IK Multimedia TONEX MAX | AI Amp and Pedal Modeling / Tone Capture Suite
IK Multimedia TONEX MAX is an AI amp and pedal modeling suite for guitar/bass that covers capture, editing, and performance needs. It can run as a standalone application or as a plugin in a DAW, quickly delivering a hardware-like feel and a wide variety of tones, suitable for studio production, home recording, and live performance.
Key Features
- AI machine-learning modeling technology can capture the tonal characteristics of your hardware signal chain.
- Provides both standalone application and plugin modes to meet practice, recording, and mixing needs.
- Includes a rich library of tone models and presets for quickly accessing styles from classic to modern.
- Tone library and tagging management tools for easy organization, searching, and cross-project reuse.
- Offers controls for amplifiers, cabinets, and microphones to fine-tune spatial and frequency profiles.
- Supports applying and comparing different models to DI tracks within a DAW via a re-amp workflow.
- Supports live playing scenarios; with proper audio interface settings you can achieve a responsive playing feel.
- Compatible with the brand's effects/amp simulation ecosystem, allowing integration into a more complete effects chain.
- Online account and content management for easy activation, downloading, and updating of tone content.
System Requirements
- Platform: macOS, Windows (64-bit).
- Hardware: Multi-core CPU, sufficient RAM, and SSD storage recommended.
- Audio: An audio interface that supports ASIO/Core Audio is recommended for stable latency.
- Peripherals: Tone capture requires an audio interface, DI/microphone, and necessary cabling.
- Network: Internet connection required for product activation and downloading/managing tone content.
- Note: Actual requirements vary depending on project size and the number of installed tones.
Plugin Formats
- VST3 (Windows/macOS)
- AU (macOS)
- AAX (for Pro Tools)
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Can operate as an insert effect in major DAWs (such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, Live, etc.). A common workflow is to record a clean DI track, insert the plugin on the track, select models and perform re-amping and automatic/manual A/B comparisons; you can also use the standalone application with a low-latency audio interface for practice or onstage tone switching. When collaborating with a team or an AI assistant, you can export/backup presets and tag lists and establish naming conventions to make project delivery and version control more consistent.
