IK Multimedia TONEX PEDAL - It's Incredible!

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Жыл бұрын

In today's video, I am looking at the much anticipated TONEX pedal from IK Multimedia. This pedal is the hardware version of IK Multimedia TONEX software, where you can capture the sound of your favorite guitar amplifier and then plug into the TONEX pedal to play the exact tone that you captured.
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 1,000+ Tone Models already available plus browse, demo and download the growing number of Tone Models available on TONEX in ToneNET.
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.
The Studio Rats are core band members Paul Drew on guitar/production/mixing, drummer James Ivey and Dan Hawkins on bass. They collaborate with singers and musicians to produce radio-ready songs.

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@jessejohnson8210 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered this channel a week or so ago, but WOW. This is my new go-to for tone!

@samwilcockmusic Жыл бұрын

It’s a great channel. Really useful and fun to watch!

@k8923 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning sound on the Fender with the two P-90's (starting at 1:04). Beautiful playing throughout Paul.

@Dunk0The0Punk Жыл бұрын

Wow an exclusive ! this is great for the Rat Channel 👏 and a fantastic pedal too, got to get one, been using Amplitude 5 and tonex software for a while now and was blown away with the quality, now with the Tonex pedal I can gig with the same quality tones ! superb !

@maxmenius9839 Жыл бұрын

A truly great review and demonstration of sounds. Thank you.

@garywaddell6309 Жыл бұрын

I simply love that Pink strat. Some great tones Paul. Love that shimmer sound and your chord melodies!

@nathanclave Жыл бұрын

It’s here! Thanks for the demo!

@hanovergreen4091 Жыл бұрын

Moving faster and faster to the "amp less" world where nobody cares what the amp IS...just what SOUNDS you are getting. Thank You Paul! Best Regards and Best Wishes!

@peek4b00h Жыл бұрын

How long before somebody trains an AI from all of the captured models and we have an AI that can produce models from prompts without having to capture a real amp? Ampless amp models. 🤯

@nedim_guitar Жыл бұрын

@@peek4b00h And imagine AI of every pedal ever, even the very complex Eventide stuff. Virtual pedalboard of any amp and any pedal combination. Talk about option paralysis! 🤣🤣

@bluarcher5941 Жыл бұрын

I feel stupid for asking this, but if you're playing live with this setup, what do you actually see on stage?...just a laptop on a stand next to you and the pedal on the floor? The signal is being fed into the house pa and you have a wedge to hear yourself? Just asking, as I've never used or thought about using a setup like this....

@shaharbar Жыл бұрын

@@bluarcher5941 no laptop necessary, thats the beauty of this pedal…. Laptop only necessary for setting up your presets (which you would do before a show)…

@masterofreality230 Жыл бұрын

Yea, the names are just useful to give people a general idea. Who knows, one day this technology could surpass tube amps. I have a Mark v 25 and there was a 2C+ that I absolutely loved, if my amp god forbid, went away somehow, I would be happy to use Tonex.

@IamMusicNerd Жыл бұрын

I’ve used quite a lot of their Logic plug ins before, and they are always great.

@Franq85 Жыл бұрын

Nice demo! Just ordered one too 😀

@kenbell9094 8 ай бұрын

You get by far the best clean tones out of the ToneX than any video I've watched... and I've watched many.

@rosencanev2432 8 ай бұрын

Yes, true...... because they don't come out only from ToneX :)

@ThomWastes Жыл бұрын

The clean tone on the bad cat is so good. Can't wait to get my tonex pedal.

@Pulse2AM Жыл бұрын

Great demo. I love IK, I have Syntronik, Sampletank, Amplitube 5 and ToneX.

@toneydavis9802 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. This is gonna be FUN!

@markinthemix6055 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your demonstration 👍🏼

@tizmo57 Жыл бұрын

Great tone Paul, I am sure your ability helps! Great job.

@lonnyhandwork422 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review. I’m a QC user but just ordered the Tonex pedal as - from my alternate perspective - I effectively get the pedal “free” with Max (using some existing IK bucks here to make up the difference). The Max Dumble models alone are almost worth it - and combine that with some fantastic Jubilee models I downloaded it made it a no-brainer. I’ve got some great tube amps that I look forward to modelling as well (totally could have done a great job of that with the QC as well admittedly but never got around to it).

