5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your - TONEX Pedal -

[@dpajc056]

This pedal is the best thing since sliced bread. It's not expensive, the tones on it by STOCK are UN-BE-LI-EVA-BLE still few days later after the purchase I'm shaking my head in disbelief. Best purchase ive EVER DONE.

[@sonord2074]

Can confirm his tonex patches paired with a good IR sound amazing, literally saved all the free ones one by one, they kept cooking

[@johnjonestheman]

Hey Michael I was watching Pete Thorn's Sunday livestream and he mentioned needing to hit you up to help him with his Tonex captures... great stuff!

[@MRxr400]

you always come up with some sweet tones, riffs and tasteful solo's that complement tune. pedal sounds amazing too.

[@lore88824]

Great video as always! But you forgot to mention #6: use the expression pedal to super easily and seamlessly morph tones without changing presets.

[@GianlucaBoffoli]

Wow! What punch!!! You’re the best on line! Just a question… is it a real drum in this backtrack? If not wtf!!! Software?

[@plugnplaybaby]

damn michael your phrasing is absolutely insane in the solo

[@francoisparadis6455]

Tonex is great but hard to figure out. Every demo show how to use CAbs, how easy it is to switch between them. Well, for me the Cabs I select has no effect on the tone and I cannot figure out why.I have a full list of IR's some to choose from. If I have a DI capture I don't know how to load a cab and if the capture was done with a cab I am unable to use anothe cab, whatever I choose in my drop down the tone of the capture will not change. I am so tired of searching for an ansewer. I'm on Live mode, using 4cm with my HXFX plugged in my HeadRush FRFR speakers.

[@francoisparadis6455]

I wish Jason Sadites could make a KZbin on this subject It seems that nobody can explain how to use and test IR’r on Tonex software 😥

[@filip5150]

@@francoisparadis6455you need to switch to software mode as live mode plays presets that you have on the device. The video by Jason hopefully helped you, he touched on that

[@cohguitar]

9:54 🤯 Great demo Michael! It’s always a good day when you drop a video. You are one tasty player! And that pedal is 🔥😉

[@roccozifarelli8795]

Awesome video Michael, essential and full of useful things, no frills, bravo! and the tones are fantastic, especially with the tele!! What that clean preset n.2 "Calean" at min. 7' ??

[@lorenmtucker]

Awesome Michael! Whenever you’re ready to put all that Huff stuff in Tonex format, I’ll be here for it! Love your channel!

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Hi thanks!!! I did just put out a Mesa pack with the Studio preamp and Quad (and triaxis), but since ToneX doesn’t really have FX, it’s more about the core amp tones, rather than a complete Fx chain of delays and reverbs

[@lorenmtucker]

@@BigHairyGuitars kasha?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

@@lorenmtucker Yep coming.

[@ctld5266]

@@BigHairyGuitars is it amp capture or previous kemper patch recaptured ? Sounds very very nice

[@BigHairyGuitars]

@@ctld5266 New amp captures

[@Alex_Martz]

Can you disable direct input monitoring if using it as an interface?, for example using it in Reaper to hear the pedal tones trough it's headphone out but at the same time the other USB signals come back, that way we can add more FX in the chain or another vst without having phasing issues while hearing the amp tones directly from the pedal and back again via USB

[@h.o.2078]

Yes, I'd like to to know too!

[@vasilismaroulis1432]

tonex or universal audio amp pedals?? which is better and highest quality overall??

[@lumpodogge]

Great review - thanks! Does anyone know: a) Where the manual is available? It probably has answers to my other questions, but I can't find it. b) What can the MIDI do? Is there a list of CC codes somewhere? Can you custom assign CC codes? c) What can the expression input do? Can the tones of different Wah or other variable pedals be captured? Can a pedal control Reverb/Gain?Volume or other parameters? d) When you over-write a preset, can you save the original (and for that matter ANY preset) in a file within the software? e) If using with a guitar amp, would this be best going in front or through the effects loop? 4CM? f) If using with a multi-effects unit through an amp, would this be best before or after? Thanks for any help!

