Torpedo Captor X + (16-Ohm)

Discover DynIR™

Two notes’ revolutionary DynIR™ engine delivers the ultimate in contemporary cabinet emulation, capturing the nuance and realism of 160,000 IRs in a single, flexible ecosystem. Each of Captor X +’s 32 bundled virtual cabinets features 8 industry-standard microphones, dual mic’ing options, and over 10,000 possible mic positions to explore. The result is studio-grade sound with the authenticity, flexibility, and immediacy of a real mic’ed cabinet — giving you total control over your tone in any recording or performance scenario.

Rethink You Rig in Stereo!

Seeking a radical stereo makeover? Meet Captor X +’s TWIN TRACKER - a cutting-edge stereo double tracking wunderkind. Simply fire-it-up to route your mono amp sound to the left XLR output, all whilst our DSP creates a proxy - or ‘Virtual Guitarist’ - on the right channel in real-time. 

Reverb, Redefined

From tight studio ambience to cathedral-like expanse, Captor X +’s DSP-powered reverbs are a masterclass in dimension. Featuring a proprietary low-latency algorithm, 12 quick-to-dial room modes, and an advanced Custom mode for in-depth tweaking, it’s the definitive fuss-free reverb solution to elevate your sound.

Tone Enhancement 

Great tone is in the details. Captor X + comes loaded with a studio-grade DSP ENHANCER: thickness and brilliance controls for precision low- and high-end shaping — not to mention a handy Body encoder for dialing in presence and fullness. It’s everything you need to refine your DI tone for pro-level polish in any scenario. 

The Precision Player’s EQ

Every player knows, the right EQ is paramount to making the tone in your head a reality. Enter Captor X+’s studio-grade semi-parametric multi-mode EQ. Specified with the modern player in mind, it’s been engineered to root your focus on dialling in the perfect tone quickly so you spend less time tweaking and more time on what really matters - playing. 

GENOME Captor X + Edition Included  

Out-the-box, Captor X + ships with a lifetime license to GENOME - the carrier class software ecosystem engineered for world-class DynIR speaker simulation and much more. Fusing an ever-growing roster of virtual cabinets, amplifiers, pedals, and essential STUDIO FX, GENOME is your first - and final - destination for pristine recordings every time.

Torpedo Captor X + is preloaded with a comprehensive selection of 32 DynIR cabinets for guitar and bass.

Register your Torpedo Captor X (via Torpedo USB Remote) hardware to claim 3 free DynIR cabinets on your licence.

Guitar Cabinets

• Angl Pro30: Inspired by Engl® 4×12” Celestion® Vintage 30
• Angl VintC: Inspired by Engl® 4×12”
• BDeLuxe: Inspired by Fender® Blues Deluxe
• Brit 65O: Inspired by Marshall® 1965A 4×10” Celestion® G10L-35 open back
• Brit VintC: Inspired by Marshall® Slash Signature 4×12” Celestion® V30 closed back
• Calif StdC: Inspired by Mesa/Boogie® Rectifier® Standard 4×12” Celestion® V30 closed back
• Eddie: Inspired by Peavey® 5150 2×12” Sheffield 1200
• Eggbeater: Inspired by Egnater® Egnater® Tourmaster 2X12
• Fastback25: Inspired by 4×12 cabinet Celestion® Pre-Rola G12M Greenback
• Forest: Inspired by Elmwood® cabinet
• Free Rock2: Inspired by VHT® Deliverance 2×12” Eminence® P50E
• GreenArtC: Inspired by Marshall® 4×12 cabinet for JMP amplifier
• Green Tri: Inspired by Hughes&Kettner® Triamp 4×12” Celestion® Greenback
• Jazz 120: Inspired by Vintage Roland® JC120 2×12”
• JubilGreen: Inspired by Marshall® 2550 2×12” Celestion® Greenback
• Kerozen: Inspired by Diezel® 4×12” Celestion® G12K-100
• RackHeroJP: Inspired by Custom Audio Amplifier 2×12 cabinet Celestion® Vintage 30
• Rand NB412: Inspired by Randall® Signature Series 4×12 cabinet Celestion® Greenback
• SilverJen: Inspired by Vintage Fender® Twin Reverb® 2×12” Jensen® C12K
• StrongBack: Inspired by VHT® Fat Bottom series cabinet P50E speaker
• Tanger 30C: Inspired by Orange® 1×12 cabinet with Celestion® Vintage 30 speaker
• The One: Inspired by Brunetti® Neo1512 1×15” & 1×12”
• Vibro V30: Inspired by Vintage 1961 Fender® Vibrolux® 1×12” Celestion® V30
• Voice 30: Inspired by Original Vox® AC30 JMI 2×12” Celestion® “Silver Bell”
• Watt FanC: Inspired by Hiwatt® 2×12” Fane closed back
• XTCab: Inspired by Bogner® 4×12” Celestion® V30