@AlexAlexAlexMartin Жыл бұрын

Such great sounds! Thanx a lot for sharing!!!!

@TheStudioRats Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@Guitaural. Жыл бұрын

Ordered! My own pedalboard, plugged directly into this, every amp under the sun. How did the others not see the need for this?

@cohguitar Жыл бұрын

Great review Paul!! I could listen to you play all day long! Always tasty and killer tones. I need one! 😎

@markinthemix6055 Жыл бұрын

You achieved some great tones. How can anyone argue with this?

@mananakoa2412 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your review it helped me decide to get one!

@TheStudioRats Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@Tommy_Gi Жыл бұрын

Wow, IK work quick. I literally said last night on the live stream that they should get into hardware 😂 Great product, amazing video as usual Paul 🤘🏼

@AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf Жыл бұрын

The AmpliTube line was launched in 2021. They had 4 pedals before this one.

@jamessweeney1834 Жыл бұрын

Seriously considering selling my Boss Pedal collection and Vox AC30 Alnico Blue to buy one of these instead. I’ve used Tonex software since it came out and love it. This is the icing on the cake I can replicate the tones love exactly how they are going to the recordings. A real holy grail moment.

@mikeanthony5684 Жыл бұрын

How could I pay attention to anything more than those Beautiful guitars!!!! Great collection you have . That Gold top P90 is 🔥🔥 ❤ . okay going to start video over and listen now! I’m a p90 guy and one day will play one of those Paul’s!!!! New Subscriber !

@StratsRUs Жыл бұрын

It's obvious I have to get a great Mac soon, then get Tonex. But the real star of this is your great playing Well Done !

@truthfactreality6814 Жыл бұрын

Just bought a tone x. Wow! Sold my quad cortex. It really does capture the amps well and I use my usual effects on my board with it. The quad cortex effects were not up to standard and like you said real pedals didn’t work the same in front of it like tone x does. Also tone x runs off normal 9v low power consumption

@siitan83 11 ай бұрын

ye 9volts but 320 ampers ?? was it?

@n8r875 Жыл бұрын

Wow great demo. You sold me on this pedal. IK will owe you some commissions! :P

@sonofploppy Жыл бұрын

This will be my next guitar purchase for sure

@mittenguitars Жыл бұрын

Great tones... cool product!

@Jonw8222 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tones.. if you released a pack of amps you've captured, I'm sure I'm wouldn't be alone in buying them.

@mikestibor1 Жыл бұрын

That little thing you play at 4:28 is beautiful. I actually forgot to listen to the comparison 😅

@JamForThought Жыл бұрын

Excellent demo

@edmoss2020 Жыл бұрын

Best review on this pedal..thanks

@Emily_M81 Жыл бұрын

you had me at takes pedals well :D I've tried to use Positive Grid's BIAS ecosystem to have the same sound on computer and live, and... it was just too fiddly messing with an iPad and interface (and they've discontinued their pedals and big amps). I think this could be the way forward for me. Thanks for sharing!

@MorbidManoeuvres Жыл бұрын

Hi great video thanks, any knowledge if there prone to malfunction ? lag ? hows the quality control on them? where are they built ? is it with quality components ? thanks so much

@electricworshipguitar Жыл бұрын

I've decided to get the Tonex Pedal because I've tried the free version of the tonex plugin and I loved it ! Try it before you go ahead and spent 400 Bucks in a product that maybe you don't like.

@JM_2019 Жыл бұрын

Paul, there is one skill, that you just don‘t have: you are unable to let anything sound bad! :D

@mattlennon7628 Жыл бұрын

Great video and amazing unit. I'm really wondering did you try to run it with Boss Katana and how would that sound ?

@killerchickens Жыл бұрын

Paul, you make everything sound good. But this is exceptional!

@steverussell7645 Ай бұрын

Your playing around the 1:30mark - beautiful and inspiring.

