Ampire
Ampire: An affordable one-time purchase for focused amp-and-pedal modeling. Ranked #15 of 35 in Guitar Amp Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for affordable straightforward amp-and-pedal modeling.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forAffordable straightforward amp-and-pedal modeling
- Free planNo
- Paid from$59.95 one-time
- Standalone appYes
- Founded1995 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Five amps, 16 cabinets, and 13 effects in one package
- Loads user impulse responses for custom cabinet choices
- Standalone use plus VST3, AU, AAX, and Studio One formats
Where it doesn't
- Five amplifier models offer less breadth than larger suites
- No free plan is available
- Displayed pricing may differ from current availability
Our verdict on Ampire
Ampire is a guitar-rig simulation plug-in for guitarists, producers, and audio engineers who want amp, cabinet, and pedal modeling without a subscription. It runs on Windows and macOS, with five amplifier models, 16 cabinet emulations, and a 13-effect pedalboard. A separate Pedalboard plug-in and standalone versions extend its use beyond a single plug-in format.
The published plan is simple: Ampire costs $59.95 as a one-time purchase. That package includes the amplifier models, cabinet emulations, effects, user cabinet loading for impulse response files, and support for Studio One Native Effects, VST3, AudioUnit, and AAX formats. The standalone option can suit players who want to work outside a DAW, while the format support gives producers and engineers several integration paths. The product page currently marks Ampire as sold out, so the displayed price may not reflect current availability.
Ampire’s main trade-off is focus. Five amplifiers and 16 cabinets cover a defined range, but the published feature set is narrower than that of larger guitar software suites. Its State Space Modeling, impulse-response loading, 13 effects, and separate Pedalboard plug-in make it a practical fit for users who value a compact signal chain and flexible cabinet choices. Choose Ampire if a one-time purchase, standalone use, and common plug-in formats match your workflow. Consider a broader alternative if you need a larger selection of amplifier models or a more extensive ecosystem of tones and effects.
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Ampire fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $59.95 one-time |
| Amp models | 5 models |
| Cabinet models | 16 models |
| Effects count | 13 effects |
| Plugin formats | VST3, AU, AAX, Studio One Native Effects |
| Standalone app | Yes |
| IR loader | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | presonus.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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