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Description

Designed in collaboration with Asking Alexandria's guitarist, Ben Bruce, the Joey Sturgis Tones Toneforge - Ben Bruce is a cutting-edge distortion plugin tailored for musicians seeking a distinct, versatile sound. This plugin offers a meticulously crafted tone that captures the essence of Ben Bruce's signature style, providing a powerful tool for both studio recording and live performances.

The Toneforge - Ben Bruce plugin is engineered to seamlessly integrate into any digital audio workstation, making it an ideal choice for guitarists who demand precision and flexibility in their sound design. With its user-friendly interface, musicians of all levels can easily sculpt their tone to perfection. Whether you're looking to replicate Ben's iconic sound or forge your own unique path, this plugin delivers an impressive range of effects and tonal options.

Featuring a comprehensive suite of high-quality components, the Toneforge - Ben Bruce includes a variety of amp models, cabinet simulations, and custom impulse responses that ensure an authentic and dynamic playing experience. From crisp, clean tones to heavy, saturated distortion, this plugin is equipped to handle any musical genre or style with ease.

Key Features:

  • Collaboration with Ben Bruce of Asking Alexandria
  • Multiple amp models for a wide range of tones
  • Cabinet simulations with custom impulse responses
  • User-friendly interface for easy tone shaping
  • Seamless integration with most digital audio workstations
  • High-quality effects and tonal options for diverse music styles
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Joey Sturgis Tones ToneForge Ben Bruce Plug-In Demo

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Joey Sturgis Tones ToneForge Ben Bruce Plug-In Demo

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Gene Wong

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Using Toneforge Ben Bruce For Rhythm, Clean, and Lead Guitar Tones

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Joey Sturgis Tones

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Under The Hood Of Ben Bruce!

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Joey Sturgis Tones

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A Deep Dive Into Toneforge Ben Bruce!

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Joey Sturgis Tones

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Joey Sturgis Tones Toneforge - Ben Bruce.

Comparisons

  • The Ben Bruce plugin is favored over others in the JST Toneforge lineup, with some users recommending ML Sound Lab’s Sims for a cheaper, potentially better-sounding alternative.

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  • Pod Farm 2.5 with the metal pack and Cali Diamond Plate amp is recommended over the Ben Bruce plugin for replicating early Asking Alexandria tones.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Ben Bruce plugin is suggested for metal tones, and users also recommend exploring amp collections like Roots for diverse tonal options.

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  • The Ben Bruce plugin is considered too light for replicating tones from "Stand Up and Scream" and "Reckless and Relentless."

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  • The Ben Bruce plugin is likely based on tones from "The Black" era, not the earlier albums.

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User experience

  • Users advise watching YouTube demos without additional processing to avoid discrepancies between expected and actual plugin performance.

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Software and compatibility

  • Pod Farm 2.5 may have compatibility issues with newer DAWs, such as recent versions of Cubase.

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Features and functionality

  • A recommended signal chain for early Asking Alexandria tones includes Pod Farm, a noise gate, a Green Tube Screamer, and a Diamond Plate Amp with mid-gain settings.

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Critic Reviews

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In a performance during PonyFest Online 2.0, AJ Griffiths uses the Joey Sturgis Tones Toneforge - Ben Bruce plugin, as heard in the concert video hosted by PrinceWhateverer on YouTube.

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