Fender Tone Master Pro: Uncompromising Sonic Design & Control

[@sweetwater]

How does Fender’s Tone Master Pro sound? Tell us in the comments what you think and how you’d use one in your rig! Don’t forget to stop by Sweetwater for a detailed look at the Fender Tone Master Pro 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Fender_Tone_Master_Pro

[@surfrby8876]

I agree with you on that, and it would have drawn alot of people away from Helix, Fractal and Quad market, Fender is late to the game , anyway I never buy a first generation in gear especially a modeler, I wait to see what needs to be improved

[@douglasdog1]

I just bought one. I don’t think its overpriced when you look at all the features available. Its not cheap, but I’ve put a lot of gear out of commission with this, pedals, amps, interfaces, power supplies, cables etc…Might not use all the features, but they’re there. So much flexibility and adjustability.

[@JIAbbot]

Mitch and Don: you guys do a great job as a duo of presenters-this demo is no exception. It looks like a phenomenal piece of kit. I like all the little touches, too. Definitely want to try this thing out in real time now. Thanks, gentlemen.

[@Bobby_Digital37]

Fender did a great job with this unit… the price of $1700 is very high, but on par with other high end modelers like the quad core… I would have been a home run if they were able to hit a lower price point imo

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Honestly with the features, I/O and solid construction I think the price is just fine. I ordered one immediately.

[@TheCyberMantis]

It should include a matching expression pedal for that price.

[@jimsimmons2674]

Fender should have included Amp Capturing at this price!I do like the features it has and it does sound very good!

[@jimsimmons2674]

Yes,i forgot to also mension this but i think Amp Capturing is still more important then the expression pedal!

[@nathangrant8693]

It’s got a better interface than the Quad Cortex, but no amp, pedal capture at that price is too much. Also, I hope the modeling and FR speaker are much better than the Mustang GTX because the sound quality on that is not great.

[@iradflores8276]

Its smart for Fender to start at this price point, especially offering 8 cores of processing power. They can get this product out there, and im sure they are already developing a smaller unit with 4 or 6 cores that will fall into a price point to compete with the Helix LT, etc. This thing looks and sounds fantastic. Excited to try one.

[@michaeleaster1815]

It is interesting that this is the "Pro" model (it is certainly packed with features, e.g. 5:16 got my attention)... If they are following the Apple computer vibe (where Pro is reserved for the high-end), there could be a "Home Enthusiast" model just as you predict...

[@tramer76]

Some people listen to asmr to relax. I loop Mitch Gallagher demo videos.

[@BreauxBobby]

I've owned a lot of great amps and still have a couple. I haven't seen a modeler that I would buy until this one. I knew the day would come when someone would nail it. I think Fender's done just that. Looks like fun and not a chore to work through. A new level has been set! Reminds me of when digital cameras got so good there was no turning back. I think we're rounding that corner now in the amp world.

[@richardb7686]

Nice! THe more competition in the modeling world, the better for the modeler user. I’m especially interested in the Fender amps in the model, in use with Strats and Tele’s.

[@stevesnuffer3210]

It's the same exact price as the Quad Cortex just announced. Definitely agree with others here if it was a few hundred less I'd buy it over the QC. Always great demos Mitch and Don!!

[@lordstanley34]

Sweetwater typically nails it with their demos, but this one was so much fun to watch. Speaking of which, watching the excitement and enthusiasm from Don and Mitch - it's like being a young guitarist all over again diving into the geekery and weeds, fiddling with knobs and just listening for hours at a time. Great video...!

[@ChrisP3000x]

Definitely getting this. Someone finally nailed it.

[@dandyism7288]

At $1000-$1100 this would had been a total home run .

[@davidtoth1]

Yes, and it actually looks like a device from that price range. It doesnt necessarily looks cheap, it just doesn’t look expensive.

