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TONEX Pedal - Unlimited Tone. For Real - AI Machine Modeled tones live on stage

TONEX Pedal - Unlimited Tone. For Real - AI Machine Modeled tones live on stage

TONEX Pedal Sound Demo

TONEX Pedal Sound Demo

IK Multimedia

Description

The IK Multimedia TONEX pedal is almost like having a professional staging company at your feet that can deliver any dream rig you can imagine. Save up to 150 presets, organized within 50 banks of three preset slots each, giving you endless tones from a single portable rig. TONEX pedal provides an advanced noise gate, EQ and compressor and five stereo reverbs derived from their award-winning AmpliTube X-SPACE pedal.

Use the included TONEX MAX software to model your rig with 1,100 Premium Tone models of your choice, browse, search, demo thousands of user Tone Models on ToneNET, including TONEX Signature and Tone Partner Collections for a limitless supply of sonic inspiration. You can also use it as a standalone or a plug-in integrated with your DAW to enjoy the exact same tone you use live in your studio productions. Future sonic explorations are unlimited, as you can always expand your model collection via free downloads from ToneNET and store presets in the TONEX librarian. The TONEX pedal also offers MIDI I/O, a custom IR loader, USB interface/connection and 24-bit/192kHz converters.

TONEX 1.5 Firmware Update
This free update for all versions of TONEX is loaded with time-saving new features to help you browse and find the right tones faster and stay in the creative zone longer. It also includes 15 new Premium Tone Models for paid versions of TONEX (SE, Full and MAX).

Included features:
Improved Tone Model filtering and searching with a dedicated sidebar
User folders can now be created to organize Tone Models and presets
New Card view displays more Tone Models in a single window
Rescale and smart resize let users zoom in or show more content
Amp and Cab section now streamlined to mix and match Tone Models
Deeper ToneNET integration for a seamless and expanded experience
New Collections section to demo and purchase Premium Tone Models
Librarian adds new filters for easy search and transfer to TONEX pedal
15 new Premium Tone Models covering clean to high-gain amps
15 FX, including two delays, chorus, flanger, tremolo, phaser, rotary (all tap tempo), plus six reverbs, compressor, noise gate
7 FX blocks can be configured pre- or post-amp and cab for maximum customization
Demo thousands of user Tone Models on ToneNET, including TONEX Signature and Tone Partner Collections for a limitless supply of sonic inspiration

Intuitive Sidebar Navigation
TONEX 1.5 adds a comprehensive sidebar section with intuitive filters and folders, for quickly searching and organizing Tone Models and presets. Between the "Tone Model" and "Preset" modes, the new sidebar streamlines the workflow by keeping all essential search functions accessible in one easy-to-navigate area.

Customizable User Folders
Organizing Tone Models and presets is easier in TONEX 1.5 with the addition of custom user folders. You can organize and create as many folders as you like, and manage Tone Models or presets by simply dragging and dropping them into place. Custom folders for amp type, pedals, songs or sets are just some of the ways you can now quickly organize Tone Models to suit their needs and workflow.

Enhanced View Options
A new Card view offers a second way to display Tone Models and presets. Whether you want to see more Tone Models at once with the Card view or prefer to see more details via the List view, both options offer direct access to essential actions via new mouseover macros. TONEX 1.5 also lets you expand the relative size of the List or Card views within the application, and rescale the entire graphic interface to optimize the window’s use of space.

Refined Amp and Cab Section
The Amp and Cab section now offers drag-and-drop functionality for quickly trying out different Tone Models, which can be moved directly into the Amp or Cab cells to replace what’s there and try out new sounds. Optional "locks" keep either the amp or cab fixed so you may explore other tone possibilities, comparing how an amp sounds with different cabs or vice versa. TONEX 1.5 also adds bulk import for IRs and a new window to quickly integrate and manage all user and 3rd-party impulse responses within TONEX.

Deeper ToneNET Integration
TONEX 1.5 adds a dedicated section for Tone Partner and Signature Collections. These Premium collections can be easily accessed in the redesigned "Collection" section of TONEX with the ability to use the newly introduced filtering options of the sidebar. You can sort collections by version, signature or by a specific Tone Partner, with Quick filters to further refine the search. Play audio samples, try demos and make purchases, all within the "Collection" view.

