I like it, I love it, I want some more of it
Straightforward and easy to use! I like that you can get reference audio directly from YouTube. Matches are usually spot on and you can make minor tweaks to the rig yourself.
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This app analyzes audio recordings to recreate the exact guitar signal chain used. It allows users to build, play, and customize these rigs live with low latency. Users can also save and organize their custom rigs for performance.
✓Analyze audio to build guitar signal chains
✓Recreate amp voicings, pedals, and effects
✓Derive speaker cabinets from recordings
✓Match rigs to your specific guitar and playing style
✓Play recreated rigs live with low latency
✓Tweak and customize all elements of a rig
✓Organize rigs into set lists for performance
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What's New in ToneDNA
1.0.2
September 16, 2026
Transpose got a rebuild, and the whole app sounds bigger. TRANSPOSE Chords hold together, low notes stay clean, and the hiss and crackle are gone. Shifting a semitone sounds like your guitar now, not like a pedal working hard. SUSTAIN Long notes and slow solos keep their tails. The noise gate was closing early and taking the end of every phrase with it. THE TUNER No more dropping out mid-note. Hold a note as long as you like and the reading stays put. FULLER TONE Presets are less harsh on top and tighter underneath, heavy distortion patches no longer pile up low end, and loud master settings stop clipping. SET LEVEL Sets your noise gate, and nothing else. It used to quietly restage a preset's input from a six-second sample, so a patch you had already dialled in could change under you.
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How does ToneDNA work?
ToneDNA listens to a recording, isolates the guitar, and then builds a complete, playable signal chain that matches the original tone. This process includes amp voicings, pedals, effects, and a derived speaker cabinet, all tailored to your guitar.
Can I play through ToneDNA live?
Yes, ToneDNA is designed for live performance with latency low enough for gigging. A USB audio interface is recommended for the best live playing experience.
What kind of guitar tones can ToneDNA recreate?
ToneDNA can recreate a wide range of tones, from clean American sparkle to modern high gain, including various drive, fuzz, boost, compressor pedals, and a variety of modulation and time-based effects.
Can I customize the rigs ToneDNA creates?
Absolutely. Every component in the signal chain is open for tweaking. You can adjust drive levels, swap amps, modify delays, or remove effects entirely. Saved rigs can be edited and played anytime.
How much does ToneDNA cost?
The app is free to download and use. You receive three Tone Scans to start, and additional scans can be purchased in one-time packs. There are no subscriptions, and all built rigs are yours to keep forever.
What devices is ToneDNA available on?
ToneDNA is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
Is my guitar playing data safe with ToneDNA?
Yes, your ten-second dry capture of your playing is only used to match the rig and runs on your device's hardware. Your playing data never leaves your device and is not stored.
How often is ToneDNA updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on 2026-09-16, indicating recent development and support for the application.
