IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-TIME User manual

AmpliTube
X-TIME
USER MANUAL

AmpliTube X-TIME
Contents
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Table of Contents
Contents 2
Front Panel Overview 3
Rear Panel Overview 5
Firmware update 6
Saving presets 7
External Control Setup 8
Expression pedal & single switch (creating macros) 8
Double switch 9
Expression pedal calibration 10
Delay Models 11
VTG TAPE 11
MOD TAPE 12
ANALOG 13
DIGITAL 14
PING PONG 15
PATTERN 16
DUAL 18
REVERSE 20
REV PONG 21
SWELL 22
DUCK 23
PITCH 24
HARM 26
DIRTY 29
SLAPBACK 30
ARCTIC 31
Global Setup 33
Preset Setup 36
Tempo, BPM Mode and tap tempo footswitch 37
Safe Mode 38
Temporary Mode 39
Interface Mode 40
Included applications 41
MIDI Specifications 42
Features 43
System Requirements 44
AmpliTube X-GEAR series 45

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Front Panel Overview
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Front Panel Overview
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1. MODEL encoder
Turn the MODEL encoder to select the preferred X-TIME model among the 16 advanced algorithms
available.
Push to go back when browsing menus.
2. PRESET encoder
Turn the PRESET encoder to browse among the 300 preset slots available in the machine.
Push to save a preset and choose its name and bank position.
3. PARAMETER encoder
Each model inside X-TIME has its own parameter set.
Push the PARAMETER encoder to access the additional parameters of the selected model. The last edited
parameter is always available by pressing or rotating the parameter encoder.
Hold the PARAMETER encoder to access the global and preset setups.
4. TIME knob
The TIME knob controls the time of the delay repetitions. When the BPM SYNC is activated, the time is
expressed in Time Signatures, otherwise it is expressed in milliseconds.

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Front Panel Overview
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5. FEEDBACK knob
The FEEDBACK knob controls the number of repetitions occurring in the delay.
6. FILTER knob
The FILTER knob controls the frequency response of the delay.
Turn it counterclockwise to get darker delay tails or clockwise to get brighter delay tails.
7. MOD knob
The MODIFIER knob can have different purposes depending on the model such as saturation, mode
selection, modulation and more.
8. MIX knob
The MIX knob controls the balance of dry and wet signal. At 0% the signal is fully dry, while at 100% the
signal is fully wet. At around 85% the dry and wet signal have the same level.
9. A & B LEDs
Green if preset is active.
Amber if preset has been edited.
Blinking amber when browsing among banks.
Off if bypassed.
10. TAP LED
Blinking blue indicating the milliseconds time.
Blinking green indicating the current BPM.
Blinking amber means that the tempo is controlled by the MIDI clock.
11. A, B & TAP footswitches
Press A or B to engage or bypass preset of the current bank.
Hold A or B while preset is ON to access the X-MODE for selected model.
Hold A or B while preset is OFF to activate that preset temporary while the footswitch is held down.
Press A+B to select a lower bank.
Press B+TAP to select a higher bank.
Press TAP to tap the tempo of the delay.

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Rear Panel Overview
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Rear Panel Overview
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1. INPUT L & R
Plug your instrument in here.
If you have a mono instrument use only the left input.
2. OUTPUT L & R
Connect to an amplifier, stomp box, PA or other devices.
If you use X-TIME with mono output use only the left output.
3. MIDI IN
Connect to external MIDI controllers to automatically browse presets and modulate parameters via control
changes.
4. MIDI OUT
Connect to external MIDI devices.
Through this port X-TIME can send out MIDI messages anytime a switch is pressed or a knob is turned.
5. EXT. CONTROL
Hook up an external expression or single switch pedal to control any combinations of parameters with a
single action.
Hook up a double switch pedal to easily move among banks or presets.
6. USB
Use this port to connect X-TIME to your Mac/PC as an audio interface and for using the Librarian app to
organize and load presets. It can also be used to send or receive MIDI signals.
7. POWER 9V DC
Power the pedal via a 9V DC center negative power supply.
At least 260mA.