[@BigHairyGuitars]

I didn't have a manual. I'm not sure it's avail yet. Since there was no manual, I'm not sure of the extent of MIDI or expression.

[@allpdmusic]

@@BigHairyGuitars It's on the ToneX page on their site. I was reading through it last night. I still can't wrap my head around no fx loop. I do a lot of modern church gigs and they don't want loud amps on stage. So if I'm using this with my other pedals and going straight to a PA, IK says to put time based fx after this pedal but no one is demoing what that sounds like. Have you tried this yet Michael?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

@@allpdmusic FX loop would be nice so you can use post FX into the USB interface. However, yeah, you can put any of your FX after the pedal, and it's totally fine. Same as with the UA Dream pedal. Go from pedal into FX. You wont have a final master level control, but you can lower volume from the pedal master volume.

[@allpdmusic]

@@BigHairyGuitars Thanks Michael. I appreciate the reply. I might have to get this now. This with an HX Stomp(or FX) and a small Midi switcher would be a killer, small rig that would almost fit in a backpack.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

@@allpdmusic ToneX, a Eventide H90, and a little midi switcher would get you 99.99% of everything.

[@tonydorris1998]

Great video!! What model are you playing through at 4:30?

[@peterschaefer1665]

Sounds great Michael! I'd expect no less in your hands!!

[@johnemerson2876]

Very informative video, I'm looking to enhance a compacted midi guitar/synth based rig. With 1or 3 midi controller presses. Telling the keyboard/ Guitar Effects / Song Player to change to the correct setting , via a midi controller, then i just play. Would the ( Tone X Pedal ) fit into this setup. Also I've NOT heard much about it's MIDI Capabilities. Is it possible to CAPTURE Amp + Echo and other combinations of amp and guitar effects and use as saved patch in the ( Tone X Pedal ) If so, would it be possible for you to cover these issues on your channel. Thanks John e

[@carlredenbach7223]

8:31 @johnemerson2876 mate I can’t believe this question you asked has been ignored, one of the best and very relevant questions I’ve seen relating to guitar midi / software and or physical modern devices. The stuff dreams are made of for performing half way across a stage with a bass player in your way, when you realise you’re supposed to be in a lead break not a repeated chorus ~! :)) but if the lil midi gremlin had its patch changer linked to the click (track/ smpte time keeper or similar) there’d be no stomp required. Just pure performance bliss. And bottom line as a budding muso’ we hate wasting $$ ~ you’re question is So Valid - I’m stunned it’s been bypassed for 11 months, I would’ve thought atleast someone from @IKMultimedia would’ve pounced at the chance to answer to clear the conscience of thousands of hesitant customers. I’ll do their job for them, for you. The answer is YES, this is entirely what it does best, BUT that’s if you use DAW to run the timebase of your songs. The ToneX stomp is great with or without a DAW, and negates software if you just want to manually change sounds. Automation changes can ONLY be done via MIDI Programming Changes, and in most cases a DAW

[@rsvette123]

Great job Mike - is it possible to add an extremal switch to instantly switch between eq section and alternate settings section Reverb etc. real pain to hold that thing down till its ready - I like to tweak these settings while playing as I use it in front of my AXE III Turbo - thanks much

[@willfarrar]

Very cool! Also, that shirt! Where did you get that?

[@musickosmodrama]

Im trying to understand it: If I have a macbook with Amplitube 5 and this tonex pedal I can "save" a sound to it and use this pedal alone in a small live concert, plugged in directly into PA?

[@_patrikjay_]

One of your Best vid introz Michael. Tasty paying Sir!

[@rsvette123]

Sorry Mike Im using live mode I dont think I can change reverb type - oops found that these button presses bit confusing to me

[@muleblues71]

Have one on the way. Pairing it with a fryette powerstation and 2x12 cab. Has to be lighter than my evh 5150iii 2x12 combo 😂

[@Garrett-In-Canada]

So is it better to run this into some sort of power amp if so any recommendation or just an amp?

[@harryanderson7282]

I really wish they'd put Overloud in a box like this.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Me too!

[@drdev44]

Yes I agree Tonex is great but I love overloud also

[@BigHairyGuitars]

@@drdev44 I agree. I LOVE THU

[@harryanderson7282]

@@BigHairyGuitars I think an Overloud box would probably sell better than the Helix.

