio quality at home.  Here are some excerpts from the review:

How about an interface that’s optimized for guitarists… IK’s done it masterfully with their new AXE I/O.

“Let’s talk about T-RackS; it’s insane, covering emulations of great studio hardware…”

[The amp out feature] is the easiest way of blending a real amp with the AmpliTube software at the same time.

“Another great feature is the ability to connect two external control pedals, like a channel switcher or an expression pedal. This now makes a laptop running AmpliTube a practical and viable live tool.”

Want to take tracks home from a studio and get amazing results without the hassles of booking time? Yeah, this is it.

Read the full review online or in Performer Magazine here on page 36.

“SampleTank 4 is a powerful all in one instrument for live and studio.”

Tom Brislin, a current member of Kansas and The Sea Within, and veteran member of many more bands is very well-versed in the keyboarding world.  As a major contributor for Keyboard Magazine, Tom is the go-to man for knowledge on all things regarding keys.  As a long time user of IK products, from MODO Bass, to Miroslav Philharmonik 2, and more Tom took some time to speak with us about one of our newest releases, SampleTank 4.  This is what he said:

SampleTank 4 is a powerful all in one instrument for live and studio. I have all of the IK Multimedia virtual instruments loaded onto my laptop. I use MODO Bass when I need realistic basses, Syntronik for a variety of vintage synths, Miroslav Philharmonikfor orchestral sounds and SampleTank 4 for a little of everything.Tom Brislin (Kansas, The Sea Within)

SampleTank 4 is designed to be a go-to workstation for every kind of musician.  Whether you are a keyboardist, hip hop producer, electronic DJ, etc., you can always count on SampleTank 4 for the best creative experience possible.  With a fast and seamless workflow, endless editing capabilities, and over 260 GB of high quality sounds to work with, the possibilities are virtually endless!

Get the most from your UNO DRUM analog/PCM drum machine

A new firmware update version 1.0.1 is now available for UNO Drum analog/PC drum machine.  Make sure you download this important update and apply it today, so you can get the most out of your UNO Drum!

Follow these steps to update the firmware:

1. Register UNO Drum to your IK User account if you haven’t already. Registration provides you with access to the Firmware updater.
2. Once registered, go to the “Firmware Updates” section of your User Area on your computer and download the IK Multimedia Firmware updater for Mac or PC*.
3. Plug UNO Drum into a free USB port on your Mac or Windows computer.
4. Launch the IK Multimedia Firmware updater. The updater will automatically find the connected device.
5. Click on the update button.

NOTE: Do not unplug your UNO Drum while the updater is running. Doing so may result in permanent damage to the product.

Please contact IK Multimedia support service in case you need assistance.

What’s new in UNO Drum firmware 1.0.1:

• Adds two thresholds for low battery status: the first causes “BAT” to flash every 60 sec when reached. The second shuts down the machine, showing a steady “BAT” on screen.
• Fixed mixer behavior which could cut off the beginning of samples.
• Fixed potential noise from the FM oscillators which could be heard after the decay of Kick 1.
• Fixed potential noise at the end of a long decay of the analog Kick 2.
• Fixed decay noise of the HiHats.
• Fixed double trigger issue that could occur while recording using pads.
• Fixed issue regarding sending CC for pattern length.
• Added CC for sending and receiving sound changes.
• Fixed Roll behavior when playing back a recorded roll.

UNO Drum is the ultimate beat creation station for anyone and everyone to create warm, punchy, high-quality, and inspiring grooves. Made in collaboration with Italian analog specialist Soundmachines, UNO Drum follows the acclaimed UNO Synth, combining massive analog tone with digital flexibility and convenience.

UNO Drum makes it easy to program and perform using the widest sonic palette to add professional drum grooves to your music.

*The Firmware Updater requires OS X 10.11 / Windows 8 or later.

Watch the Into The Lair episode now

On July 12, 2019 at 1PM PST, watch Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick from Pensado’s Place feature AXE I/O premium audio interface in the “Recording Guitar with AXE I/O” episode of their popular Into The Lair series.

Dave and Herb certainly know about recording guitar (and just about everything else) and have been fans of AXE I/O since its release.  They’ve talked about IK’s new audio interface before, and they’re even giving away FOUR of them in the Pensado AXE I/O Summer Sweepstakes, but it’s time to go deeper and really see (and hear) what AXE I/O can do for your tracks.  While AXE I/O has amazing features to get the best guitar recording possible, there’s way more to it than that.  Find out why AXE I/O should be your new audio interface.

Watch here (during and after the broadcast):

AXE I/O is a professional 2 in/5 out audio interface and controller designed specifically with the needs of the recording guitarist in mind, providing best-in-class sound quality and powerful features aimed squarely at making your recordings faster, easier and better than ever.

Watch, hear, and learn about this great and easy-to-use effect on UNO Drum.

After getting acquainted with your new UNO Drum, it’s time to learn some performance tricks.  The Stutter FX, one of the 3 master effects on UNO Drum, is perfect to get you started.  We have created a video to allow you to watch, hear, and learn about the Stutter FX on UNO Drum.  With this great and easy-to-use effect, you can create some great variation in your beats, ranging from classic to modern vibes.

Stutter offers adjustable depth, from subtle tremolos to full-on slices, to create different feeling sounds and grooves.  Quickly press the stutter to add variance to your beat, keeping your crowd engaged from start to finish.  Get creatice and switch up your performance every time you play with UNO’s 5 performance effects: Roll, Fill, Random, Swing and Humanize, and use the master Stutter effect to chop up your entire groove.  

Working hand in hand with the array of sound choices and editing capabilities, UNO Drum is sure to give you the perfect groove every single time.  Learn more about UNO Drum here.

Hear what real users like you have to say about our new premium audio interface.

Since the release of AXE I/O, our new premium audio interface with advanced guitar tone shaping capabilities, we’ve been keeping an eye on what users like you have been saying. From what we’re reading, users have not been disappointed.With 5-Star reviews on AXE I/O for it’s best-in-class guitar & bass tone, versatile functionality, and premium build-quality, users had a lot to say. Read more about what users are saying below.

The best interface I’ve ever used.

The perfect interface for guitar & bass production. This interface couldn’t be any more perfect…The only thing this interface can’t do is re-string your guitar for you. In my opinion, IK has set the new bar for guitar and bass production.

-Anonymous, Sweetwater

The best interface I’ve ever used. This interface is just…mindblowing….I absolutely recommend this box to any guitarist or bassist who wants the best starter-kit for getting that polished professional sound at home-JohnmMan Productions, Sweetwater

Amazing!

Absolutely love this interface…Insane tone and functionality, they really know what their customers want and it shows in the details!

-Curtis, Sweetwater

AXE I/O is a premium audio interface with advanced guitar tone shaping, bringing a brand new definition to recording guitar & bass. With features like Z-Tone™, Active/Passive, JFET/PURE, and more, it is easy to visualize your perfect tone.

Want to hear how it sounds?  Check out this video:

Learn more about AXE I/O here or Buy Now!