TA-18 - ToneX

Based on the incredible Tyler HM 18, the TA-18 capture pack brings you a boutique British-voiced amp that is as effortless as it is inspiring. The moment I plugged in, dialing in a great tone was almost instant—it’s an amp that just works. Extremely balanced, touch-sensitive, and harmonically rich, the HM 18 delivers everything from chimey, articulate cleans to smooth, saturated overdrive with ease. I believe these captures reflect that character accurately and naturally.

Capture Breakdown

This pack features 10 meticulously crafted captures to highlight the amp’s dynamic range:

• 5 Clean Captures – Open, responsive, and pedal-friendly.

• 5 Pushed Captures – Rich, harmonically complex drive with natural compression.

Speaker & Mics

Captured through a Celestion Alnico Blue, this pack brings out the amp’s signature British chime and midrange warmth. Mic selection follows my standard approach to ensure versatility and mix-ready tones:

• Shure SM57(On-Axis & Off-Axis)

• Sennheiser 421

• AKG 414

• Royer 121