[@drdev44]

@@harryanderson7282 yes - I dont know why more people dont mention this. Its just as good as TONEX if not better (in my opinion)

[@rockylocky9929]

think i'm going to get one , can it go straight into an frfr speaker like a boss gx100

[@Jonathan-L]

As a harmonica player, this Tonex player seems very enticing, if ... it can be patched with the elusive combination of unobtainably rare & expensive amps that actually sound & work well for amplified harmonica. Whether or not it'll be achievable at any stage it's hard to say, but I love the concept of having an all-in-one tone box, then plug into a clean amp, FR/FR speaker or PA. I think the price point of the Tonex is pretty reasonable considering what other products cost. In the meantime, I'll sit on the fence and think about it.

[@warrenjoseph2605]

What's the best way to add virtual effects to this pedal? Like delays or chorus?

[@blanche027]

What is the output impedance in ohms? Also, is the output line or instrument level?

[@andrestrat]

Excellent demo! really helps get the most of this machine

[@srhatfield]

1:13 Seriously!? Dude, nice playing! Killer song, too. Great job!

[@WayneHoldenMusic]

Hey yo, can you do a detailed rundown video of your composing rig/ set up... Computers, libraries, speakers, outward etc etc ? Bless ya.. Cheers

[@6Stringers]

your opening tunes are getting really great. You and Pete Thorn should collab on something :)

[@Jay-sy5yf]

@William Zuest Rabea would be an intern with company like that, son.

[@Guitars-Gear-Music]

Hey Michael, how about an ADA MP-1 pack for the ToneX? I'll buy it.

[@thebluecap]

Where can I find that T-shirt? Looks cool af

[@LewisClayOnline]

This may be one of those "you can't be serious" questions, but can you rename the banks... So I have specific sounds for specific songs, in my setlist? Cheers x

[@BigHairyGuitars]

I don't think so. There's some organizational things that are really not top notch in the Tonex. Sound A+, Organization C+

[@LewisClayOnline]

@BigHairyGuitars not a deal breaker, but would deffo help panicky f#ckwits like me!

[@officialpoa3171]

*MIchael!! Do you have a way for creating proper PITCH DETUNE in Amplitube 5???*

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Racks>Fender>Pitch Shift is OK. It will allow you to detune -12, or +12, but not the way Eventide does it. For pitch shift ITB, I use SoundToys MicroPitch, or one of the Eventide plugins.

[@tylerdejong2552]

Always quality Michael! I was looking at going back to Kemper after having to sell for financial reasons, do you think this ‘feels’ as good as Kemper? Sounds incredible, I wonder if it competes with Kemper on feel though 🤔

[@keithlubrant]

Do you need a power amp of some sort to use this live with an external guitar speaker?

[@maxkhrisanfov]

Yes, you need a power amp like Seymour Duncan Powerstage

[@Alfernav]

Hi Michael, I just bought this pedal and I connected it to my Tascam model 12 on channel 2, but I’m getting latency from the playing to the actual sound coming out of my speakers. I saw other that say you need to switch it between live and interface; so you know if that’s the case? Thanks!

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Sounds like you'll be best off doing direct monitoring from the Tascam channel so the latency is as low as possible.

[@JRP3music]

I want a hardware box that uses plug ins and captures. For example the ADA MP-1 plug in. I stayed away from plug ins because I don't like having to keep buying a new computer. I always prefer the real deal but to be able to use plug ins in a device that is portable. Would be great. I don't really want to replace gear. Just acquire some select things that are cool and hard to get a real version.

[@scottrockit7680]

Awesome video man!

[@mrguitar5051]

were you connected direct or to an amp that was captured with a mic to direct?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

this was the pedal direct to computer interface.

[@athonygraham8353]

That's a great video Michael. Is there any aliasing or EQ foldback going on? How's that dealt with? I know the free competitor - NAM has aliasing and is restricted to 48kHz only.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

I believe it is restricted to 48k if you're using the digital out, but I'm not sure how to test for aliasing, so I can't comment on that.

