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IK Multimedia has unveiled the TONEX 2.0 Player Public Beta, the most significant update to the TONEX ecosystem to date. This version introduces extensive changes to the user interface and significantly expands the range of features.

With Helix Stadium Native Intro (free) and Helix Stadium Native (Full Version), Line 6 will release another Guitar Amp Sim on August 4, 2026.

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.

On August 7, 2026, AtlasDSP released a major update for Atlas Amp, version 3.0.0, featuring new features and workflow optimizations.

Boutique Tones offers a wide range of IRs and captures from ToneX, Kemper, NAM, Helix Hedrush, Quad Cortex, and others. In July 2026, they released their first guitar amp sim, the Mezzabarba Mzero OD.

What is “RigSuite” from Conversant Soundworks? And what are “RigScope” and “RigSculpt” all about? An attempt at an explanation.

If you're looking for a free distortion plugin, you might find what you're looking for at Cloph.DSP with Grungr.

PolyChrome DSP has released Iroko, another guitar amp simulator featuring a range of effects and a two-channel amplifier.

Audio Assault has released new content for Amp Locker. This includes the two amps, Gremleen and ButterSX, as well as overdrive, distortion, and volume pedals.

Jordan Valeriote, in collaboration with TONE3000, has released the free guitar amp sim NAM Rig. NAM Rig is a Built-in TONE3000 browser that allows you to connect to the TONE3000 library via the TONE3000 API.