STL Tones is now letting anyone earn royalties from their guitar tones – not just the pros
If you’ve ever spent hours perfecting an amp tone only to have your mates ask, ‘Can you send me that preset?’, STL Tones thinks it could be worth more than just bragging rights.
The company behind ToneHub and ControlHub has announced the public expansion of its artist royalty platform, allowing guitarists, producers, mixers, and artists to upload and monetise their own tones across its software ecosystem.
Until now, the marketplace has largely been reserved for invited artists and producers, with over USD$2.5 million in artist royalties generated in total.
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The expansion means independent players will be able to publish alongside signature tones from the guitarists and producers behind acts including Bring Me The Horizon, blink-182, Slipknot, Paramore, Foo Fighters, Turnstile, Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Arctic Monkeys and Weezer.
Creators can publish guitar and bass tones in ToneHub, mixing and mastering chains in ControlHub, and earn recurring royalties whenever their content is used across the platforms. Artists will also retain ownership of the tones they upload while STL handles distribution, royalty tracking, usage analytics and payouts.
The tones themselves are captured from real amplifiers and studio gear, with STL aiming to recreate the feel and response of physical rigs inside its software ecosystem.
Rather than limiting official tone packs to big-name artists, STL says the move is about giving its wider community a chance to benefit from the platform they’ve helped build.
“For years, users in the STL community have helped shape the platform through their support, feedback, and creativity. The launch represents a shift toward sharing platform revenue directly with the users contributing to the ecosystem,” says the company.
The move also reflects a wider trend in the music industry, where artists are increasingly relying on multiple revenue streams to build sustainable careers.
“Streaming, touring, merch, fan communities, and digital products have all become part of the modern artist business model. STL believes artist tones should be part of that revenue stack as well, transforming them from one-time product releases into long-term royalty-generating assets,” STL adds.
“Over the years, I have collected amps and hardware that may not be accessible to the average person. ControlHub and ToneHub have allowed me to share the gear I love and have used on countless records while also creating an additional revenue stream. No other company has revolutionised modern-day mixing quite like STL Tones, and I’m stoked to be part of the ride,” says producer and former A Day To Remember guitarist Tom Denney.
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