TH-U
TH-U is a guitar and bass amp simulation plug-in combining amp modeling, captured rig playback, and Fluid IR processing.
What TH-U is
TH-U is a guitar and bass amp simulation plug-in combining amp modeling, captured rig playback, and Fluid IR processing. TH-U Premium includes 89 guitar amplifiers, four bass amplifiers, 50 guitar cabinets, two bass cabinets, 18 microphone models, and more than 1,000 factory presets. Its Rig Player provides access to over 32,000 captured rigs. Premium also includes SuperCabinet with 1,728 Fluid IRs; users can export a cabinet as a WAV impulse response, or load conventional IRs for processing. TH-U includes MIDI control and a polyphonic transposer, and MIDI controls can be learned from the interface. Desktop versions are available as AudioUnit, VST, and AAX64 plug-ins or as a standalone app, with listed DAW support including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, and REAPER. Desktop compatibility is macOS 10.14 or later and Windows 10 or later. TH-U iOS is a standalone and AUv3 app for iOS 13 or later. A 15-day trial is available. TH-U Premium is listed at €269.00 per once; some upgrade plans have different listed eligibility and prices.
Good
- Premium includes 89 guitar amplifiers and four bass amplifiers.
- Rig Player provides access to over 32,000 captured rigs.
- SuperCabinet includes 1,728 Fluid IRs.
- Available as plug-ins and a standalone app.
- A 15-day trial is available.
Watch out
- Desktop versions require macOS 10.14+ or Windows 10+.
- TH-U iOS requires iOS 13 or later.
- Premium is listed at €269.00 per once.
Who it suits
TH-U may suit guitarists and bassists who want amp simulation, captured rigs, and impulse-response processing. Its plug-in and standalone formats may fit users of the listed DAWs or supported desktop systems.
Verdict
TH-U combines amp modeling, rig playback, and IR processing, with desktop plug-in, standalone, and iOS versions. Check platform requirements and whether the listed one-time Premium price suits your needs.
Plans and prices
From TH-U's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| THU Premium (upgrade from TH3 Full) | €49, paid once | For TH3 Full license only |
| THU Premium (upgrade from THU Edition or TH3 Edition) | €119, paid once | For owners of listed THU or TH3 editions, packs, or SuperCabinet |
| THU Premium (upgrade from TH2 Full) | €149, paid once | Upgrade from TH2 Full |
| THU Premium | €269, paid once | Includes TH-U Rock, TH-U Metal and TH-U Funk and R&B |
The facts
Each one read from TH-U's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Authorization limit
- A license can be authorized on up to three computers owned by the user and one USB stick, using a one-click procedure without a hardware key.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Captured rigs
- The page states that the Rig Player integrates access to more than 32,000 captured rigs.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Custom IRs
- Users can load conventional IRs into THU, where Overloud's Fluid IR technology transforms them to reproduce dynamic and harmonic responses.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Fluid IR library
- SuperCabinet is included in THU Premium with 1,728 Fluid IRs, and the page says users can export a cabinet as a WAV IR.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The desktop app is available as AudioUnit, VST, and AAX64 plug-ins and as a standalone application; listed supported DAWs include Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, and REAPER.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Mobile version
- TH-U iOS is available as a standalone app and AUv3 version, and its compatibility page specifies iOS 13 or later.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Models
- THU Premium includes 89 guitar amplifiers, 4 bass amplifiers, 50 guitar cabinets, 2 bass cabinets, and 18 microphone models.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Operating systems
- The compatibility page lists macOS 10.14 or later and Windows 10 or later, with native Intel and Apple Silicon support on Mac.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Performance controls
- THU provides a MIDI-controllable polyphonic transposer and MIDI control that can be learned by clicking an interface element and pressing a floorboard pedal.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Presets
- THU Premium includes more than 1,000 factory presets and subscribers are not required to get its monthly free preset additions.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Privacy and security
- Overloud's privacy policy says the website uses organizational and security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of personal data.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- THU combines amp modeling, captured rig playback, and Fluid IR processing in a guitar and bass amp simulation plug-in.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Support
- Overloud support is active Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM Central European Time, and says it will respond as soon as possible during those hours.checked 4 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial
- Overloud provides a TH-U Premium demo installer for macOS and Windows 64-bit and links to demo limitations.checked 4 Oct 2001
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