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I just saw this. Did you get it worked out?

To me this is what’s so interesting about gear. Its use case varies so much. I know about a dozen people using either this or the big guy regularly. None of them own the amps they’re using in ToneX. In fact, in a couple of cases the guys don’t own a single amp. Even among demoers on here it’s probably a 50/50 split. Ultimately, the sounds aren’t nearly as bad as the UI. Both the physical UI of the One and the app’s UI are definitely the worst I’ve ever used. I can’t think of one that’s worse. Now, I’m sure I could’ve gotten used to it but I never found a sound I liked enough that it was worth the effort.

Thank you sir! These are rad. I highly recommend it if you get a chance. Definitely right up your alley 👍

Russian muff used to be my favorite but the triangle has really taken over for me.

Nice! This right here is exactly why I try to always say that I don’t like something or that it doesn’t work for me, as opposed to screaming at everyone about how it sucks. Lol. This works great for some people. The guy I traded mine to really digs it. I’m psyched any time someone can find what works for them.

I had pretty much the same reaction to it. When the heard the 1312 for the first time I was like “this is cool”. When I learned about where the money goes I was like “placing order now” lol.

I think for a few dollars more the Boss IR2 might be a better option. I’m looking to get my hands on one right now and give it a shot.

As a tech guy you know, a poor UI can hurt an otherwise killer product. I never expect perfection from a piece of gear. And I can work with a few quirks from an app/software. But this was just too much to be worth it for me. I never want to be negative, but I always want to be honest about what I’m using. Glad you liked it 👍

Thanks for making such an awesome pedal!

Thanks for letting me know. I’ll check it out. I didn’t notice any issues when watching it back after posting but I’ll give it another listen and check my levels 👍

I agree with this. I genuinely appreciate what it represents. And I actually like that not every company approaches digital amp solutions in the same way. That gives people the flexibility to find what works for them, just like with physical gear. I do think that just like with any other piece of technology, poor UI can be the biggest hurdle even for good tech.

I did like the Amalgam Hiwatt. And it liked some of Kyle Bull’s stuff too.

It works really well for some. I traded it to a buddy and he really digs it. But captures just aren’t my thing. I keep trying but just haven’t been able to get them to fit in my workflow. As I said, that’s not saying they’re bad, they just don’t work for me. But I keep trying. Maybe one day I’ll find one that changes my mind.

@BMinusDemos yeah if you're not picky with authenticity I can see why modelers and plugins would be better.

@rethinktone I’m not super picky with authenticity. Many of these amps I haven’t played in years or maybe have never played. It’s be like me judging the authenticity of food type I’ve never had. I just don’t have the knowledge base to make that call. But what I can judge is whether or not I enjoy playing it. That’s always my primary focus. I never ask “is this perfect”, I ask “do I like this”.

@BMinusDemos yeah I haven't played a real marshal plexi. But I played the hx stomp version of it and I was not a fan of the sound. It felt lifeless. But if you haven't run into that issue makes your life way easier. I have to configure my hx effects with my tonex through midi, which is super annoying.

My “gripe” is the user interface. Since I don’t play live the UI is 95% of how I interact with it. And captures are just so limiting really. However, if I played in a band and was looking for a specific and consistent tone I do think it’s something I’d like. It just doesn’t serve what I need.

But…as I said 37 times, this isn’t bad. It just isn’t for me. With something like Tonocracy which is 100% free, ToneX just doesn’t make sense for me.

It’s like I said, it’s all about preference. I think the capture technology is probably this things strongest aspect…I just don’t like captures. Also someone like Pete goes for a VERY different than I would ever use. But this is true for analog gear as well. Some guitar players dream of owning a Dumble. For me, its only value would be that I could sell it and buy something I’d actually use lol. ToneX isn’t bad (although the user interface is pretty rough), it just isn’t for me.

Nope. And experimentation is the key!

Yeah I think a the confusion regarding what the IRs actually are soured some in this pedal. But the other sounds do make it worth having.