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Firmware update
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Firmware update
Before doing anything with your X-GEAR pedal it’s highly recommended to hook it up to the X-GEAR Librarian
and check if any firmware update is available to make sure you are running the most updated and stable
firmware available.
To do so:
1. Install the X-GEAR librarian on your computer following the instructions found in the box.
2. Connect your pedal to your computer using the provided USB cable.
3. Launch the X-GEAR librarian and select the connected pedal.
4. Click the top right gear icon and click “Check for updates.”
5. If the librarian or the X-GEAR need to be updated, you’ll be asked to do so and by clicking “Update” you’ll
start the updating process.
After updating you can start using your X-GEAR pedal.

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Saving presets
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Saving presets
To quickly save a preset, hold down the PRESET encoder until the display shows SAVED.
The preset will be saved with the same name in the same location.
To change name or location when saving a preset:
1. Press the PRESET encoder to enter the saving process.
2. The first letter of the preset’s name starts blinking indicating the cursor’s position.
3. Rename the preset:
a. Turn the PRESET encoder to select a character.
b. Turn the MODEL encoder to change the cursor’s position.
4. Push the PRESET encoder to confirm the name.
5. The display shows a location (bank-number and slot).
6. Rotate the PRESET encoder to select the desired location.
7. Push the PRESET encoder to select the location an save the preset with the chosen
name in the chosen location.
N.B. When choosing a different location saving a preset will overwrite the preset that was previously stored in
that location and the new one gets copied over it.

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External Control Setup
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External Control Setup
The EXT. CONTROL jack can be connected to various types of external pedals:
• Expression pedal
• Single switch
• Double switch
Expression pedal & single switch (creating macros)
An expression pedal and a single switch pedal can be assigned to a parameter or to various parameters to
create macros. A macro is an ensemble of parameters, which can be modulated simultaneously via the external
control.
To setup a macro on the selected preset using an expression pedal or a single switch pedal, do as follows:
1. Hook it up to the EXT. CONTROL.
2. Hold the PARAMETER encoder and choose GLOBAL SETUP.
3. Select EXT. CTRL and choose one of the following:
a. TRS EXP PEDAL: if you are using a TRS type expression pedal.
b. RTS EXP PEDAL: if you are using a RTS type expression pedal.
c. N.O. SWITCH: if you are using a normally open single switch pedal.
d. N.C. SWITCH: if you are using a normally close single switch pedal.
4. Press the MODEL knob to go back and choose PRESET SETUP.
5. In the PRESET SETUP menu, select ON from the EXT. CTRL option.
6. Come back to the PRESET SETUP menu, select EXT. LEARN and choose LEARN.
7. While LEARN A is being displayed, position the parameters of the preset as you wish they would be when
the external control is in position A, then press the PRESET encoder when the A setup is done.
8. While LEARN B is being displayed, position the parameters of the preset as you wish they would be when
the external control is in position B, then press the PRESET encoder when the B setup is done.
9. Once the SAVE button (PRESET encoder) is pressed, the pedal returns to its default behavior and the
macro is assigned to the external control.
N.B.
In a single switch pedal position A refers to the off status. In an expression pedal position A refers to the heel
status.
In a single switch pedal position B refers to the on status. In an expression pedal position B refers to the tip
status.
The only difference between a single switch or an expression pedal is that with the first one changing from
position A to position B is an instant transition (pressing the footswitch), while the second one is a smooth
transition (moving the expression pedal).

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External Control Setup
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Double switch
Connect a double switch pedal to browse among presets or banks more easily.
To setup a double switch pedal do as follows:
1. Hook it up to the EXT. CONTROL.
2. Hold the PARAMETER encoder and choose GLOBAL SETUP.
3. Select EXT. CTRL and choose N.O. DUAL SWITCH, if your double switch pedal is normally open or N.C.
DUAL SWITCH, if your double switch pedal is normally closed.
4. In the GLOBAL SETUP browse to DUAL SWITCH MODE and choose BANK, if you want to use your
double switch pedal to move among banks or PRESET, if you want it to move among presets.

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Expression pedal calibration
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Expression pedal calibration
If you feel that your expression pedal doesn’t work as expected, you may need to calibrate it to get its full
functionality.
To calibrate an expression pedal do as follows:
1. Hook it up to the EXT. CONTROL in the rear panel.
2. Hold the PARAMETER encoder and choose GLOBAL SETUP.
3. In the GLOBAL SETUP select EXP. CALIBRATION.
4. While HEEL is being displayed move your expression pedal to its heel position then press the
PARAMETER encoder to confirm.
5. While TIP is being displayed move your expression pedal to its tip position then press the PARAMETER
encoder to confirm.
6. When the display shows DONE, the calibration is set.

