Ignite Amps
ProF.E.T.
ProF.E.T. by Ignite Amps is a free high gain distortion preamp and stomp-box emulation plugin for guitar that delivers tube-like saturation.
VST2Guitar amps
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AcmeBarGig
Preampus Distortus
Preampus Distortus is a hybrid guitar preamp plugin by AcmeBarGig tailored for metal players. It offers record amounts of gain, delivering chunky rhythms and searing leads with dual tube and solid-state circuitry.
VST2Guitar amps
ToneBytes
Pedals
Pedals by ToneBytes is a free Windows VST effect plugin that emulates classic guitar pedal sounds for electric guitar and bass, and can process other audio sources creatively.
VST2Guitar amps
AcmeBarGig
Pecker Head
Pecker Head by AcmeBarGig is a classic hybrid guitar amp head plugin delivering vintage crunch tones ideal for thick, saturated riffs and power chords.
VST2Guitar amps
Vadim Taranov
Peavey 5150 simulation
Heavy Lead 5150 by Vadim Taranov is a free Peavey 5150 amplifier simulation plugin for Windows in VST2 format, delivering authentic amp tone with fixed power amp influence.
VST2Guitar amps
Vadim Taranov
NSb
NSb by Vadim Taranov is a free guitar amp simulation that blends Peavey pressure with the melodic tone of Dumble OD. Available as a 32-bit VST2 plugin for Windows.
VST2Guitar amps
Ignite Amps
NRR-1
NRR-1 by Ignite Amps is a free digital emulation of a three-channel tube preamplifier designed for guitar. It models the hardware built for Fleshgod Apocalypse guitarist Cristiano Trionfera.
VST2Guitar amps
Vadim Taranov
Noise Suppression
Noise Suppression by Vadim Taranov is a real-time static noise reducer for direct injection electric guitar recordings. It operates transparently without any latency, reducing static noise effectively.
VST2Guitar amps
AcmeBarGig
Mr Tater Head
Mr Tater Head is a classic hybrid guitar amp head plugin featuring three gain controls for Bass, Mid, and Treble plus the standard tone stack, allowing detailed amp tone shaping.
VST2Guitar amps
DamyFx
Mr CabLoad
Mr CabLoad is a free stereo cabinet impulse response loader that plays back two IR WAV files with individual channel volumes and master volume for precise stereo cab simulation.
VST2Guitar amps
EXE Consulting
MG2Amp
MG2Amp by EXE Consulting is a medium gain guitar amplifier simulator available for Windows in VST2 and VST3 formats.
VST3VST2Guitar amps
Mercuriall
Mercuriall Cab
Mercuriall Cab v3.0 is a free guitar cabinet simulator that uses impulse responses from various amps and microphone settings. Requires a 200 MB IR library download.
VST2Guitar amps
Vadim Taranov
MegaFuzzieMK4
MegaFuzzieMK4 is a free guitar amp simulator that replicates the Mesa/Boogie Mark IV hi-gain channel with unique EQ after distortion for precise tonal shaping.
VST2Guitar amps
AcmeBarGig
Meat Head
Meat Head by AcmeBarGig is a powerful guitar amp head plugin delivering classic rock and heavy metal tones from the 1960s to today. It excels at crunchy power chords and sustained searing leads.
VST2Guitar amps
Vadim Taranov
Mars JFD
Mars JFD is a free guitar amplifier plugin by Vadim Taranov, modeled after the Marshall AFD100 amp, ideal for achieving Slash-inspired tones.
VST2Guitar amps
lostin70s
Live Pedalboard
Live Pedalboard by lostin70s is a free guitar rig stompbox featuring distortions, overdrives, fuzz, delay, compressor, chorus, tremolo, and reverb effects. It allows up to 3 simultaneous effects of the same type with 6 effect slots and 3 user banks storing 10 global presets.
VST2Guitar amps
EXE Consulting
LG2Amp
LG2Amp by EXE Consulting is a free low gain guitar amp simulator available for Windows in VST3 and VST2 formats.
VST3VST2Guitar amps
Vadim Taranov
Lead E530
Lead E530 is a free VST2 guitar amp plugin for Windows that simulates the ENGL E530 lead channel.
VST2Guitar amps
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