To celebrate the second anniversary of their TONEX product range, IK Multimedia have announced a whole host of updates and new features, along with a limited-edition version of the TONEX Pedal, enhanced AmpliTube integration, a new Premium Tone Model bundle and much more.
New Effects & Limited-Edition Pedal
TONEX Pedal Anniversary Limited Edition.An upcoming firmware and software update (currently set for release in November 2024) will deliver a collection of eight new effects including two delays, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo and rotary processors — all of which feature tap-tempo control — alongside a new spring reverb. The effects system itself will also be upgraded, gaining two new blocks that can be configured in either pre- or post-amp and cabinet routing modes. All eight effects will be compatible with both the Mac and PC software version of TONEX, as well as the TONEX One and TONEX Pedal hardware units.
Speaking of hardware, the company have also announced that a new pedal, the TONEX Pedal Anniversary Limited Edition, is now available to pre-order. Handmade in Italy and sporting a striking new white finish, the unit will come loaded with a collection of 150 Premium Tone Models created by partners such as The Studio Rats, Amalgam Audio, Worship Tutorials, Tone Junkie and Jason Sadites.
Software Updates & AmpliTube Integration
Along with the new effects, the planned update will bring a range of new features to the platform’s software. First on the list is a new real-time editor that will enable users to quickly create and save custom settings for their TONEX Pedal and TONEX ONE directly from the Mac and PC software application.
Already available via a free update, is a new view inside IK’s AmpliTube 5 X software that makes it easier to navigate Tone Models and collections thanks to Type, Instrument, Favourite and Skin filter options. Users can quickly drag and drop Tone Models into their AmpliTube gear chain, with a new Open TONEX App button making it faster to switch applications in order to edit, rename or download Tone Models.
The first in a new series of TONEX Signature Collection releases offers 34 Tone Models that capture a RedSeven Hybrid100.
Finally, IK say that they are planning to continue the celebrations with new signature Tone Model collection launches each month throughout 2025. The first such release is already available in the form of RedSeven Hybrid100 Signature, which bundles together 34 Tone Models of the versatile three-channel Hybid100 amplifier, offering a variety of sounds that range from 60s-style cleans to aggressive high-gain tones.
Pricing & Availability
The TONEX firmware and software update will be available in November 2024, and will be free to all existing Mac/PC software users and hardware TONEX ONE/Pedal owners — the enhanced AmpliTube integration is already live. The TONEX Pedal Anniversary Limited Edition is available to pre-order now, priced at $€449.99. RedSeven Hybrid100 Signature Collection is available now, priced at $€69.99.