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Delay Models
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Delay Models
VTG TAPE
This model is a classic tape echo with wobble effect that can be controlled and manipulated for experimental
lo-fi echo repeats, bringing extra creativity to any playing. It features all the typical tape echo characteristics and
nuances to bring a real tape sound under your feet.
Parameters
• TIME: controls the time of the delay repetitions.
From 60 ms to 1429 ms or from 1/32 to 1/1T when BPM SYNC is ON.
• FEEDBACK: controls the number of repetitions occurring in the delay.
From 0% to 100%.
• FILTER: controls the brightness of the delay repetitions. Turn it counterclockwise to have darker tones,
clockwise to have brighter tones.
From 0 to 10.
• MOD: controls the amount of wow & flutter happening in the tape echo.
From 0 to 10.
• MIX: Controls the balance of dry and wet signal. At 0% the signal is fully dry, while at 100% the signal is
fully wet. At around 85% the dry and wet signal have the same level.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE pushes the tape echo feedback to its edge. The level increases until it is fully
saturated.
ON or OFF.
VTG TAPE Control Changes
Parameter Control Change # Values
TIME 21 0 – 127
FEEDBACK 22 0 – 127
FILTER 23 0 – 127
MOD 24 0 – 127
MIX 25 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127
When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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MOD TAPE
IK’s Tape Echo recreates a modern echo sound with additional modulation controls over depth and speed to
generate movement in the delay repeats, while maintaining all the typical characteristics that make the tape
echo sound so sought-after.
Parameters
• TIME: controls the time of the delay repetitions.
From 60 ms to 2000 ms or from 1/32 to 1/1T when BPM SYNC is ON.
• FEEDBACK: controls the number of repetitions occurring in the delay.
From 0% to 100%.
• FILTER: controls the low-pass filter frequency. Turn it counterclockwise to filter out the high frequencies or
clockwise to get the full frequency spectrum.
From 490 Hz to 19000 Hz.
• MOD: controls the depth of the modulation.
From 0% to 100%
• MIX: controls the balance of dry and wet signal. At 0% the signal is fully dry, while at 100% the signal is
fully wet. At around 85% the dry and wet signal have the same level.
From 0% to 100%.
• MOD RATE: controls the modulation rate.
From 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
• X-MODE: the X-MODE pushes the feedback to infinity and activates an additional tilt filter to bright up its
tail.
ON or OFF.
MOD TAPE Control Changes
Parameter Control Change # Values
TIME 21 0 – 127
FEEDBACK 22 0 – 127
FILTER 23 0 – 127
MOD 24 0 – 127
MIX 25 0 - 127
MOD RATE 46 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127
When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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ANALOG
This analog delay is harmonically rich and can be pushed to add color and the characteristic saturation of
console preamplifiers, which blends perfectly with the direct sound coming from your instrument. Its sound can
be shaped even further with its high-pass and low-pass filters.
Parameters
• TIME: controls the time of the delay repetitions.
From 60 ms to 2000 ms or from 1/32 to 1/1T when BPM SYNC is ON.
• FEEDBACK: controls the number of repetitions occurring in the delay.
From 0% to 100%.
• FILTER: controls the amount of tilt filter being applied. Turn it counterclockwise to achieve darker
tones or clockwise for brighter tones. The filter is being placed before the saturation stage to shape its
characteristics and the way it reacts with the incoming sound.
From -20 dB to +20 dB.
• MOD: controls the amount of saturation being applied.
From 0 dB to 20 dB
• MIX: Controls the balance of dry and wet signal. At 0% the signal is fully dry, while at 100% the signal is
fully wet. At around 85% the dry and wet signal have the same level.
From 0% to 100%.
• LOW PASS: controls the frequency for the low-pass filter.
From 600 Hz to 19000 Hz.
• HIGH PASS: controls the frequency for the high-pass filter.
From 22 Hz to 500 Hz.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE pushes the feedback to infinity and activates an LFO that modulates its tail.
ON or OFF.
ANALOG Control Changes
Parameter Control Change # Values
TIME 21 0 – 127
FEEDBACK 22 0 – 127
FILTER 23 0 – 127
MOD 24 0 – 127
MIX 25 0 - 127
LOW PASS 46 0 - 127
HIGH PASS 47 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127
When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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DIGITAL
A crystal-clear digital delay sound, perfect for a high-fidelity wet signal. It also features a doubler mode to add
width to delay tails, a great solution to widen up any sound and fill the entire stereo field.
Parameters
• TIME: controls the time of the delay repetitions.
From 60 ms to 2000 ms or from 1/32 to 1/1T when BPM SYNC is ON.
• FEEDBACK: controls the number of repetitions occurring in the delay.
From 0% to 100%.
• FILTER: controls the low-pass filter frequency. Turn it counterclockwise to filter out the high frequencies or
clockwise to get the full frequency spectrum.
From 800 Hz to 20000 Hz.
• MOD: selects the delay mode.
• NORMAL: a typical digital clean stereo in & stereo out delay.
• DOUBLER: the delay signal gets spread out the left & right channels for wide delay repeats.
• MIX: controls the balance of dry and wet signal. At 0% the signal is fully dry, while at 100% the signal is
fully wet. At around 85% the dry and wet signal have the same level.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE pushes the feedback to infinity.
ON or OFF.
DIGITAL Control Changes
Parameter Control Change # Values
TIME 21 0 – 127
FEEDBACK 22 0 – 127
FILTER 23 0 – 127
MOD 24 0 – 127
MIX 25 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127
When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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PING PONG
This delay is designed to provide the perfect moving ping pong bouncing left and right. In addition to the
standard ping pong pattern, it also features another mode for panning the repeats Left-Center-Right and add a
groovy “circular” effect.
Parameters
• TIME: controls the time of the delay repetitions.
From 60 ms to 2000 ms or from 1/32 to 1/1T when BPM SYNC is ON.
• FEEDBACK: controls the number of repetitions occurring in the delay.
From 0% to 100%.
• FILTER: controls the low-pass filter frequency. Turn it counterclockwise to filter out the high frequencies or
clockwise to get the full frequency spectrum.
From 800 Hz to 20000 Hz.
• MOD: selects the delay mode.
• L-R: the iconic ping pong delay mode with repeats alternating left and right.
• L-C-R: a more sophisticated delay mode with repeats alternating left, center and right.
• MIX: controls the balance of dry and wet signal. At 0% the signal is fully dry, while at 100% the signal is
fully wet. At around 85% the dry and wet signal have the same level.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE pushes the feedback to infinity.
ON or OFF.
PING PONG Control Changes
Parameter Control Change # Values
TIME 21 0 – 127
FEEDBACK 22 0 – 127
FILTER 23 0 – 127
MOD 24 0 – 127
MIX 25 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127
When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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PATTERN
This is the perfect model to find inspiration. It features 16 different delay patterns to experiment with and find
new rhythmic ideas.
Parameters
• TIME: controls the time of the delay repetitions. In BPM SYNC ON the options are:
• 0: the BPM time is divided by 4.
• 1: the BPM time is divided by 2.
• 2: the BPM time is kept as is.
• 3: the BPM time is multiplied by 2.
• 4: the BPM time is multiplied by 4.
From 125 ms to 2000 ms or from 0 to 4 when BPM SYNC is ON.
• FEEDBACK: controls the number of repetitions occurring in the delay.
From 0% to 100%.
• FILTER: controls the tilt filter amount. Turn it counterclockwise to filter out the high frequencies or clockwise
to get the full frequency spectrum.
From -20 dB to +20 dB.
• MOD: selects the pattern among the 16 available.
From 1 to 16.
• MIX: controls the balance of dry and wet signal. At 0% the signal is fully dry, while at 100% the signal is
fully wet. At around 85% the dry and wet signal have the same level.
From 0% to 100%.
• PAT FDBK: controls the number of repetitions of the whole pattern.
From 0% to 100%
• EQ HPF: sets the frequency for the high-pass filter.
From 22 Hz to 900 Hz.
• EQ LPF: sets the frequency for the low-pass filter.
From 500 Hz to 19800 Hz.
• EQ GAIN: sets the gain for the mid-band EQ.
From -20 dB to +20 dB.
• EQ FREQ: sets the frequency for the mid-band EQ.
From 100 Hz to 15000 Hz.
• EQ Q: sets the Q factor for the mid-band EQ.
From 0.1 to 10.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE pushes both feedback and pattern’s feedback to infinity.
ON or OFF.

