FREE for all TONEX users, the standalone modeler adds batch processing, improves accuracy, increases reliability, and offers dramatically faster training times.
IK Multimedia is proud to announce the launch of the new TONEX Modeler, a FREE update for all paid versions of TONEX, available today through the IK Product Manager as TONEX 1.10.0.
Smarter. Faster. Perfect Tone. Developed by IK's dedicated TONEX team, TONEX Modeler offers a variety of requested improvements and works seamlessly with TONEX software, ToneNET, and TONEX hardware, whether for capturing and creating Tone Models or performing live with more accurate and expressive Tone Models.
TONEX Modeler Overview
Faster Training: Up to 87% quicker on modern GPUs and Apple Silicon Macs, with training times as short as 2 minutes.
Extreme Tone Accuracy: Ultra-dynamic with harmonic clarity for high-gain amps.
Batch Processing: Capture multiple rigs in a single session, then train later, even on another machine.
Time-Saving Workflow: TONEX Modeler automatically stops training once the ideal results are achieved.
Phase-Perfect Captures: Stereo rigs and DI blends remain perfectly aligned, essential for live performance.
Ultra-Low Latency: Play with a natural, responsive feel both in the studio and on stage.
Portable & Organized: Archive, export, and transfer captures easily across devices.
Seamless TONEX Integration: Instantly load new models into TONEX and TONEX Editor.
Professional, Unmatched Results Every Tone Model produced by TONEX Modeler is phase-perfect and features ultra-low latency, ensuring that stereo rigs and bass DI blends sound flawless without requiring additional tweaks. The new capture engine also excels with high-gain tones, delivering tighter lows, richer harmonics, and crystal-clear definition-perfect for modern guitarists and producers who demand mix-ready sound straight from the capture.
Batch Processing for Power Users TONEX Modeler's batch processing removes guesswork, saves time, and lets users capture once and process anytime, with the heavy lifting done automatically. Designed for today's creators, it works smoothly with NVIDIA GPUs and Apple Silicon Macs, providing faster and more reliable performance. Its smart workflow even stops training early once peak quality is reached, so there's less waiting and more creating.
Tone Partners Onboard TONEX Tone Partners are experts whose feedback was crucial in developing the new TONEX Modeler. They received early access, and today IK is excited to share the results of this collaboration. Fifty-six new Tone Partner collections and bundles are now available on ToneNET for demo and purchase, showcasing the sonic enhancements of the new TONEX Modeler and providing over 1,140 new Premium Tone Models of sought-after rigs to explore.
Pricing and Availability The TONEX Modeler is now available through the IK Product Manager as a FREE update for all paid versions of TONEX, including TONEX SE.
TONEX Tone Partner Collections, created with the new TONEX Modeler, are now available for demo and purchase through ToneNET and in any version of TONEX for Mac/PC, starting at just $/€9.99* with Tone Partner bundles beginning at $/€39.99.
Sweetwater CEO Mike Clem recently stopped by the Know Your Gear podcast for a look inside how one of the largest music gear companies operates.
In the conversation, Clem talks about the ways Sweetwater listens to customers, employees, and the broader market when making decisions. He shares how the company responds to challenges in the industry, from supply chain issues to evolving technology, and how those challenges shape everyday operations.
Clem also touches on leadership and supporting employees in their roles, offering insight into how a large company keeps everyone moving in the same direction without losing sight of its culture. It’s a detailed look behind the scenes, full of takeaways for musicians, gear enthusiasts, and anyone curious about running a growing business in a competitive industry.
BOSS introduces the PX-1 Plugout FX, an innovative hardware platform that captures the timeless BOSS compact pedal experience in one versatile pedal.This convertible stompbox holds multiple authentic effect recreations from the historic BOSS effects lineup, providing endless fuel for every creative journey. Sixteen effects are included with purchase, and more can be added over time with the BOSS Effect Loader app for iOS and Android devices.
Since 1977, BOSS compact pedals have inspired generations of musicians around the world. Over 140 unique models have been produced, over 19 million units have been sold, and many have remained in non-stop production for decades. From vintage classics and go-to workhorses to rare and specialty effects, the PX-1 unlocks the diverse BOSS compact pedal range within a single stompbox.
Backed by newly developed BOSS algorithms, each effect in the PX-1 delivers the genuine sound and response of the pedal it’s based on. Every detail is modeled with stunning accuracy, thanks to a powerful DSP engine dedicated to recreating the sound of a single effect at a time. Users can dial in tones fast with the familiar BOSS knob interface, supported by an onboard display for current parameters and internal settings.
The PX-1 offers external control with one or two footswitches or an expression pedal. There’s a Swap function to switch between two effects, and nearly any parameter can be assigned for real-time expressive control while performing. Stereo I/O provides flexible connectivity and enhanced sound for models with stereo operation, while tap tempo and MIDI clock support are provided for time-based effects.
An Ever-Expanding Library
The PX-1 comes with 16 unique effects, including eight permanently installed “1” models and eight that can be loaded into the pedal’s eight user memories.Many more PX-1 effects will be added over time, and each new effect will be available with a low-cost Model Pass within the BOSS Effect Loader app.