@TheStudioRats Ай бұрын

Cheers Steve

@eugenez77 Жыл бұрын

Hello Paul, I am wondering if you got deeper in technical combinations and considered to test the setup with two tonex's and gt core signal chain with two amps setup? Interesting would be if different amp models on tonex's introduce different latencies and would destroy the idea? May be you have done it already with neural/kemper?

@vaughnwebbermusic Жыл бұрын

Great tones

@johnnymirrorguitar Жыл бұрын

Great. Many thanks. Will you be uploading your amp captures? Please?

@Bero70 Жыл бұрын

Huge fan of your channel. I have Kingsley Maiden D, and Constable Plexi preamp that I use with pedals like: Gladio, JHS Angry Charlie, Flint ,El Capistan etc. Couldn't be more happier with my sound. But,the question for you is: How is it that on your every video, regardless of what u using, sound is top notch. Real Amp,Fractal, Boss,plug ins, whatever is it's always 10. Now,that is an art in itself ,and video about that would be realy,realy welcome. Keep em coming and all the best.

@TheStudioRats Жыл бұрын

Cheers Bero, you have some nice gear there. I think I look for a very specific type of sound in a piece of gear, this can also be a hindrance. I like tight articulate amp sounds. I sound terrible through a tweed amp.😀

@leehenderson8132 Жыл бұрын

Someone loves p-90s.I really enjoy your playing.

@masterofreality230 Жыл бұрын

I was gonna go with an HX stomp as my first decent modeler , but not any mo6, this is just too good

@saltstream Жыл бұрын

Great review Paul. Just wondering if IK missed something though. The unit doesn't have an effects loop and it's got a single mono input. What way would you run this if you have a Stereo pedal setup but still want to use the headphone output to monitor your signal?

@orenji13 Жыл бұрын

beautiful, i want that now.

@bueckstueckklaus Жыл бұрын

How does the dynamic response compare to real amps, the Kemper or the quality cortex ? Does it compress or has it distant fell from latency ?

@Alex_Martz Жыл бұрын

Can you disable direct input monitoring when using it as an interface/amp?, Can you also send MIDI commands with the footswitches?... that's what I wanted to do with the HX Stomp when using it with my iPad for extra FX but on HX Stomp you can't disable direct input monitoring... This seems like a perfect add on for someone with an HX stomp that can be used only for FX or the Helix FX

@davyboeren6472 Жыл бұрын

this in combo with an helix FX. what more do we need ? 😁 that way we can add the effects not available on the tonex (delay, chorus, tremolo). you have your sound on the go be it at home with headphones, at a gig, on vacation,..

@glory2glory55 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Great demo and channel! Would you be able to do a review of the ISP Theta Pro DSP and dive into its vintage preamp section with some lower gain settings? Your playing is very easy on the ears and I think you would do a super demo. Cheers!

@robertdouble559 8 ай бұрын

These heavily modded teles and strats you're rockin are AWESOME!!!!

@michaelhadley5899 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a segment, or list in the show notes some details about the guitars you used here? e.g. The P 90s in the fender. The single coil in the bridge position on the green strat?

@scottbakernc Жыл бұрын

Assuming this is a pedalboard product that you are putting in-between preamp effects (overdrives, etc) and after it (no loop) will be time-based effects, are you then having to use a DI or the like to go straight into the board? The ToneX has IRs and such so it is designed to go straight to the desk, but everything appears to be pedal signal output at the end of the chain. Hope this makes sense.

@renevanderbruggen731 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Paul !!👋

@Malburn Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for the price to be well out of my range, nice surprise! All that for £399 is fantastic, looks like I'll not be needing to buy a Captor X after all. Cheers Paul :)

@ehdforlife Жыл бұрын

I think you still do. I've been looking. You either need a load box and some other tools or the ToneX Capture. If I'm wrong, I'd be glad to know

@Malburn Жыл бұрын

@@ehdforlife In my case instead of attenuating my Marshalls with a Captor X, this box should allow me get a good (valves cooking) low volume Marshall tone without annoying the neighbours. For recording use (and effects) I have a GT1000, that should serve as a PC interface for the Tonex. All the hundreds of other amp tones available are icing on the cake and if it sounds as good for live use, as Paul here is making it out to be, then so much the better :)

@tomw2013 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Always enjoy your videos. Just noticed the pedal doesn't have a delay?