This is 1000% not correct. I get being upset because it didn’t work right for you but what you’re saying isn’t true. I had the same issue with the serial number. All it took was a couple of emails to IK (not IKEA - that might be your issue, lol) and it was fixed. And I mention this in the review. I didn’t keep this. I traded it to a friend. He had the same issue at first. But again, a couple of emails with IK support and it was all fixed. I literally hate everything about this comment. Being so viciously negative because you can’t figure out how to get something to work is a MAJOR thumbs down. This is a common issue and should’ve been solved by IK long ago. But this energy ain’t it.

Thanks! I love the reverb into fuzz. I think texture is definitely what comes to mind. You can almost feel it.

From what I’ve heard the reverbs in the new CDR are really nice. I’m really wanting to check one out.

I'm assuming once the IR pedal comes out, it'll be a matter of time before the new one gets the same treatment as the older brother. For now, I'm buying the old one just for the option for more DSP/effects to my Stomp for recording and making mammoth cdr combos for live

@@diontes1480 I got the Mooer Cab x2 It sounds great. I also got the R7 x2 because I like to work in stereo. I’m very fond of my wet dry wet setup. Keep rocking!

Thanks! Likewise I normally would go fuzz first. But I have really grown to love a big spacious reverb before fuzz.

I completely agree about it being a no brainer for those already in that ecosystem. I think if I played live it would have been more viable for me. I know a lot of people that dig it and the guy I traded mine to is a friend and I know he’s been digging it.

I completely agree about it being a no brainer for those already in that ecosystem. I think if I played live it would have been more viable for me. I know a lot of people that dig it and the guy I traded mine to is a friend and I know he’s been digging it.

Unfortunately isn’t something I have any experience with and I didn’t keep it long enough to figure out things like that. Sorry.

Every now and then I push mine into more fuzzy territory but for the most part I run mine at lower gain settings too. Often well below 11 o’clock

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

A lot of times for me simplicity wins over endless options. I definitely appreciate the simplicity of the Zoom stuff.

This is such a gnarly pedal. Any time I sit down with a fuzz that isn’t just completely over the top I almost always lean towards some MO type stuff. Andy Hull is one of my favorite song writers both musically and lyrically. I know for the longest time he credited his tone to that red tele he’s plays all the time with the pickup wired straight to the output. No volume or tone wired at all.

​@@BMinusDemos Totally agree about Andy Hull. Yeah that makes sense. I've totally thought about trying to recreate that wiring, but with a Squier Classic Vibe Baritone.

@bw5260 same. I have an Eclipse with just a humbucker sized P90 in the bridge. I have it going to volume and then out but I’m always tempted to just bypass the volume altogether.

It really works for a lot of people. I ended up trading this to a friend of mine and to the best of my knowledge he’s really digging it. I’m not a bass player and so I don’t have a lot of specific tones I’m looking for, so it actually would’ve worked fine for me in bass as well. I could’ve found one sound and just never touched the software again lol

Who me?

took you more time to write this than to simply click ahead, He marked where the sounds are.

@NYCguitarist 🤣🤣🙌🙌

PD is a loser

I played one of the Super Block UKs a few years ago at a local shop. I liked it but it’s been quite a while since I played it. I don’t necessarily remember any specifics, rather, I remember thinking it was really cool. As a whole though, I am a huge fan of Quilter.

@@BMinusDemos thanks. The super block seems like an amp in a box but with an added versatility for playing into a cab as a 25w amp on it’s own. Definitely gives reason for consideration

@stevetrauger8037 Yes, exactly. All of Quilter’s stuff is incredibly flexible and also super well built and durable.

I haven’t had the chance to try it yet. But I want to. It does seem super straightforward. I used to have the Boss Katana and the amp models in the IR-2. I loved the Katana and the amp models it had.

@@BMinusDemosI'm interested to try the IR-2 in the efx loop of my HX Stomp. Some different amps and cabs choices; but also a way to take some load off the HX Stomp for super-effecty things.

