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Guitar Rig 7 Player
by Native Instruments · Amp + effects rack (limited free set)
The free version of Guitar Rig, with a limited set of amps and effects.
VST3AUAAXStandalonemacOSWindowsNeeds free NI account + Native Access
Native Instruments Guitar Rig Pro · Native InstrumentsFree alternatives to Native Instruments Guitar Rig Pro
NI's full amp and effects rack, also used for creative effects on non-guitar sources. Here are 3 genuinely free options, ranked by how close they get.
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AmpliTube 5 CS
by IK Multimedia · Amp + effects suite (42 free gear models)
Free amp suite with 42 gear models.
VST3AUAAXStandalonemacOSWindowsNeeds free IK Multimedia account
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Neural Amp Modeler (NAM)
by Steven Atkinson · Neural amp-capture player (open source)
Free player for realistic amp captures.
VST3AUmacOSWindows
Free means free: no trials, no time limits, no demos. Some need a free account; we flag those. Spot something wrong or a better swap? Tell us.
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