Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) has completely changed the game. For the first time, we have a free, open-source tool that uses deep learning to create captures that are not just “competitive with the paid options”, but in many cases, are sonically superior and feel more realistic. But here’s the challenge: the main library for NAM […]

One of the most powerful features of Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) isn’t just downloading free tones- it’s the ability to “archive” your own gear.   As a producer, you’ve spent years (and a small fortune) collecting and modifying your amps. You have a specific ’90s Mesa Rectifier with a new transformer, or a modded 5150 that […]

For years, Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) has been a studio secret weapon—a free, open-source plugin that delivers a level of amp capture realism that rivals, and often beats, the most expensive hardware profilers. But for the gigging producer and metal musician, there’s always been one major question: “How do I get these tones out of […]

In the world of metal production, the amp sim debate has never been more intense. For years, Neural DSP has been the undisputed champion, with their artist-series Archetype plugins (Nolly, Gojira, Petrucci, Misha Mansoor) setting the standard for “mix-ready” tones in a box.   Then, Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) arrived. NAM is a free, open-source, and […]

So, you’ve downloaded Neural Amp Modeler (NAM), found a capture of a 5150, and loaded it onto your DI track. You hit play, and… it probably sounds raw, fizzy, and a bit thin. This is the exact moment where many producers get frustrated and go back to their paid plugins. Here’s the secret: Neural Amp […]