Joe Rogers TONEX Presets

[Jon Jaffe]

Ron, you should do one with the TONEX ONE.

[Larry Dering]

Excellent info Ron. Thank you.

[Jeffery Mercer]

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE DIRECT ME IN HOW TO CONTACT MR. JOE ROGERS.?

I’d Like to Purchase a few of his amps for my ToneX
Thanks!
Jeff in Cleveland Ohio

[Jon Jaffe]

Search for him on the Forum. Then email him.

[Lyle Dent]

As most of us who have been at it a long time have gone thru the single amp, stereo rack , boutique ,tube no tube amp phase to chase “that tone”. I think this is the best sound I have ever heard from my steel. I purchased a used ToneX and several presets from Joe and Yes, it’s a little complicated for us old folks but it’s worth it. I like the Little Walter preset the best but nice to have access to the other amps. I daily learn something new about this pedal and theirs a lot of help on YouTube. Thanks Joe for your effort in making this pedal a very wonderful tool for our steel community!

[Brian Spratt]

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE DIRECT ME IN HOW TO CONTACT MR. JOE ROGERS.?

I’d Like to Purchase a few of his amps for my ToneX
Thanks!
Jeff in Cleveland Ohio

Jeffery, I had the pleasure of doing an extensive interview with Joe recently. He includes his preferred methods of contact at the very bottom of the interview you can read here:

https://thepedalstop.net/joe-rogers-interview/

[Ron Hogan]

Here's a video using the ToneX this past weekend with a band I was subbing with. It's a Standel preset that Joe just did. The video quality is not the best, but the audio is there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FeZmGtMuho

[Brian Spratt]

Here's a video using the ToneX this past weekend with a band I was subbing with. It's a Standel preset that Joe just did. The video quality is not the best, but the audio is there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FeZmGtMuho

Very nice playing, Ron!

[Boo Bernstein]

Hey, Ron - Just curious: what are you playing the ToneX though for the live gig? Is it front of house or through a power amp and speaker? Thanks!

[Ron Hogan]

Boo, glad we’re both still around!

95% of the time I use the Ganz power amp and cabinet with a 12” Blue Marvel. This time, Quilter TT12 FRFR. Using ToneX reverb and a Plethora X1 for the other effects.

[Boo Bernstein]

Hey, Ron --

Yes, thankfully, we're both still around. As my Dad used to say, "Getting old is not pleasant but it's better than the alternative!" LOL!

So when you use the pre-amp setting, you're NOT using it with an IR because you have a regular amp and speaker ... is that correct?

[Jon Jaffe]

Boo,
I use the TONEX One as a preamp into a Fender FR12. I clip the TONEX to the leg of my guitar so I can fiddle with micro-knobs. I also use Joe Rogers’ presets. With the FRFR speaker sometimes the cab settings are good and sometimes they are not. I can easily turn them off. The speaker sounds amazing. Different from, for example, a QSC powered speaker in that it’s voiced for an instrument.

[Ron Hogan]

Hey, Ron --

Yes, thankfully, we're both still around. As my Dad used to say, "Getting old is not pleasant but it's better than the alternative!" LOL!

So when you use the pre-amp setting, you're NOT using it with an IR because you have a regular amp and speaker ... is that correct?

Yes Boo. Correct. All my gigs are not to FOH.
I do have IRs in case though. Some 12 and 15” Franklin and Toy speakers in case.

[Boo Bernstein]

Thanks, Ron and Jon! I am considering going to a digital platform (mostly for recording) and I'm trying to decide between the ToneX and the Nano Cortex. I have quite a few friends who use the Quad Cortex and love it.

Thanks again for your insights!

[Charlie Thompson]

For the those of you using the Tonex pedal..Where are you setting your global input trim for your guitar/pickup

[Jon Jaffe]

Charlie, I am glad you asked this. Because my input is either from an active volume pedal (Hilton) or a pot pedal (Goodrich/StageOne), I always try to set it to 5 because I do not want distortion. One of my Hilton pedals distorts me no matter how I set the off-level or tone. I will try a Lehle pedal, as it has a variable gain.

[Ron Hogan]

Setting input at “5” is a good base. After that, let your “gain” knob be your friend. You shouldn’t need to touch the input gain again.

[Charlie Thompson]

Jon Did you find going from the Tonex to FR12 directly sufficient.. or would a DI be better.. and did you use the XLR out on the FR12 for FOH.

[Brian Spratt]

For the those of you using the Tonex pedal..Where are you setting your global input trim for your guitar/pickup

+1.5

[Jon Jaffe]

Charlie, with sound reinforcement, I went directly to the FR12, and the sound guy took the balanced line in the back. But for a stage mix, I use an MRX micro amp to boost the signal that the volume pedal diminishes.

[Jean-Marie Raffault]

I just tried the four profiles I received from Joe.
- Little Walter
- Revelation
- Sho Bud
- Standel
They are wonderful. Perfect in front of my Split Cab, I will try them in my FRFR cabs, but I can say they are incredible.
Joe gave me some versions of each amps and it's really great.
Many thanks Joe !

[Joe Rogers]

Jean-Marie,

Thanks so much for the compliments on the amp models.

I am announcing that I have plans of attending the Dallas Steel Guitar Show whereby I can profile anyone's amp into the Neural DSP Quad/Nano Cortex pedals as well as the Tonex pedals. Bring your amp, set it the way you like it, and it will be set in stone for your gigs in a pedal that will fit in the palm of your hand. I charge $35 to profile your amp if it is an amp that I already have in my library. If it is an obscure amp that I don't have in my library (and you give me your permission to add it), I will model your amp for free, as well as give you 2 more free amp models. Anyone who has been on the fence about going this route, or is curious about the technology can see and hear it first hand....

Thanks...!!!

Joe Rogers