IK Multimedia TONEX Plug

[synthpenguin]

This is pretty cool. I’m not knowledgeable at all when it comes to how sound quality scales from the OG Tonex to those smaller units. It’s interesting that IK states the quality is the same. If that’s truly the case (and the quality of the captures is not scaled down, for lack of a better term), then sweet.

I believe in comparisons it's been shown that the quality with the big one vs the Tonex One is the same (and the latter actually has slightly better latency). I'd imagine it's the same with the iOS app, and of course the PC / Mac software.

 

[synthpenguin]

I think a well-done Amplitube floorboard modeler that incorporated ToneX would kill, if they could come in at $1999-$1299. It would kill Boss and Fender modelers, for sure.

I know this was a typo, but now I'm imagining the online response to them launching that with a 2kUSD price lol

 

[Chocol8]

I think a well-done Amplitube floorboard modeler that incorporated ToneX would kill, if they could come in at $1999-$1299. It would kill Boss and Fender modelers, for sure.

Yeah, I think some of the Amplitude stuff would need updates, and the price point AND execution would be very important. I would have concerns about the UI/UX and some small silly decisions causing major issues (don't leave off midi or BT, allow cab on/off per output etc.) at least until I see it.

 

[JiveTurkey]

I know this was a typo, but now I'm imagining the online response to them launching that with a 2kUSD price lol

Just keep the orange clock radio display and they're golden.

 

[paisleywookiee]

I know this was a typo, but now I'm imagining the online response to them launching that with a 2kUSD price lol

Shit, $1199. Not $1999.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Yeah, I think some of the Amplitude stuff would need updates, and the price point AND execution would be very important. I would have concerns about the UI/UX and some small silly decisions causing major issues (don't leave off midi or BT, allow cab on/off per output etc.) at least until I see it.

IF they brought all the modeling to the Orange and Mesa Boogie 2 pack levels, I think it’d be very competitive.

 

[JiveTurkey]

IF they brought all the modeling to the Orange and Mesa Boogie 2 pack levels, I think it’d be very competitive.

This x billion. If the Mark experience included all the pull knobs/switches and it sounded great; I'd be down instantly.

 

[paisleywookiee]

This x billion. If the Mark experience included all the pull knobs/switches and it sounded great; I'd be down instantly.

Yeah I basically use mostly the Mark V model with all its modes, and then the Orange Rockverb 50.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Yeah I basically use mostly the Mark V model with all its modes, and then the Orange Rockverb 50.

Do they hold up to FAS Mark models?

 

[paisleywookiee]

Do they hold up to FAS Mark models?

I'd say no, but certainly closer than Helix is.

 

[Sascha Franck]

Would be amazing if the Tonex Control app can be used with the pedals.

Defenitely. But the pedals have no BT, so it'd have to happen via USB and might require other "things" to work.

 

[Sascha Franck]

Fwiw, these kinda devices are made to break. Those kinda plugs simply are nonsense. Give me a 1/4" in and an option to mount or place it anywhere but not that stuff.

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Cool, for those into the dongle form factor. I tried it with the Mighty Plug and found it too awkward.

 

[Sascha Franck]

As much as I despise that foldable plug design, I'm afraid I need one of these one day. I mean, my main rig is based on TXO sounds already, the small setup to follow - so having a practice solution with the same sounds is just the most logical thing to do.

 

[Deadpan]

Defenitely. But the pedals have no BT, so it'd have to happen via USB and might require other "things" to work.

I would be fine with USB connection.

 

[Sascha Franck]

I would be fine with USB connection.

Me too, but then, USB is now already populated by a Pirate MIDI Pico, at least on one of the TXOs (with the other to follow).

 

[Richard_G]

I’ve been looking forward to the release of new Tonex hardware. But I was thinking more along the lines of a “Tonex Pro” — maybe a combination of Tonex and (effects from) Amplitube in a high-quality hardware floorboard — not this new butt plug.

I think I’d pick a Tonex One over this new device nine times out of ten.

 

[Dimiguitar]

Tonex captures are super efficient to run from a processor perspective. Obviously I can't speak to the Plug, but the OG Pedal, the One, and the Mac/PC software all run the same captures at full quality without any conversion BS like you have with NAM and most hardware.

I thought there was a slight quality reduction though when loaded onto the pedals. ATM unsure if true.

 

[Sascha Franck]

I think I’d pick a Tonex One over this new device nine times out of ten.

Basically I'd agree, but the option to just plug in without anything else is quite nice.
I also noticed that the TXO, at least under Android, doesn't play too well with some apps when used as an interface. iRealPro (which I really like using for on-the-road practising) is causing quite some crackling. With the Tonex Plug, that should be no issue as there's only a BT stream running into it.