New Filters for TONEX Pedal
Prepping for gigs is quicker now too thanks to the updated "Library" section that takes full advantage of the new filtering options to sort and organize Tone Models for transfer to TONEX Pedal. Users can apply any of the new filters or select from their user folders to move Tone Models directly to the pedal for their next show.

Bonus Premium Tone Models
To reward all, TONEX 1.5 also includes 15 new Premium Tone Models for paid versions of TONEX (SE, Full and MAX) featuring a wide selection of clean and high-gain tones, perfect for studio and stage. These Tone Models are based on sought-after amps from IK's vault, such as a Bogner Shiva, Hiwatt DR103, Orange OR120, ENGL Powerball and more.

Pricing and Availability
TONEX 1.5 is a free update available via the IK Product Manager for all new and existing users of TONEX including the free version, TONEX CS. Owners of any paid version of TONEX (SE, Full, MAX) will also receive 15 new Premium Tone Models in a variety of styles by clicking "Restore Purchases" within the updated app.

Includes Library Update (April 10, 2025)

This update reinforces IK Multimedia's long-term commitment to making TONEX the most powerful and flexible platform for guitar and bass players by consistently listening to customer feedback and collaboration with pro players. The latest update includes:
TONEX Editor designed based on customer feedback
15 FX, including 2 delays, chorus, flanger, tremolo, phaser, rotary (all tap tempo) plus 6 reverbs, compressor, noise gate. 7 FX blocks can be configured pre- or post-amp and cab for maximum customization
TONEX Pedal improvements, including a chromatic tuner, new switch modes and regular performance/stability updates for both SW and HW
115 brand-new captures for TONEX Pedal users with 20 new captures/presets for TONEX ONE
Better user experience especially for live performance with 150 new presets organized for live playing
The layout is more intuitive: Buttons: A = Clean, B = Crunch C = Lead. Please review setup sheet for further info on how the banks are organized; this also benefits bass players with decade banks for low end


Open Box IK Multimedia TONEX Modeling Amp and Distortion Effects Pedal Level 2 Black 197881071455
Open Box IK Multimedia TONEX Modeling Amp and Distortion Effects Pedal Level 2 Black 197881071455
Open Box IK Multimedia TONEX Modeling Amp and Distortion Effects Pedal Level 2 Black 197881071455

Features

  • Realistic amps, cabinets and pedals in one box
  • Features 480 Tone Models (factory presets/downloads)
  • Model your own rig with included TONEX software
  • MIDI I/O and USB connection
  • Load and play ultrarealistic Tone Models of amps, cabs and pedals
  • 15 FX, including two delays, chorus, flanger, tremolo, phaser, rotary (all tap tempo), plus six reverbs, compressor, noise gate
  • 7 FX blocks can be configured pre- or post-amp and cab for maximum customization
  • Uses breakthrough AI Machine Modeling and real guitar signals for incredible results
  • Model amps, distortion, overdrive, fuzz, booster and EQ pedals
  • Exclusive VIR multi-IR cabinets and custom IR Loader, tuner and 15 pre/post FX
  • Browse, search, demo thousands of free Tone Models on ToneNET, including Signature and Tone Partner Collections for unlimited expandability
  • Includes TONEX MAX software all-in-one player, modeler and librarian and AmpliTube 5 software
  • 9V DC power supply (included)
  • Includes firmware 1.5 update
  • Includes library update as of April 10, 2025

Reviews

3.59

17 Reviews

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Good sound, priced correctly, but terrible UX/interface
Good sound, priced correctly, but terrible UX/interface

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great Sounding Ampless Solution

This is exactly what I was hoping for! This has the most realistic sounding amp profiles I've heard yet and they really capture feel and harmonics better than most modelers. The good presets and captures just have a richness to them that you won't get from many other digital products. It's not perfect by any means, but does what I bought it to do and at a great price point. I bought this to have a bunch of quality amp profiles in a pedal that I otherwise could never afford or play. It works great as an ampless rig option. If you are profiling your own amps, using with your DAW, or trying use with other software, it may be a pain and there are lots of complaints out there about the UI and compatibility. The terminology takes a little getting used to also. I don't use it for that, but do think the capabilities of the software included adds value to this. I pretty much want to use my laptop as little as possible with this. I just use the Tonex app to organize the presets and download presets from Tonenet to add to the pedal, and for that it works well and is pretty straightforward. I had a Helix for a few years. It is a great piece of tech and very capable of making great sounds. It takes a lot of work and tweaking though, and I spent more time turning knobs than playing. Major option paralysis. I also felt like you needed to be a sound engineer to know how to set some of the granular options. I probably utilized less than 50% of its capabilities. It didn't make me want to get rid of any of my existing pedals and the amps sound better on the Tonex. The Tonex fits my needs better than the Helix did and I'm able to play with less tweaking to get great sounds. I'll probably be able to sell several drive pedals and a couple of amps now. If you're looking for a collection of great sounding amp profiles, this is it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good sound, priced correctly, but terrible UX/interface

