r/NAM_NeuralAmpModeler

Just what the title says. We have access to this free, open-source software with user-created captures that you can run on all major OSes. Runs on a Raspberry Pi. Some pedals have it. Now with A2 coming out, the press release is stating that Tone3000 is 'fully funding the development of A2' and I can't help but wonder why and how?

I guess it comes down to the fact that a lot of the time, if it is free to use, then the product is not the service - the product is the USERS. Like if we use Facebook, they will run ads or sell our info or whatever. So how is this sustainable for Tone3000? It really seems like it's too good to be true.

I found it a few short weeks ago and now I can’t imagine using anything else. I’ve used every kind of amp sim, some really nice ones like the UAD ones. And some are great. But NAM is a whole other beast entirely.

It reignited my love of guitar. Mixing and matching this head with that cab, feeling the air and physicality of these units, I feel like a kid in a candy shop.

I’ve made identical tones of some I’ve been chasing for almost 20 years at this point. NAM made that search a few scrolls of a mouse away.

Not really saying anything of value here, just fanboying over this immense tech.

TONE3000 just opened up listening tests for A2 - the next version of Neural Amp Modeler.

They’re using a proper MUSHRA test (the same kind used in audio research), so you’re rating multiple clips against the real thing to see how close they sound.

A2 is supposed to sound better, run more efficiently, and work across more devices, and they’re using this feedback to finalize it before launch.

Several great pedals with NAM coming in the market across a wide budget spectrum.

Was thinking is there a market for a physical "digital" Amp that can run nam captures. So it will be like a Lunchbox Amp size with real knobs and switches. The digital backend can be larger so u can play multiple native Amp captures. Knobs and switches can be programmed for specific inputs.

Skins can be sold for tolex cover based on popular amps. If the rig is powerful enough DAW can be setup to run other plugins.

What do u think?

We all have been using NAMs at home and of course it sounds great, but I want to know how you all use it on live performances.

From what I’ve seen it’s mostly either laptops or a few dedicated pedal solutions.

If you’re using it on stage, which route are you going with and why? Are you connecting directly to the P.A. or still using cabinets?

Mostly curious what’s actually makes sense in live situations and what doesn't

Hi guys, just wanted to check, do any of you guys have a RETRO 500 preamp? It is one of my favourite sounding pres and i wanted to get some NAM profiles of it since i dont own one my myself, would anyone be able to help me out with this