Real amp tone in your pocket. Ampz runs Neural Amp Modeler A2 captures natively on iPhone and iPad, so the same .nam models guitarists use on desktop sound just as good on iOS. Plug in, pick an amp from thousands on Tone3000, and play through a full pedalboard with ultra-low latency. Use it on its own, no DAW required, or load it as an AUv3 plug-in in your favorite Audio Unit host to record and mix through your rig.
KEY FEATURES
• Native NAM Processing — Runs WaveNet and LSTM .nam models at full fidelity using a C++ inference engine optimized for Apple silicon
• Ultra-Low Latency — 64-sample buffers at 48kHz through Core Audio. Under 2.5ms total roundtrip
• 16-Slot Effects Chain — Reverb, delay, chorus, compressor, EQ, noise gate, IR loader, and more
• Flexible Routing
• 8 Scenes Per Preset
• 100-Slot Preset System — 100 user slots
• Tone3000 Integration — Browse, search, and download NAM models and IRs directly in the app
• Low-Latency Pitch Shifter: Drop tuning, virtual capo and harmonies. Includes a gritty Analog Octave mode.
• IR Loader — Load third-party impulse responses for cabinet simulation
• Chromatic Tuner — Built-in, always accessible
• MIDI Control — Map any parameter to MIDI CC, program change support
• Drum Machine — Built-in patterns for practice and jamming
• Looper — Record, overdub, and playback loops
• Multi-Channel Support — Works with USB and Thunderbolt audio interfaces
• AUv3 effect plug-in
Ampz is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Everything is included.
The app and sounds are great. What really shines is the developer. I am a blind guitarist and most apps for musicians with visual impairments are not fully accessible with Voiceover. I contacted the developer and he got right on it. That is pretty rare in my experience. Other companies should pay attention because there are many blind and visually impaired musians out there. Peace and thanks. I am grateful.
Developer Response
Thanks for the review, this means a great deal. Your first note drove the full VoiceOver pass in 1.6.0, and the suggestions in your recent email are in the update with Apple now (1.7.1): headings for the rotor, filter chips that announce their state, and sharing IRs straight in from the Files app. If anyone else using VoiceOver hits something that does not read correctly, email me and I will fix it. Peace to you too!- Jonathan
Amazing!
Jmp 2203
Wow! I just bought the tonex one plus pedal and this….Ampz is 10xs better….I messed around three and a half hours with Tonex with software and still couldn’t get it to work. I said I’m done! I saw this advertised and bought it the same day. The effects are really decent and the integration of tone3000 is sooooooo simple!
Developer Response
Thank you, this means a lot! I'm glad Ampz got you playing instead of troubleshooting. Also happy the Tone3000 integration and the effects are working for you. There's an iPad-optimized update out now, and more on the way. If you ever hit a snag or have a request, reach out. I read everything.(And nice username JMP 2203. 🤘)Jonathan
Intuitive, but could use some work
BravoStrike
Sounds very shrill on most presets without using an EQ to cut it down. Easy to download new NAM profiles. Doesn’t sound as good as using a pc. At least it supports the latest 2.0 profiles. If it sounded better and the control knobs weren’t clunky (could be larger on iPad) I’d love to use this in a live setting.
Developer Response
Hi there, thank you for the feedback! We are actively working on an iPad UI update to better utilize the larger screen sizes. Regarding the shrill tone you mentioned, this is likely caused by digital clipping where the hardware input and the app's gain staging are pushing the model too hard. To solve this, our next update will introduce input/output metering and an automatic input calibration feature to help match your hardware to the model’s sweet spot. If you'd like help troubleshooting your signal chain in the meantime, please reach out to me directly at jonathan@ampz.app. I'm also putting together some new demo videos for the community soon!
Build the rig you hear in your head.
• Split signal paths: run two lanes in parallel and blend them with the Mix block. Dual amps, wet and dry, or dual mono with an amp in each speaker.
• Signal Path templates: Straight, Middle Split, Immediate Split and Dual Mono lay out the whole board in one tap.
• 16 effect slots, and any slot can be a NAM amp.
• Scenes: eight per preset, switching without a gap so tails keep ringing.
• Stomps: ten virtual footswitches in Live mode that mean the same pedal in every preset, with their own MIDI tier.
• DSP Performance panel: see what every pedal costs and benchmark your model library.
• Faster full-quality NAM processing, with more headroom for multi-amp rigs.
• In the Audio Unit: scene switching and Mix controls as host-automatable parameters.
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Version 1.9.0
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Supported Features
VoiceOver
Information
Seller
LNH Enterprises LLC
Size
61.7 MB
Category
Music
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.