New Version | Dusty Plugins - Dusty Tube 2

Published: 25.06.2026

Now that Steven Atkinson and tone3000 have released the new architecture (A2) for the Neural Amp Modeler, all third-party vendors are also upgrading their plugins to the latest neural modeling technology, NAM A2. This includes Dusty Plugins with its guitar simulator software “Duste Tube,” which is now available in version 2.

The first version of Dusty Tube was available not only for Windows but also for macOS. Since there were apparently installation issues with macOS in V1, Version 2 is now available only for Windows as a standalone application and as a VST3 plugin.

According to the manufacturer, Dusty Tube 2 was designed with a focus on a simple and intuitive user interface.

Basic functions include the NAM Loader, the IR Loader (two IRs can be loaded for the left and right channels), and the 2 pedals.

Dusty Tube 2 also features effects such as compression, tremolo, chorus, vibrato, delay, and reverb (room/spring).

Of course, presets can also be saved and managed.

In the settings, you can choose between “Vintage” and “Modern” for the layout. This gives you two different visual styles.


The new features

  • Upgraded to NAM A2 the latest neural engine with slim capability on the spot for loaded pedals and amps.
  • Built on a new framework. Better optimization and improved cpu usage.
  • Stereo input processing
  • Second pedal slot with mixing ability.
  • Mod section with essential FX including compressor, tremolo, vibrato, chorus, delay and room/spring reverbs.
  • preset manager to save your tones.
  • depth and low cut filters for amp.
  • Input/output calibrations for pedals and amp.
  • Unloading profiles.
  • Adoptive limiter in settings section
  • Neural saturation to boost captures harmonics
  • Sag block envelope follower to produce power amp compression, pick bloom and tube-like feel.
  • Additional Modern theme to classic DustyTube vintage style.
  • Supports: Windows VST3/Standalone

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The 2 styles