An open-source project using deep learning to model guitar amplifiers and pedals.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
Neural Amp Modeler vs Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X (2026)
Neural Amp Modeler is best for free amp and pedal captures; Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X is best for modern metal and high-gain rhythm tones. Neural Amp Modeler starts at Free and Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X at €129 one-time.
Guitar plugin built with Gojira's Joe Duplantier, covering clean to extreme high-gain tones.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Neural Amp Modeler | Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | free amp and pedal captures | modern metal and high-gain rhythm tones |
| Starting price | Free | €129 one-time |
| Free version | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AU | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Deep-learning amp and pedal modeling, Open source (MIT), Plugin and standalone, Built on iPlug2 | Three amps: Clean, Rust, Hot, Overdrive, distortion, phaser and chorus pedals, WOW pitch shifter and polyphonic octaver, 600+ cab IRs with six virtual mics, 9-band graphic EQ, Doubler and transpose tools |
| Developer | Steven Atkinson | Neural DSP |
Questions people ask
Neural Amp Modeler starts at Free; Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X starts at €129 one-time.
Deep-learning amp and pedal modeling, Open source (MIT), Plugin and standalone, Built on iPlug2.
Three amps: Clean, Rust, Hot, Overdrive, distortion, phaser and chorus pedals, WOW pitch shifter and polyphonic octaver, 600+ cab IRs with six virtual mics, 9-band graphic EQ, Doubler and transpose tools.