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: Plini X (2026)
Neural Amp Modeler is best for free amp and pedal captures; Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X is best for progressive and melodic lead guitar. Neural Amp Modeler starts at Free and Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X at €119 one-time.
Guitar plugin developed with Plini, with three amps and studio tone-shaping tools.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Neural Amp Modeler | Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | free amp and pedal captures | progressive and melodic lead guitar |
| Starting price | Free | €119 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, Crunch, Lead, Compressor, octaver, fuzz drive and delay pre-effects, Chorus, tape delay and reverb post-effects, Cab module with hundreds of IRs and 6 mics, Per-amp EQ with high/low pass filters, Doubler and transpose |
| Developer | Steven Atkinson | Neural DSP |
Questions people ask
Neural Amp Modeler starts at Free; Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X starts at €119 one-time.
Deep-learning amp and pedal modeling, Open source (MIT), Plugin and standalone, Built on iPlug2.
Three amps: Clean, Crunch, Lead, Compressor, octaver, fuzz drive and delay pre-effects, Chorus, tape delay and reverb post-effects, Cab module with hundreds of IRs and 6 mics, Per-amp EQ with high/low pass filters, Doubler and transpose.