TONEX

for Mac/PC

AI Machine Modeled tone creator, player, browser

Standalone application and plug-in to create, play and share Tone Models
Model amps, cabinets, combos and pedals (distortion, overdrive, fuzz, EQ or boost) using regular studio gear in as little as 5 minutes per model
Browse, search, demo thousands of Tone Models covering a massive range of sought-after gear on ToneNET

Upload your own Tone Models on ToneNET to share with other TONEX users for free
Available as a free version plus 3 affordable versions to expand your tone collection
Use Tone Models to practice, jam or record inside your favorite DAW, or use them on your mobile device with TONEX App

New TONEX FX

Coming Soon

A free update is coming soon for all TONEX users. It includes 8 new FX, including 2 delays, chorus, flanger, tremolo, phaser, rotary and new spring reverb. Two new FX blocks can be configured pre- or post-amp and cab for maximum customization. The 8 FX are compatible with TONEX Mac/PC, TONEX Pedal, and TONEX ONE. The software and firmware updates will ship in November 2024.

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7 Slots with 15 FX

Modulation: Chorus, Tremolo, Phaser, Flanger, Rotary
Delay: Digital, Tape
Reverb: Spring 1, Spring 2, Spring 3, Spring 4, Room, Plate
Compressor
Noise Gate
Compatible with TONEX Mac/PC, TONEX Pedal, and TONEX ONE

Modulation

Delay

Reverb

Compressor

Noise Gate

What’s New in TONEX for Mac/PC version 1.7.4

TONEX for Mac/PC 1.7.4 is designed to make your workflow effortless and more flexible. Added features include a new Global Setup for TONEX ONE, support for 2 microphones using 2-input interfaces, and workflow enhancements to the player section. The update is free for all TONEX users, including CS, via the IK Product Manager.

New dialog with more options for deleting a Tone Model in a user folder.
New preset name “Edit” button is accessible when hovering over the list or card.
Added new sorting options by Amp Name and by Stomp Name in ToneNET.

The Modeler now supports a 2-microphone modeling setup using interfaces with 2 inputs, including AXE I/O.
Added options to resize and hide/show columns in the Librarian.
New Global Setup panel for TONEX ONE now accessible from the hardware top bar of the Librarian.

Experience hyper-realistic Tone Models

A revolutionary concept in rig modeling, and the core of the TONEX ecosystem, TONEX software uses breakthrough AI Machine Modeling™ technology to let you model the sound of any amp, cabinet, combo or pedal, and turn it into a plug-in, all with a sonic accuracy that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. You can instantly play up to 1,100+ Premium Tone Models already available plus browse, demo and download over 20 K Tone Models available on ToneNET in TONEX. Easily add more Premium tones to your library with Tone Partner and signature collections.

From rare one-of-a-kind vintage amps to modern rigs, TONEX makes it possible and affordable to own the most sought-after gear in the world.

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Home view for playing and editing Tone Models

Tone Model library List view

Tone Model library Card view

TONEX Player Preset view

Advanced EQ settings

TONEX Modeler capture process

TONEX Modeler accuracy level

TONEX Modeler AI Machine Modeling training complete

Select a custom skin

Transfer Tone Models to TONEX pedal with Library view

TONEX Collections

Browse ToneNET for new tones inside TONEX

TONEX Tone Modeling features

Model amps, cabinets, combos and pedals (like distortion, overdrive, fuzz, EQ or boost) in any combination, from single element to complex rig
Built-in assistant guides you through each step from hardware connection to complete modeling
Assign custom skins to your modeled gear and open them as a plug-in or standalone inside the TONEX software and app, or AmpliTube 5 for Mac/PC

Create Tone Models in minutes (as fast as 5 minutes on modern computers*) using AI Machine Modeling technology with selectable levels of accuracy
Ultra-precise reproduction of high-frequency content with no aliasing whatsoever
Works also as an IR creator or you can use the built-in VIR™ cabinets with multiple IRs per cabinet

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Modeler

Harness the power of IK’s advanced AI Machine Modeling technology to turn your rig into virtual models of amps, cabs and pedals (distortion, overdrive, fuzz, EQ and boost) or entire rigs, in any combination.

TONEX uses a specially prepared audio file of actual guitar and bass signals, not just test tones, to capture your rig in true-to-life detail. Then TONEX’s neural network computes the machine modeled tone in minutes. The result is a virtual model that sounds indistinguishable from the real rig, to be used in TONEX software and app.

Add your custom skin and keywords to your Tone Models, then upload and share them with other TONEX users in ToneNET with just one click.

*Suggested Computer Requirement:

Mac Big Sur (M1 or newer CPU recommended)
Windows 10 + GPU NVidia

Training time: 5 - 10 min on suggested computers.
See complete computer requirements here.

Select your instrument

Select between 5 different types of rigs to model

Intuitive audio and rig connection guide

Test your connections and rig tone using your actual instrument

TONEX sends a prepared capture file through your rig and records the results

Choose accuracy level to adjust quality and training times

Our neural network creates an exact model of your rig

The Tone Model training is complete

Choose your custom amp skin

Choose you custom pedal skin

Complete your Tone Model by adding rig info and selecting save

Player/Editor

Standalone and plug-in

TONEX Player offers an intuitive, easy-to-use workflow to keep you in your creative zone. Play, practice and record as a standalone or plug-in inside your favorite DAW, or directly inside AmpliTube 5. Always have the best possible tones right at your fingertips.