[@ThomasMetal75]

@26:06 Don Carr's playing is so beautiful! ❤. Nicely done sir!😊

[@StratsRUs]

I was just telling a friend, Fender, Vox and Marshall should do their own 'Helix'. I'd buy the Vox one because they need to enter this realm too.I liked their old Tonelabs. Thank you

[@tylerpartin3676]

Everyone is harping on the price and I just don’t understand it lol. The Helix, Quad Cortex are literally the same exact price most places lol And… this is newer, fender models in it sound way better than anyone else’s, it’s cosmetically pleasing to the eye, and easier to use… what’s not to like?

[@drewson2a512]

This is the Fender version of the TC Helicon Voicelive 3 Extreme. Whatever happened to TCHelicon? They were way ahead of the game as their version came out 10 years ago.

[@jasonbrowne007]

This is the only modeling Amp with the Kemper that has seemingly preset switching. 1.400 would be a fair price for this unit. The only worry I have is how long Fender would support a unit like this. Kemper is still receiving big updates after 12 years

[@poesybeat]

Line 6 needs to make a version of the Helix LT in exactly this form factor.

[@jconner3891]

I believe they are ❤

[@Grimps86Olds]

Even though its packed full features with tons of adjustments it still sounds like all other Modlers out there(at least as they sound on KZbin). I took a trip to the Sweetwater store a few months and was playing with all the modlers they had setup for demo and idk but I just can’t seem to get excited about any of the tones I heard. There is just this synthetic-ness to them that just puts me off.

[@BrandonMilner]

Me too. I’m hoping the full range cabs will help.

[@TheCyberMantis]

The user interface on this new Fender unit is the best I have seen from all the different "big modelers". It is very intuitive and easy to use. So much nicer than a Fractal unit. ( For the price, it should include a matching expression pedal tho. )

[@gearmeister]

I'll say that you should get an expression pedal built in on the side. I've got the "Fender Mustang Floor" & even though it's several years old, the technology built into it is like the very prehistoric version of the Tone Master. My Mustang Floor has an expression pedal built in. The TM Pro is light years ahead but since I don't tour anymore, I'm keeping my Fender Floor

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@gearmeister I would like a removable expression pedal that maybe "docks" to the side of the unit. That would be cool, in case you want to move it around on stage.

[@gearmeister]

@@TheCyberMantis Great idea!

[@1minutecomicswalahollywood648]

I would love to have this product i.e. Fender tone master pro. ❤

[@The-Skyking]

Priced to compete with other products which is nice and seams feature rich. I'd like to see the expression pedal included since the Line 6 Helix has it built in for the exact same price, so I think that's a bit of a let down and would sway a lot of potential buyers. Aside from that, the sounds sound great and the ease of use seems top notch. I do love the jewel light.

[@HewittH]

Better sound > better price > better features. This seems to be (arguably) in the better features camp, which is less easy to get excited for. But switches that are knobs is pretty forward thinking and more than a little cool.

[@TheCyberMantis]

Quad Cortex has those switch/knobs.

[@nc1969]

Better sound? Really? Its sounds good... but you feel you heard enough to say its better than all current modelers?

[@HewittH]

@nc1969 Those are "greater than" symbols I was using to express my opinion of the best selling point for a new modeler. Better sound is the best selling point, followed by better price. Last was better features, which I was trying to say is what they seem to be offering with the Tone Master Pro. I've watched a handful of videos for it and I didn't think it sounded better than other modelers I've heard.

[@nc1969]

@@HewittH ah... I misunderstood you. My bad bro. Its sounds good. My $ 350 Catalyst sounds better

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@nc1969 No it doesn't.

[@im58woody]

Fender has created the best interface for multi effects no question. Knob/pedal control is very nice. I’m interested but only if it’s a smaller format and no more than $999

[@redjacemory4404]

Fender obviously studied the competition, and then asked themselves, "How can we do all of that, but better?". Don't know if I'll be letting go of my Helix anytime soon, but this is the only other premium modelling unit that's piqued my interest at all.

[@surfrby8876]

The definitely did their homework

[@ronpatterson5483]

Amazing how fast tech keeps moving forward & at same time things get outdated so quickly. So many great choices these days. Thanks for great review!!

