inTone 2 Solo is a freeware live FX processor and VST host application released by Audiffex, based on the full version of inTone 2 live performance software.
The free version of inTone 2 shares most of the features with the full version of the software, except for the fact that it is limited to only a single track of each type. This means that the users of the free version have access to just one instrument track (which can be used to play and process virtual instruments), one FX track for processing external audio input, one track for loop playback and processing of audio files, one AUX track, and finally the master output track. On the other hand, inTone 2 Solo includes all of the FX processors from the full version of the software, which means that you can use 40 different Audiffex effects to process your audio, along with 3rd party VST plugins which can be loaded separately.
This all sounds good enough on paper, however my user experience while testing inTone 2 Solo was less than mediocre. The app wasn’t able to load any of my virtual instruments (I tried loading Tyrell N6, Charlatan, Poise and Enkl, among several others), nor was it able to load my collection of effects in VST plugin format. The plugin scan would complete normally, but every session ended in a fatal crash whenever I’d try to load one of the scanned plugins. Most of inTone 2 Solo’s built-in effects would hang on load, or they would take around 30 seconds to load and start functioning properly. After several restarts, the app wouldn’t start normally anymore, reporting a series of errors whenever I try to open it.
I really hope that these issues had something to do with my test machine (64-bit Windows 7) and that your user experience will be better if you try to install and test inTone 2 Solo on your computer. It really looks like it could be a useful tool for life performance situations, or even as a simple test environment for trying out new VST plugins. I definitely see a lot of potential for inTone 2 Solo as a live performance host, as it would be a pretty handy tool for processing hardware instruments with virtual effects, or simply playing virtual instruments on stage. If you give inTone 2 Solo a try, please leave a comment below letting me know if you had the same issues as me.
Also, keep in mind that the installation and registration procedure is a bit complicated. You’ll need to register your free copy of the app on the developer’s website first, after which you’ll need to use your serial number in your user account in order to activate the download link. You will also need to enter your serial number and email during the installation process.
Video Demo
Check out the inTone 2 demo video (full version):
Download
inTone 2 Solo is available for free download via Audiffex (61.2 MB download size, ZIP archive, standalone application for 32-bit & 64-bit Windows).
Last Updated on May 19, 2015 by Tomislav Zlatic.
