IK Multimedia has announced the release of the first in an exclusive 3-part series which dives deep into the legendary recorded guitar tones that defined modern rock. Using period-correct gear and an obsessive attention to detail, the Brown Sound 78/79 Signature Collection for TONEX features 50 Tone Models that capture the unmistakable sound of the rock icon’s first two groundbreaking albums.
Every decision behind Brown Sound 78/79 was made to capture not just the gear, but the attitude, the feel, and the raw sonic blueprint of a genre-defining moment in rock history. With a mix of confirmed and speculated setups, including alternate speakers, these Tone Models deliver stunning accuracy and creative flexibility.
At the heart of the Brown Sound 78/79 collection is “The ONE” — a meticulously crafted Marshall-style amp built from the ground up with the exact same spec as the infamous 1968 Super Lead serial number #12301, including crucial mods that capture the DNA of the early brown sound like no other amp model.
A big part of that sound comes from the Fat Cap mod, a custom tweak to the preamp’s second gain stage that increases low-frequency gain and creates that signature chewy midrange and hair on every note. Combined with a 50K mid pot (which shifts the EQ balance toward a more vocal, aggressive midrange), as found on the legendary #12301 Plexi, the amp punches with the exact presence and attitude heard on the earliest Brown Sound recordings
Brown Sound 78/7 features
- 50 exceptional Tone Models for use across the entire TONEX ecosystem.
- Based on a ′68 Marshall Super Lead modified to serial number #12301 specs.
- Models feature multiple 1960 Marshall cabs with different speakers.
- Details include running the signal through specific pedals and a Vega wireless.
- Captured using period spec studio gear, just like the original recordings.
- Created using AI Machine Modeling technology with advanced training.
- Compatible with all TONEX software versions, including the free TONEX CS.
- Tone Models can easily be loaded to TONEX pedals for live performance.
The Brown Sound 78/79 Signature Collection is now available via ToneNET and within any version of TONEX for Windows and MAc at a limited-time introductory price of 79.99 USD/EUR (regular 99.99 USD/EUR). Pricing excluding taxes.
More information: IK Multimedia / Brown Sound 78/79
