Amped

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What Amped is

Amped is a guitar amp simulation product line for playing guitar through a computer, either as a standalone program or a plugin. Its amp modeling combines analog component emulation with amp learning, and its interface uses amp-style controls and a pedalboard layout. Amped Roots 2.0 includes four amp simulations: 5034 Fluff, 5151 Fluff, Freeman Fluff, and Mega Fluff; 5034 Fluff is available in the free plan. Effects include a noise gate, compressor, drive pedal, chorus, analog delay, and reverb. Each amp has a selected cabinet, and an IR loader and cab-bypass option support external cabinet simulation. The platform includes a guitar tuner, while the standalone Roots program supports MIDI control. Plugin formats are VST3, AU, and AAX, with AAX support limited to Mac. Amped runs on Windows and macOS. The free plan costs nothing; the full license is listed at €5,999, paid once. A free trial is available, and the maker says the full license is emailed after purchase.

Who it suits

Amped suits guitarists who want amp simulation on a Windows or macOS computer, either standalone or within a DAW. The free plan offers one amp model, while the full license includes four.

What it does well

Free plan includes the 5034 Fluff amp.
Four amp simulations in Roots 2.0 Full License.
Includes six effects and a guitar tuner.
IR loader and cab-bypass option are included.
Standalone Roots program supports MIDI control.

What to know first

AAX support is Mac only.
Cannot be loaded on mobile phones or third-party devices.
Full license is listed at €5,999, paid once.

Limits

Amped Roots Free includes one amp, 5034 Fluff. The full license is listed at €5,999, paid once and includes four amp sims. Windows AAX support is unavailable.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Amped ML5 Free Trial	nine amp sims · Windows/Mac standalone · VST3/AU · AAX Mac	Free
Amped Roots Free	one 5034 Fluff amp · Windows/Mac standalone · VST3/AU · AAX Mac	Free
Amped ML800 2.0 Full License	one-time purchase · two British amp models · free trial available	€39.99, paid once
Amped Humble Full License	one-time purchase · boutique clean amp · EVML Classic and Mars65 cabs · IR loading · six effects	€39.99, paid once
Amped Roots 2.0 Full License	one-time purchase · four amp sims · 3D cab · IR loading · six effects · MIDI standalone	€59.99, paid once
Amped CB4 Full License	one-time purchase · four-channel amp · 3D cab · six effects · MIDI standalone · tuner	€79.99, paid once
Amped ML5 Full License	one-time purchase · nine amp sims · two cabs · four movable microphones · IR loading · six effects	€99, paid once
Amped Flagship 2.0 Full License	one-time purchase · eight amp sims · four cabs · four movable microphones · IR loading · MIDI standalone	€99.99, paid once

As ml-sound-lab.com lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Amped website.
Choose Amped Roots Free or the full license.
Install the plugin’s free trial on your Windows or Mac computer.
Use the computer-specific Request Key at checkout for a full license.
Check out using a supported format: VST3, AU, or AAX on Mac.
Look for the full license by email after purchase.

Verdict

Amped combines amp simulations, effects, cabinet options, and a tuner for computer-based guitar playing. Check the AAX platform limit and the full-license price against your setup and needs.

Questions

Is there a free plan?

Yes. Amped Roots Free is listed as free and includes the 5034 Fluff amp.

How much does the full license cost?

Amped Roots 2.0 Full License is listed at €5,999, paid once.

Which platforms and plugin formats are supported?

Amped runs on Windows and macOS as a standalone program or plugin. Formats include VST3 and AU; AAX is supported on Mac only.

Can I try it before buying?

Yes. Install the plugin’s free trial, then use its computer-specific Request Key at checkout to buy a full license.

How is the license delivered?

The maker says full licenses are emailed after purchase.

Facts from Amped's own pages

Activation: Purchasing requires a computer-specific Request Key generated in the trial or License Manager, after which the license is emailed. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
Amped ML5 features: ML5 provides nine amp sims, two cabinets, four movable and angleable microphones, IR loading and six effects. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
Amped Roots features: Roots Free includes one 5034 Fluff amp, three additional amps in the paid version, a three-cab 3D simulator, four microphones, six effects, MIDI control and a tuner. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
Amped Roots models: Amped Roots 2.0 includes four amp sims: 5034 Fluff, 5151 Fluff, Freeman Fluff, and Mega Fluff; 5034 Fluff is free. · ml-sound-lab.com, 2 Oct 2026
Cabinet section: Each amp includes a selected cabinet, an internal impulse-response loader and the option to bypass the cab for an external simulator. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
Cabinet simulation: Amped includes a selected cabinet for each amp, an IR loader, and the option to bypass the cab section for external cabinet simulation. · ml-sound-lab.com, 2 Oct 2026
Company founded: The registry gives 8 January 2019 as the registration date. · proff.fi, 15 Oct 2026
Company headquarters: The registry lists Parkkilaivankaari 34, Oulu, Finland. · proff.fi, 15 Oct 2026
Company legal name: The Finnish registry lists the maker as ML Sound Lab Oy, while the EULA uses ML Sound Lab Ltd. · proff.fi, 15 Oct 2026
Company size: The registry reports two employees and identifies Mikko Juha Eerikki Logrén as CEO. · proff.fi, 15 Oct 2026
DAW formats: The FAQ lists VST, AU, and AAX formats; AAX support is Mac only. · ml-sound-lab.com, 2 Oct 2026
Developer integration: The reviewed official pages document end-user plugin formats and MIDI control but describe no public API, SDK or self-hosting package. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
Effects: Amped Roots 2.0 includes a noise gate, compressor, drive pedal, chorus, analog delay, and reverb. · ml-sound-lab.com, 2 Oct 2026
Formats: Amped runs as a Windows or Mac standalone application and as VST3 or AU; AAX is supported on Mac. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
Free trial process: To buy a full license, users install that Amped plugin's free trial and use its computer-specific Request Key at checkout. · ml-sound-lab.com, 2 Oct 2026
Hardware compatibility limit: The FAQ says Amped cannot be loaded on Helix, Fractal, mobile phones or other third-party hardware. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
Independent news: The Beat Community reported Amped Block Letter on 24 August 2023 with six amp channels, 3D cab positioning, IR loading, six effects and PC/Mac plugin formats. · thebeatcommunity.com, 15 Oct 2026
Installation: Roots version 1.0.2 added an installer that explains file locations and creates desktop shortcuts; users must enable and rescan VST3 in their DAW. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
IR extensibility: Users can load their own impulse responses, with newer plugins supporting blended IR workflows while older plugins use an IR control or dropdown. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
Latency: ML Sound Lab says Amped can run below 10 ms latency on older computers when configured with suitable buffers and drivers. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
License: The EULA grants a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license and prohibits modification, reverse engineering, copying, redistribution and resale. · ml-sound-lab.com, 15 Oct 2026
License delivery and support: The maker says full licenses are emailed after purchase and directs users with license problems to its contact form. · ml-sound-lab.com, 2 Oct 2026
Limit: Audiofanzine CB4: The CB4 reviewer calls MIDI implementation nearly nonexistent for pedalboard users and hears a recurring ML Sound Lab sonic signature. · fr.audiofanzine.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: Audiofanzine Roots: Users note the free version lacks a clean channel, assigned cabinets cannot be freely selected without extra packs, and one reviewer found the reverb overly sensitive. · fr.audiofanzine.com, 15 Oct 2026

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