Amp / Speaker Simulators

Based on the modelling algorithms of Line 6’s Helix processors, the company’s POD Express comes in a stompbox format and has a very straightforward user interface.

IK’s Tonex software works using a bespoke analysis procedure to capture the behaviour of real guitar or bass amplifiers...

For those who like to keep amp modelling simple, these six pedals each offer a great sound at a decent price.

What do Overloud’s Fluid IRs add to their flagship amp‑modelling software?

If you’re looking for a plug‑in that beautifully recreates the classiest of boutique amps, read on...

Combining Two notes’ highly respected models and dynamic IR‑based cabinets with support for third‑party machine‑learning amp captures, Genome is brimming with potential.

With new models, new effects, an IR loader and the return of the looper, this latest version of Guitar Rig has plenty to offer guitarists and producers alike.

These new releases, which are available separately, are essentially stripped-back versions of the original Blackstar St James Plugin.

These audio examples accompany the Universal Audio OX Stomp full review in SOS February 2024.

Guitar giants Fender join the modelling pedal party with this powerful and comprehensive floorboard. We put it through its paces...

Why clog up your stage with effects you only use briefly? Line 6’s new stompbox can be any pedal you want it to be, and will fit neatly into any pedalboard setup.

The dynamic speaker and mic modelling of UA’s popular OX amp‑top box is now available in a compact pedal format.

These audio examples accompany our review in SOS January 2024 of the Universal Audio UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp stompbox.

With up to four parallel chains available, you’re free to design pretty much any amp and effects chain imaginable.

UA add emulations of three iconic Marshall amps to their acclaimed UAFX amp pedal line‑up.

Tonemission, founded by John Petrucci, guitarist and founding member of prog metal band Dream Theater, recently released a...

The cab‑modelling pioneers take on the rest of the chain, right from the preamp input to the mics.

OE’s all‑analogue bass pedals pack the sound of a stack into a stompbox.

Thomas McRocklin’s first foray into the world of guitar rig emulations treads a slightly different path from the competition.

Blackstar have an enviable track record in building genuine valve amps. Can their first modelling plug‑in maintain those lofty standards?

No synthesizers were used in the making of this plug‑in.