IK Multimedia TONEX Alex Lifeson Legacy

 

The Alex Lifeson Legacy Signature Collection for TONEX unlocks the tone vaults of one of rock’s most innovative sonic architects. It features 25 tone Models based on 4 amplifiers never before captured in TONEX, handpicked by Alex as key landmarks from his 50+ year tone journey.

The Alex Lifeson TONEX Legacy Signature Collection is a launchpad for creative tone-seekers exploring the farthest edges of electrifying, inspiring, and iconic guitar sounds. More than just tones crafted by Alex, it's a foundation to ignite your creative and tonal journey into new directions.

The Lifeson Legacy
Alex Lifeson pushed the boundaries of what a rock guitarist could achieve, blending technical virtuosity with deep emotional expression. His legacy is one of innovation, creativity, and a refusal to be confined to the traditional role of a guitarist, making him one of the most influential figures in the history of rock music.

The Amps Behind a Guitar Legend
From coveted vintage treasures to his LERXST signature amplifier, these guitar tones have shaped iconic albums like Moving Pictures and Clockwork Angels while powering Rush’s legendary live performances. The Alex Lifeson Legacy spans over 5 decades of one artist’s relentless pursuit of tone perfection.

Marshall JMP 4140 Club and Country 2x12 combo (5 Amp + Cab Tone Models) 
Modeled for the first time in TONEX, this rare and unique combo amplifier was the key to Alex discovering his voice on guitar. Boasting a distinctive ‘clean-yet-dirty’ sound that pairs wonderfully with delay and modulation effects and an airy, open tone from the modeled open-back cabinet, this is THE sound of “Moving Pictures” and a fresh flavor of classic ‘British’ tone.

Marshall 6100 30th Anniversary “Curly” with a 1960BV straight 4x12 cabinet (10 Amp + Cab Tone Models)
One of the most versatile amp designs yet produced, ‘Curly’ played an essential role in providing Alex with every era of ‘British’ guitar tone on stage and in the studio. From his roots in British blues and early rock players to the massive arena rock and metal tones he defined for himself, Alex relied on ‘Curly,’ leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of epic rock guitar sounds.

Hughes & Kettner TriAmp with a H&K straight 4x12 cabinet (5 Amp + Cab Tone Models) 
These Tone Models are based on one of Alex’s first signature amplifiers, the backbone of Rush guitar tones from the late 1990s through the early 2000s, offering a smooth, modern flavor of gain. This amp is the ideal ‘Swiss army knife’ problem-solver in any dense guitar mix, effortlessly tweakable with sounds ranging from crystalline cleans to massive, almost hi-fi distorted tones. 

LERXST OMEGA with a LERXST OMEGA 4x12 cabinet  (5 Amp + Cab Tone Models) 
The culmination of a 5-decade tone journey, the LERXST OMEGA is Alex’s current signature amplifier and is a perfect sonic replica of the amps used on Rush’s “Clockwork Angels” album. With a straightforward 2-channel design with switchable clipping modes, the LERXST OMEGA combines the best of all his previous favorites into one inspiring amp.

These Lifeson Tone Models capture every nuance of what makes the OMEGA great: a gutsy, clean sound; a roaring classic rock rhythm tone; a smooth, high-gain lead tone; and massive tonal depth and detail provided by modeled captures of the LERXST oversized 4x12. It’s everything you need to explore the next frontier of rock guitar.