More than just a load box, the Captor X SE is a true sonic tool, combining multiple functions into one compact, easy-to-use unit. It’s a reactive load box, a tube amp attenuator, a mic-ed cab simulator, a static IR loader, and a stereo expander—all wrapped up in a sleek, portable design. Whether you're playing at home, recording in the studio, or performing live, the Captor X SE delivers exceptional versatility for any application.
Packed with studio-grade Post FX, it gives you the ability to refine and customize your tone with a wealth of effects, allowing you to shape your sound to perfection. From subtle nuances to bold tonal shifts, the Captor X SE empowers you to define and redefine your sonic signature, making it the perfect addition to any serious musician’s setup.
The Captor X SE is not just a tool—it’s an essential companion for any musician looking to explore and create in new sonic dimensions.
Features
TWIN TRACKER
- Seeking a radical stereo makeover? Meet Captor X SE'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.
DSP-POWERED REVERB
- From subtle studio acoustics to cavernous chambers for lush ambient soundscapes, Captor X SE's studio- grade DSP-powered REVERB is a one-stop-shop. Featuring 12 quick-to-configure room emulations, all bases are well-and-truly covered when it comes to honing your trademark verb.
TONE ENHANCER
- Discover the ENHANCER. Featuring 'Thickness' and 'Brilliance' controls to emphasise the low- and high- end sonic content of your DI signal - plus a super- handy 'Body' encoder to dial in a fuller, more present tone - all rudiments are set to push meteoric sonics whatever your next performance demands
MULTI-MODE EQ
- Every player knows, the right EQ is paramount to making the tone in your head a reality. Enter Captor X SE'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.
2 XLR OUTPUTS, 3 Possibilities
- Make any performance or recording scenario a breeze with Captor X SE'S DUAL MONO routing facilities. Whether it's applying distinctly different EQ and REVERB settings to each XLR output, or capturing your DynIR™ cab sim and dry amp signal independently, Captor X SE's myriad of customisable smart routing options make assimilation into any rig a snap
DISCOVER DynIRT
- Experience best-in-class cabinet emulation with Captor X SE's on-board DynIR™ Engine. Conquering the dividing line between sublime authenticity and uncompromising digital emulation, DynIR™ represents the pinnacle in virtual guitar- and bass-cabinet technology.
- Harnessing power equivalent to 160,000 studio-grade IR files, each Two notes DynIR™ can be shaped to the needs of even the most discerning tone chaser. With 8 mics per cabinet, dual mic-ing and 10K mic positions (front & back), unleashing your tone and finding your signature sound has never been simpler.
TORPEDO REMOTE READY
- Pair Captor X SE with your phone, tablet or computer to get tactile with your tone courtesy of Torpedo Remote. Dive headfirst into 32 expertly-curated DynIRTM virtual cabinets, complete with 8 microphones per cabinet and 13 studio-grade room sims. Lock-in 128 Presets and plumb your A-list into the 6 quick-access slots - all accessible via the conveniently-located PRESET hardware encoder. For expert-level tweak-ability, get AAA access to every editable parameter in Captor X SE's DSP architecture, all front-and-centre and ready-to-rip on your device of choice.
ANNIVERSARY EDITION CABINET COLLECTION
- Out-the-box, Captor X SE comes pre-loaded with a first-rate collection of 32 expertly curated vintage-inspired DynIR™ virtual cabinets from the likes of Two notes, Hop Pole, Black Bear, Diffusion Audio and Mirador.
If that wasn't enough, simply register Captor X SE and we'll drop an additional 10 cabinets from the new-for- 2023 Anniversary Edition Cabinet Collection onto your licence.
Specifications
Input / Output
- Speaker input: 1/4″ jack unbalanced (TS)
- Speaker output: 1/4″ jack unbalanced (TS)
- Headphones output: 1/4″ jack balanced (TRS)
- Left / Right outputs: XLR Balanced
- Maximum output level: 15 dBu
- Impedance: 600Ω
- MIDI input: 1/8″ jack balanced TRS
- Jack to MIDI cable adapter supplied
- USB connector: USB 2.0 Micro-B
- USB Micro-B to USB A cable supplied
Dimensions & weight
- Width x Depth x Height*: 12.8cm x 17.5cm x 6.4cm – 5″ x 6.7″ x 2.5″
*Including connectors and knobs
- Weight: 1300 g / 2.9 lbs
Load box
- Maximum Admissible Power : 100W RMS
- Impedance : 8Ω
- Attenuation levels : -38 dB, -20 dB, 0dB
Digital Audio
- AD/DA Converters: Studio-grade 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Bandwidth (-1dB): 30 Hz – 19 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 95 dB
- Internal Processing: 32-bit floating-point
- Latency: 2.2 ms (Speaker Input to Left/Right Outputs)
Power
- Power input connector: DC connector, 2.1mm x 5.5mm, center negative
- Supplied adapter: 100-240v AC to 12v DC 2A
