IK produces a dedicated interface for this (Tonex Capture), but it’s not a requirement. Options include choosing your rig configuration (Amp and Cab, Complex Rig, Stomp, Amp, and Stomp & Amp), and assigning all the required connections for your audio interface, including up to two microphone inputs when capturing cabinets. It incorporates a step-by-step process, and we found this pretty straightforward. The standalone Tonex application lets you capture various aspects of your guitar or bass rig.

All told this offers considerable shaping, so although Tonex may not be able to build complex Amplitube 5-style rigs, it can certainly deliver an editable and production-ready sound. What’s more, the Tone Model section is bookended by a Noise Gate and Reverb with a Compressor that can be positioned pre or post. In the advanced parameter panel, you can also specify EQ frequencies and apply an overall Mix blend. One key aspect of Tonex is that Tone Models are adjustable, so even if you load up a shredding option (the Soldano-sourced Super Shredding for example) you can adjust the gain and EQ. You can mix and match or even swap out the cabinet Tone Model for regular impulse responses or one of IK Multimedia’s many VIR (Volumetric Impulse Response) cabinets. Q-Clone can be used to capture all manner of hardware and software, including amps and pedals. It can’t model your amp but it can import your cabinet impulses and is a great sounding plugin. Studio Devil Amp Modeler Pro (opens in new tab).

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