SoundShed Guitar and Air-G... OMG
Unbelievable tone. I'm just stunned. I've been LOVING SoundShed Guitar, NAM, VST, Backing tracks, NAM browsing... it's amazing. I also have liked "Air-Windows" free plugins but they are very confusing to use efficiently because of their lack of GUI, Well Air-G is a GUI for AirWindows and WOW!!!. I've been inspired to play out of my mind for hours because of the ridiculously great tone I am getting. Last night I was tone crafting and found that using AirWindows EQ peddle vis Air-G interface is fantastic. I was running it in front of the amp as an EQ for my input signal (guitar) and was working well. Then I decided to drag it to the end of the chain before the final reverb and WOW, i can shape my tone perfectly. I have tones better than I imagined, so perfect. Many good NAM captures with this setup are so dynamic. If I play soft it gets cleaner and smoother, dig in and it has bit, hammer it and it's full blown Marshall or whatever you have EQ'ed for for. I'm blown away and have been playing over my head for several hours sessions. Then add the Air-G Distrortion and OMG, pretty my any tone is avalible from slightly pushed to EVH. Works fantastic on both clean and driven amps. Is not over the top but for me near perfect. Using the Push, Drive and Mix knobs you can get about anything. Then use the EQ shown above to contour it to your liking / guitar. WOW.
Audio Assault - Carntens Greys | Get it for free now (48 hours)!
Based on the Casterns Grace Billy Corgan Signature, this single-channel amplifier is simply unlike the usual.
You can get it for free for the next 48 hours!
Neural DSP Nolly X vs NAM Rig - Can a FREE Plugin Beat a $135 Amp Sim?
youtube.comBogren Digital - Riff Contest Winners: Ampknob Duet & Fatman winners announced!
Bogren Digital has posted a video on YouTube featuring the winners of the Riff Contest.
You can find my blog post from back then here:
https://guitar-sims.com/blog/article/riff-contest-bogren-digital-and-antelope-audio
NAM 9000 - Update v1.10.0
On August 14, 2026, NAM 9000 received a new update: Version 1.10.0.
You can read about all the new features here:
New update for NAM Rig - V1.1.0
Stereo support!
That means you can now insert NAM Rig on stereo tracks and get independent L/R channel processing.
This update also includes bug fixes, stability improvements and narrower license terms.
EXCLUSIVE FREE NAM Pack 🔥 Subscribers Only! | Diezel, EVH, 6505, ENGL, O...
Free NAM Packs and IR's from Matt van den Ham:
https://thetonechef.gumroad.com
New Release | Nembrini Audio - Bass 3500 Amplifier
New Blog Post:
For all bassists, Nembrini Audio has released the new Amp Sim Bass 3500 Amplifier, which was released on August 5, 2026.
https://guitar-sims.com/blog/article/nembrini-audio-bass-3500-amplifier-new-release
New Amp Sim | Line 6 - Helix Stadium Native Intro
Blog Post: With Helix Stadium Native Intro (free) and Helix Stadium Native (Full Version), Line 6 will release another Guitar Amp Sim on August 4, 2026.
https://guitar-sims.com/blog/article/line-6-helix-stadium-native-intro-new-guitar-amp-sim
New Saturator | fedDSP - RAIJU
New Blog Post:
RAIJU by fedDSP was officially released on August 6, 2026. Currently (through August 20, 2026), it is available as a free introductory offer before the regular price of £30 takes effect.
https://guitar-sims.com/blog/article/feddsp-raiju-saturator-overdrive-new-plugin
Freebie Friday! Loads of Free Plugins, IR and NAM Packs to Download!
Good free IRs (download link in the video description)
TONEX 2.0 – It’s Here! And It’s a BIG Update
youtube.comThree (Quick) Questions
Names for Layouts:
Under Settings -> Library -> Advanced -> Effect Layout, I see a list of my layouts, all of which are named “(Unnamed).” How can I name the effects?
Blends:
I’m learning how to use the Blend effect. I’ve already been able to create one using NAMs from Tone3000. But so far, I haven’t been able to figure out how to create a blend using NAM files from my own folder. Is that possible? If so, how?
Tone3000 NAM Downloads:
If you search for NAM files in the “Tone3000” tab of the “Select Amp Model” pop-up window, you can test the NAM using the Preview button (a great feature!) and then select and download it using the “Select” button. This works great for individual NAMs, but if you want to download several from a pack, downloading them one by one is a bit tedious. Is it possible to download multiple NAMs or the entire pack in a single download?