Guitar Rig 4
Guitar Rig 4 is a virtual guitar amplifier and effects plugin from Native Instruments, available as an Audio Unit for use within music production software like Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live and other DAWs. It models classic guitar hardware — amplifiers, cabinets and stompbox effects — allowing musicians and producers to record and process guitar signals entirely within their workstation without needing physical gear. The plugin includes a library of preset amp and effect chains and is part of Native Instruments' Komplete bundle, though it can also be purchased separately. Guitar Rig 4 is an older product and has been superseded by much newer versions from Native Instruments.
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1 suggestionGuitar Rig 4 is an older plugin product that is no longer actively maintained by Native Instruments — the company has released many subsequent versions (Guitar Rig 5, 6, 7 and beyond). Guitar Rig 4 does not have a native Apple Silicon audio unit build, and it will stop working when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). If you still rely on Guitar Rig 4, contact Native Instruments support to confirm whether a native build is planned; if not, you will need to migrate to a newer version of Guitar Rig or a comparable alternative plugin like Amplitube from iZotope or LePou plugins. To check and update any Native Instruments plugins you currently own, open Native Access (the vendor's plugin and product manager) and check for available updates — that is the official channel for managing all Native Instruments Audio Units on your Mac.
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