Ampire is PreSonus®’ new State Space Modeled guitar amp/cab/stompbox simulator, included in Studio One® Professional 4.6 and later. You get 5 new amplifier models, 16 cabinet emulations, and a pedalboard full of effects, and—in a first for PreSonus—we’ve made Ampire available for use in other DAWs in VST3, AAX, and AU formats!
Ampire State Building
So what makes today’s Ampire so great? Well, this time around, the boys in Hamburg leveraged their expertise in State Space Modeling technology to create our amplifier and stompbox models. This same technology also powers our StudioLive® Fat Channel plug-in emulations of the venerated compressor and EQ designs that keep eBay in business—while also ensuring that the nuanced, variable sonic character of analog survives its transition to the digital realm.
Ampire State Building
So what makes today’s Ampire so great? Well, this time around, the boys in Hamburg leveraged their expertise in State Space Modeling technology to create our amplifier and stompbox models. This same technology also powers our StudioLive® Fat Channel plug-in emulations of the venerated compressor and EQ designs that keep eBay in business—while also ensuring that the nuanced, variable sonic character of analog survives its transition to the digital realm.
- 4x12 M65. The holy grail of hard rock cabinets, this 4x12 classic from the 80s might give you an appetite for a little destruction.
- 4x12 MFB. The perfect 4x12 cab for modern high-gain guitar sounds, oversized to handle extra volume—when you’re ready to reaffirm your commitment to rock.
- 2x12 VC 30. Don’t let its size fool you, too: this 2x12 cabinet can deliver scintillating tone at high volume—you’ve finally found what you’re looking for.
- 2x12 Blackface. The dark 2x12 cabinet delivers fuzz and overdriven tones at lower volumes while still capable of sparkling, clean sounds—making it a go-to vintage standard.
- 8x10 STV. Big bass tones that have shaken the radio for over 45 years need a cabinet the size of a refrigerator. Get the tone you want, no chiropractor required.
- 1x12 American. Don’t let its compact size fool you—this 1x12 sealed cabinet packs a serious punch with a gut-rumbling low end.
- 2x12 American. This classic American 2x12 cabinet can sing sweet, pristine tones and switch to a swampy blues straight out of the delta.
- 1x12 British. With mellow high frequencies and a classic British chime, this compact 1x12 cabinet is known for its versatile tone.
- 1x12 Boutique. This 1x12 cabinet will take you right back to the glory days of rock and roll with classic American tones.
- 1x12 British II. Portable and affordable, this ‘70s British bulldog was a working-class hero to a thousand bands—and a million fans.
- 2x12 Boutique. A 2x12 cabinet with peerless tone and warmth, ready to rock with versatility.
- 4x10 American. This 4x10 cabinet is the sound of an American legend; perfect for larger-than-life clean tones and bluesy crunch.
- 4x12 British. The 4x12 cabinet that has lorded over countless arenas and stadiums the world over with its giant wall of sound.
- 4x12 American. Raise your fist and get ready to shred. This 4x12 only has two volumes: loud and louder.
- 2x10 Bass. An aggressive 2x10 powerhouse that guarantees your bass will cut through the mix.
- 8x10 Bass. Punchy, tightly-focused bass is the hallmark of this 8x10 monster. It’s a sound that you feel.
- User Cabinet. Build your own cabinet by loading impulse response files for up to three microphone positions here. A wide variety of formats are supported.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for Ampire.
Mac® (Studio One® only)- macOS® 10.11 or higher (64-bit only)
- Intel® Core™ Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended; Native support for Apple Silicon)
Mac (other host applications)
- macOS 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
- Intel Core Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended; Native support for Apple Silicon)
- VST3-, AU-, or AAX-compatible, 64-bit host application
- Windows (Studio One)
- Windows® 7 (SP1 + platform update), Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 x64
- Intel Core Duo or AMD® Athlon™ X2 processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD X4 or better recommended)
Windows (other host applications)
- Windows 10 x64
- Intel Core Duo or AMD
- Athlon™ X2 processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD X4 or better recommended)VST3- or AAX-compatible 64-bit host application
Windows and Mac Systems (all host applications)
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
- Monitor with at least 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer.
Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system.