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TONEX 2.0

IK Multimedia's amp-capture platform, with a free CS tier, community sharing and a 2.0 Player redesign.

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Why it matters

TONEX uses AI Machine Modeling to capture real amps, cabs and pedals, and the 2.0 Player redesign adds a new Home page, Smart Search and a photorealistic gear interface — it entered public beta for existing users in 2026. TONEX Player is listed at $199.99 with 400-plus Premium Tone Models, while TONEX MAX is listed at $99.99 on IK's shop in September 2026. A free CS tier and ToneNET, with more than 40,000 free user Tone Models, keep the ecosystem open without paying.

Note

TONEX is IK Multimedia's AI Machine Modeling platform for capturing real amps and pedals; the 2.0 Player redesign entered public beta for existing users in 2026. A free CS tier plus ToneNET (40,000+ free user Tone Models) keeps it one of the most-used amp ecosystems.

Specifications

• VST3/AU/AAX + standalone
• perpetual licence (VST3/AU/AAX, Apple Silicon native)
• macOS / Windows
• TONEX Player $199.99 (400+ Premium Tone Models); TONEX MAX listed at $99.99 on IK's shop in 2026-09
• AI Machine Modeling capture of amps, cabs and pedals
• TONEX 2.0 Player public beta adds redesigned Home page, Smart Search and photorealistic gear UI
• Free TONEX CS tier and free ToneNET community sharing

Before you buy

• check which tier you are buying: TONEX Player $199.99 with 400-plus Premium Tone Models, TONEX MAX listed at $99.99 in September 2026
• perpetual licence, and the free CS tier plus ToneNET sharing work without paying
• VST3, AU and AAX plus standalone, Apple Silicon native

Sources

• ikmultimedia.com
• ikmultimedia.com
• ikmultimedia.com