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Ampire

Ch 116.4of 25 Guitar Amp Software
  1. 1Runs onMac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Amp models5 models
  4. 4Cabinet models16 models
  5. 5Effects count13 effects
  6. 6Plugin formatsVST3, AU, AAX, Studio One Native Effects
  7. 7Standalone appYes
  8. 8IR loaderYes
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Overview

Ampire is ranked #11 of 25 in guitar amp software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan.

Ampire plans and pricing

All plans
Ampire $59.95 once Sold out · VST3, AU, AAX, and Studio One Native Effects formats presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on guitar amp software

Free plan
Nopresonus.com
Paid from
59.95 one-timepresonus.com
Amp models
5 modelspresonus.com
Cabinet models
16 modelspresonus.com
Effects count
13 effectspresonus.com
Plugin formats
VST3, AU, AAX, Studio One Native Effectspresonus.com
Standalone app
Yespresonus.com
IR loader
Yespresonus.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOSpresonus.com

Facts

What it does
Ampire is a guitar rig simulator that models guitar amplifiers, cabinets, and pedals using State Space Modeling.presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026
Cabinet modeling
It includes 16 cabinet emulations based on impulse responses and microphone modeling.presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026
Amplifiers
Ampire includes five amplifier models, including the MCM800, VC30, Blackface Twin, Dual Amplifier, and Amp STV.presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026
Effects
Its Pedalboard includes 13 effects, five of them State Space models, and is also available as a separate plug-in.presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026
User cabinets
Users can load impulse response files for up to three microphone positions to build a cabinet.presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026
Host compatibility
Ampire supports VST3, AudioUnit, and AAX compatible host applications and is compatible with Studio One 4.6 and higher.presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026
Installation and updates
PreSonus says installation, authorization, and updates are handled through the PreSonus Hub plug-in manager application.presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026
Legacy compatibility
PreSonus says Ampire legacy presets from Studio One 4 and earlier are not compatible with Studio One 5, 6, or 7, and sound compatibility is not guaranteed when opening those older songs in newer versions.support.presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026
Privacy and security
Fender's privacy policy, which covers PreSonus, says it uses reasonable security measures including SSL in certain cases and does not sell, rent, or loan personal information to third parties.presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026
Privacy rights
The policy says users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information and may object to or restrict some processing.presonus.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1995presonus.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USApresonus.com · 28 Sept 2026

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