Looking for more inspiration? Use the advanced search feature to browse through a massive library of the most sought-after amps, pedals and rigs, including one-of-a-kind models that will elevate your tone to the next level.

Player

Home view for playing and editing Tone Models

Tone Model library List view

Tone Model library expanded Card view

Preset library expanded List view

Custom user folders for Tone Models and presets

Example of TONEX amp skin

Example of TONEX pedal skin

Editor

Advanced EQ settings

Compressor settings

Noise gate settings

Reverb settings

Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR™) Tech view

Edit Tone Model info and metadata

Manage Custom IRs

Create custom presets

TONEX in AmpliTube 5

TONEX works seamlessly inside AmpliTube 5 adding a multitude of ways to further customize your tone for recording and live performance.

Tone Models function just like other AmpliTube amplifiers, cabs or pedals. They can be used alongside any gear models you own to build custom signal chains and save as presets for easy recall and sharing on ToneNET.

The combination of TONEX and AmpliTube 5 represents the most advanced tone powerhouse on the planet today.

TONEX Amp in AmpliTube 5

TONEX Stomp in AmpliTube 5

Tone Model selection in AmpliTube 5

Tone Model FX chain in AmpliTube 5

TONEX in ToneNET

Thousands of Tone Models are available in the new TONEX section in ToneNET, IK’s online tone-sharing platform for AmpliTube.

These Tone Models can be accessed directly from TONEX software where you can instantly search, filter, demo and download user Tone Models - or explore them via your regular web browser.

Online you can explore user Tone Models and select the ones you like, so the next time you open TONEX software they’ll be available for instant download on your computer. New Tone Models are posted continuously by IK and TONEX users, and are immediately listed on the TONEX section of ToneNET making it an ever-expanding, limitless repository of the world’s best tones.

Software

Browse ToneNET for new tones directly inside TONEX

View and demo ToneNET Tone Models inside TONEX

Search, filter and download Tone Models inside TONEX

Try and purchase Signature and Tone Partner Collections

Demo any premium Tone Model for free

TONEX online

TONEX in ToneNET

Browse thousands of Tone Models online

Demo Tone Models online

View detailed info on each Tone Model

Tone Partners

Tone Partners Collections

Tone Partner profile

Tone Models

TONEX includes two types of Tone Models: Premium and user-generated.
All downloaded Tone Models are yours to keep forever.

1. Premium: Tone Models that come with your TONEX version

2. User: Tone Models created and shared by TONEX users

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TONEX Versions

To start experiencing the power of TONEX, just download the free CS version of the software. This includes 20 must-have Tone Models and your choice of 20 user-created Tone Models.

Then to experience more Tone Models, simply choose one of the 3 available versions below that best suits your needs and budget.

You’ll have immediate access to the number of Premium Tone Models included in your version. You will also be able to download unlimited Tone Models created and shared by other users. Once you download Tone Models, whether Premium or user, they’re yours forever.

There has never been a more convenient and intelligent way to experience the world’s most incredible
tones than with TONEX.

TONEX CS

20 included Tone Models

10 Amps / 5 Pedals

20 User Tone Model downloads

FREE

TONEX

400 included Tone Models

40 Amps / 20 Pedals

Unlimited Tone Model creation

Unlimited User Tone Model downloads

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TONEX MAX

1,100 included Tone Models

100 Amps / 50 Pedals

Unlimited Tone Model creation

Unlimited User Tone Model downloads

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AXE I/O + AmpliTube 5 MAX + TONEX MAX Bundle

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TONEX for Mac/PC Specs

Training time table for modern computers

OS	Training done by	Expected performance	Examples of training times on modern computers
			Fast	Default	Advanced
Windows	CPU-only	1x (baseline)	30-40 min	45-70 min	190-210 min
macOS (M1, M1Pro, M1Ultra)	CPU-only	3x - 5x	5-15 min	10-30 min	105-120 min
Windows	NVIDIA GPU*	10x	2:30-5 min	5-10 min	15-25 min

Simultaneous use of other apps can increase training times.

*NVIDIA GPU models will require Maxwell architecture or newer to to be utilized by TONEX.

System Requirements

TONEX for Mac/PC

TONEX for Mac/PC is a 64-bit application and requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.

Mac®

Intel: Intel® Core™ i3 (Core i5 recommended for Modeler), macOS® 10.15 (macOS® 11 Big Sur required for Modeler), 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB of hard drive space

Apple Silicon: Apple M1, macOS® 11, 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB of hard drive space. TONEX is a native Apple Silicon application.

Supported Plug-in formats : Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.

Windows®

Intel: Intel® Core™ i3 or equivalent CPU (Core i5 recommended for Modeler), Windows® 10, 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB of hard drive space, NVIDIA GPU with Maxwell or newer architecture is recommended to reduce training times (eg. GeForce GT 750 or higher).

Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2, VST 3, AAX.

Internet connection is required to authorise the application and access ToneNET.