LEAK: IK Multimedia TONEX Board Spotted Online — Is This IK's Flagship Floorboard?

European retailers have prematurely published a product listing for an unannounced floor modeler titled the IK Multimedia TONEX Board.

While the product page was quickly taken down, high-resolution product photography and full unit specifications were saved by eagle-eyed gear enthusiasts.

We have seen them, and so we will try to describe these to you, as we have removed any official 'leaked' images from this article. Some forum and social media comments have suggested the images could be AI-generated and that the release is 'faked', so make of that what you will.

Of course, any specifications we have seen shared on social media could be 'incorrect' or subject to change, so take this into account.

A New TONEX?

IK Multimedia's TONEX ecosystem has gained widespread adoption for its AI Machine Modeling amp captures. However, players seeking a single, self-contained floorboard unit have previously had to build external pedalboards around the compact TONEX Pedal or TONEX One.

The rumored/leaked/faked/AI-generated "TONEX Board" ( if that is the final name) appears to be IK’s direct response, offering a comprehensive, stage-ready workstation.

Display & Control Interface

The "alleged new unit" features a full-color graphical display that runs a dedicated AmpliTube / TONEX interface, rendering complex stereo signal paths ("01A - Stereo Amp Rig"), active amplifier heads, cabinet impulse responses, and pedal effects.

Again, these specifications are not confirmed and are based on what has been shared online today.

• Dedicated Navigation: Two main rotary encoders flank the upper display—a Volume knob with Home and Live hardware buttons on the left, and a Browse encoder paired with Save and Edit buttons on the right.
• Hands-On Parameter Adjustments: Five dedicated physical knobs sit directly beneath the display for immediate control over Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Volume.
• Foot Control & Construction: Four heavy-duty footswitches labeled A, B, C, and CTRL feature multi-color LED light strips. Printed indicators between switches mark standard bank-up and bank-down combinations. The unit is housed in what appears to be a brushed-anodized black metal enclosure with protective side grab rails and heat-dissipation vents.

Rear Panel Connections & Routing

The rear panel information shared online reveals extensive I/O built for stage and studio integration:

• Stereo Audio I/O: Dual 1/4-inch inputs (1/L, 2/R), dual balanced XLR outputs (1/L, 2/R), and additional 1/4-inch line outputs (3/L, 4/R).
• Dual Stereo FX Loops: Independent Send (1 & 2) and Return (1 & 2) jacks allow complete 4-Cable Method (4CM) integration or stereo insertion of outboard modulation, delay, and reverb processors.
• External Control & MIDI: Full 5-pin DIN MIDI In and Out sockets, plus two 1/4-inch Ext Control jacks for external expression pedals or footswitches.
• Power & Interfacing: A USB-C connection for recording and preset editing, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a standard DC power input, and a dedicated rocker power switch.

Market Impact

By bringing IK's AI Machine Modeling into a multi-switch, screen-driven floor processor, the TONEX Board enters direct competition with established floor modelers such as the Neural DSP Quad Cortex, Line 6 Helix, and Fender Tone Master Pro.

With a speculated price of around €1200, it could be a winner!

Given the polished quality of the leaked marketing assets (which we have removed from this article), an official announcement from IK Multimedia is likely imminent sometime.

Yes, this could be a fake AI-generated set of images and specifications. We will update this article if more information appears online.

Discussions and mirrored images are already circulating across guitar communities and on social media, including this one on The Gear Page forum (now removed) and this one.

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