Additional DynIR cabinets upon hardware registration (via Torpedo USB Remote)

• Calif C90: Inspired by Mesa® 1×12″ with Celestion® C90
• Rand RD112: Inspired by Randall® 1×12″  with Celestion® Vintage 30
• Romanum2: Inspired by Cicognani2 Imperium® 2×12” with JENSEN® speaker

Bass Cabinets 

• Alu XL: Inspired by Hartke® XL 4×10”
• Bull Neo2: Inspired by 2×10″ cabinet
• Fridge9: Inspired by Ampeg® 8×10”
• Heaven Top: Inspired by David Eden® 4×10”
• Marco: Inspired by Markbass® 2×10”
• New York: Inspired by Markbass® 4×6”

Effects and Processors

VIRTUAL LOAD SHAPER 

• Apply carefully designed post-load impedance curves to reshape the tonal character of your amp’s signal after the load stage. 
• Add warmth, tighten lows, or highlight upper-mid bite, all tailored for your XLR and headphone feeds while your companion cabinet connection remains completely unaffected. 

ENHANCER

• Frequency and dynamic shaping actionable on each mic channel
• Thickness and Brilliance for low-end and high-end emphasis
• Body for shaping the mid-range
• Guitar and bass modes
• Available in Mono (Dual Mono Mode) and Stereo (Stereo Mode) variants 

TWIN TRACKER (Stereo Mode Only)

• Automatic double tracker (left output: you  / right output: virtual guitarist)
• Dynamically changes the attack and timing of the ‘ghost’ player
• Balance controls the separation of the twin guitarists in the stereo field
• Tightness controls how close the ‘ghost’ matches your playing

REVERB

• 12 Models: Studio A, Studio B, Loft, Cathedral, Basement, Hall A, Hall B, Crypt, Spring, Plate, Tile and Echo
• Hardware SPACE knob controls the width of the stereo field

MIC EQ

• Positioned post the virtual cabinet and actionable on each microphone independently; available in Stereo and Dual/Mono routing modes
• 3 modes: Guitar (5-band), Bass (5-band), Custom 
• Custom mode: 5-band semi-parametric (-20dB to +20dB range) plus adjustable low shelf

OUTPUT EQ (Dual Mono Mode Only)

• Positioned post the Mic EQ and Enhancer, actionable on output channels independently
• 3 modes: Guitar (5-band), Bass (5-band), Custom 
• Custom mode: 5-band semi-parametric (-20dB to +20dB range) plus adjustable low shelf

VOICING HARDWARE ENCODER

• Fast global tone control
• Dial left to emphasize the mid-frequencies
• Dial right to cut the mids for a more scooped tone

NOISE GATE

• Removes unwanted floor noise
• Noise level “learn” functionality
• Hard / Soft mode

IR LOADER

• Effortlessly switch between DynIR and static IR loader modes
• Store hundreds of static IRs on Captor X +’s internal memory
• Option to blend dual standard .wav IRs or route each IR to its own output with an independent Mic- and Post-FX suite.
• IR lengths up to 200ms supported 
• Adjustable performance mode, ultra-low latency of 1.27ms