[@driftless7134]

I'm trying to decide between this and the Bluguitar floor amps.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Keep in mind that there is no power in the IK ToneX. If you want to plug into a cab you'll need a power amp with ToneX. The Blug is a complete amplifier.

[@driftless7134]

That's really helpful info. Thanks man!

[@Tmidiman]

I’m always afraid of latency when using IK products with live audio. No matter the computer or interface it’s just painful. I hope I can actually try the hardware before purchasing, to release those fears. Been using T-Racks forever, great product. But anything to do with live signals is disappointing. I also have only one device I would model. It’s my main tone box and nothing can match it. I’d like to see how close it could come to matching it. The free version doesn’t let you try capturing, so there’s no way of knowing. Don’t mind paying if it worked.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

I do notice the latency in all of these devices vs playing through a complete analog rig. But the trade off of convenience and function is SO high, it’s hard to ignore

[@northern_foxx]

the tonex pedal latency is under 2-3ms even with amp/cab turned on

[@BigHairyGuitars]

@@northern_foxx Thanks!

[@Triumphinchrist1]

Thanks for the tutorial! How do I capture tones from my other guitar plugins such as Neural,Overloud,Blue Cat etc onto the Tonex?

[@SkyHawkGuitar]

Tell me please, is there a big difference with the plug-in, do you feel the feedback in your fingers like from a live amplifier.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Not a big difference, but the level / input into hardware is nice. I always feel like dedicated hardware feels more solid. Maybe it’s me???

[@richardsanchezjr.2273]

So I currently use a Helix and was wondering if i could use the tonex to capture ambient reverbs I create. Just thinking of the possibilities with this unit. Awesome guitar playing tand content as always 🤙

[@OUTTATIMEMTL]

What about if I use it in a live double guitar, keyboard situation? plug direct in a power amp and cab?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Yeah, it would be like using a full range cab. It would work well for that!

[@thawthaw03]

Does it have delay, mik3?

[@studio-d943]

Great video Mr Nielsen! Please make the capture of all your rare guitar preamps available to us mere mortals, i’m down on my knees praying! 😉

[@BigHairyGuitars]

I'm working on it. ToneX is slow going, but they're coming bighairyprofiles.com

[@studio-d943]

@@BigHairyGuitars i thank you a lot…but youre a preamp guy so am i.. it would be verry useful to have your preamp only captures so that we can use them with the power amps of our own rigs and or with things like the virtual ones on the wos or cab m. I know you know… exemple: CUST 3+ pack as 37 actual presets but an updated one would include a few others of different flavours of the 3 channels pre only. If that make sense. This midi controlled tonex pedal could now be a part in a loop of our pedal switcher based pedalboard. The output of the board could feed a poweramp/cab to gig and a cab m to track, as an exemple. Your opinion will help me for sure! Congrats on all your work!

[@taylormesa]

@@BigHairyGuitars hopefully the Friedman Naked amp and Dirty Brown Eye?! 👊🏼

[@guitartoneSA]

Sounds like the Kemper, except no FX, no loop, but you'll need to have a super computer to make Captures. I assume Kemper 2 will be something like this!

[@QuickSticks8771]

Perfect review !! Would love to use it with an acoustic and FRFR speakers for coffee shop gigs , is this possible?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Yeah, you can even make a Tone Model of your favorite acoustic preamp. Then add compression and reverb from the pedal.

[@arielista]

Just ordered it

[@BigHairyGuitars]

You won’t regret it. It’s pretty dang good

[@adhaskym.a9536]

Me too. Waited a long while saving money. I am not rich.

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Awesome pedal

[@matslariand4827]

Great video as usual Michael.I bought your Kasha pack to my tonex pedal,is it possible to add an ir cab to the preset,and get the hole pack into the pedal?Thanks again🙂

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Yes totally. You can add IR's to any preset and save them together.

[@matslariand4827]

@@BigHairyGuitars Great,thank you so much Michael🙂Now i´m gonna buy more of your amps,and figure out how to do it(i am new to this pedal)I have the real Soldano x88r preamp myself,and must say you capture it very well.Thanks again

[@BigHairyGuitars]

@@matslariand4827 THANKS Mat!