Thanks! From everything I’ve heard the full sized pedal is easier to use. Much like an amp you have user facing controls as opposed to a bunch of alternate or hidden functions. From what I understand the bigger pedal doesn’t have stereo out. For something that size it just doesn’t make sense to me that it doesn’t have stereo outputs.

@@BMinusDemos yea i agree, for having so many functions not having stereo out is disappointing.

I think putting it on the face of the pedal would have been too messy. But I have seen builders put a label on the back of the pedal. That’s helpful. JHS’ distinguish marks aren’t super useful if you aren’t aware of the history of each version of the circuit. That’s why instead of individual models being compared it was more of an all of one pedal and all of the other kind of thing.

@@BMinusDemos It doesnt matter if someone knows the history of rats, people can still remember which ones they like by abbreviation alone on the JHS. Not a fan of Black Mass, if they didnt make their politics part of their design and brand I would not care, but they donate to causes that I believe are complete nonsense. Not a bad pedal, but I am not advertising those things on my board by association.

@masterofreality230 Sounds like someone spent their day walking around with a bad wipe. Try an unscented flushable wipe. It’ll clean that shit up real good and still protect your gentle sensibilities 👍

It definitely isn’t bad. I don’t like it. And it’s not for me. But it doesn’t suck. Well, the UI definitely sucks. But otherwise it’s fine.

@@BMinusDemos and the ui is most important for me, i am not a big fan ofadjusting my „amps“ with a mouse. Iam more of a touch screen guy in this regard. I dont get the feeling all is bad from your video but i have seen the points u make and know what i dont like. Iam on the fence and i think i should try it out to know if it fit my needs. But the dread of setting it up turns me down

Yes. That’s me. I hate everything 🤣

Yup.

@@BMinusDemosit was pretty gripey man. 😅

If I played love and was looking for a real ampless rig solution I think I’d probably end up going either HX Stomp or Walrus ACS1. I prefer the ACS1 sounds, but the HX could cover my modulation, delay, reverb and even my tuner. So it’s always a balance. What works best for the given situation.

Where captures would make sense for me is if I played in a band and the only thing I needed was the album tones. Then this is actually a really good option. The minor adjustability would help you sleep a consistent sound from venue to venue without drastically changing your tone. But not everyone is in that scenario.

@@BMinusDemos I like the 'signature sounding tones' of lots of the usual suspects most times, but for me replicating such is a just downright cheesy in most instances, I'm more old school in that regard and any tone in my ears instead ought to be personalised to fit the player and their playing style as first cab off the ramp in all circumstances....particularly when live gigging.

@LIKEFUNK By signature tones do you mean the baked in presets? These are a straight miss on every single piece of gear I’ve used. It’s usually an AC/DC, a Clapton, GNR, Hendrix, etc. Rarely is it anything even remotely useable for me.

@@BMinusDemos I mean the presets themselves as standard from the factory eprom are not generic as a whole, they are toned as best they can only to lure the buyer into the game they are playing, they already know most of the market they are aiming at are not astute enough to sense the matter of achieving great standard default-building block tone, their entire market is aimed at suckering the unexperienced into going for 'idol' or idolatry wanna-be type examples is all.

I can’t speak to how it sounds through a cab. I know both the Micro Terror and Micro Dark sound pretty good through a 112 or a 212 cab. Never played either through a 412. Sounds fine through headphones. Guess it probably depends a lot on the headphones you’re using.

I haven't tried it with headphones, but I use it to power a 4x8 guitar cab and it sounds fantastic!

@@matthewtew4981 Thank you

You caught me. I was trying to hide it!

Yes this! I originally planned to get a used Hyundai Sonata from my local dealership, but after factoring in how much I would spend on gas and drive train repairs, I decided to get a cybertruck instead. Very happy👍

@@HububkiFilms Did you factor in how large the dent to your credibility will be?

I knew I would get a couple people with those notes 🤣 I wish I’d had a ChvrchBvrner or Hail Satan to use.

Similar path though. I bailed in 2011.