IK Multimedia TONEX

[Byrdman]

Another question for the capturing experts:

1. Can the ToneX Pedal be used as the audio interface with ToneX Capture when capturing?

I just got a pre-owned one from GC and of course, wasn't released from registration by original owner, didn't include the wall wart, and no instructions. I looked on IK's website and could not find a way to access the user manuals for products you don't own. Unless I'm looking in the wrong place, that seems par for the course for IK's process, but pretty damn stupid IMO.

2. Would someone that has the PDF of the user guide be willing to email me a copy? - If so, send a PM and I will send you my email address.

 

[Los-D]

Two TXO patches switched via Stomp. This is every bit as instant and gapless as it gets.



Eff me, now I need another Pico (or similar) as fast as possible.

Dude, I am following this thread closely! Thanks for sharing all of your efforts.

So you have the HX Stomp already but are considering switching to the GT core?

 

[Shask]

Calling the capturing experts:
Does anyone know whether it's possible to change just the output level of a capture after the fact? I made a test capture myself, turned out to be quite decent but the output level is very low, so I need to pull up the amp volume pretty much all the way, would prefer not having to do so.
Shouldn't this be pretty trivial as no tone shaping parameters are affected?

No, you can only change the input trim to set the default amount of the gain baked into the capture.

You would have to just raise the volume in the preset.

Even if it were possible, I think being able to do that would create noisier captures.

 

[Sascha Franck]

So you have the HX Stomp already but are considering switching to the GT core?

Absolutely. Reasons:

- I won't use the amps of either, so the Boss amps being utter shite doesn't bother me. After all, that's what I bought the TXO for.

- For the small setup I have in mind, I don't need the FX flexibility of the Stomp, either. And as I own the big GT already, I can say with confidence that it's sufficient for my needs.

- With the GTs fast patch switching, I can get more out of things. The Stomp is just too slow for my needs, so I'd have to stay within one patch. Let alone patch switching isn't easy when you also want to control individual things inside a patch.

- Having said that, the GTs switching options are vastly superior regarding all options relevant for me. Especially the CurNum function is great (press the patch button again and it'll switch anything you like), pretty much doubling the amount of patches instantly.

- The GT has global blocks, which is just excellent, especially in combination with the TXO. On the big GT, I have one global EQ block assigned per TXO patch, the mids and output level of that EQ assigned to two encoders, so I can instantly tweak these two (for me most essential) parameters during soundcheck or even inmidst a tune, should I really feel like. No need to re-save. I also have some other blocks set to work globally (well, in all patches actually using them). Most excellent feature of all times (clunky implementation, though - that's our Boss for ya I suppose...).

- For a small duo project, I like using a looper every now and then. The Stomp one sucks, the Boss one is pretty decent. With the Stomp, I need to bring an extra device.

- Latency is super low, I can afford to run both loops serially on the GT, with the TXO nested in one of them (and maybe some choice dirt pedals in the other). Not possible with the Stomp, let alone each loop costs you a block.

That's the most relevant reasons. Plenty of them, IMO. I wish it was different, so I could use the FX and dirt pedals of the Stomp, but such is life.
Too bad the only 2nd hand GT-1000 Cores I've seen until yesterday are sold already...

 

[Sascha Franck]

You would have to just raise the volume in the preset.

Yeah, I was afraid it was like that.

Even if it were possible, I think being able to do that would create noisier captures.

Hm, not sure. After all, what I want is a higher amp block volume baked in, so I can keep the TXO knob around center, makes it easier to balance mutliple patches.

 

[Shask]

Hm, not sure. After all, what I want is a higher amp block volume baked in, so I can keep the TXO knob around center, makes it easier to balance mutliple patches.

I have just noticed as I have tried to perfect my capture process is that optimizing the levels in and out (as well as isolated power supplies and ground isolation) really helps the overall noise levels of the final captures. Some of the captures on Tone Net are noisy as hell, but I have been able to create totally gained out models that are relatively quiet.

 

[Sascha Franck]

Some of the captures on Tone Net are noisy as hell,

True, there's incredibly huge differences. But I don't think it's got much to do with their final levels but rather with the capturing chain and used components possibly adding noise.