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Transform your guitar tones with the Joey Sturgis Tones Toneforge - Menace, a versatile amp simulator plugin designed for musicians seeking powerful and precise sound shaping. Developed by renowned producer Joey Sturgis, this plugin provides a comprehensive suite of tools to craft your ideal guitar tone, from crushing metal riffs to smooth, melodic leads. With a user-friendly interface, Menace makes it easy to dial in your sound, whether you're in the studio or on stage.

Menace features a meticulously modeled virtual amplifier with a range of gain stages, allowing you to go from clean to high-gain tones effortlessly. Its cabinet simulation provides realistic mic placement options and speaker emulations, ensuring that your sound is as authentic as possible. The integrated effects section includes a variety of essential modules like delay, reverb, and EQ, giving you everything you need to refine your tone to perfection.

Key Features:

High-quality amp simulation with multiple gain stages
Realistic cabinet simulation with mic placement and speaker options
Integrated effects including delay, reverb, and EQ
Intuitive user interface for easy navigation and tone crafting
Developed by renowned producer Joey Sturgis
Compatible with most DAWs for seamless integration

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

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Tonehub is compared to a "soft Kemper," offering pro-dialed tones, while ML Sound Lab's Sims are noted for being cheaper and providing better sound quality than JST plugins.
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Kuassa amps are highlighted as affordable and potentially superior, especially for those seeking options favored in new records, like Howard Benson Tonality.
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Jason Richardson's plugin is considered solid for $40, recommended for users seeking value in heavy metal tones.
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Toneforge Menace closely replicates Asking Alexandria's "Reckless & Relentless" sound, ideal for recreating early 2010s metalcore tones.
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YouTube demos may not represent the raw plugin sound due to additional processing, leading to discrepancies between demo expectations and actual plugin performance.
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Enhancing the 1200Hz frequency range can add bite and distinction to guitar tones when using Toneforge Menace.
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Toneforge Menace was used alongside Steven Slate Platinum 3.5 for drum sounds, indicating compatibility and complementary use.
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Review: Joey Sturgis Tones Toneforge Menace - Everything Recording

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Joey Sturgis Tones Toneforge Menace offers a robust amp simulation experience, loaded with features like a parametric EQ and limiter, all within a streamlined interface. Its all-in-one design simplifies the recording process, making it a valuable tool for guitarists, especially in the rock genre. However, the inability to use its EQ and limiter independently limits flexibility. Despite this, its unique sound and competitive pricing make it a game changer for quick, quality guitar tracking without the hassle of traditional setups. Ideal for those seeking a straightforward yet effective solution for their guitar recordings.

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JST Toneforge Menace review | MusicRadar

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JST Toneforge Menace is a plug-in that hits the mark for metal enthusiasts, offering a straightforward and effective way to achieve a modern heavy guitar sound at a reasonable price. It excels in delivering a powerful metal tone with minimal adjustment needed, making it a plug-and-play dream for guitarists. The inclusion of features like a TS-style overdrive, versatile cab options, and a handy limiter ensures a balanced output. However, it falls short with limited editing capabilities, which might be a drawback for those seeking extensive customization. Overall, it's a solid pick for metalheads craving simplicity and quality.

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Diego Farías

Guitarist, Music Producer

Volumes

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Diego Farías of Volumes uses the Joey Sturgis Tones Toneforge - Menace amp simulator plugin, as featured in the YouTube video by Joey Sturgis Tones titled "Unleash Your Creativity."

Joey Sturgis

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Joey Sturgis, the founder of Joey Sturgis Tones, utilizes the Joey Sturgis Tones Toneforge - Menace plugin. This amp simulator plugin reflects his extensive experience in recording heavy music for renowned artists.