Two Notes

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Country: France (FR)
Founded: 2012
Developer: Two Notes
Pricing: Freemium (plugins and hardware with varying costs)
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web

Indexes

Audio/Music Production Guitar

Overview

Two Notes is a French audio software and hardware company specializing in guitar amplification modeling, cabinet simulation, and audio processing tools. Founded in 2012, the company develops both standalone hardware units (such as the Torpedo Remote and Torpedo Studio) and software plugins (including Genome and DynIR) for musicians and audio professionals. The platform is known for combining amp modeling with impulse response technology to create realistic guitar tones for recording and live performance.

Key Features

Amp Modeling - Digital emulation of guitar amplifiers with customizable parameters and presets
Cabinet Simulation - Virtual cabinet impulse responses with microphone positioning and back-of-cab options
Neural Amp Modeler Integration - Support for Neural Amp Modeler profiles within the Genome plugin
Reactive Load Box - Hardware units like Torpedo Studio function as reactive load boxes for real amplifiers
Multi-Effects Processing - Integrated effects including delay, reverb, and EQ in a single plugin slot
Preset Management - User account-based licensing system for managing and organizing presets across devices
Custom EQ - Advanced equalization with custom frequency selection and adjustment capabilities
Hardware-Software Integration - Seamless connection between hardware units and software plugins for expanded functionality

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Individual Plugins	Varies by product	Single plugin purchase with account-based licensing
Hardware Units	Varies by model	Torpedo Remote, Torpedo Studio, and other hardware with included software
Cabinet Packs	Varies	Additional impulse response libraries and cabinet simulations
Bundles	Varies	Combined hardware and software packages at discounted rates

Platforms & Requirements

Two Notes software runs on Windows and macOS for desktop production, with mobile support on iOS and Android for remote control and preset management. Hardware units connect via USB or audio interfaces to computers and live rigs. The company uses an account-based licensing system where purchases are tied to user accounts rather than individual machines, allowing access across multiple devices.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Neural Amp Modeler profile support
DAW plugin format (VST, AU, AAX)
Hardware audio interface connectivity
User account cloud synchronization
Preset import/export capabilities
Microphone impulse response loading
Third-party cabinet impulse response compatibility

Alternatives

App	Difference
Kemper Profiler	Hardware-focused profiling system that captures real amplifiers; less software-centric than Two Notes
Line 6 Helix	Integrated hardware and software platform with broader effects and modeling options; more expensive entry point
Fractal Audio Axe-Fx	High-end hardware modeler with extensive amp and effect library; primarily hardware-based workflow
IK Multimedia AmpHub	Software-based amp modeling with different impulse response approach; more affordable entry-level option

Reputation

Two Notes is respected in the guitar and audio production community for combining hardware and software solutions effectively, with particular praise for the Torpedo Studio's reactive load box functionality and cabinet simulation quality. Users appreciate the convenience of consolidating multiple effects into single plugin slots and the flexibility of account-based licensing. Some users note that the learning curve for advanced customization can be steep, and pricing for individual components may accumulate for comprehensive setups. The company maintains active development and community engagement through sponsorships and educational content.

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