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Open-source amp simulators

4 projects, each with its formats, systems and licence

Amp modelling has moved quickly in the open: neural captures of real amps can be loaded into a free plugin, and rack-style simulators run on Linux. The amp models and impulse responses you load are usually separate files with their own terms.

Format

Works on

Neural Amp Modeler logo

A plugin that runs neural-network captures of real guitar amps and pedals. Load a model, add an impulse response and play.

Formats
  • VST3
  • CLAP
  • AU
  • LV2
  • Standalone
Works on
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Stars3.1k
UpdatedNov 3, 2026
Instead ofAmpliTube logoAmpliTubeGuitar Rig logoGuitar Rig
Guitarix logo

Guitarix

GPL-2.0-or-laterActive

A virtual guitar amplifier with a rack of pedals and effects, running as a standalone app or as LV2 plugins on Linux.

Formats
  • LV2
  • Standalone
Works on
  • Windows not available
  • macOS not available
  • Linux
Stars666
UpdatedOct 31, 2026
Instead ofAmpliTube logoAmpliTubeGuitar Rig logoGuitar Rig

An LV2 build of the Neural Amp Modeler for Linux and Windows hosts, loading neural captures of guitar amps.

Formats
  • LV2
Works on
  • Windows
  • macOS not available
  • Linux
Stars551
UpdatedSep 4, 2026
Instead ofAmpliTube logoAmpliTubeGuitar Rig logoGuitar Rig

Ratatouille

BSD-3-ClauseActive

An LV2 plugin that loads and blends neural amp models and impulse responses, aimed at Linux guitar rigs.

Formats
  • CLAP
  • LV2
  • Standalone
Works on
  • Windows
  • macOS not available
  • Linux
Stars195
UpdatedMay 8, 2026

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