Matteo Demetrio Zanardi has updated AmpGate, available as a FREE download.
If you follow open-source guitar tech, you’re likely familiar with Neural Amp Modeler (NAM)—the open-source project created by Steven Atkinson that has transformed amp modeling by offering hyper-accurate, machine-learning captures of real-world tube amplifiers and rigs.
Up until recently, taking NAM profiles on the road required dedicated mobile setups or laptop rigs. Now, AmpGate brings full NAM execution—including the new Architecture 2 (A2) capture standard—directly to iPhone and iPad.
What Makes AmpGate a Game-Changer?
1. Full Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) & A2 Support
AmpGate is a real-time, low-latency NAM player tuned for live playing and studio workflows. It natively supports NAM Architecture 2 (A2) models, delivering the most accurate digital captures of physical amps and full rigs available on mobile devices today.
2. Seamless TONE3000 Integration
Rather than requiring you to manually organize files on your phone, AmpGate links with TONE3000—a massive open repository for NAM captures and impulse responses.
- Search and filter through thousands of user-uploaded amp profiles, rigs, and cabinet IRs.
- Audition in real time: Plug in your guitar, tap on a capture to test it immediately, and save your favorites to your local library with one tap.
3. Built-In Impulse Response (IR) Loader & Tone Controls
Amp Gate isn’t just an amp loader; it provides essential signal shaping right out of the box:
- Cabinet Loader: Load IRs from TONE3000 or import custom .wav impulse responses directly from the iOS Files app.
- Tone Stack: Onboard Bass, Mid, and Treble controls to tweak your sound on the fly.
- Utility Tools: Integrated noise gate, input/output gain staging, and low-latency audio engine tuned for live performance.
4. AUv3 Plugin Support Included
AmpGate functions both as a standalone app and as an AUv3 plugin. You can load AmpGate directly inside host DAWs like GarageBand, Logic Pro for iPad, AUM, Loopy Pro, or Cubasis. Because the plugin and standalone app share a unified library, any tone saved on your device is instantly accessible inside your recording session.
How to Get Started:
- Download AmpGate: Available on the iOS App Store (Requires iOS / iPadOS 16.0 or later).
- Connect an Audio Interface: Plug a class-compliant USB audio interface (or mobile interface) into your iPhone or iPad.
- Load Tones: Browse built-in TONE3000 captures or drag your existing .nam files directly into the app using Apple’s Files app.
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