The IK Multimedia X-Space, sold as the AmpliTube X-SPACE, is a multi-mode stereo reverb pedal that puts 16 reverb algorithms in a stompbox format. It is a digital pedal: IK describes it as combining analog hardware with AmpliTube 5 software integration, with state-of-the-art DSP in an anodized aluminum chassis1. Delicious Audio called it "a multi-mode reverb do-it-all kind of device" when IK unveiled it as one of four multi-mode pedals2.
The pedal was released in 2021 at $3003, and as of October 2026 IK's own product page lists it as sold out1.
What the X-Space does
The X-Space is a reverb workstation rather than a one-sound pedal. With 16 modes it covers, in Performer Magazine's words, "pretty much any kind of ambience covered, from vintage slap back to cascading ambient" textures4. Delicious Audio described its aim as bringing "amazing clarity to the stage with the realism and response that users love about AmpliTube 5"2.
Beyond the reverb itself, the pedal works as a small studio hub:
- True stereo inputs and outputs, with versatile routing options21
- A USB connection that functions as a DAW audio interface and gives access to IK's free Librarian software for moving presets around41
- Full MIDI implementation, including control over AmpliTube 52
- An expression pedal input assignable to any parameter you choose21
- A pure analog dry path, so the unprocessed signal stays analog2
The audio path uses ultra-low noise 24-bit/192kHz converters, with a 112 dB dynamic range and a 5 Hz to 24 kHz frequency response21. Performer Magazine's review also noted a cab sim among its features4.
The controls and reverb modes
Eight knobs navigate the essential parameters, and one of them can be assigned to custom control2. Performer Magazine found the pedal easy to edit, listing "excellent reverb options, easy to edit, cab sim" among its pros, and listing no cons for ease of use and features4.
| Group | Modes |
|---|---|
| Shimmer | SHIMMER-1, SHIMMER-2 |
| Spaces | HALL, ROOM, CHAMBER, CHURCH |
| Classic | PLATE, SPRING |
| Special | SWELL, GATE, REVERSE, EARLY-REF |
| Ambient | EXTREME, ETHEREAL, BLOOM, MAGNETIC |
The pedal holds 50 factory presets and 300 storable presets1, which can be organized and backed up through the Librarian software over USB12.
Where the algorithms come from
The X-Space's reverbs are powered by the algorithms of IK's AmpliTube audio plugin2. IK positions the pedal as premium reverb hardware that pairs with AmpliTube 5, a 64-bit application requiring a 64-bit CPU and operating system1. The MIDI implementation extends to controlling AmpliTube 5 itself, so the pedal can serve as a hardware front end for the software2.
Build and origin
IK says the X-Space is designed and made in Italy, in a road-worthy anodized aluminum chassis built for "a lifetime of playing and gigging"21. Performer Magazine described it as a large-format reverb pedal4.
IK's product page lists the X-Space as sold out as of October 20261. It was priced at $300 at its 2021 release3.
What reviewers said
Performer Magazine's Chris Devine reviewed the pedal in February 2023 and rated its reverb options, editing workflow and cab sim as pros, with no cons listed for ease of use and features4. Guitar Pedal X included it in a 2021 roundup of stereo reverb workstation pedals, noting its 16 algorithms and $300 price3.
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Questions
Is the IK Multimedia X-Space true bypass?
It offers selectable true or soft bypass, so you can choose either behavior rather than being locked into one. The pedal also keeps a pure analog dry path, which means your unprocessed signal stays analog even when the reverb is active.
Is the X-Space a stereo reverb?
Yes. The X-Space has true stereo inputs and outputs, along with versatile routing options. That makes it usable at the end of a stereo pedalboard or with two amps, not just as a mono room-filler.
How many presets can the X-Space store?
It ships with 50 factory presets and holds 300 storable presets in total. Presets can be managed over USB using IK's free Librarian software, which also lets you back up and rearrange them from a computer.
Does the X-Space have a shimmer reverb?
Yes, it has two shimmer modes, SHIMMER-1 and SHIMMER-2, among its 16 reverb algorithms. Other modes include Hall, Room, Chamber, Church, Plate, Spring, Swell, Gate, Reverse, Early Ref, Extreme, Ethereal, Bloom and Magnetic.
Can I use an expression pedal with the X-Space?
Yes. The X-Space has an expression pedal input, and it can be assigned to control any parameter you choose, not just one fixed function. It also has full MIDI implementation, including control over AmpliTube 5.
Where is the IK Multimedia X-Space made?
IK Multimedia says the X-Space is designed and made in Italy. It is built into an anodized aluminum chassis the company describes as road-worthy, aimed at a lifetime of playing and gigging.
Sources (4)
- AmpliTube X-SPACE, IK Multimedia
- IK Multimedia X-Space Multi-Mode Stereo Reverb, Delicious Audio, 2022-04-06
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2021-08-16
- REVIEW: IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Space Reverb Pedal, Performer Mag, 2023-02-07