[@Dawgley]

im size 11 and my feet hits 2 footswitches on the hx stomp fsw spacing. these are too close...

[@jeffk8391]

Never knew a 5150 could sound so funk! Love it!

[@briandavis812]

Fenderhelix looks nice.

[@anwaypradhan6591]

Very interesting and affirmative development for the music industry.

[@TheDoolove]

I just went from a Cyber Deluxe to a GTX 100, this looks really cool. Can’t wait to see what’s available when I figure out how to use the GTX 100!

[@carminelombardi9575]

I have the Axe Fx3 Mk2, and UA Dream 65. Darn, this looks so great, I might have to buy it.

[@autk]

Don is such a killer, what style can't he play? Rhetorical. Another great demo and some nice sounds.

[@matchrocket1702]

This unit would be a great match for my Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster. But I have to be honest with myself, I'm not looking for a wide array of sounds. I'm happy with a good smooth distortion and a few clean rhythm sounds which my current setup gives me in spades. But Fender certainly nailed it with the Tone Master Pro.

[@Pissarrio]

how do you determine where and when to put the effects when creating a present meaning is it best to put the effects before the amp or after the amp in the signal chain and what effects should go put before the amp and wat effects should be put after the amp

[@pdbordelon]

Wow Don is killing in on guitar especially about 30 mins in!

[@smooth_jazz_escola]

One thing that perhaps most of your viewers didn't realize is that this device makes a lot more sense for us musicians from the third world, where a fender tube amplifier is very expensive, so for me it makes a lot of sense to sell my old pedals and buy One of these, I'll have all the Fender quality at my feet for a fraction of the price. Note, did this pedal copy the old G System?

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Impressive unit, but I wish it had a wah pedal like some other units, like the Headrush and the Helix. Also, I feel the switches are a little too close together. If you have big feet that would be a problem. Is there a pitch wham feature where I can tune the guitar down to say like Eb tuning? They need to add more amp models. I don't know if they have all the Fender amp models. Fender makes the most beautiful clean sounds. Amp models are like closet space, you can never have enough. This is by far the best demo video. Great job Mitch and company! Great sounding unit. $1,700 a bit step. I could buy a Fractal or the Headrush Prime for that price. Just my two cents.

[@YashG]

Nice

[@benmurphy7654]

You can step on it, sure, but can it handle a top rope atomic elbow?

[@jfree336]

This may actually be easy enough to operate that may use it. I generally don't have a lot of patience to figure this stuff out. I woild much rather plug in and play.

[@Mahdi_ddA]

Fender did an amazing job with this modeler i feel it it would be amazing modeler i think for me this modeler it would be in top ten of the best modeler digital 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌞🌞🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kevinperry3639]

Amazing features, wow, what tone! Great video too, thanks for sharing 🤘

[@simondixon6761]

They've done a good job with this. Not quite as good as the neural though for me. Andertons did a shootout with this and it came 2nd above the kemper

[@fretted]

Just received mine with an FR12. Thanks for the demo!

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

So do you use your feet to engage the switches ? Means bending over to change settings ? Or on a table and change the switches with your hands eliminating the feet ? That’s the part I don’t get. Can someone please tell me what the go is

[@metalmover]

I think (from what I can tell) fender knocked this one out of the park. I’m not a modeling guy….but I kinda want this.

[@JoeDread316]

Id like everyones opinion. I'm having trouble deciding on what to get: Line 6 Helix. Quad Cortex, or the fender

[@Kothas01]

Totally missed the mark. 699 I'd be shipping it now. 1699 is bottom wrung of other devices that do the same thing and more. I've never known fender to legit have an electronic product with longevity in the modeling relm.

[@JoshuaLauerMusician]

For $699 you can get an HX stomp with 3 buttons and a limited number of blocks. It would be way underpriced at that amount. I bought one. Worth every cent. I also have an HX Stomp. I've done a bunch of side by side on my own with an ABY switch. I think it sounds way better than the HX. Like not even close.