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PATTERN Control Changes
Parameter Control Change # Values
TIME 21 0 – 127
FEEDBACK 22 0 – 127
FILTER 23 0 – 127
MOD 24 0 – 127
MIX 25 0 - 127
PAT FDBK 46 0 – 127
EQ HPF 47 0 – 127
EQ LPF 48 0 – 127
EQ GAIN 49 0 – 127
EQ FREQ 50 0 - 127
EQ Q 51 0 – 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127
When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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DUAL
Two delays in one that can be set in series or in parallel to have an amazing stereo sound. The second delay
reacts on the first one, but with independent mix, feedback and time that is expressed in ratios of the first
delay’s time.
Parameters
• TIME: controls the time of the first delay repetitions.
From 60 ms to 2000 ms or from 1/32 to 1/1T when BPM SYNC is ON.
• FEEDBACK: controls the number of repetitions occurring in the first delay.
From 0% to 100%.
• FILTER: controls the low-pass filter frequency. Turn it counterclockwise to filter out the high frequencies or
clockwise to get the full frequency spectrum.
From 800 Hz to 15000 Hz.
• MOD: controls the mix of the second delay.
From 0% to 100%.
• MIX: controls the balance of dry and wet signal. At 0% the signal is fully dry, while at 100% the signal is
fully wet. At around 85% the dry and wet signal have the same level.
From 0% to 100%.
• TIME 2: controls the time of the second delay expressed in ratios of the first delay.
• 1/8, 1/7, 1/6, 1/5, ¼, 1/3, ½, 1/1, 2/7, 2/5, 2/3, 2/1, 3/8, 3/7, 3/4, 3/2, 3/1, 4/7, 4/5, 4/3, 4/1, 5/7, 5/6, 5/4,
5/3, 5/2, 5/1, 6/7, 6/5, 6/1, 7/8, 7/6, 7/5, 7/4, 7/3, 7/2, 7/1, 8/7, 8/5, 8/3, 8/1.
• FDBK 2: controls the feedback for the second delay.
From 0% to 100%.
• MODE:
• SERIES: the two delays are placed in series.
• PARALLEL: the two delays are placed in parallel (one delay happens only on the left channel while the
other happens only on the right channel).
• X-MODE: the X-MODE pushes both feedbacks to infinity.
ON or OFF.

