What is the difference between Captor X and Captor X Plus

What’s the difference between Captor X and Captor X +?

This article outlines the key differences between Captor X and Captor X +, and explains why the Captor X + feature set is not available as a firmware update for Captor X. Both products remain professional, supported solutions, but they are built on different firmware platforms and offer different feature sets.

Key Feature Differences

  1. True Stereo DynIR™ Engine

    2. The True Stereo DynIR™ Engine introduces a powerful new way to expand Captor X +’s direct outputs.
    • Independent Mic Placement and Panning
    • In Captor X +’s Stereo Mode, Position and pan two microphones (or static IRs) independently within the stereo field to transform your direct signal into a three-dimensional soundstage.
    • Dual Mono Routing
    • In Captor X +’s Dual Mono Mode, Send each mic to its own output, with access to an independent mic- and Post-FX Suite for precise tonal control. The Post FX Suite available for each Mic Channel includes a Mic EQ, a mono Enhancer, a Mono Reverb and an Output EQ

  2. Virtual Load Shaper

    3. The Virtual Load Shaper introduces a powerful new way to refine your Captor X +’s direct outputs.
    • Post-Load Impedance Curves
    • By applying either a custom user generated preset, or one of the expertly designed stock preset post-load impedance curves, the Virtual Load Shaper reshapes the tonal character of your amp’s signal after the internal hardware load stage.
    • Direct Outputs Only
    • These tonal refinements are applied exclusively to your XLR and headphone feeds, while your companion cabinet connection remains completely unaffected.

  3. Advanced Routing & Processing Options - Exclusive to Captor X +

    4. With Captor X +, the following routing options are available:
    • Independent Mic Placement and Panning
    • In Captor X +’s Stereo Mode, Position and pan two microphones (or static IRs) independently within the stereo field to transform your direct signal into a three-dimensional soundstage.
    • Dual Mono Routing
    • In Captor X +’s Dual Mono Mode, Send each mic to its own output, with access to an independent mic- and Post-FX Suite for precise tonal control. The Post FX Suite available for each Mic Channel includes a Mic EQ, a mono Enhancer, a Mono Reverb and an Output EQ

  4. USB-C Connectivity - Exclusive to Captor X +

    5. Captor X + introduces USB-C connectivity for modern, reliable integration with computers and compatible devices when using Torpedo Remote.

Firmware Architecture & Update Scope

  1. Captor X and Captor X + are built on different firmware platforms.
  2. Captor X is feature-complete by design and remains fully supported on its established firmware. Captor X + is built on a new firmware platform that required a full architectural overhaul, resulting in an entirely different product.
  3. Given the scope of these changes, this firmware platform cannot be delivered to Captor X users as a practical update—changes of this scale are not suited to delivery through a field update to existing units.
  4. For this reason, Captor X and Captor X + are supported on separate firmware platforms, each aligned to the product’s defined design and feature set.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why isn’t Captor X getting these features via firmware update?

    2. Captor X is feature-complete by design and remains fully supported on its established firmware. Captor X + is built on a new firmware platform that required a full architectural overhaul. Changes of this scope aren’t suited to delivery through a field update to existing Captor X units.

  2. Is Captor X still supported?

    3. Yes. Captor X remains fully supported and continues to operate exactly as designed on its established firmware.

  3. Is Captor X being discontinued or considered legacy?

    4. No. Captor X is not discontinued and is not positioned as a legacy product. It remains a supported product with a defined feature set and firmware platform.

  4. Will this change in the future?

    5. We don’t comment on future firmware plans. Captor X and Captor X + are positioned as separate products supported on separate firmware platforms.
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