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TONEX Hyde Street Collections: Amp Locker
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We’re excited to bring Hyde Street Studios’ rich history to the TONEX ecosystem. This collection includes many of our go-to amps used on countless records and some eclectic gems that’ll add spice to your sound.
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.
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.Every amp was meticulously captured using the exact gear and methods we rely on daily, preserving the unique recipes that have helped us carve out our signature sound in the music world. We hope these tones will inspire you as much as they inspire our clients.
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
System Requirements for TONEX Hyde Street Collections: Amp Locker
TONEX for Mac/PC
TONEX for Mac/PC is a 64-bit application and requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.
Mac®
Intel: Intel® Core™ i3 (Core i5 recommended for Modeler), macOS® 10.15 (macOS® 11 Big Sur required for Modeler), 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB of hard drive space
Apple Silicon: Apple M1, macOS® 11, 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB of hard drive space. TONEX is a native Apple Silicon application.
Supported Plug-in formats : Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.Windows®
Intel: Intel® Core™ i3 or equivalent CPU (Core i5 recommended for Modeler), Windows® 10, 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB of hard drive space, NVIDIA GPU with Maxwell or newer architecture is recommended to reduce training times (eg. GeForce GT 750 or higher).
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