TH-U is a guitar and bass amp simulation plug-in that combines amp models, captured rig playback and Fluid IR processing. TH-U Premium includes 89 guitar amplifiers, four bass amplifiers, 50 guitar cabinets, two bass cabinets and 18 microphone models, along with more than 1,000 factory presets. Its Rig Player provides access to more than 32,000 captured rigs. Premium also includes SuperCabinet with 1,728 Fluid IRs; users can export a cabinet as a WAV IR or load conventional IRs into TH-U for processing. Performance tools include a MIDI-controllable polyphonic transposer and learnable MIDI controls. The desktop app runs as an AudioUnit, VST or AAX64 plug-in, or standalone software, with support listed for DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One and REAPER. Desktop compatibility is macOS 10.14 or later and Windows 10 or later; the iOS app is available as standalone software and AUv3 for iOS 13 or later. Pricing is listed from €89, with a 15-day trial.
Who it is for
TH-U suits guitarists and bassists who want amp simulation, captured rigs and cabinet IR processing in a desktop or iOS setup. Its MIDI controls and DAW plug-in formats may also suit players working with MIDI floorboards and supported recording software.
What is good
- Premium includes 89 guitar amplifiers and four bass amplifiers.
- Rig Player provides access to more than 32,000 captured rigs.
- SuperCabinet includes 1,728 Fluid IRs.
- Available as AudioUnit, VST, AAX64 and standalone software.
- A 15-day trial is available.
What to know first
- Desktop compatibility starts at macOS 10.14 or Windows 10.
- The iOS app requires iOS 13 or later.
- Premium is listed at €269.00 per once.
Verdict
TH-U brings amp modeling, captured rigs and IR processing into one guitar and bass simulation tool. Its trial offers a way to explore it before choosing among the listed purchase options.
TH-U plans and pricing
All plansCompared on guitar amp software
- Amp models
- 16 models
- Cabinet models
- 15 models
- Effects count
- 16 effects
- Plugin formats
- AudioUnit, VST, AAX64
- Standalone app
- Yes
- IR loader
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- macOS, Windows
