Tonalic essential gives you a powerful first taste: real guitar performances that instantly adapt to your chords, tempo, and groove.
Upgrading to Tonalic arranger or studio expands your creative palette with additional guitars, bass, and drums, each performed by world-class musicians who were recorded in legendary studios across the musical hotspots of the world. Every player brings different tones, techniques, and musical personalities — giving you more ways to shape the sound and feel of your song.
And because you received Tonalic essential as part of a bundle, you automatically qualify to an exclusive discount of up to €100/USD for an upgrade to an annual subscription to Tonalic arranger or Studios.

Upgrade from Tonalic essential to arranger and bring bass, drums, percussion and additional guitar styles into your workflow — all performed by world-class musicians recorded in iconic studios across the world.

Tonalic studio also gives you the full musician roster, every instrument, every city, every Tonalic — enhanced by the most advanced refinement features and detailed sound controls for drive, ambience, effects, and cymbals.

Explore many more performances captured in the sound of Nashville, London, Berlin, L.A. and beyond — always recorded by real musicians, always musically adaptive.
Real guitarists, bass players, and drummers — recorded in the studios and cities where their playing naturally lives and breathes.
Today, Kenny is one of the most sought-after drummers in the world. His unique skills and talents transcend all musical genres, often featuring a powerful back beat and a lot of punch.
Uwe is best known as the guitarist of the German pop-rock band Reamonn. His guitar mastery blends intricate fingerpicking with emotive melodies that resonate with depth and emotion.
Randy is known for his work across R&B, gospel, pop and soul. Drawing inspiration from classic jazz, his guitar work blends melodic clarity with harmonic sophistication shifting seamlessly between lead and rhythm roles.
In addition to being the bassist for Bush, Corey is a sought-after session musician and producer. He's fantastic with a pick, especially when it comes to fat sounding 90s rock, but also shines in pop and alternative.
J.T. was a renowned guitarist from Nashville, who infused his musical approach with versatility and virtuosity, spanning genres from country to rock, making him a sought-after session musician and a true legend.
Julian, a versatile guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer, has collaborated with artists like Alanis Morissette, Aimee Mann and Jewel. Beyond his jazz roots, he moves fluidly across genres and styles.
Justin gained prominence as the lead guitarist for Pink and NBC's "The Voice". His playing seamlessly blends rock and pop influences, showcasing technical prowess and stirring expression.
Adrian X, a distinguished guitarist, writer and producer, is celebrated for his genre-defying style that seamlessly blends R&B, reggae grooves, metal riffs and hip hop.
Although he studied and lives in Europe, Ahmed is widely recognized as a leading interpreter of Brazilian music. He combines excellent technique on the classical guitar with the rhythmic vitality of Brazilian genres.
Influenced by Marcus Miller and Mark King, Paul prefers slapping and thumb playing. The top-tier session and touring bassist is renowned for his tasteful approach – a versatile style that's groove-oriented yet melodic.
Binky is a cornerstone of the modern soul revival as the guitarist for Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, later also for artists like Amy Winehouse. His guitar work is deeply rooted in 1960s funk and soul traditions.
Rob, a highly accomplished English guitarist and songwriter, has recorded and toured with renowned artists like Jamiroquai and Kylie Minogue. He loves playing jazzy and funky rhythm parts on acoustic or electric guitar.
Sean has collaborated with artists like John Mayer and Robin Thicke, contributing to numerous chart-topping records. He is an incredibly versatile bassist, known for his earthy, warm and thick tone that supports the song.
Victor is an accomplished drummer, acclaimed for his dynamic and eclectic style. His drumming has been the driving force behind countless albums and performances, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
Known for her dynamic, precise and groove-heavy drumming style, Joy gained global recognition as the heartbeat of Beyoncé's all-female band. She also works as an actress, musical director and music producer.
