AmpKit
AmpKit is a guitar amplifier and effects modelling app for macOS that simulates vintage and modern tube amps, cabinets, and effect pedals. It allows guitarists to practise, record, and perform using a collection of virtual amplifier models and effects chains without needing physical hardware. The app supports external audio interfaces and MIDI controllers, making it popular among musicians, recording engineers, and hobbyists who want a portable, software-based alternative to traditional amp rigs.
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1 suggestionWe could not find definitive information about whether AmpKit ships a native Apple Silicon build. The app remains available and appears to be actively maintained, but public details about its architecture support are limited. Given that Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (late 2027) — now less than 18 months away — if you rely on AmpKit for recording or performing, contact the developer directly at agilepartners.com or through the app's support channel to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build is available or planned. If a native version is not yet available, ask for an estimated timeline. In the meantime, the Intel build continues to work under Rosetta 2, but you will need either a native build or an alternative by late 2027. Other actively maintained guitar amp simulators with confirmed native Apple Silicon support include Amplitube (iZotope/IK Multimedia), Neural DSP plugins, and Archetype series, which you could evaluate as backup options.
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