IK Multimedia TONEX Board Preamp/Rack Amplifier

Flagship TONEX Modeling Floorboard for Guitar and Bass

The IK Multimedia TONEX Board is the new flagship of the TONEX hardware ecosystem, combining AI Machine Modeling technology with studio-grade AmpliTube effects, dual signal paths and professional performance workflows. Designed as the command center of a guitar or bass rig, this floorboard delivers the sound, feel and dynamic response of real amplifiers, cabinets and pedals, with the flexibility to build complete rigs for recording, rehearsal and the stage. The TONEX Board is the right choice for guitarists and bassists who want flagship-grade amp modeling, deep routing options and a connected ecosystem that moves seamlessly between software and hardware.

What Sets the TONEX Board Apart in the Modeling World

At the heart of this unit sits IK Multimedia's award-winning AI Machine Modeling technology, which captures the behavior of real amps, cabinets and pedals with remarkable dynamic response. Unlike many capture-based systems that sound one-dimensional, the modeling engine reacts to playing dynamics the way a real amplifier does — clean up with the volume knob, push the front end harder for more drive. The dual-signal-chain architecture is another differentiator, allowing up to four AI-captured Tone Models to run simultaneously, including stereo rigs with two captured amplifiers and two captured pedals in front of them.

Processing Power and Effects Engine

The processing architecture is built for serious rig-building, with enough headroom to run complex multi-amp setups while maintaining one of the lowest latency levels on the market. Players can shape tone across 12 effect slots with split-and-mix routing, supporting everything from streamlined pedalboard setups to sophisticated parallel processing chains.

• Modeling Technology: AI Machine Modeling — recreates amps, cabs and pedals with authentic dynamic response
• Simultaneous Tone Models: up to 4 across two independent signal paths
• Effects: 75 total — 48 from AmpliTube, 15 from TONEX and 12 all-new processors
• Effect Slots: up to 12 with flexible split-and-mix routing
• Cabinet Technology: VIR Cabinet with custom IR loading support

Hardware Control and Performance Workflow

Live control is built around a large 5-inch touchscreen that gives immediate visual feedback, paired with physical encoders for fast parameter editing. Three operating modes adapt the footswitches to different situations — Preset Mode for navigating complete sounds, Scene Mode for changing configurations within a performance, and Stomp Mode for direct effects-style on/off control.

• Display: 5" high-resolution color touchscreen
• Encoders: 6 push-rotary knobs for editing and browsing
• Footswitches: 4 (A, B, C, CTRL) with Preset, Scene and Stomp modes
• Preset Slots: 1,440 across 12 setlists, 40 banks and 3 presets per bank
• Dimensions: 184 × 235 × 72 mm (W × H × D)
• Weight: 1.59 kg

Connectivity, I/O and Audio Performance

Professional connectivity makes this unit equally comfortable with traditional amplifiers, FRFR systems, recording setups or direct-to-FOH rigs. Two independent stereo output pairs, a movable stereo effects loop and four-cable method support cover virtually any signal routing scenario, while MIDI I/O and dual expression pedal inputs extend real-time control.

• Outputs: 2 independent stereo pairs — XLR main and balanced TRS secondary
• Effects Loop: stereo or dual mono, positionable anywhere in the signal chain
• MIDI: 5-pin DIN In/Out plus 2 expression pedal/external controller inputs
• USB: USB-C, 4-in/2-out audio interface (via firmware update)
• Conversion: 24-bit / 192 kHz
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz–24 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 123 dB

Who the TONEX Board Is Built For

The TONEX Board is the right choice for working guitarists and bassists who need a single floorboard that can replace a complex pedalboard, a rack of amps and an effects processor at once. It suits players running hybrid rigs — combining modeler captures with favorite real pedals in front — as well as studio musicians who want to capture their own amps and move those tones between software and stage. Bass players get a dedicated library of bass Tone Models and presets, while guitarists gain access to 2,000 premium captures spanning vintage classics, modern high-gain rigs and curated selections from leading tone partners. Anyone already invested in the TONEX ecosystem will find their existing Tone Models, presets and libraries move directly onto the hardware.

IK Multimedia and the TONEX Ecosystem

IK Multimedia has built the TONEX platform around AI Machine Modeling, a technology that uses machine learning to capture the sonic and dynamic behavior of real amplifiers, cabinets and pedals. The TONEX Board represents the most advanced hardware expression of that ecosystem to date, integrating capture technology, AmpliTube effects processing and a connected software workflow into one flagship unit. The included TONEX MAX software suite adds TONEX Player for exploring and playing Tone Models, TONEX Modeler for capturing gear, and the dedicated TONEX Board Editor for computer-based preset management.