AmpliTube 3
AmpliTube 3 is a VST audio plugin from IK Multimedia that models guitar amplifiers, effects pedals, cabinets, and microphones for recording and live performance. It is designed for digital audio workstations and standalone host applications to process guitar or bass signals with emulations of legendary gear brands. The plugin is available in multiple formats including VST, AU and RTAS, and supports a Custom Shop system where users can purchase additional amp and effects models à la carte. This plugin integrates with IK Multimedia's hardware controllers like the StealthPlug and StompIO.
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1 suggestionAmpliTube 3 was last updated in 2011 and has not received active development for over a decade. IK Multimedia has since moved to newer product lines (AmpliTube 5 and beyond), and there is no native Apple Silicon build of AmpliTube 3. As a VST plugin, it cannot be updated independently — it requires a host DAW (such as Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, or similar) to run. Since AmpliTube 3 is a legacy product from an older Intel era, it will stop working entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). If you are still using this plugin, contact IK Multimedia directly to confirm whether they offer a free upgrade path to a current native version (such as AmpliTube 5 or later), or begin auditioning modern guitar modelling plugins from active vendors like Softube, Overloud, or Neural DSP, all of whom ship native Apple Silicon builds. Alternatively, if your DAW supports running VST plugins under virtualization or in a compatibility mode, check with your host vendor for options.
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