[@wesleyrhodes8571]

I picked up a tonex pedal. I’m having a big problems with noise. I’ve messed with the noise gate and input trim, neither helped. It’s only on medium and higher gain sounds. Anyone have any good tips to get the noise down?

[@ant1738]

When using the usb .. And it is set to interface mode. I can record on my daw .. Yet I cannot hear anything through the speakers ... I can't figure out why. Any advice

[@BigHairyGuitars]

That's a pretty long a complicated question. Sample Rates need to match Tonex vs Daw. Audio engine selection in DAW, and Computer, input select in the daw, are the speakers turned on? Go little by little, step by step

[@MaDocDE]

bought oneonline yesterday. I am wondering if I get a good tone out of it. I have a fender superchamp xd tube amp at home and want to play it through it. Unfortunately it has no FX-Return and the tone is far from a active (FRFR) Monitor speaker. But I am still gonna try it. Otherwise I´ll maybe use the PC speakers (which are also not THAT good). If those two options aren´t good, does anyone have expierence with using it with a low cost FRFR or some good monitor PC_Speakers?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

You can run it through the input of a tube amp, but set the amp as clean as possible. You might have to adjust the Tonex capture's EQ a bit. Should still be pretty good. JBL makes great inexpensive monitors. (still several hundred $)

[@MaDocDE]

@BigHairyGuitars thanks. In which way should the EQ be changed top Sound optimal? Or does it depend from amp to amp?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

@@MaDocDE It'll depend on the interaction between the two, but I'd start with EQ at noon, then adjust from there

[@johnlux6905]

Nice hunka gear. Great price.

[@ChristianFederspiel]

Thanks for the demo. How about wet effects like chorus, phaser etc. Can those be downloaded into the pedal, or will I have to run the Tonex in to another multieffect like the HX Stomp?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

There's a basic reverb (which is nice), very good compressor, and noise gate. The rest requires external pedals / FX.

[@SpeedyMacan]

I'm kinda pissed I bought the ToneX Captor Box and upgraded to the Max Bundle and then bought Amplitube 5 MAX just couple of months ago when I could of got this for the same amount of money

[@BigHairyGuitars]

I feel ya. To be honest, it took me a while to even realize that the ToneX captor box isn't required for the capturing. It IS a helpful tool (reamp), but I didn't NEEEED it!

[@saml4157]

They said that they offer a discount on this if you have some existing products

[@JudgeFredd]

Futur Best seller for sure

[@CentaurusRelax314]

I rushed to order this thing this afternoon, not wanting to deal with a massive pre-order wait time, and I didn’t read/understand all the specs first…. So, using it as an interface-are you saying it does its audio over that USB connection? So, it goes straight into my DAW? I had planned to use it with post-amp effects on my pedalboard, so this is maybe not as useful as I was just imagining, but I guess it makes a cleaner path to recording if I want to use DAW effects and plugins instead of my delays and reverb pedals.

[@sveinunghamre324]

This is basically an interface as well as an "amp". You should have all the info you need on IK's sites as well as all the videos on youtube as of now.

[@dogpdsound]

Is it me or does this sounds better the the Hx stomp?

[@KipCount]

Would this thing sound good straight to a small PA for home use? I've got a synth setup in my studio with a pair of 12" Yamaha PA speakers. Wondering if this would sound killer straight to mixer to PA?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Yeah, that would work well.

[@npr-ws9nq]

Anyone know where he sells that triaxis profile? I only see 2 tones profiles on his site

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Hi, Right now all of my Tonex profiles are on the IK Tone Net store. www.tone.net/tonex/collections/big.hairy.guitars/tri-x

[@jasonvrabe]

What is the preset you are using for the clean tone? Is it one of the stock presets? I think it says Calean. Great video by the way. Thank you!

[@jasonvrabe]

would love to know where i can find this preset. anybody know?

