IK Multimedia has announced the release of a premium collection of Tone Models and presets that capture the sound of three museum-grade mid-’60s British 45-watt amplifiers that helped lay the foundation for classic rock guitar tone.
Created with TONEX V2 AI Machine Modeling technology, the Royal 45 Legends Signature Collection delivers the unmistakable character of early British tube tone, from edge-of-breakup growl and warm vintage crunch to rich harmonic bloom and expressive touch sensitivity. More than vintage gear, this collection captures the feel, response, and musicality that made these amplifiers legendary.
At the heart of Royal 45 Legends are three exceptionally rare vintage heads, each with its own voice, feel, and history. Spanning the earliest years of British amplifier design, these amplifiers represent a pivotal moment in the evolution of blues rock and classic guitar tone.
From open, touch-sensitive breakup to thicker, harmonically rich overdrive, each amplifier delivers a unique playing experience while preserving the warmth, sag, and dynamic response that made these early British designs so influential.
Royal 45 Legends features
- 50 premium Tone Models and 10 presets for use across the entire TONEX Ecosystem.
- Based on 3 rare vintage British 45-watt amplifiers from the 1960s.
- Includes edge-of-breakup, drive, and overdriven captures across a wide range of settings.
- Models feature multiple vintage cabinet pairings and speaker configurations.
- Captures include both amp-only Tone Models and complete studio-ready rigs.
- Captured using premium studio signal chains with dynamic, ribbon, and condenser microphones.
- Created using TONEX V2 AI Machine Modeling™ technology.
- Compatible with TONEX Pedal, TONEX ONE, TONEX ONE+, TONEX Plug, TONEX software, and AmpliTube.
The Royal 45 Legends Signature Collection is available via ToneNET and all versions of TONEX for Windows and macOS at an introductory price of $/€79.99 (regular $/€99.99). Prices ex. taxes where applicable.
For a limited time, the Royal 45 Legends will also be included at no cost for all TONEX ONE+ users, the new ultra-compact TONEX pedal featuring full MIDI integration, wireless editing, and studio-quality effects, including both existing registered users and new purchasers.
More information: IK Multimedia / Royal 45 Legends
