Tonex Hyde Street Amp Locker amp simulator plugin by IK Multimedia

Tonex Hyde Street Amp Locker: Amp Simulator Collection by IK Multimedia

Tonex Hyde Street Amp Locker is an amp simulator plugin from IK Multimedia with 20 Tone Models based on 14 amplifiers from the Hyde Street Studios collection in San Francisco.

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01Overview

Tonex Hyde Street Amp Locker is a curated set of amp tone models for the TONEX ecosystem. The models were captured at Hyde Street Studios by engineer Jaimeson Durr, using AI Machine Modeling technology. The collection ranges from vintage Fender and Marshall amps to modern Mesa/Boogie and Roland designs, along with several unusual small amps. It runs inside the TONEX app, supported DAWs, and with TONEX Pedal and TONEX ONE hardware.

Best for

Classic rock guitar tones
Metal rhythm tones
San Francisco sound recreation
Vintage clean amp sounds
Small amp studio tones

Developer: IK Multimedia
Category: Amp Simulators
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

20 Tone Models based on 14 amps from Hyde Street Studios
Captured by engineer Jaimeson Durr at Hyde Street Studios
Built with AI Machine Modeling technology
Neve 8038 console and API 550a EQ in the capture chain
Includes vintage Fender, Marshall and Super Reverb models
Runs in TONEX app, DAWs, TONEX Pedal and TONEX ONE
Works across the TONEX ecosystem, including free TONEX CS

03In depth

The Hyde Street Amp Models and Their Sources

The collection covers 20 Tone Models based on 14 amps from the Hyde Street Studios private collection. The developer describes the set as a mix of vintage and modern amps, including a 1974 Fender Twin Silverface, a 1966 Fender Super Reverb with a 4x12 cabinet, a Marshall JCM 900 Model 2100, a MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier, and a Milkman 2x10 combo built in San Francisco.

Several entries are small or unusual amps, such as an Airline 1x12 combo, a Sears Silvertone 1x8 combo, and a cigarette box style amp meant to be played through a Marshall 4x12 cabinet.

Capture Method and Studio Gear

According to IK Multimedia, every model was captured at Hyde Street Studios using the studio's recording equipment. That chain includes a Neve 8038 console, a 1084 Preamp/EQ, CAPI VP28 mic preamps, an API 550a EQ, and a range of classic studio microphones.

The models use AI Machine Modeling technology with advanced training, and they work across the TONEX ecosystem, including the free TONEX CS.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	IK Multimedia
Type	Plugin
Category	Amp Simulator
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Tonex Hyde Street Amp Locker?

The plugin runs as a VST3, VST2, AU or AAX plugin in a compatible DAW. An internet connection is required to authorize the application and access ToneNET.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats on Windows and macOS. The macOS version is a native Apple Silicon application, and the Windows version supports VST2, VST3 and AAX in 64-bit.

What hardware is recommended to run it?

The listed minimum is an Intel Core i3 CPU with 4 GB of RAM and 6 GB of hard drive space. Core i5 is recommended for the Modeler, and an NVIDIA GPU with Maxwell or newer architecture is recommended on Windows to reduce training times.