Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the powerful Tone Master® Pro, Fender’s revolutionary multi-effects system. This highly anticipated amp modeling workstation will allow players to harness endless tonal possibilities, all contained in a powerfully intuitive and easy-to-use interface. The award-winning Tone Master® amplifier series, originally debuted in 2019 with the introduction of the Tone Master® Twin Reverb® and Tone Master® Deluxe Reverb®, marked a new frontier in digital amplification. The tone, feel, responsiveness and character of the Tone Master® Series amplifiers are virtually indistinguishable from their original tube counterparts, featuring the exceptional tonal qualities of their legendary predecessors with modern capabilities for today’s musician.
While Fender® amplifiers have been the industry standard for decades, today’s players sometimes need more than any one amp can provide. Enter the Tone Master® Pro, a one-stop shop multi-effects workstation featuring 100+ different effect and amp models, staggeringly accurate recreations of the world’s most beloved amps, as well as USB connectivity to our Mac/PC Desktop apps for further customization and recording options. The Tone Master® Pro signifies the brand’s unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and reshaping the musical landscape.
“The Fender® Tone Master® Series is the result of extensive research and development focused on achieving one clear objective: to replicate the world’s most revered amplifiers and effects, integrating all the modern features and functionalities that today’s musicians demand,” says Max Gutnik, SVP of Products at FMIC. “Today, we embark on the next chapter in the Tone Master lineage with Fender’s first no-compromise multi-effects guitar workstation. With renowned sound quality of the Tone Master series, an intuitively powerful interface and a comprehensive set of inputs and outputs, the Tone Master Pro stands out as the ultimate guitar processor in terms of tone, dynamics, power, and user-friendliness. We’re eagerly looking forward to witnessing and experiencing the Tone Master Pro on stages and in studios across the globe!”
Players, touring professionals and casual bedroom musicians alike, have long grappled with the challenge of achieving quality tones without the burden of excessive and oftentimes expensive equipment. The Tone Master® Pro revolutionizes this experience, providing a comprehensive solution for musicians who seek an all-in-one powerhouse. Tone Master Pro seamlessly combines the capabilities of a wide range of amplifiers and effects from various manufacturers, using Fender’s acclaimed Tone Master® modeling process. The result is a sound that’s remarkably close to the signature tones of tube amplifiers. The portable nature of the Tone Master® Pro further sets it apart. Whether jet-setting across the country or creating tracks in a home studio, the Tone Master® Pro adapts effortlessly. Its 4×4 USB audio interface allows direct connection to a Mac or PC, eliminating the need for microphones, allowing musicians to plug in and directly access incredible tones for both live performance and studio recording.
At the heart of the Tone Master® Pro lies its unparalleled processing capability and architecture. Fender has taken a leap forward by incorporating enhanced computing power to provide users an unmatched level of tonal freedom and seamless control. The Tone Master® Pro boasts an extensive array of meticulously crafted amp models and effects, each designed to capture the essence of legendary amplifiers and iconic effects units. From vintage classics to modern powerhouses, the Tone Master® Pro empowers musicians to explore a vast tonal landscape and is the only multi-effects workstation to incorporate an EVH 5150 IIIs amp model that has been given an official seal of approval by EVH itself. To complete the workstation, musicians can add the Tone Master FR powered amplifiers for a full range, flat response, designed for use with any digital guitar amp modeler and profiler. The Tone Master® FR-10 and Tone Master® FR-12 deliver clear and accurate sound reproduction and perfectly replicate every detail of the amp and effect models made to bolster its sound.
In addition, musicians globally can expect a series of firmware updates for the Tone Master® Pro amplifier, beginning with the first update scheduled 90 days after launch, followed by updates at the six-month mark after launch and every six months thereafter. These updates will enable users to incorporate numerous additional amps and effects over time. Firmware updates will provide bug fixes, additional amp and effects models and exciting new features and functionality. Unleash a universe of sound. Featuring world-class tonal replication, Tone Master Pro is the groundbreaking multi-effects system from the leader in guitar amplification.
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