Metal Gems is an exclusive collection for TONEX of 100 high-gain Tone Models. Meticulously captured to deliver both classic and contemporary metal tones, this collection gives you instant access to 4 legendary amps based on: a Peavey® 5150, Diezel Herbert, Soldano SLO-100 and a Bogner Überschall.
Diezel Herbert
The Diezel Herbert is a 180-watt fire breather that can go from dynamic cleans to ultra-tight distortion. These 30 Tone Models deliver that Diezel signature definition and tightness perfect for modern and classic metal tones. The collection includes all 3 distinctly voiced channels captured through a variety of cabs, mics and outboard gear.
30 Tone Models: 25 with cab, 5 without
Captured using:
Cab 1: Marshall JCM800
Cab 2: Johnson 4×12
Cab 3: Marshall 1960 A
Mic 1: SM 57
Mic 2: AKG C451B
Mic 3: MD 421
Outboard gear: API 512C, Neve 1073, Urei 530, Sutera Quadrapre
The Bogner Überschall is a renowned high-gain guitar amp, prized for its all-tube distortion and clear string separation. These 25 Tone Models deliver searing lead and rhythm tones with tight and powerful bass. The Überschall is popular among players of extended-range and drop-tuned guitars, akin to those used by bands like Korn, Tool, Slipknot and Smashing Pumpkins. The collection includes both clean and high-gain Tone Models and features several stomps to tighten and drive the amp into brutal territory.
25 Tone Models: 20 with cab, 5 without
Captured using:
Cab 1: Marshall JCM800 4×12
Cab 2: Johnson 4×12
Cab 3: Marshall 1960 A 4×12
Mic 1: SM 57
Mic 2: AKG C451B
Outboard gear: Neve 1073, Urei 530, Chandler Germanium, Sutera Quadrapre
The SLO-100 redefined high-gain amplification in 1987. When it was introduced by Mike Soldano it was one of the first amp heads to feature powerful harmonics and impeccable gain, sustain and responsiveness. These 25 Tone Models features clean, drive and high-gain tones with several using a TS-9 and Furman PQ-3, captured with a variety of settings, speakers and other outboard gear to achieve a wide range of tones for hard rock to modern metal.
25 Tone Models: 20 with cab, 5 without
Captured using:
Cab 1: Marshall JCM800 4×12
Cab 2: Johnson 4×12
Cab 3: Marshall 1960 A
Cab 4: MESA/Boogie 2×12
Cab: Marshall Lead 4×12
Mic 1: SM 57
Mic 2: AKG C451B
Outboard gear: Neve 1073, Urei 530, Chandler Germanium, Sutera Quadrapre
The Peavey 5150 is one of the most iconic high-gain amps in history and instantly recognizable on any stage. Renowned for its bloom and juicy harmonic saturation, the amp was quickly adopted by many top metal guitar players. These 20 Tone Models feature a variety of captures including some with stomps and with 6 different cabs to deliver a wide range of skull-crushing, gig-ready tones
20 Tone Models: 15 with cab, 5 without
Captured using:
Cab 1: Marshall JCM800 4×12
Cab 2: Johnson 4×12
Cab 3: Marshall 1960 A
Cab 4: Mesa Recto STD 4×12
Cab 5: Marshall Lead 4×12
Cab 6: Orange PPC412
Mic 1: SM 57
Mic 2: MD 421
Mic 3: Royer 121
Outboard gear: Neve 1081
Stomps: Boss SD-1; Fortin Blade, Marshall Shredmaster, Ibanez TS808
Intel: Intel® Core™ i3 or equivalent CPU (Core i5 recommended for Modeler), Windows® 10, 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB of hard drive space, NVIDIA GPU with Maxwell or newer architecture is recommended to reduce training times (eg. GeForce GT 750 or higher).