@markwest5844 Жыл бұрын

Does the bundle with the software give everything needed to capture amps on hand, or do you need to purchase the Capture Box (or other hardware) separately?

@przemyslaw1235 Жыл бұрын

gear is just gear🙂love your playing🙂

@anthonycosta2662 10 ай бұрын

Playing does not disappoint

@sboy1955 Жыл бұрын

Really good demo and overview of the pedal, thanks. I don’t see any use for it now with my 7 yr old Helix, but should it die tomorrow this is probably what I would replace it with.

@AndyNyle 8 ай бұрын

Hi Paul. Nice demo!! Do captures react to volume pot on the guitar? Let’s say if you are using the gainier capture and back off on the guitar volume?

@IainFrame Жыл бұрын

Not going to lie. I'm using a Kemper and I'd happily replace it with a little stomp box sized alternative like this. I don't use the Kemper to actually profile my own *one* amp, I just want a little magic box with a handful of solid tones for gigging and recording. This Tonex pedal looks 🔥🔥🔥

@iansimmons735 Жыл бұрын

Do you not use any effects on the Kemper?

@IainFrame Жыл бұрын

@@iansimmons735 Yes I use the in-built FX. I suppose the Tonex is a wee bit limited in that aspect but doesn't it have compressor, overdrive, reverb etc?

@lhrocker Жыл бұрын

@@IainFrame No overdrive, although you can capture an OD pedal but can have an od capture go into an amp capture. I think you can capture an OD into an amp as a single baked in capture though.

@marcobonfanti2831 Жыл бұрын

O.T. that fender it's fantastic!

@larrydering1598 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing a clean setting. Too many distorted tones on demos.

@andrewdahlgren4350 Жыл бұрын

Is it only mono input? Saw that in the owner’s manual. No TRS? Are stereo wet effects after the amp the only option?

@jacquesbureau5294 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative and great playing and sounds. You also save 100$ if you own Tonex MAX.

@brammanck Жыл бұрын

briljant! just bought another product but this is tempting anyway

@user-qt1cb4ko6w 4 ай бұрын

I love Tonex, but I miss a switch on/off button

@silent-trouble 2 ай бұрын

These are some of the best tones i've heard. In particular with the p90 les paul. Really tempted to try this. So this is like a kemper, so you dont need an amp or even cab? Could you go straight into the foh?

@kadourimdou43 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Is it worth buying this if you only have a small Boss MKII Amp?

@dattebayocb Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the channel! Please can you tell me how is it possible to get this great recording sound regardless of gear? (the guitar sound is so clear) I have the ua 476. But I can't get this quality, normal? Audio interface? Computer? Sorry for my bad English, I'm French ahah!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Dude the Fender with P90's OMG!!!

@TheStudioRats Жыл бұрын

Yeah its a really cracking guitar Brett. It was one of Greg Fessler's showcase guitars for the 2018 NAMM show.

@GabrielPHahn Жыл бұрын

Can you say if the ToneX Pedal makes the profiling of my real amps/rig or do I need to have ToneX Capture Box for this?

@TheDreamer1980 3 ай бұрын

I use a 2 amp set up...could i have 2 seperate tones going into 2 seperate tracks on reaper or a 2 separate Pa channels? To explain as simply as i can i want 1 output with my delays and moderate reverb as my main tone then the other output saturated in reverb and no delay....blended to make a huge sound with plenty of definition.... I would guess this isnt possible? Another option would be to buy 2 units and use an amp splitter pedal...thet do a smaller pedal now for half the price of the toneX at £189 ... If i get 2 of those i can achieve what i want or is there a way with this unit?

@80sOriginals Жыл бұрын

One of the few guitar channels where the talking doesn't get in the way. Great content.

@markwest5844 Жыл бұрын

So, finally took delivery of the pedal and got things up and running (took some time, several retries, updating software and performing a full reset of the pedal itself.) But I'm confused how to access/download tone models (like this beautiful Matchless Independence)? When I open up the Librarian and type anything in the search window, I get no returns. I can only see the models that the software is currently displaying. Do I have to download the tone model separately before "bringing it into" the Tonex software?