Ace, guitar player of the UK rock band Skunk Anansie, is one of the top creative rock guitarists, authors and educators. His trademark lies in crafting heavy riffs built on simplicity and strength.
Coming from a classical background as a double bass player, Paul quickly adapted his style to jazz, pop and eletronic music with artists like Jazzanova and Emilíana Torrini. His bass lines are known for their harmonic sophistication and fluidity.
David, a Grammy-nominated percussionist, fell in love early with finger-style drumming. He studied Indian tabla and Iranian tombak, later immersing himself in the world of frame drums and handpans.
Brent is a Grammy-winning Nashville session guitarist whose exceptional talent and trademark hybrid picking has shaped countless chart-topping country hits over the past four decades.
Troy is an American alternative rock and metal guitar player, well-known as Evanescence's lead guitarist and for his heavy, but also bluesy style.
As a founding member of Foo Fighters, Nate's bass lines anchor each composition with precision and depth, blending his melodic sensibilities and rhythmic foundation into a powerful sound.
Dwayne, originally a cornerstone of the Philly scene, is a versatile American bassist prominently known for his work with Beck's live band. He prioritizes a big tone as well as pocket over flashy technique.
Nick, a key figure in Brooklyn's funk and soul revival scene, is acclaimed for his groove-centric bass lines with impeccable timing and ghost notes. He anchors compositions with a rich, unmistakable vintage sound.
Larry is a legendary Nashville session bassist whose exceptional talent has shaped numerous chart-topping country hits. Whether on upright or electric bass, his tone is warm and articulate.
Tim is one of the most featured and influential session guitarists of all time, playing on countless chart-topping records. His superior harmonic knowledge leads to versatile and creative guitar parts that always support the song.
Alex is a live and session drummer from London. He performed and recorded among others with Elbow, Shania Twain, Dizzee Rascal and is celebrated for "big phat grooves" and a "hip British swing".
Oli played and toured with artists like Hellmut Hattler and DePhazz. Apart from being an incredibly skilled jazz drummer, he often blends acoustic and electronic elements.
Jared, former Saturday Night Live guitarist, now thriving as a sought-after producer, songwriter and session musician. Whether it's pumping funk, soulful blues or ambient textures, he adapts instantly.
Beyond his role as the bass player of Thees Uhlmann, Hubert is also known for his work with Sportfreunde Stiller. Playing primarily with a pick, his fat tone delivers serious drive and groove.
Bryan, a Grammy-winning acoustic guitarist – legendary for his flatpicking, has collaborated with Ricky Skaggs, The Chicks, Taylor Swift and many more, earning multiple IBMA awards along the way.
Paul, bassist for Jamiroquai, has also collaborated with artists like Tina Turner, Bryan Ferry, Tom Jones and Seal. He tends to have a clear sound, though he also likes a fat, round tone.
Raoul is a seasoned bassist best known for his presence in the German scene. He fuses funk, jazz and R&B – sculpting deep grooves with impeccable timing, anchoring compositions with a rich, dynamic sound.
Tonalic is built on real studio performances by exceptional musicians, recorded in great music cities around the world. Musical Director Uwe Bossert shares why these sessions happen where the music is made — and how their musicality is preserved and brought into Tonalic.
This video requires necessary cookies to play.
Yes. A registered Tonalic essential reduces the upgrade to an annual subscription for Tonalic arranger or studio by up to 100 €/USD as a one-time discount.
Your Tonalic essential content is also available in Tonalic arranger and studio, you simply add more musicians, instruments, and Tonalics.
Tonalic arranger adds bass, drums, and additional guitar content.
Tonalic studio unlocks everything: all musicians, all instruments, Sound controls and Refine tools.
Absolutely — upgrading doesn’t change or break anything in your DAW.
Tonalic feels like having a musician by your side.
No AI, no loops, no MIDI. Just a musician playing along to every chord, every tempo, every groove. Effortlessly.
The result? Authentic guitar, bass, and drum tracks in your song — with the sound, the emotion, and all the performance magic that happens between the notes.
From Celemony, the creators of Melodyne.
Played by world-class studio musicians.
Driven by your song.
Tonalic — a musician by your side