Don't be fooled by its size: Housed in a compact metal casing measuring just 94x48x53mm and weighing only 160g, the IK Multimedia ToneX One packs a huge range of pro-level sounds for both guitar and bass. Alongside 20 onboard tone models ready at the press of a button, users have access to over 20,000 downloadable presets, all easily managed and customised via the ToneX desktop software. Key parameters like gain, noise gate, volume, three-band EQ, and effects intensity can be quickly tweaked using the top-panel controls, with colour-coded mini knobs that can be assigned to different preset types or effect categories. The USB-C port also transforms the ToneX One into an audio interface, ideal for quick and straightforward recording sessions.
Despite its deep functionality, the ToneX One remains refreshingly simple to use, making it easy to navigate through presets when placed on a pedalboard. Straight out of the box, it comes with 20 tone models spread across three banks, offering a versatile mix of amp types, cabs, and dynamics processors like boost, overdrive, fuzz, distortion and EQs. Users can expand the palette by loading additional cabinet impulse responses (IRs), while five built-in reverb types add spaciousness where needed. Naturally, reverb really shines in stereo and the stereo TRS output handles it with ease. Also included is a handy dual mode, allowing the user to switch between two presets instantly with a single press of the footswitch.
Whether the user is a guitarist or bassist, the ToneX One offers a plethora of quality sounds to suit any style, all easily stored for rehearsal, stage, home jamming, or studio recording. Users can edit, organise, and fine-tune their patches using the desktop software, tailoring the pedal to their playing. And thanks to its small footprint, the ToneX One fits into any gigbag, or even a jeans pocket, for ultra-portable use. A USB power bank can keep it running without the need for a 9V supply, making it great for playing on the go. Even better, the user can plug in a pair of stereo headphones and head outdoors for a completely cable-free jam.
IK Multimedia was founded in 1996 in the small town of Modena in northern Italy. Its two founders, both musicians and engineers, joined forces with the aim of emulating electronic circuits using computer algorithms. Today, IK Multimedia is a multinational company with seven subsidiaries in Italy, Great Britain, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Hong Kong, and the USA and exclusively manufactures products which are perfectly tailored to the needs of musicians, true to its motto "Musicians first".
Whether it's the heart of the player's pedalboard sound, a professional-grade recording tool, a practice companion, or a preamp running into an amp, mixer, or PA, the ToneX One adapts effortlessly to all setups. It delivers an impressive range of amp models, cabinets, and effects, making it a seriously well-equipped solution for creating polished guitar and bass tones. IK Multimedia has years of experience in amp modelling, and its AmpliTube software is a long-time favourite among musicians. That expertise can be clearly felt in the ToneX One – with responsive, expressive sounds that cover a wide range of genres and playing styles with confidence.