IK Multimedia TONEX Plug
Your rig, your sound,
now in your pocket!
Imagine your favourite amp fitting in your pocket – with real tube-like dynamics, the finest response and exactly the space you need to get better in peace. The TONEX Plug is the portable headphone amp for anyone who wants uncompromising sound without noise and without the fuss of setting up. Plug in, pick a preset, play – anywhere. And when an idea sparks, record it straight as a USB audio interface into your DAW or on your smartphone.
The best part:
The TONEX Plug delivers the same high-quality tone as the TONEX Pedal and TONEX ONE and is fully compatible with all TONEX Tone Models. That opens up an almost limitless amp world for you – from boutique overdrive through crystal-clear cleans to modern high-gain stacks. Via the app you can browse tens of thousands (over 30,000) of free Tone Models on Tone.NET and add curated premium collections if needed. For you that means: more tone, less searching – and always the right sound for the quiet session, the late-night recording or the quick idea in between.
Minimal effort, maximum control
You want to keep your hands on the instrument, not on the computer. That’s exactly what the TONEX Plug workflow is built for:
30 memory slots (3 banks of 10): Your favourite sounds are instantly available – no app needed when speed matters.
Full edit power in the app: Noise gate, compressor, EQ and three assignable FX blocks you control conveniently via smartphone or tablet.
Onboard effects: Reverbs: Spring 1–3, Room, Plate Delays: Digital, Tape Modulation: Chorus, Tremolo, Phaser, Flanger, Rotary
Built-in tuner: Always spot-on, even when it needs to be quiet.
Silent practice, big sound
When you care about tone, "quiet" is often a disappointment. Not here. The TONEX Plug relies on precisely modelled amps and pedals that sound full and three-dimensional over headphones – with natural attack, responsive dynamics and the feeling of really sitting at an amp. The reverbs and delays are musically tuned, the modulations feel organic – so silent practice isn't just sensible, it's enjoyable. And because Bluetooth is on board, you can stream play-along tracks straight to the device or tweak parameters "on the side".
Recording without friction
A spark often becomes an idea when you can capture it immediately. The TONEX Plug acts as a USB audio interface – you record your guitar signal directly and monitor latency-free through headphones. Whether it's a sketch, a re-amping template or a full track: the setup stays slim, the results sound huge. TONEX SE (AI-powered amp & pedal tone‑modelling software for Mac/PC) is included so you can dive in at your computer just as deeply as on the move.
Mobility that really works
Compact, robust, ready: At 75 × 40 × 20 mm and just 70 g the TONEX Plug slips into any guitar bag. The swivelling 1/4" jack adapts to your guitar, the 1/8" stereo headphone output takes you straight into the silent zone. Three front RGB LEDs show status and presets, a charge LED keeps you informed. It's controlled via the Power button, Up/Down (incl. Bluetooth pairing) and +/- (incl. tuner). The USB-C port charges the internal battery, streams audio and connects you to the editor – and the battery life of up to 5 hours easily sees you through a long practice session or several spontaneous jams.
Who is the TONEX Plug for?
For sound perfectionists who want to practise in silence – with a minimal setup and maximum flexibility. For guitarists who value dynamics, authenticity and workflow. For anyone who takes their tone seriously but doesn’t want to set up a mini-studio every time.
Conclusion: The TONEX Plug is your quiet, high-end rig to take with you – with big sound, smart workflow and an amp library that leads you to new ideas every day.
Plug in. Turn up. Dive in.
Product information "IK Multimedia TONEX Plug"
Your advantages at a glance
- Fully compatible with all TONEX Tone Models and access to a huge library.
- Find your sound faster, without preset tinkering from scratch.
- More playing time, less menu time – focus on performance and expression.
- 30 presets + edit in the app with gate, comp, EQ and 3 FX blocks.
- Studio-grade detail control directly at the headphone rig.
- Premium sound at room volume, reliably reproducible.
- USB audio interface, Bluetooth streaming, integrated tuner.
- Practice, jam, record – all in one device.
- Capture ideas instantly, play cleanly, without cable clutter.
- Compact, rugged, 5-hour battery, swivelling jack.
- Fits any guitar, lasts a long time, and stows away quickly.
- Efficient silent rig for home, hotel, backstage or commuting.
Technical specifications (precise & transparent)
- Application: Headphone amplifier for electric guitar and bass
- I/O: Guitar input 1/4" jack (swivelling, TS) · Headphone output 1/8" stereo
- Controls: 1x function button (on/off/battery status) · 2x up/down + Bluetooth pairing · 2x +/− + tuner
- Display: 3x front RGB LEDs · 1x LED charge indicator
- Connectivity: USB-C for charging, audio streaming and editor control · Bluetooth for app connection and audio streaming
- Effects: 5 reverbs (Spring 1–3, Room, Plate) · 2 delays (Digital, Tape) · 5 modulation effects (Chorus, Tremolo, Phaser, Flanger, Rotary)
- Presets: 30 (3 banks of 10 slots)
- Power: Rechargeable battery, up to 5 hours play time
- Dimensions & weight: 75 × 40 × 20 mm · 70 g
- Software: TONEX SE (Mac/PC) included
- Battery Life: up to 5 hours
- Battery Type: Lithium-Ion Battery
- Bluetooth-Streaming: yes
- Controls: 1× Funktionstaste (Ein/Aus/Akkustatus), 2× Tasten Up/Down (inkl. Bluetooth-Pairing), 2× Tasten +/− (inkl. Stimmgerät)
- Dimensions: 75 × 40 × 20 mm
- Headphone Jack: yes
- Includes: TONEX Plug, TONEX SE Software (Mac/PC, Download-Lizenz)
- Mic in: no
- Modes: 30 Presets (3 Bänke x 10 Speicherplätze)
- Power Supply: integrated battery
- Recording Out: über USB C
- Subcategory: Mini Headphone Amp
- Weight: 70 g
- suitable for: electric guitar, electric bass
The company IK Multimedia is an innovative firm specialising in the development and production of music software and hardware. The company was founded in 1996 in Modena, Italy, where its headquarters are still located today.
The philosophy of IK Multimedia has always been: Musicians First!
All products and developments therefore must not simply work, but inspire musicians and producers when making music and at the same time encourage new creativity. IK Multimedia doesn't just meet expectations, it creates entirely new ones!
IK Multimedia offers a wide product range for musicians and producers. These include digital audio workstations (DAWs), virtual instruments, effect plug-ins but also synthesizers and MIDI controllers and much more.
The company has made a name for itself with groundbreaking products like AmpliTube, SampleTank as well as the versatile range of the popular iRig series. Very recently IK Multimedia has been shaking up the electric guitar market with products from the TONEX series. With the TONEX solution you can capture, store, tweak or share your amp sound. Using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence your amp or pedal sound (or both!) is captured and presented to you in digital form in the TONEX software. Your amp remains exactly as dynamic as you know it and the playing feel stays perfectly preserved!