TUNER

• Access via Torpedo Remote
• Customisable “A” frequency from 410Hz to 490Hz

CABINET MIKING

DynIR™ SPECIFICATIONS

• Every DynIR™ Virtual Cabinet is captured with 8 carefully selected microphones including dynamic, condenser and ribbon industry-standard models.
• DynIR™’s automatically phase correct as the virtual mics are moved
• Select two microphones (per cabinet), position and pan two microphones within the stereo field or route each microphone to its own output, with access to an independent mic- and post-FX suite for precise tonal control.
• Get immediate access to 900+ Virtual Cabinets via Torpedo Remote and the Two notes Store

MICROPHONE POSITIONING x 2

• Front & back of cabinet
• Distance: from close miking to room tone
• Axis: from cone center to speaker edge

Can I mismatch the impedance of the Torpedo Captor X + and my amp / speaker?

It is generally accepted that a small mismatch is not a problem if you play the amp at a low level, but this isn’t a general rule.

WARNING Before mismatching impedances – please read this article.

What are the Stereo Options in Captor X +? 

Captor X + offers a complete Stereo Processing Architecture. The available options include: 

• True Stereo – Place and pan two microphones (or static IRs) independently in the stereo field to create a three-dimensional soundstage.
• Dual Mono – Route each microphone (or static IR) to its own XLR output, with fully independent mic- and post-FX processing for each channel. Optionally, Dual Mono can operate in a mode where both microphones (or both IRs) are combined into a single blended signal; in this configuration, the blended signal is sent to both XLR outputs, each of which still features its own independent post-FX chain for output-specific tonal shaping.

In addition, in Stereo Mode Captor X +’s Post FX including the Twin Tracker and Reverb both add additional Stereo processing options to your direct feed. 

What is the Virtual Load Shaper?

The Virtual Load Shaper is a feature in Captor X + that refines your direct outputs by applying carefully designed post-load impedance curves. This reshapes the tonal character of your amp’s signal after the load stage, without affecting your connected cabinet.

The result is an optimized direct tone for XLR and headphone outputs, whether you’re recording, sending your signal to front-of-house, or practicing silently.

Can I use an amp more powerful than the rated power of the Torpedo Captor X +?

The published ratings of amplifiers do not follow a uniform pattern. For example, some tube amps (mostly vintage or from vintage inspiration), can output more power than advertised.

If your amplifier outputs more than 100W RMS, discover how to protect your amp when using a Torpedo Captor with this detailed article.

What is a load-box / attenuator?

A load-box/attenuator provides a dummy load to run a tube amp at a reduced level or silently (in place of a speaker cabinet).

To discover more about load-boxes and attenuators and what they do, and more importantly how they protect your amp, find out more in this article.

Torpedo Remote? What’s it for?

Torpedo remote is a software application designed to make controlling your Torpedo device as easy as possible, to find out how to get started with Torpedo Remote.

For more information about how to use Torpedo Remote with your Captor X +, please read this article.

Why should I register my Captor X +?

When first opening Captor X + via Torpedo Remote, You are asked if you would like to register the product with Two notes. When the Captor X + is registered to your account, you are given 3 extra cabinets for free! The Calif C90, Rand RD112 and the Romanum2.

Is Captor X + standalone? Do I need a computer?

Yes — Captor X + can be used completely standalone. You can plug in and play without a computer. However, some deeper editing features (such as changing cabinets within your library) require a USB connection to the Torpedo Remote software on your computer.

For everyday control and fine-tuning, you can use the Torpedo Wireless Remote app on your phone or tablet, giving you quick access to most parameters right at your fingertips.

Can I use it with a preamp?

No — the Captor X + requires a high level of input to operate such as the output of a power amp. Without a high level of input, you could damage the device.

Can I connect it to an FRFR speaker?

Yes — From the XLR outputs only. The Captor X + speaker out has been designed for regular guitar/bass cabinet use.

Can I use the outputs simultaneously? (headphones, XLR and speaker outputs)

All outputs work simultaneously and independently. For example, you can play your amp and use the attenuator (through the speaker output), while sending the full torpedo processed signal of your amp to your DAW (through the XLR outputs).