Amp Locker

Amp Locker is a guitar amp-simulation suite for players who want amps, pedals, cabinets, and effects in one plug-in or standalone app. Its free core makes it a sensible starting point for tone shaping, especially on Linux; players who need a specific signature amp or 3D Cab pack should check its exclusions before subscribing.

Overview

Amp Locker brings guitar signal shaping into a single suite, with an expanding collection of amps, pedals, and cabs. The free version is more than a brief sampler: it includes a Prestige 1950 amp, seven FX pedals, seven rack FX, and 11 3D cabs with 11 mics. Players can buy additional gear modules individually and own them outright, which suits a focused setup better than a recurring fee.

The subscription broadens access across Amp Locker and Mix Locker, but it does not include every module. The combination of broad processing tools and separate module licensing is flexible, though users should check whether the gear they want is excluded before choosing a plan.

Key features

• Amp and effects range: The suite lists 111 amp models and 74 effects. Freely adjustable pedals and rack effects let players shape their signal chain, rather than limiting them to a fixed set of controls.
• Cabinet placement: Its 3D cabs have freely movable microphones, giving players control over mic position. The 3D Cab “Impact” algorithm adds another cabinet-processing option.
• Recording and control tools: Double tracking emulation, MIDI support, and an IR loader extend the suite beyond amp and pedal simulation. Optional DSP and AI amp profile players are also offered.
• Two ways to run it: Amp Locker is available as a plug-in and a standalone app. Plug-in formats are AU, VST3, RTAS, and AAX.

Pricing

Free / Own Outright — free: The free download includes the Prestige 1950 amp, seven FX pedals, seven rack FX, and 11 3D cabs with 11 mics. Extra modules can be purchased individually and kept outright, making this the clearest fit for players who want a defined selection without a subscription.

Subscription — $5 a month: This gives access to Amp Locker and all Mix Locker modules, but excludes 3D Cab add-on packs and signature amp sims such as Berry Amp. Cancelling deactivates the plugin, and subscription charges are non-refundable; users are responsible for cancelling on time. Choose it for broader access while subscribed, not for permanent ownership or access to every add-on.

Individual gear module licensing is handled inside Amp Locker. The license allows installation only on machines where the licensee is the sole user; it cannot be installed on a machine that could redistribute the plugins to other computers. Audio Assault says support emails are answered within 48–72 hours Monday to Friday, in English or Spanish.

Platforms

Amp Locker supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. The download section specifies Windows 7+ alongside Mac and Linux. That Linux support makes it a viable option for guitarists on an OS that many competing choices do not list, while the four plug-in formats and standalone option accommodate different workflows.

Who it's for

Amp Locker is a good fit for guitarists who want a broad collection of amp and effects tools, adjustable cabinet mic placement, and a free starting setup that can grow through individually owned modules. It is less suitable for anyone who needs subscription access to remain active after cancelling, needs excluded signature amps or 3D Cab packs, or cannot meet the sole-user machine restriction.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Useful free core: One amp, 14 effects across pedals and rack FX, and 11 cabs with 11 mics provide meaningful tone-shaping scope before buying modules.
• Flexible cabinet control: Freely movable microphones and an IR loader serve players who want more than a fixed cabinet sound.
• Linux support: Linux is supported alongside Windows and macOS, with both plug-in and standalone use.
• Outright module ownership: Individual gear purchases avoid dependence on an active subscription for those modules.

Cons

• Subscription access ends on cancellation: Cancelling deactivates the plugin, and subscription charges are non-refundable.
• Not every module is covered: 3D Cab add-on packs and signature amp sims such as Berry Amp are excluded from the subscription.
• Machine-use restriction: The license cannot be installed on a machine that could redistribute plugins to other computers.

Alternatives

Guitar Amp Software is the broader category directory for comparing guitar amp tools.

• GENOME suits players who want a free tier with four TSM-Ai amplifiers, 14 pedals, five DynIR cabinets, and four Studio FX, or a one-time paid plan rather than Amp Locker’s monthly subscription.
• IK Multimedia ReSing is the relevant alternative for voice and instrument resynthesis: its free tier has two voices, two instruments, and one RVC import, while model generation is not included.
• Neural Amp Modeler is a free, open-source alternative for players who want software with permissively licensed repositories open to contributions.
• Amped is another freemium guitar option; its Amped Roots Free plan centers on one amp, 5034 Fluff.
• Amplifikation 360 is another freemium option for macOS and Windows users comparing guitar software.
• Helix Stadium Native offers a free, no-time-limit Intro plan with five Agoura amps (11 channels), five cabs, and 15 studio effects.
• AIDA-X is a free alternative for players looking for software across Linux, macOS, Windows, web, or self-hosted environments.
• MASCHINE is a paid macOS and Windows option rather than a free guitar-focused suite.

Verdict

Amp Locker is a strong choice for guitarists who want an expandable amp-simulation setup with a substantial free core, movable cabinet microphones, and Linux support. Start free or buy only the modules you want if ownership matters; look elsewhere if you need a particular excluded amp, rely on subscription access after cancellation, or cannot use a sole-user machine license.