User Guide for IK Multimedia TONEX Pedal

Quick guide from the manual

The TONEX Pedal is a powerful tone modeling processor. To get started, familiarize yourself with the three main encoders: MODEL (for tone model selection), PARAMETER (for advanced settings), and PRESET (for browsing and saving). The pedal features three footswitches (A, B, C) for preset activation and bank navigation. Always check the LED status: Green indicates a saved active preset, Amber indicates an active but unsaved preset, and a blinking LED indicates a bypassed preset.

User Interface

The interface is designed for intuitive control over your sound:

• MODEL ENCODER: Press and rotate to change the Tone Model. Hold to access Global and Preset setups.
• PARAMETER ENCODER: Press to access the advanced parameters menu. Rotate to edit. Hold to access alternative parameters on the main knobs (indicated by the ALT label).
• PRESET ENCODER: Rotate to browse presets. Hold to save the current preset. Press to go back in menus.
• MAIN KNOBS: Rotate to edit main parameters (Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Volume) or alternative parameters (Reverb, Compressor, Noise-Gate, Presence, Depth).
• FOOTSWITCHES: Press to activate/bypass a preset. Press A+B to move a bank down, or B+C to move a bank up.

Workflow

Managing your sounds involves browsing and saving:

• Browsing: Press the MODEL encoder to open the Tone Model menu. You can browse combinations of stomps, amps, and cabs.
• Saving: Hold the PRESET encoder to enter Save mode. Use the encoders to name the preset and select a location (bank and slot). Press the PRESET encoder to confirm.
• Color Coding: The display uses color coding to indicate the type of tone model (e.g., AMP, STOMP+AMP, CAB, VIR, IR).

Parameters

Parameters are divided into three categories:

• Main Parameters: Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Volume.
• Alternative Parameters: Reverb, Compressor, Noise-Gate, Presence, Depth.
• Advanced Parameters: Includes detailed control over noise-gate release/depth, compressor attack/patch, EQ patch, reverb modes, and specific VIR cabinet settings like mic selection and positioning.

Setup

The pedal offers extensive configuration options:

• Preset Setup: Configure external control (EXT. CTRL), parameter assignment (EXT. LEARN), and bypass settings for Amp/Cab.
• Global Setup: Manage naming display, bank navigation, cabinet bypass, user mode (Easy/Advanced), external pedal type, MIDI channels, and operation modes (Live/Interface).
• USB Out: Configure routing for stereo or dual (processed/DI) signals.
• Factory Reset: Use the FACTORY option to reset global settings (presets remain untouched).

Librarian

The TONEX software includes a Librarian section for managing your presets and tone models. You can drag and drop presets or tone models between the Computer Library and the Pedal Library to transfer them to your device. The selected preset in the Pedal Library is automatically selected on the hardware for real-time monitoring.