IK Multimedia has announced their newest addition to their already growing line of iRig adapters, the iRig PRE. It’s a high quality microphone preamp that connects your favorite studio mics to your iOS device. This adapter is the first of its kind, taking a standard XLR connector and plugging it straight into the headphone port of your iOS device. You can expect to see it pop up in early Q2 2012 for $39.99.

Your iDevice might have a pretty decent microphone in it already, but surely you know you can do better. One of your options is IK Multimedia’s newly announced iRig Mic Cast. It’s an ultra-compact voice recording microphone aimed at recording interviews, podcasts, memos and more. Its simple design plugs right into the headphone port on your iDevice, even if there’s a bumper on your iPhone 4/4S. It’s coming soon for $39.99.

IK Multimedia is back with a new version of their iRig guitar adapter for iDevices. This time they’ve taken the original iRig interface, added active battery-powered circuitry to reduce feedback and crosstalk and stuffed it all in an attractive aluminum stompbox. The stompbox also has a bypass button to use AmpliTube as an effects processor. There’s also an input gain knob to adjust the signal level precisely. The iRig STOMP will cost you $59.99 when it’s available in early Q2.

iPhone and iPad loving DJs and musicians everywhere are going to love this one. IK Multimedia has just announced the first DJ mixer specifically made for iOS devices. The iRig Mix is an ultra compact portable DJ mixer made to mix the stereo audio outputs of your collection of iOS devices. Additionally, it’ll function as an iRig of sorts for plugging a mic or guitar into your iDevice for use with AmpliTube or VocaLive.

VocaLive bills itself as “The first professional vocal live performing and recording processor for the iPhone.” That’s something to consider, because although VocaLive is fun to use, it’s not meant to just be for fun. It’s very powerful and has a lot of features. As, such you’re going to need a strong knowledge of audio to really get the most out of the app.

There’s no shortage of external microphones available for your iPhone, but there is a shortage of handheld mics. Whereas others are content to attach to your iDevice dock port or sit lumbering on your desk, IK Multimedia’s iRig Mic is designed to be held or fit into the mic stand you likely already own. After all, if you’re considering a microphone for your iDevice, I’d hope you already have a reason to be singing into it. Or speaking, really.

This week on the free apps roundup: IK Multimedia is at it again, this time collaborating with Fender to bring you the best of Fender gear virtualized at your fingertips via AmpliTube Fender. If you can’t remember to check the weather on any regular basis, WeatherAlerts is the perfect app for you. I even found a bunch of limited time freebies. Grab them before they start charging again.

IK Multimedia is back again with another solid iOS guitar app. This time, they’ve collaborated with Fender to give you some licensed gear with which to shape your guitar sound. Not only is it a new app, all of the gear is available as in app purchases in all flavors of AmpliTube for iOS. So, you don’t have to buy a new app if you already have AmpliTube and just want some new gear. Let’s take a look at what’s new.

CES is packed with great audio gear. There are always a ton of headphones, but I’m talking about accessories to help you make music. Stuff like microphones and accessories that help you create. Here’s what I found to be the most interesting products that can be used with iOS devices, including products from IK Multimedia, Samson, Griffin, ION Audio and more.

As promised, IK Multimedia’s version 2.0 update to AmpliTube for iPad is now available on the App Store. Version 2.0 provides many of the same new features as it’s little brother, AmpliTube 2 for iPhone, such as 5 new stomp boxes, multitrack recording, SpeedTrainer function, improved sound and more. Just like before, you still have one extra effect slot with the iPad version of the app, and now if you buy the Multi-track recorder with master effects, you get 8 channels with 2 send effects and two master effects per channel. The update is free to all current users.