Steven Atkinson Neural Amp Modeler + NAM Models VST3 AU WiN macOS

Neural Amp Modeler is a free amp profiler plugin created by Steven Atkinson, available in VST3 and AU formats for Windows and macOS. It uses neural network technology to capture the sound of real guitar amplifiers, stomp boxes, and other gear, similar to hardware profilers like the Kemper or Quad Cortex. You can create your own profiles or download from a growing community library that includes models of Peavey 5150, ENGL, Sovtek, Ceriatone, and more. The plugin delivers realistic amp responses that algorithmic amp sims often miss, and the latest version adds a noise gate. The built-in IR loader can be finicky, so pairing it with a third-party IR loader like NadIR is recommended. System requirements are light: a 64-bit host running at 44.1 or 48 kHz. It’s ideal for hobbyist guitarists and producers who want authentic amp tones without spending money, and it works in any DAW that supports VST3 or AU, including FL Studio, Ableton, and Logic.