[@jowardas5941]

In my mind a digital solutions will never substitute a real amp with his power ,sweetspots and living tone. But as an additional tool, for jamming home, specially you living in a flat where you dosent need power and trouble with your neighbours, that will be great thing to have a workstation like this. 😊

[@hdr96k]

Is this unit going to have Bass models? I feel neglected.

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

Fender doesnt miss.

[@jconner3891]

I just got the fm3

[@18JR78]

Does a long Speaker Cable affect sound like a instrument cable does? Ive always wondered. Instrument cables usually have to be under 15' before any signal change.

[@QuickSticks8771]

They are like the good morning America of gear review

[@rockon856]

Would love to see some of the mic 🎤 possibilities if you were to do a second follow up video?

[@stevencancel1727]

Basically a mustang GT 100 in a floorboard, if you feed the GT100 into a tube amp like a pedal it can sound amazing I just bought a used mustang GT100 for 169.99 and I am using it like a pedal to feed tube amps The reverb on these is meh

[@smeemusic]

$1,700 is a huge shot and miss imo.

[@CBGypsy03]

Everything is so overpriced and crazy..... makes it tough these days.

[@steveo44]

I'd love to hear one of these next to a helix. Love the layout on this though

[@MichaelLewisMusic]

This looks very cool. And hopefully this gets great sounds, but I have to be honest, I would not buy this unit based on the sounds I'm hearing on this demo video.

[@rickslespaul]

I'd suggest trying it out in person. There's a lot going with all the amps and IRs and you should set it up how you like it.

[@MichaelLewisMusic]

@@rickslespaul I'm just saying, if I were trying to sell it, I'd make sure to post some clips that actually sound good.

[@rickslespaul]

At this point, there are a ton of videos for more reference. That might help you get a better sense of it.

[@realdougdouglass]

Solid demo, guys! Thank you.

[@robhaskell4043]

I'm having trouble determining if this unit can be used with regular guitar amps...anyone? I see studio monitors, but passive, or active?

[@jbaranowski1990]

Does it good for bass too or only for guitars?

[@EricBourassa]

I want to know that, too

[@DaveMcCall]

Fender owns the brands Sunn and SWR, I believe. It seems inevitable that those would eventually get added.

[@rickslespaul]

You can play bass through it as well. We'll also have bass models added at a later date.

[@MarcelloPato]

AWESOME VIDEO! Thanks you guys!

[@Mahdi_ddA]

Hi im a guitarist and i love fender when i was kid i listen country music but this fender master tone pro is a dream comes true hope one day my dream it comes true you sweetwater gift me one fender master tone pro its my dream when i start watch and know this modeler i love fender Maybe an gift contest its my dream 🎸🌟🌞🌞🌟🌟🎸⭐⭐⭐🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@josephl7077]

My unit produces hissing/grounded noise when plugged with auxillary cable. The same when it is connected to the mixer or amp. Do you think this is normal or a factory defect? My headrush doesnt have issue like this.

[@jmacc9876]

Sounds good (from here), looks good, interface seems intuitive quick and painless. I still fear the pricing will be its death in the market.

[@lyleanderson5407]

Nice demo! Still waiting on a few more companies to throw their modelers in the ring in the next year or so...

[@waffleshadow6840]

Is "song mode" the equivalent of snapshot mode from the helix?

[@sleonse]

Sounds super cold and without THAT elusive dynamic responsiveness, character and edge of breakup magic.

[@alexandreguitar]

Fender really did a fantastic job. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Mahdi_ddA]

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[@user-mr1ku5iz8l]

I like how the Tone Master Pro does the capture/profile thing. Oh wait. Darnit. It costs how much again?

[@warrennorton6519]

If it only had a built in expression pedal!

[@user-lt3eu2ef1o]

Рубахи у пацанов бомбезные!

[@ahall3823]

Can you run three effect blocks in parallel?

