Amped review
A low-cost amp sim with flexible plugin support and a focused feature set.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Amped is a guitar amp simulation product family from ML Sound Lab Ltd. It is designed for guitarists who want modeled amplifier sounds in a standalone application or inside a digital audio workstation. The range covers free and paid amp plugins, with cabinet simulation, pedalboard effects, MIDI control and a built-in guitar tuner. Windows and macOS are supported, while Mac users can access AAX support for Pro Tools alongside VST3 and AU formats.
The pricing is straightforward. Amped Roots Free costs €0 as a one-time plan and includes one free amp sim, standalone use, and VST3, AU and Mac AAX formats. The Amped ML800 2.0 Full License costs €39.99 as a one-time purchase. That paid license adds two amp sims, three cabinet models, six included effects, standalone operation and custom impulse-response loading. The published plans show a perpetual-license structure rather than a recurring subscription, making the paid tier a defined purchase for users who want more than the free amp.
Amped’s main strength is the combination of standalone operation, DAW plugin support and tone-shaping tools in a compact package. Hybrid amp modeling, 3D cabinet simulation, third-party IR loading, MIDI control and the pedalboard give it useful flexibility for recording and playing. Its limitation is scope: the listed configuration includes two amp sims, three cabinets and six effects. Users who want a focused, low-cost entry point should choose Amped, especially if the free Roots tier covers their needs. Players seeking a wider set of modeled amps, cabinets or effects should consider a product with broader listed coverage instead.
Amped pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free Roots tier includes standalone and major plugin formats
- Supports custom IRs, cabinet simulation, MIDI, effects and tuner
- Runs on Windows and macOS with Pro Tools support on Mac
- Where it doesn't
- The verified lineup covers only two amp sims
- The paid license includes three cabinet models and six effects
- The product family may feel narrow for users seeking broader model coverage
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