Gear News: IK Multimedia Brings Studio-Grade Bass Modeling to the Stage with TONEX Bass Edition

IK Multimedia has expanded its acclaimed TONEX ecosystem with the TONEX Bass Edition, a line of pedals that put professional-grade bass tone shaping and recording technology into portable, performance-ready hardware.

Engineered with bass players in mind, TONEX Bass Edition combines advanced AI-powered modeling with smart hardware design, delivering unprecedented flexibility for both live performance and studio recording. Each pedal comes preloaded with the TONEX Signature Bass Collection, a suite of 150 bass-specific Tone Models spanning vintage tube stacks, modern solid-state rigs, and sought-after drive pedals.

The collection includes captures of legendary gear such as the Ampeg SVT-CL/VR/2-Pro, Fender Bassman models, Markbass heads, Gallien-Krueger RB series, Trace Elliot amps, and Darkglass pedals. Using IK’s new TONEX Modeler, each profile is recreated with remarkable fidelity, ensuring not just the sound but also the tactile response of the original hardware.

TONEX Bass Edition is available in two configurations:

• TONEX Pedal Bass Edition – Designed for stage use, this full-featured unit organizes its 150 presets into 50 banks, each modeled after iconic bass amps. Integrated effects, direct USB audio interface capability, and real-time control make it equally useful in the studio.
  
• TONEX ONE Bass Edition – A compact pedal offering 20 ready-to-play presets while still unlocking the full 150-model library through the included TONEX Editor software. Portable yet powerful, it’s tailored for musicians who want premium sound in a travel-friendly package.
  

Beyond tone shaping, the pedals double as high-quality audio interfaces (24-bit/44.1 kHz), letting bassists record directly into a DAW without extra equipment. With 24-bit/192 kHz internal processing, ultra-wide 5 Hz–24 kHz frequency response, and a low 123 dB noise floor, the hardware ensures that the player’s tone remains transparent and uncompromised.

The included software suite—TONEX Modeler, TONEX Editor, AmpliTube 5, and AmpliTube SVX collections—allows users to design, edit, and expand their tone library. Integration with ToneNET, IK’s online platform, makes it easy to audition and download thousands of community-created and signature models.

Available now, both pedals feature a sleek aluminum-silver design with neural pattern detailing, embodying the modern-meets-classic aesthetic of the gear they emulate.

For bassists seeking studio-grade sound, touring-ready durability, and limitless tonal possibilities in a single pedal, TONEX Bass Edition represents a breakthrough.

For more information, visit online at ikmultimedia.com/products/tonex-bass/