IK Multimedia ToneX and ToneX One get massive free update ·
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[October 3, 2024] IK Multimedia just announced that its modeler pedals Tonex and Tonex One will receiver a massive firmware update soon – free of charge. Eight effect blocks around the amp and finally (!) a better connection to Amplitude 5. There is also an exclusive anniversary edition. And another surprise.
Two Years of ToneX
Looking back, we can already say that this Amp-in-a-Box has positioned itself pretty well against the Kemper Player and Nano Cortex, both in terms of price and in terms of quality. There might be slight differences to the other two compact modelers. But you can’t beat this sonic variety for such a good price.
In terms of sound and the realism of response and dynamics, ToneX seems to be on a par with the compact versions for the most part. At least, that’s what echoes through comment columns and forum threads. What do you think?
Firmware update with effects and anniversary edition
IK Multimedia is really kicking it up a notch to mark ToneX’s two-year anniversary. In November 2024, there will be a free firmware update for the large edition and also for the smaller ToneX One. This will bring eight new effects to the modeler: two delays, chorus, flanger, tremolo, phaser, rotary (with tap tempo), and a newly developed spring reverb. Two effects each can be switched before and after the amp and cab.
There will also be a limited special anniversary edition of the large ToneX in white, which you can pre-order from today. In addition to the visuals, this edition includes 150 premium Tone models from partners like The Studio Rats, Amalgam Audio, Worship Tutorials, Tone Junkie, and Jason Sadites.
Starting today, there will also be a major update for Amplitube 5 that will finally, finally simplify the connection to ToneX. The separation of the two universes had caused confusion for some users.
Speaking of finally and confusion, almost even more important is this announcement that there will (‘soon’) also be an update of the ToneX Editor. Because in terms of workflow, IKM had taken the cake here, creating and saving rigs could hardly be more complicated. Now, you can build and preview rigs in real-time.
[February 16, 2023] Is IK Multimedia about to release their TONEX technology in a pedal format? According to a YouTube video leak, IK may be poised to release an amp-sim multi-effect pedal with amp capture technology. Is this a potential Kemper Killer?
UPDATE 16/02/2023
The leak was pretty much 100% on the money. IK has officially released the new TONEX Pedal today and it offers Kemper-like amp profiling, just like the existing TONEX software.
Models
It offers up to 150 Tone Model presets at a time. With over 1000 Premium Tone Models of the included TONEX MAX software. There is also a handy librarian feature and access to ToneNET that has over 6000 more user Tone Models that are free to download. This gives the system a great head start and should allow new users to explore lots of great amp tones.
Versatile
The Tone Models can also be played not only from the TONEX Pedal but also from the included TONEX software and the iOS app. This integration and versatility could help the pedal take a huge chunk out of Kemper’s sales, as it does a similar job but at a much lower price point.
I also like that it has MIDI for control over more advanced rigs, as that makes it perfect for more complex setups. There is a lot to like here and I can see it becoming a popular product. Especially with guitarists that want to experiment with lots of amp tones.
MSRP – EUR 469 *
Similar to software
If this leak is to be believed, then the IK Multimedia TONEX pedal will offer what their existing TONEX software does, just in a more stage-friendly compact stompbox format.
This leak was shared on the ToneJunkie TV YouTube channel and the video shares most of the major specifications and details of the forthcoming pedal.
Specifications
The pedal will deliver guitar and bass amps created by AI Machine Modelling. A total of 480 tone models are to be available – in addition, there are various VIR cabinets (apparently an in-house development based on impulse responses) with different speakers and microphones. User’s Own IRs can also be loaded adding to the proposed functionality…
Effects included:
- Noise gate
- EQ
- Compressor
- Stereo Reverb (taken from the X-TIME pedal)
Digital signal processing is rumored to take place at 24 Bits and 192 kHz, with 123 dB background noise; additionally, we believe you’ll be able to use the TONEX pedal as a USB audio interface (24 bits/96 kHz).
Price
Currently, the software is the only official version of this amp modeling system. If the leak is legitimate, this pedal could be a great solution; I’m guessing it could also be a lot cheaper than a Kemper system.
MSRP – EUR 169 *
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