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DUAL Control Changes
Parameter Control Change # Values
TIME 21 0 – 127
FEEDBACK 22 0 – 127
FILTER 23 0 – 127
MOD 24 0 – 127
MIX 25 0 - 127
TIME 2 46 0 – 127
FDBK 2 47 0 – 127
MODE 48 0 – 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127
M DECAY 50 0 - 127
H DECAY 51 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127
When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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REVERSE
Amazing, reversed repeats that create wonderful delay tails. In addition to the reversed repeat, a non-reversed
repeat can be blended in to maintain the groovy part of the delay pattern.
Parameters
• TIME: controls the time of the delay repetitions.
From 63 ms to 2000 ms or from 1/32 to 1/1T when BPM SYNC is ON.
• FEEDBACK: controls the number of repetitions occurring in the delay.
From 0% to 100%.
• FILTER: controls the frequency response of the delay. Turn it counterclockwise to get darker tones or
clockwise for brighter sounds.
From 0 to 10.
• MOD: controls the volume of the non-repeated tap that can be added to the reversed one.
From 0 to 10.
• MIX: controls the balance of dry and wet signal. At 0% the signal is fully dry, while at 100% the signal is
fully wet. At around 85% the dry and wet signal have the same level.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE pushes the feedback to infinity.
ON or OFF.
REVERSE Control Changes
Parameter Control Change # Values
TIME 21 0 – 127
FEEDBACK 22 0 – 127
FILTER 23 0 – 127
MOD 24 0 – 127
MIX 25 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127
When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.