# Allow MIDI CC to control the Output Volume independently of the loaded Tone Model

**URL:** <https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/allow-midi-cc-to-control-the-output-volume-independently-of-the-loaded-tone-model/593>\
**Category:** Guitar\
**Created:** [July 15, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/allow-midi-cc-to-control-the-output-volume-independently-of-the-loaded-tone-model/593 "2026-07-15T06:22:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ludapa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@Ludapa](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/Ludapa)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/allow-midi-cc-to-control-the-output-volume-independently-of-the-loaded-tone-model/593/1 "2026-07-15T06:22:18Z")

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Hello everyone,  
I searched the forum before posting but couldn’t find any discussion about this topic.

I’d like to use my TONEX ONE+ in a pedalboard with an external preamp.

My goal is to use the TONEX ONE+ only for its IRs and effects, while controlling the overall output level via MIDI from my Morningstar MC6.

I found that MIDI CC103 controls the volume, but only when a Tone Model (amp) is active.

Is there any way to control the global output volume via MIDI without loading a Tone Model?

I’ve tried using neutral or clean Tone Models (Power Amp, Clean Platform, etc.), but they still color the sound.

Has anyone found a workaround?

Thanks!