Amp Academy vs ToneX One - High Gain SHOWDOWN!

🎸 Are you a tone chaser looking for the ultimate high-gain sound? In this video, we compare two powerhouse platforms: the AMP Academy and the TONEX ONE. 🎸
⚡ Dive deep into sound profiles, and overall performance as we put them head-to-head in a high-gain showdown.

We’ll explore:
🔥 Tonal flexibility and amp modeling capabilities
🎛️ High-gain direct comparison

Whether you’re a gigging musician or a home studio enthusiast, this comparison will help you decide which device delivers the crushing tones you crave. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments—let us know which one wins your vote for high-gain supremacy!

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Overview
1:30 - How I set the demo up
2:37 - Friedman BE
3:10 - Marshall JCM800
3:38 - Mesa Boogie Lonestar
4:06 - Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
4:35 - Soldano SLO100
5:09 - Marshall JCM2000 TSL
5:53 - Bogner Uberschall
6:37 - Diezel VH-4
7:56 - Peavey 5150 Block Letter
9:20 - My thoughts
10:23 - Problems with the Amp Academy
11:22 - Conclusion

🎵 Gear used in this video:

Guitar: Michael Kelly Hourglass
Amp Settings: Comparison of ALL 9 high gain tones in the Nux Amp Academy vs the IK Multimedia ToneX One
Recording Setup: Direct to Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, no post processing.

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[Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

To me, all tones have their place, none really better or worse. I have Tonex One & Headrush Prime, had Kemper Stage and Fractal FM3, all great in their own way, all top shelf unique tones.

[andreyleontiev]

I hate those high gain tones in the amp academy, are too fuzzy