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Many guitar amp plugins that support NAM have now implemented NAM A2. Amplification 360 has finally done the same with the 1.4.0 update.

With MIKKO3, you can load and export your impulse responses. The plugin is available in both a free and a paid version.

Oracle Sound’s new amp sim “TYRANT” is a high-gain plugin that combines two switchable amp heads, four reorderable drive pedals, three cabinets, and a complete post-amp effects section into a single interface—a complete rig instead of a plugin chain.

With Cab Reactor Driftwood, ReactorDSP released not just another IR loader in mid-August 2026, but a complete cabinet IR studio for e-guitars.

Oracle Sounds has released version 2 of Ritual, the NAM Loader. Two of the key enhancements are the standalone version and A2 compatibility. But there is another important new feature.

With HEAVIER™, Otto Audio is releasing its seventh plugin. The Guitar Amp Sim combines three functions in one: amp sim transformer (for hot-rodding existing amp simulations), IR loader and doubler.

Several companies have released updates for their plugins: Bogren Digital - IRDX Studio v1.1.0, Audio Assault - Fried STEVENS v2, RigBrowser 3.0, 15 free Reason devices.

PolyChrome DSP has released 2 new plugins tailored for modern, heavy-metal-oriented guitarists: KillGate+ and HyperTune METAL V2.

Saint Mike DSP has developed three guitar amp simulations so far. Now they're adding a bass amp simulation called Abyssos Bass Amp. This plugin is available in both a free and a Pro version.

Noise Trip from England has released its first guitar plugin: Drive Collection. This all-in-one plugin includes 16 classic, modern and rare overdrive effects.