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.

Jaimeson Durr

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.

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.

Jaimeson Durr

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

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.