TONEX - Double Special Signature Collection
TONEX - Double Special Signature Collection
TONEX - Double Special Signature Collection
TONEX - Double Special Signature Collection
TONEX - Double Special Signature Collection
TONEX - Double Special Signature Collection
TONEX - Double Special Signature Collection
TONEX - Double Special Signature Collection

TONEX - Double Special

Two legends. One collection.

40 Tone Models from 2 Overdrive Special® amps captured for the TONEX ecosystem.

$149.99($182.99 incl. VAT)
The Double Special TONEX Signature Collection features 40 new premium Tone Models captured from two legendary Dumble® Overdrive Special® combo amplifiers from IK Multimedia’s private amp vault. Valued at over $300,000, these amps deliver the expressive cleans, blooming sustain, and vocal overdrive that defined some of the most revered blues, fusion, and modern lead tones of the past four decades.
Select full rigs are also included, featuring boutique and classic overdrive pedals based on a gold Klon® Centaur®, an Ibanez® TS10 and a JHS® Morning Glory® for authentic stacked lead sounds.
TONEX for Mac/PC
TONEX for Mac/PC is a 64-bit application and requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.
Mac®
Minimal: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (Intel Core i5 suggested), 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), macOS 10.10 or later. 3 GB of hard drive space. Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.
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 3, AAX.
Windows®
Minimal: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 (Intel Core i5 suggested), 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested). Windows® 7 or later. 3 GB of hard drive space. Requires an ASIO compatible sound card. Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2, VST 3, AAX.-- 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 3, AAX.
Internet connection is required to authorise the application and access ToneNET.
TONEX - Double Special Signature Collection $149.99

Two Iconic Overdrive Special® Amplifiers. One Collection.

Overdrive Special amplifiers are some of the most expressive guitar amps ever created, handcrafted in very limited quantities and often voiced for individual players. Produced in the low hundreds, these amps are among the most sought-after boutique amps in history because of their rarity and sound. The two amps featured in the Double Special Collection represent the highly desirable eras of this legendary circuit design, giving players access to tones inspired by some of the most revered amplifiers ever made. Created using advanced AI Machine Modeling™, every model is available across the entire TONEX ecosystem, from desktop software and mobile app to TONEX hardware pedals.

OVERVIEW

MODELING, FLEXIBILITY, AND CREATIVE WORKFLOW

IK’s 1978 Overdrive Special Export Combo

Serial #0038

Serial #0038 belongs to the late-1970s export period, a key phase in the development of the iconic circuit. Amps from this time are often described as more immediate and organic, with an open top end, blooming midrange, and a raw, touch-sensitive response that feels highly connected to the player.

Built around a 50-watt 6L6 power section and cascading clean-to-overdrive architecture, these early circuits produce piano-like cleans and smooth, vocal lead tones with natural compression.

IK’s 1980 Overdrive Special Combo

Serial #0080 (“The Don”)

Serial #0080 marks a later stage in this iconic circuit's evolution. Compared to earlier versions, this period is often seen as more focused and refined, with tighter low end, quicker transient response, and better note separation at higher gain. While retaining the cascading clean-to-overdrive design that defines it, these later circuits offer greater clarity, articulation, and control at higher gain settings.
Built around a 50-watt 6L6 platform, it excels at punchy rhythm tones, articulate edge-of-breakup textures, and saturated lead sustain that remains clear and defined in a mix.

TECH
About

Inside the Capture
Both amplifiers were captured across a comprehensive range of carefully dialed sweet spots, including Clean and Overdrive channels, Rock and alternate voicings, Bright and Deep switches, Accent shaping, and varied EQ and gain levels.

Captured through custom open-back cabinets
2x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion® G12-65
1x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion JB85
1x12 cabinet loaded with Electro-Voice® EVM12L
Captured with
Multiple mic pairings were used to capture everything from focused punch and tight projection to wide, dimensional studio depth.

Sennheiser® e609 and Neumann® U87

Specs
TONEX for Mac/PC
TONEX for Mac/PC is a 64-bit application and requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.
Mac®
Minimal: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (Intel Core i5 suggested), 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), macOS 10.10 or later. 3 GB of hard drive space. Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.
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 3, AAX.
Windows®
Minimal: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 (Intel Core i5 suggested), 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested). Windows® 7 or later. 3 GB of hard drive space. Requires an ASIO compatible sound card. Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2, VST 3, AAX.-- 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 3, AAX.
Internet connection is required to authorise the application and access ToneNET.
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