Toneforge DI Match is the first and only audio plugin of its kind, allowing users to transform their guitar & bass tracks (commonly referred to as “DI” or “direct input/injection” tracks) into hyper-accurate, targeted tones in real-time with zero latency. Use any guitar or bass with any combination of pickups and strings and make it sound like another guitar or bass in seconds!
Some common uses of Toneforge DI Match include:
Match your DI to the DI of a different session
Match your DI’s sound to another musician’s DI sound
Match a Strat-style guitar to a Tele-style guitar
Match an Acoustic Bass to an Electric Bass
Match humbucker pickups to single-coil pickups
Match active pickups to passive pickups
Match a guitar or bass with older strings to a DI with fresh strings
With Toneforge DI Match, you’ll unlock virtually endless tonal options for your guitar & bass tracks at the source - before they ever hit an amp.
About DI Match Technology
DI Match Technology is a proprietary solution that analyzes and manipulates DI signals. It consists of three digital signal processing techniques: Spectral Matching, Level Matching, and Active Pickup Circuit Simulation. These techniques shape the DI sound at the source, allowing users to achieve the desired tone.
Capture the frequency curve and sonic imprint of your instrument in seconds with Toneforge DI Match’s spectral matching. As you play your guitar or bass, the software automatically adjusts the curve until it reaches its optimal state.
Once captured, your DI can be matched to any other DI profile captured or imported into Toneforge DI Match. Get started with one of the included DI profiles from industry leading artists, producers, and the JST team, as well as pink & white noise captures for smoothing.
Once you have matched your Spectral Image to taste, the next often overlooked step that can make or break a tone from the start is achieving nominal gain. Nominal gain is when your volume hits that perfect sweet spot of the amp and other components in the tone. This is where Level Matching comes in. Adjust it to taste, or set it to 100% to match the targeted profile DI profile one to one. It is especially handy when matching a DI to something that has "hotter" pickups.
The Active Pickup Circuit Simulator simulates a real active pickup and allows you to add gain to your DI signal, even if your source is passive! Engage the Active Circuit button and explore the rich tones of an active pickup's internal preamp. You can push your limits even more by using the Gain Knob to give your sound an aggressive and dynamic edge.
With the advanced features of Toneforge DI Match, precision and artistry are at your fingertips.
No recurring fees. Buy once and the plugin is yours forever. No hidden charges, no annual renewals. Just pure, uninterrupted creativity backed by a lifetime of software updates.
Affordable Excellence
Top-tier sound shouldn’t break the bank. With JST, you receive premium quality without the premium price tag. And for those looking for even greater value? Dive into our specially curated bundles and amplify your savings alongside your sound.
Low Latency & CPU Friendly
JST plugins are engineered to be light on your system, ensuring smooth playback and recording sessions. With JST, elevate your sound without compromising your computer's performance.
PRODUCER / ENGINEER
JOEY STURGIS
JST was founded by music producer Joey Sturgis. He has also co-founded URM Academy, Drumforge, Riffhard and has contributed massively to music creators all over the world.
Hi guys, I originally purchased this plugin to hopefully get a more acoustically sounding result from a guitar that is really lovely to play but when plugged in just does not deliver the sound I would like it to and thus it just doesn't get played enough! I have tried almost everything with this guitar to get a sound I like and although not perfect the Toneforge does give me a sound that I can accept and world with. What would be nice, is for somebody to take the fender acoustasonic platform (mine is the American Tele version) and create several acoustic IR's that really do sound like a Martin D28 (for example) or a host of other recognised acoustic guitars etc. Perhaps this is one for consideration, because there is a lot of us acoustasonic owners (that I have spoken to) that would dearly love a more convincing acoustic tone.
James Black
Enhances the Feel
You just feel the difference when you dial in the DI you want. From cleans to heavy. Love it!
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Vambo Sound Productions
A plugin I didn't think I even wanted/needed
Handy plugin for rinse and repeat reamping workflow.
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Lorenzo Renzetti
JST Toneforge
I’ve been using Jason Richardson, Jeff Loomis, DI Match and Howard Benson Plugin For a long time and i can say that we are talking about a must in music production. Joey and his team are incredible! For me the best way you can believe this fact is the FREE Trial! After 14 Days You will need to purchase becouse you will not back again without it!
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HTK
Adding more traditional vintage models would make this plugin even more powerful.
This is a compelling product that truly helps me get closer to the tones I’m aiming for. It’s also quite valuable as a way to study guitars and pickups; I feel like it was a great purchase.
If I had one wish, I’d love to see more vintage tones that aren't specifically tailored for metal. While others have pointed out the lack of Jazzmasters and Jaguars, I’m personally hoping for 4-string Jazz Bass and Precision Bass tones as well.
I really hope these will be added in future updates or released as a separate expansion pack.
(This review was translated from Japanese into English for posting.)