If you want inspiring guitar or bass tone without setting up an amp, pedalboard, interface, and a pile of cables, the IK Multimedia TONEX Plug is the kind of modern tool that instantly makes sense. It’s a pocket-sized headphone amp built around AI Machine Modeling, designed for players who want great tone anywhere—quietly, quickly, and with zero drama.
1) Get legit amp tone anywhere (silent practice that actually feels good)
Most playing happens at home—late nights, apartments, shared walls, quick warm-ups. TONEX Plug is made for headphone practice with proper tone and feel, so you’re not stuck with thin “practice amp” sound. It’s a personal headphone amp for guitar and bass with IK’s modeling tech under the hood.
2) Access a massive tone library (40,000+ free Tone Models)
This isn’t “a few presets and good luck.” TONEX Plug connects you to ToneNET, giving access to 40,000+ FREE Tone Models—so you can jump from clean studio tones to high-gain stacks (and everything in between) without spending your night tweaking.
3) Stream backing tracks over Bluetooth (practice becomes simple)
Want to jam with Spotify, YouTube lessons, or backing tracks? TONEX Plug can stream stereo audio via Bluetooth, meaning your guitar tone and your music can live together in your headphones—clean, convenient, and perfect for daily practice.
4) Replace extra gear with built-in essentials (FX + tuner + app control)
TONEX Plug includes onboard EQ, gate, compressor, delay, modulation, and reverb, plus a built-in chromatic tuner with LED indicator—the stuff you normally reach for mid-session. You can also find, load, and edit presets wirelessly using the TONEX Control app (iOS/Android).
5) It’s also a USB-C audio interface (record ideas fast)
When inspiration hits, the TONEX Plug can also function as a high-quality USB-C audio interface—so you can plug straight into your computer and record without dragging out a separate interface.
The takeaway
If you want killer tone in your pocket—for silent practice, quick setup, travel, warm-ups, and easy recording—the TONEX Plug is a seriously smart buy. Bonus: it includes TONEX SE and AmpliTube 5 SE software, so you can go deeper at home with capturing/recording tools too. Available now at Colemans Music in South Melbourne.