ToneX has the potential to be the greatest guitar product of 2023. Primarily designed as a virtual amp with real amp profiling capabilities, it is well-built and sounds excellent. If you find the right sounds for you, you'll be pleasantly surprised and satisfied with ToneX. Currently, I've been using ToneX in place of my amp and integrating it with my pedalboard (see attached picture), and ToneX handles pedals better than Kemper or Helix. I still need to test its performance as a preamp, connected to my head's power amp. For those who don't want to sell their pedals but also don't want to invest heavily in a Kemper or a QC, the ToneX can fulfill your needs. However, ToneX has a significant UX issue. It truly needed a better display – it only has 8 characters, and since the first one or two are used for the bank number, you'll have to carefully consider how to name your presets. But the worst aspect is its usability. The main functions are easily accessible, which is great. However, attempting to match volume between presets is impractical. Experimenting with different speakers or IRs is frustrating. And as far as I know, changing the mic position is not possible unless you use the ToneX software. The software is also extremely problematic. The main issue is that you cannot change your pedal/amp settings through the computer in real time. You need to find the sound, tweak it the preset in your computer, save it, and later export it to the pedal. Additionally, you are supposed to be able to use ToneX as an audio interface, connecting a guitar to your computer, so that you can create/manipulate presets on the software (importing them to the pedal later). However, I have no idea how to fix the latency – it's terrible and unacceptable. Additionally, ToneX app has several bugs. IK Multimedia really needs to address these issues and create software that makes programming easier for users. Once they do that (and I sincerely hope they do), the product will be exceptional. That's why I'm not giving a 5-star.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Performances12
  2. Home Studio10
  3. Amateur Recording8
  4. Outdoor Events / Games5
  5. Professional Recording5
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use6
  2. Not Responsive3
  3. Poor Sound Quality3
  4. Limited Selection Of Effects1
  5. Not Durable1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced8
  2. Professional Musician8
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Compact11
  2. Excellent Sound Quality11
  3. Responsive8
  4. Versatile8
  5. Good Selection Of Effects6

Reviewed by 17 customers

  • my secret weapon

    4

    submitted3 days ago

    byTimmy

    fromapopka florida

    so, I use this tonex in a different way, I shut off the cab and amp simulator, run my acoustic threw it with a boss ad2 in front, I get compression/eq/ reverb I set three cnannels so they are all the same except one has chorus, one has delay, one channels has tremolo. It sounds really great when you get it dialed in and for 3 hundred and change, its a bargain. also has stereo outs , I also get a great 65 fender deluxe reverb out of it! I agree lots of presets are junk, you have to go in and tweek them. I only wish it had an effects loop!

  • The Best Sounding Modeler Out There

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    bybram

    fromIndianapolis Indiana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I replaced my Ampero 2 with the ToneX and haven't looked back. The sound quality and capabilities are significantly better and the footprint is half the size.

  • Learning curve requires too much time

    1

    submitted6 months ago

    byJames

    fromAtlanta GA

    Returned it. Too difficult to use. The 49 factory presents sound horrible. I bought this unit after viewing a YouTube video promoting the Van Halen 78/79 Brown sound. Those tones aren't part of the 49 presets. You need to buy them separately. Unless you're a Gearhead you'll be facing quite a learning curve. This is not something that can be used right out of the box.

  • Great Unit but guide is a bit hard to follow

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDave

    fromOrlando FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    On stage, will transition to studio once I have this dialed in.

  • Endless amp and cab models

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJohn

    fromMi

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Thanks to youtube I was able to figure it out, but they definitely need better instructions

  • Great pedal

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJohn

    fromMi

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Still learning how to use this pedal and software

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bymichel

    fromTampa FL

    how many effects tonex have? can you name all of them?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see.............https://download.ikmultimedia.com/plugins/Manuals/TONEXPedal/TONEX_Pedal_User_Manual.pdf