Included effects:
OD-1 Over Drive
SP-1 Spectrum
PH-1 Phaser
SG-1 Slow Gear
CS-1 Compression Sustainer
TW-1 T Wah
SD-1 SUPER OverDrive
DS-1 Distortion
CE-2 Chorus
BF-2 Flanger
PN-2 Tremolo/Pan
OC-2 Octave
PS-2 Digital Pitch Shifter/Delay
VB-2 Vibrato
DD-2 Digital Delay
DF-2 SUPER Feedbacker & Distortion
Roland Cloud Ultimate Membership Included
The same PX-1 effects are also available for computer music production with the BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in on Roland Cloud, and six months of Roland Cloud Ultimate membership comes with the pedal. This provides complete access to the full BOSS Effects Pedals library, JC-120 Jazz Chorus and RE-201 Space Echo plug-ins, and many other powerful creative tools.
Availability & Pricing
The BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX will be available in September for $249.99 USD.
Many more PX-1 effects will be added over time, and each new effect will be available with a low-cost Model Pass within the BOSS Effect Loader app.
Discover the magic of tone with the latest pedals! From the versatile Brothers AM to the warm Keeley Manis Overdrive, each offers unique sonic possibilities. Ready to elevate your sound? Dive into the Eventide H90's powerhouse effects or the compact CHO-mini's rich chorus. Which pedal will inspire your next masterpiece?
CHASE BLISS Brothers AM
A faithful tribute to the Analog Man King of Tone, the Brothers AM offers dual multi‑mode gain channels—boost, overdrive, or distortion—with intuitive controls, live tweakability, and four onboard custom presets. It adds a bonus treble‑booster circuit inspired by the Beano Boost, giving you extra bite and clarity. Fully MIDI, expression, and CV‑controllable, this pedal lets you save tones and stack effects while preserving the warm, transparent character of the original.
The Keeley MANIS Overdrive is a bold evolution of the mythical transparent drive, blending NOS germanium transistors and diodes for unmatched warmth, compression, and grit. With switchable voicings and dynamic touch response, it’s a tone-sculpting weapon built for players who demand both clarity and rich harmonic character in one pedal.
Eventide’s flagship H90 Harmonizer is a powerhouse multi-effects pedal. It features 70 effect algorithms, including reverb, delay, pitch shifting, modulation, and distortion, plus hundreds of curated programs. With comprehensive I/O and flexible routing, the H90 is built to be the heart of your rig, on stage or in the studio.
The Amp Academy Stomp is the latest in amp modeling from NUX. Included are several legacy amps, effects, Bluetooth with an app, workflow features, and more. Most importantly, the Amp Academy Stomp includes Image, which loads NAM profiles into the Amp Academy Stomp and, with black-box algorithms, accurately reproduces the dynamics and responsiveness of any amp profile loaded into the pedal.
The pocket-sized and feature-packed CHO-mini pedal delivers an outstanding selection of chorus tones at a budget-friendly price. With a selection of three curated and timeless chorus effects, the CHO-mini delivers a wealth of sonic possibilities in mono or spacious stereo imaging. Includes tap-tempo, true or buffered bypass, metal housing. Available from Osiamo.
The Fuhrmann Echoes pedal is a versatile delay unit, offering digital, modulated, and analog modes. It provides clear, modulated, or degrading (analog-like) delay repetitions, adjustable with a low-pass-filter control. Featuring tap tempo and two rhythmic subdivisions, this compact pedal delivers up when one delay is not enough.
Batverb is the stereo reverb that dreams are made of. Less of a room simulator and more of a tail-generating pedal, Batverb is an instrument in its own right. Batverb sings in any signal chain, with dedicated controls for suboctaves and overtones, saturation, ducking behavior, and more.
The Ampero II is the latest addition to the Ampero series, a second-generation multi-effects processor that brilliantly combines the iconic stage control of the original Ampero with the power of a new triple-core digital audio processing platform. Plus, a larger, sharper 5-inch dynamic touchscreen and newly designed system UI for smoother, and more intuitive interaction. All while maintaining the compact and lightweight design of the Ampero Series.
The Fuhrmann Stellar Stereo Reverb pedal delivers a broad range of reverbs, from short early reflections to long, floating tails. Users can seamlessly transition between nine stored reverb scenes with no noticeable delay. Intuitive controls allow for precise adjustments, making it a powerful and user-friendly addition for diverse sonic needs.
The DoubleTracker Stereo delivers lush, organic stereo doubling with adjustable delay, pitch, and spread. Featuring dual isolated paths, intuitive controls, and unique SYNC/COMP modes, it adds depth and dimension to any instrument—perfect for guitar, bass, keys, vocals, and studio work. It’s not chorus. It’s Double Tracking.
The Rock N Roll Relics Stinger overdrive has all the mojo of classic, yellow drive pedals, but with tonal refinements to bring it to the modern age. We use NOS construction, as you’ll come to expect with the Stinger Series, which gives it that authentic, ear-pleasing tone we all want.
EMG Pickups introduces the all-new E-Series line of active bass pickups. Featuring the commonly used slim soapbar cap design, the E-Series pickups unlock a multitude of bass models for simple, drop-in EMG upgrades.
Unlike any other EMG design, the E-Series pickups feature wide aperture coils withceramic magnets. This potent combination delivers powerful low end while retaining thecutting articulation that the modern bass player requires. Designed with versatility inmind, the E-Series can excel in a wide range of genres and play styles and areavailable in 4, 5, and 6 string sizes. Just like all EMG active pickups, the E-Series arefree from hum and buzz and include solderless wiring kits for DIY installation.
For further tonal shaping, the E-Series pickups are compatible with EMG’s wide rangeof bass EQ’s and accessories, so the possibilities are virtually endless.Unlock the potential of your bass with the EMG E-Series pickups.
Individual E-Series pickups start at $109.00, with sets starting at $209.00.