IK Multimedia is an Italian software and hardware manufacturer based in Modena. The company’s success began with GrooveMaker, a music software that pioneered loop-based music production on PCs and Macs in the mid-1990s. Today, IK Multimedia is a leading developer of apps and accessories for mobile music production.
The brand has also made a name for itself with virtual guitar effects, MIDI controllers for computer-based production, and precise emulations of analog audio processors and effects units.
Make Music on the Go with Your Smartphone and Tablet
IK Multimedia recognized the potential of mobile devices for musicians early on. Few other manufacturers have pursued this field as consistently, developing clever and practical accessories for mobile music-making. GrooveMaker is still available today: vastly more modern and powerful than in its early days, and now, of course, available as an app for smartphones and tablets. But that’s just one of countless software and hardware tools for iOS and Android.
The company made waves with the launch of iRig, an audio interface that allows guitarists to connect their instrument to a smartphone. Using the AmpliTube app, they can use virtual amps and effects to achieve a powerful electric guitar sound. Today, IK Multimedia offers a broad range of mobile production tools for recording, DJing, vocals, and piano. With iGrand, the company provides a versatile piano app featuring a collection of high-quality piano sounds for iOS and Android devices.
