{"id":1781346,"date":"2024-05-09T14:32:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T18:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1781346"},"modified":"2026-03-16T17:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T21:55:07","slug":"ik-multimedia-tonex-one-quickstart-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/ik-multimedia-tonex-one-quickstart-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The TONEX ONE is a tiny stompbox that lets you take 20 amp models anywhere. Connect it to your Mac or your Windows PC, and with the TONEX Editor app, you\u2019ll have access to thousands of Tone Models which you can organize and upload to your hardware unit. Read on to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Register Your Purchase and Download the Apps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  2. Update the Firmware<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  3. Usage Scenarios<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  4. TONEX ONE Tone Model, Stomp, and Preset Structure<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  5. Front Panel and Connections<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  6. Basic Operation<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  7. Using the TONEX Editor App<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Register Your Purchase and Download the Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You can plug in your guitar and start playing through the TONEX ONE right away, but to access the thousands of Tone Models, you need to connect your TONEX ONE to your Mac or your Windows PC and use the TONEX Editor app<\/strong>. The software becomes available when you install the IK Multimedia Product Manager app<\/strong> on your computer and use it to register your TONEX ONE serial number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Register the TONEX ONE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"Product<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Register your TONEX ONE in the IK Multimedia Product Manager app.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. On your computer, go to the IK Multimedia website and log in to your IK Multimedia account<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have an account, fill out the necessary information under New User<\/strong>.<\/li>
    2. Download and install the IK Product Manager<\/a> app for your OS.<\/li>
    3. Launch the app, then log in using your IK Multimedia username and password.<\/li>
    4. Under Manage My Products<\/strong>, select Register Product<\/strong>, then enter the serial number of your TONEX ONE found on the card in the box.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Authorize and Download the Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \"TONEX<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      The TONEX SE and AmpliTube 5 SE apps<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The TONEX ONE comes with the TONEX SE<\/strong>, TONEX Editor<\/strong>, and AmpliTube 5 SE<\/strong> apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In the IK Multimedia Product Manager app, now that you have registered your serial number, click Hardware<\/strong>, then Software<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you are a Windows user, click Driver<\/strong> to download and install the ASIO driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Under Software<\/em>, you will see the TONEX SE and AmpliTube SE apps listed; click on them, then follow the prompts to download and install them. In the Product Manager, you will also see links to download the user manuals<\/strong> for the apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Update the Firmware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      IK Multimedia provides new firmware updates for the TONEX ONE to fix bugs and add new features. Updates are easy to install using the TONEX app on your Mac or Windows PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Follow the instructions at our SweetCare guide: IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Firmware Update<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Firmware Update<\/p>

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      Then come back here to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Usage Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      There are many ways you can use the TONEX ONE. You can connect it to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • A power amplifier with your own cabinet<\/li>
      • An FRFR (full-range, flat response) powered cabinet<\/li>
      • A PA system<\/li>
      • A computer for auxiliary input of practice tracks for silent practicing with headphones or with powered monitor speakers<\/li>
      • A computer for recording (using the TONEX ONE as an audio interface)<\/li>
      • A real amplifier<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        For details on connecting and configuring the TONEX ONE for each of these scenarios, learn more in the TONEX ONE User Manual > Connections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Check out IK Multimedia\u2019s overview video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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