IK Multimedia TONEX MESA/Boogie Reference | Classic American Amp Reference Tone Library—Ideal for Recording and Live Performance
TONEX MESA/Boogie Reference is designed for guitarists and producers seeking classic American amp tones, focusing on a range from clean and mild breakup to high gain. Within the TONEX ecosystem, it provides quick access to consistent, dynamic signature tones for recording, rehearsal, and live use.
Key Product Features
- Created using TONEX AI Tone Model technology, reproducing dynamics, distortion curves, and pickup response
- Covers common scenarios from clean and light breakup to rock rhythm and high-gain lead
- Multiple gain and EQ voicings make it easy to dial in tones for single-coil and humbucking pickups
- Tones are clearly labeled (style, gain region, usage) for more intuitive browsing and management
- Compatible with TONEX cabinet simulations or user IRs to expand head/cabinet combinations
- Supports customization and saving as presets for quick recall across projects and devices
- Compatible with TONEX Standalone and Plugin, and can be synced to compatible hardware devices
- Lightweight download and license management; installed content can be used offline after activation
System Requirements
- TONEX software must be installed (latest version recommended) to load and manage tones
- Supports 64-bit Windows and macOS environments
- A recent multi-core CPU and 8 GB RAM or more are recommended for smooth performance
- An internet connection is required for account sign-in, authorization, and content downloads
- Please allow sufficient storage space to install and manage the tone library content
Plugin Formats
- AAX
- AU
- VST3
- Standalone (via TONEX standalone)
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
This tone library can be loaded via the TONEX plugin in major DAWs that support AAX/AU/VST3; select a preset in the browser to record or play back. Add tones to favorites and build signal chains with other DAW effects (such as delay and reverb); for live use, switch presets using TONEX standalone or sync to compatible hardware for footswitch control. For team workflows, assistants can predefine tone categories and naming conventions and create project templates to improve file management and collaboration efficiency.
