User Guide for IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Amplifier Pedal Modeler

Quick Start and Software Installation

To get started with your TONEX ONE, you must first install the necessary software to manage your device and firmware updates.

• Download the free IK Product Manager from www.ikmultimedia.com/products/productmanager.
• Log in with your IK Multimedia credentials or create a new account.
• Launch the IK Product Manager and select Register Product.
• Enter the serial number provided with your TONEX ONE.
• Download and install the TONEX software from the IK Product Manager.
• Connect your TONEX ONE to your computer and launch the TONEX software.
• Select the Librarian tab to transfer, organize, and update the firmware.

Main Operation

The TONEX ONE allows for real-time parameter editing using the micro and main knobs.

Editing Main Parameters

You can edit BASS, MID, TREBLE, and VOLUME by rotating the micro and main knobs. Note that the volume knob edits the model volume or the compressor’s make-up gain when the compressor is set to post.

Editing Alternative Parameters

To access alternative parameters:

1. Press the ALT button; the micro knobs and ALT LED will start blinking.
2. Edit GATE threshold, Compression, Reverb, and GAIN by rotating the micro and main knobs.

Performance Modes

The TONEX ONE features two primary performance modes:

• Dual mode (default): Allows you to switch between Preset A and Preset B by pressing the footswitch.
• Stomp mode: Ideal for using the device as a boost, overdrive, distortion, or fuzz pedal. You can bypass the effect using the footswitch.

Global Setup

To access the global setup menu, hold the ALT button for 6 seconds.

• Changing mode: Rotate the BASS micro knob fully counter-clockwise for Dual mode, or fully clockwise for Stomp mode.
• Global cabinet bypass: Rotate the MID micro knob fully counter-clockwise to keep the cabinet active on all presets, or fully clockwise to bypass the cabinet on all presets.
• Input trim: Use the TREBLE micro knob to set your input level. Use the LED color as a meter: no input (off), low input (green), good input (green), clip (red).
• Global volume: Rotate the main knob while in global setup to set the pedal’s global volume.

Preset Management

The TONEX ONE can store 20 presets. To access browsing mode, press the footswitch + ALT.

• In browsing mode, the three micro knobs refer to the three preset slots: BASS (Dual mode, preset A), MID (Dual mode, preset B), and TREBLE (Stomp mode preset).
• The blinking micro knob indicates the selected preset slot.
• Turn the corresponding micro knob to change the preset loaded in the selected slot.
• Use the volume/gain knob to adjust the selected preset volume/gain (use ALT to toggle between parameters).
• Press the footswitch to select the next preset slot.
• Press ALT + footswitch to return to play mode.

Other Features

• Safe mode: Hold ALT for 3 seconds to enable or disable safe mode. This protects the pedal from unwanted editing during performances.
• Tuning modes: Hold the footswitch to access the tuner. While active, press ALT to toggle between mute and thru tuning modes.

TONEX for Mac/PC

The TONEX software provides advanced functionality:

• ToneNET: Browse over 25,000 free Tone Models and Premium Collections.
• Librarian: Edit advanced parameters, transfer presets, backup your pedal library, and update firmware.
• TONEX Plug-in: Use the plug-in within your DAW to find the perfect tone without needing to re-amp guitar tracks.