@alexismalicsi3814 Жыл бұрын

This is a game changer

@Alanoffer Жыл бұрын

I love that paisley strat ,

@MrSatanismybitch Жыл бұрын

Would love to know hear how modulation effects sound after the tonex, since it's an amp capture. Seems that putting a stereo chorus or delay might be problematic after a higher gain sound (lie a 5150 or a Soldano hi-gain sound)...

@knechvatal Жыл бұрын

one question. if i load 3 presets into a,b,and c is there a delay when switching from one to the other. say i had a rhythm preset in a and a lead preset in b and i'm playing live can i switch from a to b without a dropout even when both presets use different amps and effects? thanks

@hoosierdaddy2308 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking hard of getting one of these.. I need something for a floor board amp and this might just do the trick at a much better price than a Kemper, etc.. This thing will kill kemper for guys playing live.. What a great tool.. I'd just use the amps they give me free and maybe add a few pedals and be off to the races for recording and gigging.. Especially since I love it that you can adjust things right on the pedal like EQ and noise gate, etc.. Just perfect for gigging..

@Bobby_Digital37 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my Amplitube!! If this thing sounds as good as Amplitube I’m sold!!!

@slidersson Жыл бұрын

it'a thousand times better man

@HandWiredAmps Жыл бұрын

@@slidersson No, ten thousand times

@Garflips Жыл бұрын

Cool, sounds from a great player. Just wish The Tonex Pedal had a stereo insert - send/return - so that I could run effects before using the USB out to send audio to my computer. I think that was a serious oversight.

@TheStudioRats Жыл бұрын

That would be cool.

@TheCLOUDFORCE Жыл бұрын

If I want to play this live, no PA, which kind of cabinet would you use it with?

@jesusbonilla8824 Жыл бұрын

Have you used it with the boss katana? I have a 100 w mk1 katana and Im thinking of getting this pedal through the katana rather than getting the mk2. Can you do a video tonex through tbe katana? Thanks

@clanyongco2908 Жыл бұрын

You're the best paul. Your reviews makes spend more money! 🤣🤣🤣

@legatusvids Жыл бұрын

So this is a profiler not a modeler, so I am not understanding how does those Eq controls actually affect (or do they really) ? I mean, when you capture your amp you are capturing your EQ and gain settings at that time when you supposedly had the sound you wanted, so why would you want to do any adjustments of that and does it work? thanks

@rob2999 Жыл бұрын

Could you say how to use the Tonex live. Kind of a drag to just run out of a monitor and/or PA

@RECTIFIER101 Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear that in a mix on the song falling to pieces!!

@rm_0605 10 ай бұрын

I didn't understand what you said at 4:00 concerning the AXE FX and having to take out an amplifier.

@Bellabaddi Ай бұрын

I’m plugging this thing into my amp and it’s ok but it’s still missing something? Im wondering if it’s possible to get stellar sounds if you do not have all the gear and knowledge that these guys have? Mine does not sound like these vids. I’m still on the fence about keeping it…it is interesting and fun to mess with. A lot of captures are harsh, have harsh frequencies, maybe it’s not great with an amp? Not sure.

@brentbarcus7650 Жыл бұрын

If I want to use with a speaker cabinet live...what pedal power amp would work well?

@chris_floyd Жыл бұрын

Just to confirm, you can use a Captor X instead of a Tonex Capture for the amp capture, right?

@adamfiedorczuk5969 Жыл бұрын

How do I capture the amp? Do I need to also purchase the tonex capture? Or simply with a mic into my interface?

@MRxr400 Жыл бұрын

so, you don't need ir's of speakers, it captures both amp and speaker tone/response? this is perfect for me as the knobs are perfect for my old school head. i don't know if i'd cope with capture process, but i'd be happy with presets or something captured by others. i mainly use a two channel amp and set and forget for gigs. i have just bought a captor x, hoping it will make me happy/inspired.

@HandWiredAmps Жыл бұрын

ToneX Pedal has Speaker Sims all setup and ready to go. They can be completely changed and you can ad IR's if you want. Captor X is a great piece of gear. TIP: if you are going into an interface use XLR-XLR cables only and not TRS or XLR to TRS.