[@JeffGillis-lv1rz]

Can this tonex pedal be use d as a mini controller for my graphtech hexpander guitar?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Oof. Sorry, I have no idea what that is

[@tranqbee6543]

Always you make you gear sound brilliant…not as good as me but pretty good…….Tonex pedal rocks

[@hockeyman2274]

Great video - informative thanks

[@SHAHARKOREN]

Is it connext to cab or just pc and monitors?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

It doesn't have power, so it goes direct to computer, or PA. Or into a separate power amp THEN into speakers

[@SHAHARKOREN]

@@BigHairyGuitars thank you i mean in this specific video. Did you sample it only with pc? with monitors or the sound came out of guitar amp

[@hannesganahl6384]

This pedal could be perfekt, but there are some essential Ins and Outs missing: Send/Return for a FX Loop and a Aux In! With this addet this pedal would be perfekt and because I most of the time play with headphones I would immediatly sell my amp and replacs it with the tonex pedal, but because these Ins and Outs are missing it is totally useless for me! How can I connect my reverb and delay pedal? We all know that it sound like crap infront of a distorted amp... And when I practice at home I whant to play to backing tracks, but for that I would need the Aux In. So it is kind of sad to me, that because these things are missing the pedal is useless for me!

[@AlHuerta]

You got a “like” just for wearing the LA hat. 👍 AND where did you get the tee, very cool.

[@mittenguitars]

Nice demo

[@giovanigiorgos2955]

Is this pedal just for recording or can you use it in a live situation with an amp?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

It works into a power amp, you just have to turn off the speaker sim. Really easy. Similar concept of how Poe Poe use AxeFX or a Kemper live. Same idea

[@giovanigiorgos2955]

@@BigHairyGuitars Ok...that's how I use the Kemper.....sounds like an awesome pedal

[@questlive2338]

The biggest gripe with IK is I hate Hate HATE the software infrastructure they use for all programs/plugins. I own so many of the plugins but I just can't with the software/bloatware they force...

[@AnthonyMUmana]

Excellent

[@DreidMusicalX]

Does this have delays in it?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

No. Reverb compression and noise gate

[@DreidMusicalX]

@@BigHairyGuitars Ok thank you.

[@pjmtry7]

Awesome and excellent video, pushing me towards the TONEX!!!!

[@dasvox]

Can this pedal also be used for tone capture?

[@sveinunghamre324]

No, you do this from your computer.

[@dasvox]

@@sveinunghamre324 yeah I figured that out. Should have deleted the question. I think it should be able to and I think it’s lacking an effects loop also.

[@gerrydaly5409]

Great review

[@kostisk8914]

great intro brother!

[@clust11]

Nice tune man

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thanks!

[@wglennhowells]

Try one with a Fender FR12 and you will be very happy.

[@TrumpetsInMy4x12]

Sounds KILLER! \m/

[@RECTIFIER101]

Just ordered the tonex pedal, will check out some of your packs, hope some Friedman stuff is in the works !

[@Evilcolonel]

Interesting Wolfgang Special you have there…

[@lukather1]

Would love to see an expansion with more buttons and scribble strips Bit like FM9

[@BigHairyGuitars]

I’m sure if this is a success there’ll be a big flagship box 🤞

[@carlroberge7535]

That solo at 1:08 is pretty fuckin' epic! 😯 Would love to hear it with some ultra wet 80's rack grease

[@richardmagtira5279]

+100

[@vextract4662]

Fk yeah sounds Uber freakish great!

[@neilkorsgaard]

I want tone coming "IN" my ears, not coming out my ears!😂

[@tomix1970pl1]

For me it sounds similar to Line 6.Metal tones don't kick me like they should.

[@shanekeenan1868]

Too bad the ToneX software doesn't work.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

in what way? Do you mean litteraly? They regularly update it.

[@palmiuga]

Mecojoni

[@lousekoya1803]

Michael , love your channel and you as a creator but you looked like a news ancher selling gear on this one not looking straight to us but reading a card , even at the end when it became between you and us as a listener , you were reading something. Just my two cents !

[@guitarinventions]

Bye bye Kemper

[@marianobrascich]

😂😂😂 They are giving these Tonex away like candy... it's saturated with video reviews... they want to sell smoke and plague the networks... they look pretty and people bite into the plastic apple... how funn

[@Badha78]

Plastic