AMPS CAPTURED for tone x

I love great tube amps. LOVE. But bringing them everywhere? Not always ideal. Every venue and every space has its own needs, and sometimes a digital rig just makes more sense or, in lots of cases, it’s what’s needed.

I’ve tried them all—every digital platform, you name it—and while many “sound” good, getting them to feel right took some work. So I set out to capture my favorite amps the way I know them best, dialing them in until they felt like home.

I’m only ever going to offer something I’ve tested, refined, and use daily. These are the sounds I trust—captured with intention and serious attention to detail, ready to drop into your rig. Hope they serve you well!

IT'S GOOD TO SOUND GOOD

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IT'S GOOD TO SOUND GOOD •

the collection

(sound clips below)

SOUNDS + SAMPLES

Tips & Tricks

Input Gain & Trim

All captures were made so that 0 dB feels and responds closest to plugging straight into the amp. That said, every setup is different, so don’t be afraid to experiment. Try adjusting between -2 dB and +2 dB to see what feels best for your playing style and rig.

If you’re using ToneX software, I highly recommend making these adjustments within the software itself for more precision. On the ToneX One, a tiny turn of the knob makes a big difference, so be subtle with your adjustments.

Getting More (or Less) Headroom

My go-to clean sound might be someone else’s edge of breakup. If you find a capture you love but wish it had just a little more headroom, try rolling back the gain slightly on the capture itself. This can help keep the feel intact while giving you more dynamic range to work with.

EQ is Your Friend

A little EQ adjustment can go a long way. The EQ within ToneX is actually pretty musical and useful, so don’t hesitate to tweak it to fit your mix or playing style. Some amps naturally cut more low or high end than others, so rolling off some lows on a darker capture or taming highs on something more aggressive can help everything sit better in a mix.

Phase & Stereo Pairing

Most of these captures are in phase with one another, but there are a few exceptions. If something sounds off—thin, hollow, or just a little weird—it’s worth checking phase alignment.

  • How to Check & Fix Phase:

    • Listen in mono – If your sound suddenly loses body or feels scooped, phase might be the issue.

    • Flip the phase – Many audio interfaces or DAWs have a simple phase invert button.

    • Use a DI box with phase control – I personally use the DISO+ from Pinstripe, which lets me flip the phase instantly to find the sweet spot.

Experiment & Make It Your Own

These captures were made to be plug-and-play, but every player and setup is different. Whether it's adjusting input gain, stacking pedals in front, or tweaking EQ and phase, trust your ears and tweak as needed. Hope you dig 'em!

ABOUT
ME

I've had the gift of playing guitar and making music for nearly two decades now. From playing at church, to touring and session work, every opportunity to pick up a guitar has felt important and exciting. And with that, I've always deeply cared about the sound.

I was that guy (sometimes still am)—an hour after everyone's left the stage, still tweaking things until they felt right. Finding the balance between what feels great to me and what works in a mix. Getting two amps to complement each other. Making sure my drives are hitting the front of the amp just right.

At some point, out of necessity, I needed a way to digitally capture the sounds of the gear I know and love—the amps, mics, and setups I’ve relied on for years. After putting in the work and being really happy with the results, I figured maybe others would enjoy them too.

I've spent hundreds of hours sitting with these, dialing them in, making sure they feel right—not just in isolation, but in a mix, through monitors, in a room. They’ve been tested, tweaked, and lived with, and I’m excited to finally put them out into the world. Hope you dig 'em!