Ampire
Ampire is a guitar rig simulator for Windows and macOS that models amplifiers, cabinets, and pedals with State Space Modeling.
What Ampire is
Ampire is a guitar rig simulator for Windows and macOS that models amplifiers, cabinets, and pedals with State Space Modeling. It includes five amplifier models: MCM800, VC30, Blackface Twin, Dual Amplifier, and Amp STV. Sixteen cabinet emulations use impulse responses and microphone modeling, and users can load impulse-response files for up to three microphone positions to create a cabinet. The Pedalboard contains 13 effects, including five State Space models, and is also available as a separate plug-in. Ampire supports VST3, AudioUnit, AAX, and Studio One Native Effects formats, with compatibility for Studio One 4.6 and higher. A standalone app and IR loader are listed. PreSonus Hub handles installation, authorization, and updates. The listed Ampire plan costs 59.95 USD one-time but is marked sold out. Legacy presets from Studio One 4 and earlier are not compatible with Studio One 5, 6, or 7.
Good
- Includes five amplifier models
- Provides 16 cabinet emulations
- Offers 13 pedalboard effects
- Loads impulse responses at three microphone positions
- Supports VST3, AU, and AAX
Watch out
- Listed plan is marked sold out
- Costs 59.95 USD one-time
- Older Studio One presets lack newer compatibility
- Requires PreSonus Hub for installation and updates
Who it suits
It suits guitarists and producers using Windows or macOS hosts that support its listed plug-in formats. It is also relevant to Studio One users and those loading custom impulse responses.
Verdict
Ampire provides amp, cabinet, pedal, and impulse-response tools across common plug-in formats. Check availability and legacy-preset compatibility before purchasing or opening older Studio One projects.
Plans and prices
From Ampire's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Ampire | $59.95, paid once | Sold out · VST3, AU, AAX, and Studio One Native Effects formats |
The facts
Each one read from Ampire's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Amplifiers
- Ampire includes five amplifier models, including the MCM800, VC30, Blackface Twin, Dual Amplifier, and Amp STV.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Cabinet modeling
- It includes 16 cabinet emulations based on impulse responses and microphone modeling.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Effects
- Its Pedalboard includes 13 effects, five of them State Space models, and is also available as a separate plug-in.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Host compatibility
- Ampire supports VST3, AudioUnit, and AAX compatible host applications and is compatible with Studio One 4.6 and higher.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Installation and updates
- PreSonus says installation, authorization, and updates are handled through the PreSonus Hub plug-in manager application.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Legacy compatibility
- PreSonus says Ampire legacy presets from Studio One 4 and earlier are not compatible with Studio One 5, 6, or 7, and sound compatibility is not guaranteed when opening those older songs in newer versions.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Fender's privacy policy, which covers PreSonus, says it uses reasonable security measures including SSL in certain cases and does not sell, rent, or loan personal information to third parties.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy rights
- The policy says users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information and may object to or restrict some processing.checked 4 Oct 2026
- User cabinets
- Users can load impulse response files for up to three microphone positions to build a cabinet.checked 4 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Ampire is a guitar rig simulator that models guitar amplifiers, cabinets, and pedals using State Space Modeling.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1995checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
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