[@ambc38vsxn]

Need in depth comparison with Fractal Audio FM3

[@shuster1921]

Great Review Gentlemen!!

[@obgatson1275]

Is the song at 19:21 can you feel the love tonight,the lion king

[@Tomtamo1]

Are there bass amps and effects?

[@BrandonMilner]

Not yet. But I’ve read that the inside word is fender is adding them.

[@sweetwater]

Hello, Tom! There are two bass preamps - tube and studio preamps. There are no bass amps/cabs at this time, but Fender is planning on adding those in the future. The effects can be used on bass or guitar. Thanks for the interest! Spunde, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1732, [e-mail]

[@vince3804]

im so curious what you can do with the mic input and outputs

[@BrandonMilner]

You can run a mic input on a totally parallel signal path with its own effects and assign foot switches to that path etc.

[@vince3804]

oh my godddddddd

[@barthildebrant6518]

Anyone know if one of the amps modeled is an acoustic amp?

[@mikew848]

Yes, Accusonic is the name, I think.

[@mattmanley7118]

Very interesting 😮

[@jconner3891]

Most high end modelers do cleans perfect. Now high gain what will be or not a deal breaker.

[@kloudtunes]

The moment Don Carr seemed to be surprised the USB port was also functioning as an audio interface. Come on, guys!😀

[@DragDealer]

Anyone got the list of amp this thing has? No one will show which amps it has…. I can only see Fender, EVH and not sure of Friedman. Is that all?

[@JamieSlays]

theres some mesa stuff also :)

[@DragDealer]

Marshall????

[@flashbackshape]

I saw an Uberschall model on Taylor Danley’s demo

[@Garflips]

Now if I could just trade in $5000+ invested in 30 plus stomp boxes and multi-effect pedals in an even swap.

[@Realroyrogers]

Hook up a mic and demonstrate the singer songwriter capabilities

[@Mahdi_ddA]

I wish you sweetwater one day make a contest where someone Win the fender master tone pro its my dream and i hope in that day i Win this modeler 🎸⭐🌟🌞🌞🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎸🎸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸I love country music 🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@valdon116]

Take my money

[@andrewsun4385]

Awesome!!!🌟🌟💯💯

[@Publius_USA]

Can this be plugged into the loop return input of a tube amp or to a non FRFR cab?

[@rickslespaul]

You can use this for just the effects with a 4-cable method if you want.

[@paulcowart3174]

They should take 4 or 5 of the best presets and put them n a pedal plaform Way too much stuff I don't need or really want Makes me miss a chorus though

[@jdemedeiros1]

Great sounds, too pricey to enter the market against some stiff competition. If fender wanted this to be very successful, they needed to come in lower price (similar to what tonex did) or be way better than fractal, helix, QC, etc. (no chance)

[@JamieSlays]

are you commenting this on every video of this unit?

[@jdemedeiros1]

@@JamieSlays Pretty much - I plan to comment on it as many times as Fender pays stores and influencers to push it

[@jdemedeiros1]

@@JamieSlays At this point can't keep up though, already dozens of vids up

[@JamieSlays]

sweet ill look for you then when i post mine haha @@jdemedeiros1

[@JorisGriffioen]

@@jdemedeiros1 bit of a waste of time, the market will decide, why spend your energy on this?

[@wolvesandguitars]

Proper demo , RJ did a really poor job with little to no research beforehand. You can tell when KZbinR dont like stuff so Thank you for being professional and not all Youtuby.

[@sleonse]

Sounds cold. UAFX Dream '65 sounds more real.

[@asmkawsar]

💙🔥💙

[@phuongthanhtruong8567]

Hop nay cua U.S.A hay cua china ....

[@gazzy_burns]

I’m not hearing anything that’s higher quality than a HX Stomp!

[@BrandonMilner]

Yeah I’m waiting to hear the tone comparisons.

[@unrequitedmusic8004]

My concern is Fender does a great job emulating its own amps, but fails on the Marshall and Vox sounds…likely intentionally