Atomic

Atomic

Also known as: Atomic Amps, Atomic Amplifiers

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Atomic Amps (also known as Atomic Amplifiers) is a guitar amplification and modeling company founded by Tom King and based in Orange, Connecticut. The company was built around the idea of giving players tools that pair the convenience of digital modeling with the feel of traditional tube amplification, and has operated in the amp-modeling space for over two decades. Early on, Tom King worked wi...

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Atomic Amps (also known as Atomic Amplifiers) is a guitar amplification and modeling company founded by Tom King and based in Orange, Connecticut. The company was built around the idea of giving players tools that pair the convenience of digital modeling with the feel of traditional tube amplification, and has operated in the amp-modeling space for over two decades. Early on, Tom King worked with designer Harry Kolbe—who later joined Atomic as Chief Engineer—to develop amplification designed specifically to reproduce modeled tones at stage volume.

Atomic's product line centers on amp modelers, effects, and full-range flat-response (FRFR) powered speakers for modeler users. Notable products include the AmpliFire floor modeler (developed in collaboration with Studio Devil using their Virtual Tube Amp technology), the AmpliFire 6 and AmpliFire 12, the compact Ampli-Firebox and Ampli-Firebox Mark II stompbox modelers, the Bass Box bass modeler, and the CLR (Coincident Linear Reference) and CLR NEO II active FRFR reference monitors. The earlier Atomic Reactor 112 is also part of their catalog history.

The company also develops Tonocracy, a free guitar tone and effects software platform featuring SchemAccurate amp simulation, ToneSnap gear capture, and a suite of built-in effects. Atomic has a particular following among players who use profile- and modeler-based rigs and need neutral, high-headroom monitoring solutions for live and studio use.

Atomic has 10 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Multi Effects Pedals, and Boost Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 10 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Jazz. Notable users include Joel Hoekstra, Plini, and Russ Parrish.

Artists Who Use Atomic

Joel Hoekstra uses 4 Atomic products

Joel Hoekstra

Guitarist · Whitesnake

Plini uses 2 Atomic products

Plini

Guitarist, Composer · Plini

Russ Parrish uses 2 Atomic products

Russ Parrish

Guitarist · Steel Panther

Efrim Menuck uses 1 Atomic product

Efrim Menuck

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Joey Santiago uses 1 Atomic product

Joey Santiago

Guitarist · Pixies

Pete Thorn uses 1 Atomic product

Pete Thorn

Guitarist · SatchVai Band: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai

Martin Miller uses 1 Atomic product

Martin Miller

Singer, Guitarist

Rob Chapman uses 1 Atomic product

Rob Chapman

Singer, Guitarist · Dorje

Ryan "Fluff" Bruce uses 1 Atomic product

Ryan "Fluff" Bruce

Guitarist, Music Producer · Rest, Repose

Brett Simons uses 1 Atomic product

Brett Simons

Bassist, Composer · Chicago

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