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Timeless Jewels of Brutal Tone
Metal Gems is an exclusive collection for TONEX of 100 high-gain Tone Models. Meticulously captured to deliver both classic and contemporary metal tones, this collection gives you instant access to 4 legendary amps based on: a Peavey® 5150, Diezel Herbert, Soldano SLO-100 and a Bogner Überschall.
The very essence of these high-gain jewels was captured in glorious high-definition using IK's cutting-edge AI Machine Modeling Technology in conjunction with a sonically perfect environment to produce incredible results that you can own today.
Collection Overview
- 100 Tone Models based on legendary high-gain amps
- A Premium Tone Model collection for use across the entire TONEX ecosystem
- Compatible with all TONEX versions including the free TONEX CS and TONEX App
- Captured at a professional studio with ideal acoustics and the perfect gear
- Created using cutting-edge AI Machine Modeling™ technology with advanced training
- All Tone Models can easily be loaded to TONEX Pedal and used for live performance
Diezel Herbert
The Diezel Herbert is a 180-watt fire breather that can go from dynamic cleans to ultra-tight distortion. These 30 Tone Models deliver that Diezel signature definition and tightness perfect for modern and classic metal tones. The collection includes all 3 distinctly voiced channels captured through a variety of cabs, mics and outboard gear.
30 Tone Models: 25 with cab, 5 without - captured using
- Cab 1: Marshall JCM800
- Cab 2: Johnson 4x12
- Cab 3: Marshall 1960 A
- Mic 1: SM 57
- Mic 2: AKG C451B
- Mic 3: MD 421
- Outboard gear: API 512C, Neve 1073, Urei 530, Sutera Quadrapre
- Speakers: EVM12L, Celestion G12M25, V30, G12-80, G12H100, G12-65 T3054, G12-65 T3120, G12M25 T4437, G12T75
Bogner Überschall
The Bogner Überschall is a renowned high-gain guitar amp, prized for its all-tube distortion and clear string separation. These 25 Tone Models deliver searing lead and rhythm tones with tight and powerful bass. The Überschall is popular among players of extended-range and drop-tuned guitars, akin to those used by bands like Korn, Tool, Slipknot and Smashing Pumpkins. The collection includes both clean and high-gain Tone Models and features several stomps to tighten and drive the amp into brutal territory.
25 Tone Models: 20 with cab, 5 without - captured using
- Cab 1: Marshall JCM800 4x12
- Cab 2: Johnson 4x12
- Cab 3: Marshall 1960 A 4x12
- Mic 1: SM 57
- Mic 2: AKG C451B
- Outboard gear: Neve 1073, Urei 530, Chandler Germanium, Sutera Quadrapre
- Stomps: Ibanez TS9, ProCo Rat, Klon Centaur
- Speakers: Celestion G12M25, EVM12L, V30, G12T75, G12-50GL
Soldano SLO-100
The SLO-100 redefined high-gain amplification in 1987. When it was introduced by Mike Soldano it was one of the first amp heads to feature powerful harmonics and impeccable gain, sustain and responsiveness. These 25 Tone Models features clean, drive and high-gain tones with several using a TS-9 and Furman PQ-3, captured with a variety of settings, speakers and other outboard gear to achieve a wide range of tones for hard rock to modern metal.
25 Tone Models: 20 with cab, 5 without - captured using
- Cab 1: Marshall JCM800 4x12
- Cab 2: Johnson 4x12
- Cab 3: Marshall 1960 A
- Cab 4: MESA/Boogie 2x12
- Cab: Marshall Lead 4x12
- Mic 1: SM 57
- Mic 2: AKG C451B
- Outboard gear: Neve 1073, Urei 530, Chandler Germanium, Sutera Quadrapre
- Stomps: Furman PQ-3, Ibanez TS9
- Speakers: EVM12L, Celestion G12 Creamback, V30, G12T75, G12-50GL, G12-65 T3054, G12-65 T3120, G12T75, JBL D120F, G12-50GL, G12M25 T4437, G12M25 T1220
Peavey 5150 Block Letter
The Peavey 5150 is one of the most iconic high-gain amps in history and instantly recognizable on any stage. Renowned for its bloom and juicy harmonic saturation, the amp was quickly adopted by many top metal guitar players. These 20 Tone Models feature a variety of captures including some with stomps and with 6 different cabs to deliver a wide range of skull-crushing, gig-ready tones
20 Tone Models: 15 with cab, 5 without - captured using
- Cab 1: Marshall JCM800 4x12
- Cab 2: Johnson 4x12
- Cab 3: Marshall 1960 A
- Cab 4: Mesa Recto STD 4x12
- Cab 5: Marshall Lead 4x12
- Cab 6: Orange PPC412
- Mic 1: SM 57
- Mic 2: MD 421
- Mic 3: Royer 121
- Outboard gear: Neve 1081
- Stomps: Boss SD-1; Fortin Blade, Marshall Shredmaster, Ibanez TS808
- Speakers: Celestion Greenback, G12T-75, G12-80, V30
Explore A Universe of Tone
TONEX is a complete ecosystem of tone based on a powerful new AI Machine Modeling™ technology which lets you experience thousands of ultra-realistic Tone Models of amps and pedals today with the promise of unlimited new tones tomorrow.
Play, practice and record as a standalone plug-in inside your favorite DAW and live with TONEX Pedal . Or model the tone of any amp, cabinet, combo or pedal, all with a sonic accuracy that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.
Instantly play up to 1,100+ Premium Tone Models already available plus browse, demo and download over 33K Tone Models available on ToneNET in TONEX. Easily add more Premium tones to your library with Tone Partner and signature collections.
From rare one-of-a-kind vintage amps to modern rigs, TONEX makes it affordable to own the most sought-after gear in the world.
System Requirements
TONEX for Mac/PC is a 64-bit application and requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.
Mac®
- Intel: Intel® Core™ i3 (Core i5 recommended for Modeler), macOS® 10.15 (macOS® 11 Big Sur required for Modeler), 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB of hard drive space
- Apple Silicon: Apple M1, macOS® 11, 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB of hard drive space. TONEX is a native Apple Silicon application.
- Supported Plug-in formats : Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.
Windows®
- Intel: Intel® Core™ i3 or equivalent CPU (Core i5 recommended for Modeler), Windows® 10, 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB of hard drive space, NVIDIA GPU with Maxwell or newer architecture is recommended to reduce training times (eg. GeForce GT 750 or higher).
- Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2, VST 3, AAX.
Important note: Internet connection is required to authorise the application and access ToneNET.
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