Ultra high gain amp head delivers aggressive, thick metal tones for modern genres
JST-matched cabinet emulation with four microphone pairings enables precise cab room matching
Studio-grade parametric EQ and limiter ensure optimized, mix-ready guitar tones
Software-enabled true bypass on overdrive pedal preserves signal integrity
Importable IR loader allows users to load custom cabinet microphone combinations
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FEATURED IN: Toneforge® Menace is a virtual guitar rig plugin designed to give you aggressive metal amp tones that pair perfectly with any guitar lead or riff. As the original Toneforge® model, Toneforge® Menace is the first virtual guitar rig plugin designed to take you all the way from direct input to final mix.
Toneforge® Menace is
License Type
One-time purchase, perpetual software license
File Formats
AAX, AU, VST3
Operating Systems
Windows 7/64-bit, macOS 10.14 Intel/M Series 64-bit
Supported DAWs
Cubase, Reaper, Pro Tools, Logic, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Studio One, FL Studio, Digital Performer, Luna
Supported Languages
English
User Type
Individual, Small business, Medium-sized business, Large enterprise
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Menace with teeth
Great little plug in simple to use and get a heavy tone perfect for heavy styles of music. You can't beat the summer sale price either. How could anyone pass it by. I didn't
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Rob · 1 day ago
made my 8-string purr like a walrus
I’ve spent way too much time trying to squeeze a decent tone out of my cheap 8-string guitar. Most plugins either made it sound like a wet cardboard box or like bees trapped in a tin can. I was about ready to retire the poor thing to wall-art status… then I discovered ToneForge Menace, and to be clear......it was 1/2 price, so i thought "why not"
Let me tell you—this plugin rips. I don’t know what kind of sonic sorcery is going on under the hood, but it made my 8-string purr like a walrus... and I mean that in the most majestic, ground-shaking, "get out of the way" kind of way. It’s tight, clear, aggressive, and somehow manages to bring out the best in even the most budget-friendly guitars.
The tones are massive right out of the box, and tweaking is super intuitive. I actually found myself enjoying the tone-building process for once instead of fighting with it.
Color me impressed (and mildly confused how this plugin is so good). ToneForge Menace is now glued into my signal chain. If you're struggling with tone on a lower-end 8-string, just try this. You might find yourself growling along with your guitar.
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LuVh8R · May 29, 2025
Good tone and user friendly
To be hinest I woukdnt have purchased Menacw if it hadnt been $10,only because I already have so many different amp sims but im glad I did. I added it to a dull sound i had as a fillet in a demo track and it brought it to life. The IR loader made all the difference. If you have somw good IR packs then youll easily dial in a great tone. Very much worth a try.