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Ampire
What Ampire is
Ampire is a guitar rig simulator for Windows and macOS that models amplifiers, cabinets, and pedals using State Space Modeling. It includes five amplifier models: MCM800, VC30, Blackface Twin, Dual Amplifier, and Amp STV. Its 16 cabinet emulations use impulse responses and microphone modeling, and users can load impulse response files for up to three microphone positions to build a cabinet. The Pedalboard has 13 effects, five of which are State Space models; it is also available as a separate plug-in. Ampire supports VST3, AudioUnit, and AAX host applications, as well as Studio One Native Effects format, and is compatible with Studio One 4.6 and higher. A standalone app and IR loader are listed. PreSonus Hub handles installation, authorization, and updates. The listed plan costs $59.95, paid once and is marked sold out. Legacy presets from Studio One 4 and earlier are not compatible with Studio One 5, 6, or 7, and sound compatibility is not guaranteed when opening older songs in those newer versions.
Who it suits
Ampire suits guitarists working with compatible macOS or Windows host applications who want modeled amps, cabinets, and effects. Users with older Studio One presets should check the stated version limitations first.
What it does well
- Includes five amplifier models and 16 cabinet emulations
- Pedalboard provides 13 effects
- Loads impulse responses for up to three microphone positions
- Supports VST3, AudioUnit, and AAX hosts
- Compatible with Studio One 4.6 and higher
What to know first
- Listed 59.95 USD one-time plan is sold out
- Studio One 4-and-earlier presets are incompatible with versions 5, 6, and 7
- Compatibility of older songs' sound is not guaranteed in newer versions
Limits
There is no free plan. The listed $59.95 USD one-time Ampire plan is marked sold out. Studio One 4 and earlier legacy presets do not work with Studio One 5, 6, or 7.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ampire | Sold out · VST3, AU, AAX, and Studio One Native Effects formats | $59.95, paid once |
As presonus.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Ampire product website
- Choose the $59.95 USD one-time Ampire plan when available
- Install PreSonus Hub
- Use PreSonus Hub for installation and authorization
- Load Ampire in a VST3, AudioUnit, or AAX host, or use the standalone app
- Select amplifier, cabinet, and pedal effects
- Load impulse-response files for up to three microphone positions if building a custom cabinet
Verdict
Ampire offers modeled amps, cabinet options, and effects in multiple plug-in formats. The listed plan is sold out, and older Studio One presets and songs have specific compatibility caveats.
Questions
What platforms does Ampire support?
Ampire supports Windows and macOS.
How much does Ampire cost?
The listed Ampire plan costs $59.95 USD once and is marked sold out.
Which plug-in formats are supported?
Ampire supports VST3, AudioUnit, AAX, and Studio One Native Effects formats.
Can Ampire load custom cabinet impulse responses?
Yes. You can load impulse-response files for up to three microphone positions.
Does Ampire include a standalone application?
Yes. A standalone app and an impulse-response loader are listed.
What happens to older Studio One presets?
Presets from Studio One 4 and earlier are not compatible with Studio One 5, 6, or 7, and sound compatibility is not guaranteed when opening older songs in those versions.
Facts from Ampire's own pages
- Amplifiers
- Ampire includes five amplifier models, including the MCM800, VC30, Blackface Twin, Dual Amplifier, and Amp STV. · presonus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Cabinet modeling
- It includes 16 cabinet emulations based on impulse responses and microphone modeling. · presonus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Effects
- Its Pedalboard includes 13 effects, five of them State Space models, and is also available as a separate plug-in. · presonus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1995 · presonus.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA · presonus.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Host compatibility
- Ampire supports VST3, AudioUnit, and AAX compatible host applications and is compatible with Studio One 4.6 and higher. · presonus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Installation and updates
- PreSonus says installation, authorization, and updates are handled through the PreSonus Hub plug-in manager application. · presonus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Legacy compatibility
- PreSonus says Ampire legacy presets from Studio One 4 and earlier are not compatible with Studio One 5, 6, or 7, and sound compatibility is not guaranteed when opening those older songs in newer versions. · support.presonus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Fender's privacy policy, which covers PreSonus, says it uses reasonable security measures including SSL in certain cases and does not sell, rent, or loan personal information to third parties. · presonus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy rights
- The policy says users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information and may object to or restrict some processing. · presonus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- User cabinets
- Users can load impulse response files for up to three microphone positions to build a cabinet. · presonus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Ampire is a guitar rig simulator that models guitar amplifiers, cabinets, and pedals using State Space Modeling. · presonus.com, 4 Oct 2026
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