AmpliTube 3
AmpliTube 3 is an AAX audio plugin for Avid Pro Tools that provides virtual guitar and bass amplifier and effects modeling. It emulates legendary brands of amps, cabinets, microphones, and stomp box effects, allowing musicians and recording engineers to shape their tone entirely in software. The plugin supports 8 dual-rig configurations with up to 20 chainable effects and includes a tuner. IK Multimedia distributes both free and paid versions with additional models available through their Custom Shop marketplace.
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1 suggestionAmpliTube 3 is a plugin component that ships inside Pro Tools, not a standalone application, so it is updated through Pro Tools itself rather than via a separate download. To get any available native Apple Silicon build of AmpliTube 3 AAX, you must first ensure Pro Tools itself is running natively on your Mac — Pro Tools 2023.6 or later ships with native Apple Silicon support. Check your Pro Tools version (Help → About Pro Tools) and if you are on an older build, update via Avid Application Manager. Once Pro Tools is on a native build, check with IK Multimedia directly (ikmultimedia.com) to confirm whether they have released a native Apple Silicon version of the AmpliTube 3 AAX plugin for use within the native Pro Tools. As of May 2026, AmpliTube 3 itself is a legacy product and IK Multimedia may have moved users toward newer product lines — contact IK support or visit their website for the current native plugin status and any compatibility notes. Because Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), it is important to verify the native availability of any Pro Tools plugins you rely on before that deadline.
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