Sampson 30 (Bad Cat Era 30) for Tonex
Sampson 30 (Bad Cat Era 30) for Tonex
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The Sampson 30 is a ToneX Tone Model pack captured from a real Bad Cat Era 30 amplifier — a hand-wired Class A 30-watt boutique amp based on the Vox AC30 circuit topology with Bad Cat's signature refinements. The Era 30 is known for its bell-like chime, responsive touch sensitivity, and beautiful harmonic complexity from clean through driven. These are the tones that make players put down their Vox and order a Bad Cat.
Every ToneX Tone Model in this pack was made from the actual Bad Cat Era 30 in a professional studio environment, captured through a professional studio preamp (NEVE 1073, API 512, or Harrison 32c), Beyer M160 ribbon (front) and Shure SM57 (rear).
What's Included
- 25 Tone Models — 12 mic'd cab Tone Models, 12 DI Tone Models (dry signal, no cab), and 1 bonus "Blown" DI Model
- PDF manual with tone notes and signal chain details
Compatible With
Compatible with IK Multimedia ToneX Pedal, ToneX One, and the ToneX software (Mac/PC). Files are .txp format.
FAQ
What amp is this?
A Bad Cat Era 30 — a hand-wired 30-watt Class A boutique amplifier from Bad Cat Amplifiers. Based on the Vox AC30 circuit topology with Bad Cat's signature modifications. Known for its legendary touch sensitivity and beautiful harmonic response from clean through drive.
What signal chain was used?
Bad Cat Era 30 captured through a professional studio preamp (NEVE 1073, API 512, or Harrison 32c), Beyer M160 ribbon (front) and Shure SM57 (rear).
How many Tone Models are included?
25 — 12 mic'd cab Tone Models, 12 DI Tone Models, and 1 bonus Blown DI Model.
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