AmpliTube 5 is 85% off for a limited time at the IK Multimedia store, and $29.99 at Plugin Boutique until Nov 1

IK Multimedia’s guitar and bass amp simulator AmpliTube 5 is 85% off at the official store. The announcement of September 24, 2026 only says “limited time” and does not give an end date. At Plugin Boutique it is $29.99 instead of $199 (USD, 84% off), and the product page says that offer runs until November 1.

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The deal

Prices are in US dollars as shown on Plugin Boutique, checked on October 25, 2026. The discount and end date come from the Plugin Boutique product page. Taxes, fees and availability can vary by country, so check the checkout page.

Where to buy

• AmpliTube 5 (Plugin Boutique): View at Plugin Boutique
• AmpliTube 5 (IK official store): View on the official site

The IK official store and Plugin Boutique show their discounts separately, so before you buy, check the price, deadline and tax treatment on both store pages. The prices of the IK official store are not given here.

What is AmpliTube 5?

AmpliTube 5 is an amp simulator that holds many gear models for guitar and bass. You can freely build the signal flow through effect pedals, amps, cabinets, microphones, rooms and rack effects. For cabinets it uses IK’s own technology called VIR (Volumetric Impulse Response) (per the manufacturer).

The difference from the free version (AmpliTube 5 CS) is in AmpliTube 5 editions compared, and how it compares with other amp simulators is in guitar amp simulators compared.

Who it suits

• People who record guitar or bass line-in at home and want it to sound like an amp
• People who use the free AmpliTube 5 CS and want to add a lot of gear at once
• People who own an older AmpliTube and were thinking about upgrading

After you buy: installation and activation

This is the general flow for products bought at Plugin Boutique. Activation differs by product (serial number, a manufacturer account, iLok and so on), so check the instructions in your library after purchase.

1. Log in to your Plugin Boutique account and find the product in “Library”.
2. Download the installer (you can switch between the Windows and Mac versions). Depending on the product, you also get a serial number, an unlock code or a key file.
3. Product-specific steps are under “…” → “Installation Instructions” next to the product in your library, and also near the bottom of the product page.

Before you buy

• The end date is the one shown on Plugin Boutique. Offers can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.
• Check the supported operating systems, plug-in formats (VST3, AU, AAX and so on) and the licensing method on the product page before buying.

Where to buy

• AmpliTube 5 (Plugin Boutique): View at Plugin Boutique
• AmpliTube 5 (IK official store): View on the official site