ToneHub is the go-to plugin for guitarists and bassists, offering instant access to a massive collection of world-class tones created by top producers and artists. Whether you're in the studio, or practicing at home, ToneHub delivers meticulously emulated amp and effects setups from the pros, giving you a versatile library of tones for every genre and playing style.

1. Install & Open the Plugin
• Download and install ToneHub on your computer.
• Open the Standalone version, no DAW required.
• Or load ToneHub as a plugin (VST, AU, or AAX) inside your favorite DAW.

2. Connect Your Guitar or Bass
• Plug your instrument into an audio interface.
• Ensure your DAW input settings are correctly configured.

3. Select a Preset
• Choose from thousands of professionally designed tones.
• Browse by artist packs, producer packs, or amp models.
• Customize further with gain, EQ, and effects controls.

4. Fine-Tune Your Sound
• Use the built-in stomp effects (overdrive, delay, reverb, modulation, etc.).
• Adjust amp settings like gain, tone, and presence.

5. Record or Play Live
• Use ToneHub to record directly into your DAW.
• Route your signal to a live rig for reamping or performance.

To use ToneHub, you'll need the following:

1. A Compatible DAW (optional)
ToneHub is supported by all major DAWs on Mac and PC.

2. A Computer that Meets the System Requirements
• Mac: macOS 10.13 or later
• PC: Windows 7 or later
• RAM: At least 4GB (8GB+ recommended)
• Can also run standalone (without a DAW).

3. Audio Interface
• Converts your guitar/bass signal into a digital format for your computer.
Examples:
• Budget: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, PreSonus AudioBox
• Mid-range: Universal Audio Volt 276, Audient iD4
• High-end: Apollo Twin, RME Babyface
• Make sure it has an instrument (Hi-Z) input!
• Set buffer size to 128-256 samples for low latency.

4. Guitar or Bass
• Any electric guitar or bass works.
• Works with single coils, humbuckers, active pickups.
• For best tone, use a high-quality cable to avoid signal loss.

The ToneHub Tracer is designed to capture the sound and feel of real guitar gear, allowing you to create digital tone replicas that can be used inside ToneHub.

Below are the types of setups you can capture: 
• Amp + Cab
• Full Rig
• Amp
• Stomp + Amp
• Stomp

ToneHub All Access Subscription – $14.99/month (or $144/year)
• Includes full access to all ToneHub features, no restrictions
• Full access to all current & future Expansion Pack releases
• Continuous updates and new expansions
• Cancel anytime

Get access to full rigs, stomps, and amps created by users around the world. Create your own rig Traces to share with the ToneHub community.

ToneHub is designed for both beginners and professional guitarists, offering an easy-to-use interface while still providing pro-level tone-shaping and customization.

• Beginners who want pro tones without technical knowledge
• Intermediate players looking for flexibility and variety
• Pros who need studio/live-ready tones with deep customization

Whether you're a hobbyist jamming at home or a pro on stage or in the studio, ToneHub delivers world-class guitar tones in seconds.

• Feel instantly inspired every time you pick up your guitar.
• Focus on creating music, not figuring things out.
• Save time and get into the flow faster.
• Feel confident your sound is dialed in, every time.
• Make music you’re proud of, wherever you are.
• Sound how you’ve always imagined, or even better.
• Explore new creative directions without hesitation.
• Stay in the zone longer, with fewer distractions.
• Feel your playing and ideas improving with every session.
• Enjoy the process again, make music fun, not frustrating.
• Break through writer’s block with new inspiration.
• Save money and space while still sounding amazing.

Yes! STL Tones offers technical support to help with any issues related to ToneHub and other STL Tones products. Please visit our Contact form to get in touch.

STL Tones is headquartered in Nashville, TN, with offices in downtown Franklin and a global team of passionate music and technology enthusiasts working remotely.

• ToneHub comes in 64-bit VST / AU / AAX
• Latest OS Compatibility for Windows & Mac, including Native Apple Silicon
• Minimum Requirements Mac OS 10.13 or Windows 7
• STL Licensing System, no iLok account required.
• 3 activations available per user.

All names of amps, pedals, cabinets, microphones, and other gear and/or accessory brands are trademarks owned by their respective manufacturers and are in no way affiliated with STL Tones or Tonehub. All other product names, images, and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are not associated or affiliated with STL Tones. Product names are solely used to identify specific products studied during STL Tones’s sound model development and to describe tones produced with STL Tones’s digital modeling technology. The use of these names does not imply cooperation or endorsement. STL Tones disclaims any ownership over content uploaded by users to Trace Exchange, including Tone Models, Presets, and any accompanying text or symbols.

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The included Standalone version of ToneHub allows users to easily install the Plug-In, without the need of a DAW (Pro Tools, Logic, or Cubase). The Standalone version is perfect for practice on the go and for use in live situations.

Download the product manual for ToneHub here.