Tonex Hyde Street Amp Locker

The Sonic Soul of San Francisco

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.

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.

1974 Fender® Twin Silverface 2x12 combo

“This 1974 Fender Twin is a Hyde St. Studio staple. We replaced the speakers with MojoTone MP12s to deliver even more sonic clarity.”

Airline 62-9025A 1x12 combo

“Manufactured by Valco in the mid-1960s and sold in department stores, this one’s great for anyone looking for that ‘60s vibe. Never underestimate the tone of a department store amp!”

1966 Fender® Super Reverb with 4x12 cab

“This is an all-original 1966 Fender Super Reverb with its original speakers. It is our studio gem and was used by many legendary guitarists who graced our studio, dating back to when Hyde St was Wally Heider’s Recording Studio. If this amp could talk…”

Marshall® MKII Studio with 2x12 cab

“Vintage reissue Plexi that delivers that classic Marshall tone.”

MESA/Boogie® Dual Rectifier

“The ultimate metal machine, this amp is an early Dual Rec that sounds superior for anyone looking for the ultimate rhythm or clean tone.”

Fender® Champ

“Another Hyde St. staple, this Fender Champ has a Tone Tubby Humbolt speaker that has been used on countless records to come out of Hyde.”

Fender® Vibrolux

“This amp once belonged to Tom Sharples, who co-founded Hyde Street Studios with Michael Ward and Dan Alexander in 1980. Featuring custom Jensen Speakers, it can be heard on countless records recorded at Hyde St.”

Seymour Duncan® Convertible

“Our Duncan Convertible was a favorite of the late, great Jeff Beck and was once owned by famed Bay Area producer/engineer Jimmy Foot. This amp was designed with reconfigurable tube modules.”

Budda Super Drive 30 Series II with Phat 1x12 cab

“I purchased this amp directly from the President of Budda in early 2008. Great for hard rocking and metal tones.”

Marshall® JCM 900 Model 2100 with Marshall 1960A 4x12 cab

“A studio staple since 1990, the JCM 900 was the successor of the famous JCM 800 and had even more gain… this amp went up to 20!”

Milkman 2x10 Combo

“Hand-built in San Francisco by amp builder Tim Marcus, this amp has a clean, creamy tone.”

Sears Silvertone 1x8 combo (and with a Phat 1x12 cab)

“I found this amp on the street in front of a bar next door to my house in San Francisco late one night after a recording session in 1999. It’s been a Hyde Street Studio staple ever since, even making its way on many recordings.”

Smokey Amp Camel Cig Box amp

“Purchased in New York City and brought back to the Bay Area, this is a great little amp that delivers huge tone when plugged into a Marshall 4x12 cab.”

 Roland® Cube 1x12 combo

“This is one of those amps people love using in our studio.”

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.

System Requirements

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).
• Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2, VST 3, AAX.

Important note: Internet connection is required to authorise the application and access ToneNET.