IK Multimedia TONEX Hyde Street Amp Locker

Hyde Street Amp Locker is a curated collection of 14 amplifiers used on countless classic albums. Veteran studio engineer Jaimeson Durr captured these amps at the legendary Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco exclusively for TONEX users, bringing the historic and unparalleled tones of the iconic “San Francisco sound” directly to your gear locker.

All Tone Models were captured using Hyde Street Studios’ prized recording equipment, including a Neve 8038 console (installed by Rupert Neve himself), 1084 Preamp/EQ, CAPI VP28 mic preamps, API 550a EQ and an array of classic studio mics. The results are 20 Tone Models encapsulating the legendary studios’ sound. Hyde Street Amp locker is an eclectic mix of tones that offers players and engineers a rich palette to use live and in the studio.

Collection Overview

• 20 Tone Models based on 14 amps from Hyde Street Studios private collection
• Captured by veteran Jaimeson Durr at Hyde Street Studios with legendary gear
• Using AI Machine Modeling™ technology with advanced training
• Use across the entire TONEX ecosystem, including the free TONEX CS
• Play inside TONEX app, your favorite DAW, or live with TONEX Pedal and TONEX ONE

A Hub of Musical Activity
Hyde Street Studios, located at 245 Hyde Street in San Francisco, has been a cornerstone of the city's music scene since its inception in 1969 as Wally Heider Recording. It played a pivotal role in the “San Francisco sound” that conquered the world throughout the late ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond, producing legendary recordings like “Cosmo’s Factory” (Creedence Clearwater Revival), “American Beauty” (Grateful Dead), “Abraxas” (Santana), “Surfing with the Alien” (Joe Satriani), “Insomniac” (Green Day), “Headhunters” (Herbie Hancock), and “Tower Of Power” (Tower Of Power) to name a few.

In 1980, it transitioned to Hyde Street Studios under Michael Ward's and partners’ leadership, becoming a hub for the emerging punk and hip-hop scenes with artists like Dead Kennedys, Green Day, Cake and Tupac Shakur. Throughout its illustrious history, Hyde Street Studios has remained a sought-after destination for major recording artists, preserving its historic charm and acoustic excellence.

Masterfully Engineered
Jaimeson Durr is a top Billboard charting recording engineer, mixer, and producer in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has worked with legends like Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Chickenfoot, The Dead, Don Felder, Nancy Wilson, The Head and The Heart, and many promising new artists. For the past 20 years, Jaimeson has been running his studio, Wally’s Hyde Out (formerly Studio C), within the legendary Hyde Street Recording Studio complex.

The Amp Locker
The Hyde Street Amp Locker features 20 Tone Models based on a rich collection of vintage and modern amps. Each with a unique history and character covering everything from a cigarette box amp run into Marshall 4x12 to an original 1966 Super Reverb used on countless classic albums.

Studio/Gear
Hyde Street Studios boasts a remarkable array of vintage and modern recording equipment, reflecting its rich history and dedication to high-quality sound. The studio has a vast analog and digital equipment collection, ensuring that every recording represents Hyde Street’s authentic and timeless essence. Each Tone Model was carefully captured using Hyde Street’s unique gear recipe, which has helped shape the sound of hundreds of albums.

Consoles

• Neve 8038
• API 1601
• Outboard Gear
• Capi VP28
• API 550a
• API 550b
• Burl Mothership
• Carnaby EQ
• Neve 1084 EQ
• Burl B1 API 550b
• Mics
• Shure 57
• Sennheiser 421
• Neuman U67
• Sony C38

Explore A Universe of Tone
TONEX is a complete ecosystem of tone based on a powerful new AI Machine Modeling™ technology which lets you experience thousands of ultra-realistic Tone Models of amps and pedals today with the promise of unlimited new tones tomorrow.

Play, practice and record as a standalone plug-in inside your favorite DAW and live with TONEX Pedal . Or model the tone of any amp, cabinet, combo or pedal, all with a sonic accuracy that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.

Instantly play up to 1,100+ Premium Tone Models already available plus browse, demo and download over 33K Tone Models available on ToneNET in TONEX. Easily add more Premium tones to your library with Tone Partner and signature collections.

From rare one-of-a-kind vintage amps to modern rigs, TONEX makes it affordable to own the most sought-after gear in the world.

Instant access
Signature Collections can be used with any version of TONEX including the free TONEX CS and TONEX for iPhone/iPad. You’ll have immediate access to your Signature Collections inside TONEX software. After purchasing, locate your collection inside TONEX software then select download. All the Tone Models will be available on your local library to play, practice and record.

Play Signature Collections live on stage
TONEX Pedal lets you store and play AI Machine Modeling Tone Models live on stage. Use the included librarian to transfer any Premium, free, Tone Partner, or Signature Collection Tone Model right to the pedal for your next gig, tour or recording session. Take the most sought-after gear anywhere.

TONEX for MAC PC
TONEX for Mac/PC offers an intuitive, easy-to-use workflow to keep you in your creative zone. Play, practice and record as a standalone or plug-in inside your favorite DAW or directly inside AmpliTube 5. Always have the best possible tones right at your fingertips.

TONEX in AmpliTube 5
Tone Models function just like other AmpliTube amplifiers, cabs or pedals. They can be used alongside any gear models you own to build custom signal chains and save as presets for easy recall. The combination of TONEX and AmpliTube 5 represents the most advanced tone powerhouse on the planet today.

TONEX on the go
TONEX for iPhone/iPad lets you access your Premium Tone Model library anywhere with seamless sync for a limitless supply of inspiration. TONEX puts the world’s most iconic guitar and bass gear right in your pocket with realism like you never imagined. Just add an iRig for a killer practice rig on the go.