Guitar Rig 5
Guitar Rig 5 is an audio processing plugin from Native Instruments that functions as a guitar amplifier and effects processor. It emulates vintage and modern guitar amplifiers, cabinets, and a wide range of effects pedals and processors. Musicians use it in digital audio workstations (DAWs) and music production software as a core tool for recording, mixing, and performing electric guitar. The plugin runs as an Audio Unit (AU) component within host applications like Logic Pro, GarageBand, and other AU-compatible DAWs.
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1 suggestionGuitar Rig 5 is a legacy product that Native Instruments discontinued several years ago. The company has confirmed that Guitar Rig 5 is not natively supported on current macOS versions and will not run reliably on Apple Silicon Macs (M-series), even under Rosetta 2. Since it is a plugin component, you cannot update it separately from the App Store or a generic download—instead, it is managed through Native Access, Native Instruments' product installer and licensing tool. Native Instruments has officially stated that Guitar Rig 5 will not receive an Apple Silicon native build. The Intel-only plugin will stop launching entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). Your best option now is to upgrade to Guitar Rig 6 or a newer NI product via Native Access, which ships natively on Apple Silicon and is actively maintained. If you rely heavily on your Guitar Rig 5 presets, Native Access can help migrate saved settings to newer versions during the upgrade process. Contact Native Instruments support if you need help with preset migration or to discuss upgrade options for your specific license.
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