The BEST NAM Plugin? (Neural Amp Modeler, NAM Universal, Tonocracy, and Amp Locker)
The BEST NAM Plugin? (Neural Amp Modeler, NAM Universal, Tonocracy, and Amp Locker)
In this video I go through 4 different plugins that can load NAM files and talk about which plugin is best for different situations. There is no wrong answer, use what you want!
Neural Amp Modeler:
https://www.neuralampmodeler.com/
NAM Universal by Wavemind:
https://wavemind.net/software
Tonocracy by Atomic Amps:
Amp Locker by Audio Assault:
https://audioassault.mx/getamplocker
Quantum Speaker by Neutron Studios:
https://www.neutronstudios.com/general-7
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Originally posted by UC49Im5B0JTV2S44VuTQ0fTA at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Meuq4W4v57M
I already bought ReAmp 2 and Drive Pack A for Amp Locker before I found out about NAM. Funny story, I found out about NAM right before going to a musician meetup in Seattle at El Corazon, and downloaded all the stuff, even getting the Linux version on my laptop, but didn't have a chance to mess with anything… AND THE HOST FOR THE MEETUP WAS STEVE ATKINSON LMAO.
Anyway, I went all in on NAM after that, and seeing Audio Assault's stuff get NAM just makes me really happy. Shout out to Seattle Progressive Metal Association and Prog Dog Productions.
The problem of Tonocrasy is the output is mono. The Audio Assault's option is far better, better if you have cab collections and pedals, also has a bunch for free, and is stereo output.
It is completely IMPOSSIBLE to download the Wavemind sim, because it keeps sending me an "invalid key" !!! I cannot confirm my email, though the email they send me is there, and has the " confirm" button in it !
I have tried countless times to download this, every time a dismal failure !
NAM Universal : for me the plugin amp destroyer
And let me tell you that these guys at Audio Assault did a great job getting our distortion-pedal in the AmpLocker, well we did the re-amp our self at our end but they made it possible to get the 3 Klotz Pedals sound totally amazing, its not possible to get a pedal or an amp to sound exactly as in real live, but its very close. I highly recommend you checking out the Klotz Amplification pedals in AmpLocker, because they are awesome.. ????
Im using tonacracy for a solo act using custom made drum grooves and bass/ I use Ableton- and can mix and master in real time.. CPU usage is about 30% – Cost of setup is ZOOM interface , Beelink server, portable screen – all up about 350$ – these IR response profiles are a game changer- the beauty is I can have many amp tones for the different material – ie coiuntry chicken pickin , blues fender tweed etc etc
None of them work for me, yes they sound close but nothing is better than a real amp and speaker combination
I've come tho that stage where tinkering with amp sims takes more time than actually playing guitar. So I'm trying to get back to basics with a really simple setup. For that I think the "traditional" Amp Locker and the Prestige amp is my way forward. NAM universal seems like a reasonable middle ground as well. As long as I don't get stuck on Tonehunt, downloading hundreds of amps and IR's that never is put to use, I'm good 🙂
Amp locker is great even just for the free Prestige model. One of the most fun to play Plexi type amp sims I've tried. Their other amp sims I've tried are mostly very good too
Tonocracy may be exactly what I'm looking for. I had a bunch of rad Nam Profiles but I hated pulling up my DAW just to put an OD or Boost in front of my profiles.
Genome is the best one
Could you talk about profile X IR roles?
Hello steven, i watch your videos anytime you post something new and i appreciate your help, so i wonder if you can help me cause im struggling a lot with my cpu on my mac mini late 14. I used the NAM and the NAM universal and i still have always the same problem with cpu overload on logic pro x. how can i do it? thanks in advance also cheers from italy!
quick question, i’m fairly new to this and was wondering if i would be able to use these plugins and some of their profiles (and my own custom presets) in songs that i would put on music platforms such as spotify, apple music, etc. I’m not really sure of all the constraints with this when it comes to releasing music since i can use these profiles for free ????
Me gustan los videos que tengan buen ritmo,pero tu hablas demasiado demasiado rapido.Por supuesto gracias por tu trabajo e interesante contenido
Tonocracy also allows you to use two profiles in parallel, I believe it is the only one that allows this with NAM profiles. I can only remember amplitube that allows you to use Tonex models in parallel
Genome is or was free if you have purchased anything from Two Notes and is an awesome way to go- great vid but I was expecting your opinion now you left it all up to my ears…damn you! lol
Great overview. Enjoyed this! Thanks Steven
Cool quick overview! But I wish u got a better mic 'cos it sounds like one of those grey pc-mics from the 90's! ????????
Great stuff Steve. Simple, to the point, informative.
1ST ????❤