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What it is

TH-U is a guitar and bass amp simulation plug-in that combines amp modeling, captured rig playback, and Fluid IR processing. TH-U Premium includes 89 guitar amplifiers, four bass amplifiers, 50 guitar cabinets, two bass cabinets, 18 microphone models, and more than 1,000 factory presets. Its Rig Player provides access to more than 32,000 captured rigs. Premium includes SuperCabinet with 1,728 Fluid IRs; users can export a cabinet as a WAV impulse response or load conventional IRs for processing. TH-U also provides a MIDI-controllable polyphonic transposer and MIDI controls that can be learned from the interface. Desktop versions are available as AudioUnit, VST, and AAX64 plug-ins or as a standalone app, with listed support for Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, and REAPER. Desktop compatibility is macOS 10.14 or later and Windows 10 or later. TH-U iOS is a standalone and AUv3 app for iOS 13 or later. A 15-day trial is available; TH-U Premium is listed at €269, paid once, with separate upgrade prices for eligible owners.

Spec sheet

Purpose
THU combines amp modeling, captured rig playback, and Fluid IR processing in a guitar and bass amp simulation plug-in.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Trial
Overloud provides a TH-U Premium demo installer for macOS and Windows 64-bit and links to demo limitations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Integrations
The desktop app is available as AudioUnit, VST, and AAX64 plug-ins and as a standalone application; listed supported DAWs include Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, and REAPER.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Support
Overloud support is active Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM Central European Time, and says it will respond as soon as possible during those hours.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Authorization limit
A license can be authorized on up to three computers owned by the user and one USB stick, using a one-click procedure without a hardware key.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Captured rigs
The page states that the Rig Player integrates access to more than 32,000 captured rigs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Custom IRs
Users can load conventional IRs into THU, where Overloud's Fluid IR technology transforms them to reproduce dynamic and harmonic responses.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Fluid IR library
SuperCabinet is included in THU Premium with 1,728 Fluid IRs, and the page says users can export a cabinet as a WAV IR.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Mobile version
TH-U iOS is available as a standalone app and AUv3 version, and its compatibility page specifies iOS 13 or later.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Models
THU Premium includes 89 guitar amplifiers, 4 bass amplifiers, 50 guitar cabinets, 2 bass cabinets, and 18 microphone models.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Operating systems
The compatibility page lists macOS 10.14 or later and Windows 10 or later, with native Intel and Apple Silicon support on Mac.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Performance controls
THU provides a MIDI-controllable polyphonic transposer and MIDI control that can be learned by clicking an interface element and pressing a floorboard pedal.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Presets
THU Premium includes more than 1,000 factory presets and subscribers are not required to get its monthly free preset additions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
Privacy and security
Overloud's privacy policy says the website uses organizational and security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of personal data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com

Plans and prices

THU Premium (upgrade from TH3 Full) €49, paid once For TH3 Full license only Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
THU Premium (upgrade from THU Edition or TH3 Edition) €119, paid once For owners of listed THU or TH3 editions, packs, or SuperCabinet Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
THU Premium (upgrade from TH2 Full) €149, paid once Upgrade from TH2 Full Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com
THU Premium €269, paid once Includes TH-U Rock, TH-U Metal and TH-U Funk and R&B Read 4 Oct 2026 · overloud.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Premium includes more than 1,000 factory presets.
  • Rig Player provides access to over 32,000 captured rigs.
  • Available as plug-ins and a standalone desktop app.
  • License authorizes up to three computers and one USB stick.

Limits

  • Desktop versions require macOS 10.14 or later or Windows 10 or later.
  • iOS version requires iOS 13 or later.
  • Premium is listed at €269, paid once.

Who it suits

TH-U suits guitarists and bassists who want amp simulation in a supported desktop DAW or standalone app. Its separate iOS app suits users on iOS 13 or later.

Verdict

TH-U offers modeled amps, captured rigs, and IR processing across desktop and iOS versions. Check the compatibility requirements and whether the listed Premium price or an eligible upgrade applies.

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