# Tone Deluxe — Vintage guitar tube amplifier

> Virtual vintage guitar tube amplifier with realistic tube and cabinet simulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Julien Faure.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-deluxe/id1559352936 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Julien Faure](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544656752)
- Category: Music, Music, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 17 MB
- Released: 2021-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-deluxe/id1559352936/reviews.md

## What is Tone Deluxe?

ToneDeluxe V2 is designed as a complete tube amplifier from the preamplification stage to the baffles. It is based on a simulation of the ECC83 and EL34 tubes, its temporal modeling makes it possible to reduce the signal processing time and This provides "pleasure to play" for guitarists. It offers two independent channels: clean and high gain. The high gain channel is versatile thanks to the DriveTone which cuts or boosts the high frequencies before the 3-band EQ. The Clean channel has a  "Dirty" mode which allows boosting the gain and having a crunch of hell.


FEATURES
- Two channels with independent volume and gain control
- The Simulation of ECC83 & EL34
- A dirty mode to bring crunch
- The distortion responds to the volume of the guitar
- Based on a new analog time model, it respects the original tone of the guitar
- Two models of reverb springs
- 12 new cabinet models (1x12, 2x10, 2x12 ,4x12) which reproduce the sound characteristics of the most famous cabinet

## Key features

- Tube amplifier simulation (ECC83 & EL34)
- Two independent channels (clean & high gain)
- Versatile DriveTone for high-frequency shaping
- Crunchy "Dirty" mode for clean channel
- Distortion responds to guitar volume
- Analog time modeling for authentic tone
- Two reverb spring models
- 12 cabinet models

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-deluxe/id1559352936/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great! But…

*2026-03-21, version 2.2.2*

Really nice amp, both for clean tones and distorted, and it especially shines if you want early Clapton Marshall tones. However, using it in GarageBand is frustrating. Since it loads as AU, there’s no way to unmute it when it starts, so you get no sound. Only thing keeping it from 5 stars.

### 1/5 — Does not recognize input

*2026-02-07, version 2.2.2*

When it worked, it sounded great. For whatever reason it will not recognize input from guitar though works on every other guitar amp sim or platform I use on IPad. Temperamental app that is currently useless.

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2024-03-31, version 2.2.2*

I have an old iPad Air 2, 16 gig, with limited battery life these days. I could NOT get GarageBand to reinstall. I hit the App Store looking for a simple amp sim that would just work and be simple, so I downloaded this. After plugging in the iRig and opening the app, there was an amp head on my screen and it works! Playing with it for a little while didn’t kill my battery either. As a bonus it sounds great! Great work on this app! Thanks for making it.

### 5/5 — What a great amp sim!

*2024-01-11, version 2.2.2*

Thanks for making a great sounding amp for free!  Very cool.  Loads of options with different cab and speakers.  This one app will get you all kinds of sounds for any genre and eve includes a good sounding spring reverb to boot.  Great job!

### 5/5 — A free amp that sounds so good?

*2022-09-07*

Where is the catch? The clean sound is really good on my Telecaster. Why this is free?

### 4/5 — Great Amp Sim. But…

*2022-03-04, version 2.2.2*

This is a great sounding low latency guitar amp sim. I love the speaker selections and overall tone.  But I can’t seem to make it function in standalone mode on an iPad. On the iPhone it’s no problem. I don’t believe I’m doing anything wrong (it's dead easy to use), and of course it works as an AU plug in to a host, but standalone isn’t operable. Hope it gets fixed.

### 5/5 — Why is this free...

*2021-04-16, version 2.2.2*

...when it makes both my Telecaster and Model D sound as good or better than many paid amps out there, including all the iap packages?   I won't bother describing it, because it's free, so download it quick before he changes his mind!  Suffice to say, it's a very nice thing indeed :)

### 5/5 — Spot on!

*2021-04-10, version 2.2.2*

Great for spicing up my iOS electric pianos. AUv3 too. And it’s free! What’s not to like?

### 5/5 — Amazing for a Free AU Amp Sim

*2021-03-25, version 2.2.2*

This AU amp simulation app, is really nice. Works great in AUM on your guitar playing, or any guitar loop, sound, sample, etc. Haven’t tried on another instrument yet but I’m sure it works well with a few others. Very surprised it was free. Thank You Julien!

### 5/5 — Great Amp

*2021-03-24, version 2.2.2*

I’ve been playing this amp on clean for jazz, and it’s been great. The gain is not bad also. The sound is very clean, and I’m really glad I found this app on a music making page on Facebook.

## Frequently asked questions about Tone Deluxe

### What is Tone Deluxe?

Tone Deluxe is a mobile application that simulates a vintage guitar tube amplifier. It aims to provide guitarists with a realistic playing experience through advanced tube and cabinet modeling.

### What kind of tubes does Tone Deluxe simulate?

Tone Deluxe simulates the ECC83 and EL34 tubes, which are common in classic tube amplifiers. This simulation is designed to capture the authentic tone and response of these tubes.

### Does Tone Deluxe have different sound channels?

Yes, Tone Deluxe offers two independent channels: a clean channel and a high gain channel. Each channel has its own volume and gain controls, allowing for a wide range of sounds.

### Can I get a crunchy sound with Tone Deluxe?

Absolutely. The clean channel features a "Dirty" mode that boosts gain for a classic crunch sound. The distortion is also designed to respond dynamically to your guitar's volume knob.

### How many cabinet models are available in Tone Deluxe?

Tone Deluxe includes 12 different cabinet models. These models represent various popular configurations like 1x12, 2x10, 2x12, and 4x12, aiming to reproduce the sound characteristics of famous cabinets.

### What devices is Tone Deluxe compatible with?

Tone Deluxe is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How much does Tone Deluxe cost?

Tone Deluxe is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without further in-app purchases.

### Does Tone Deluxe have ads?

No, Tone Deluxe does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.2.2 — 2021-03-20

No release notes.

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All apps by Julien Faure: https://appshunter.io/developer/1544656752

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