# NAM Live: Neural Amp Modeler — Neural Amp Modeling Rig

> Mobile amp simulator for guitarists using neural amp captures and effects. (iPhone/iPad app by LUKE CHARD MAPLE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nam-live-neural-amp-modeler/id6778012976 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LUKE CHARD MAPLE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778012978)
- Category: Music
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 190 MB
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nam-live-neural-amp-modeler/id6778012976/reviews.md

## What is NAM Live?

NAM Live plays  the latest, most accurate NAM A2 captures — right on
your phone, iPad and macOS. Plug in through an audio interface, load a
capture, dial in your effects and play. Build banks of presets for your set and
switch between them instantly. 


A2 — THE NEW NAM
• Plays the latest Architecture 2 (A2) captures — the most accurate Neural Amp Model yet
• Also plays every standard .nam file
• Slim control on A2 models to trade CPU for quality if you need performance
• 3-band amp tone stack (Bass / Mid / Treble) with fluid tonestacks, bring a higher level of emulation to your NAM captures with circuit accurate tonestacks
• Tonestack Lab: shape the amp EQ with an interactive circuit editor that allows you to draw the circuit directly
• an ever-growing library of effects including delays, ambient and shimmer reverbs, pitch bending and even turn your guitar into a multi-voice synthesizer. 


TONE3000 INTEGRATION
• Sign in with Tone3000 to search and download thousands of amp captures and IRs
• Browse captures with big artwork, description and author right in the app
• One tap auditions a tone on your rig; a double-tap loads it
• Your rig shows the capture's artwork
• Manage your downloaded amps and IRs in-app
• Organise your captures into folders
• Add your own .nam and .wav files from your device


SCENES — PRESETS WITHIN A PRESET
• Every preset holds multiple named, colour-coded scenes
• Each scene is an instant snapshot of your dials and bypasses — switch with no reload and no gap
• Double-tap a preset to jump to its second scene
• Hold a scene to rename, recolour, set or reset it
• Assign scenes to MIDI for hands-free switching
• The active scene tints your dials and backdrop so you always know where you are


CABINET & EFFECTS
• Load your own impulse responses (.wav), or search the community directory right inside the app
• A generous set of free effects, add as many as you like to the chain:
   – Overdrive, distortion and fuzz: Maple Drive, The Rodent, Yellow Box, Memory Fuzz,
     Royal Tone, Glory Days, Console 84, Octaver
   – Delays: stereo Delay (tap tempo, note divisions, dotted/triplet, ping-pong),
     Multi-tap, Diffuse, Dyna Delay, Reverse Delay and Grain
   – Reverbs: atmospheric and lush Reverbs — includes  convolution reverb with studio
     spaces (Ambience / Chamber / Hall / Plate / Nonlinear impulses captured form a very well-revered hardware unit)
   – Modulation: Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, Harmonic Trem and Micro Shift
   – Pitch: Octaver, Pitch Drop (polyphonic octave/interval drop), Poly Octave and Whammy
   – Auto Swell: automatic volume swells for bowed-string and pad textures
   – True-stereo Looper: record, overdub and play loops with reverse and half-speed
   – Compressor, Noise Gate Pro to kill hiss and hum between notes
   Flexible routing for True stereo rigs
 Global output EQ with an interactive curve


PRESETS, BUILT FOR THE STAGE
• Banks of five presets (A–E), as many banks as you need
• Each preset stores your amp, cab, EQ, effects and its scenes
• Copy, paste, rename and reorganise presets
• Browse banks live and tap to switch
• Landscape view with bigger preset buttons + bank up/down for fast switching
• Gapless switching of presets in a bank
• Amp and pedal bypass right on the rig and live views

TUNER
• Full built-in chromatic tuner so you're always ready
• Mute while you tune
• Adjust the reference pitch with simple up and down buttons

METRONOME
• Built-in metronome to keep you locked in while you practise or play
• Big draggable BPM with tempo name, plus Tap Tempo to set the pulse by feel
• Time signatures and subdivisions (eighths, triplets, sixteenths)
• Accent the downbeat and set the click volume to taste

BUILT FOR LIVE USE
• Works with class-compliant audio interfaces
• Bluetooth MIDI support for foot controllers (map presets, scenes and stomps)
• Keeps processing in the background so you can switch to setlists or lyrics
• Standalone app + AUv3 plug-in for your favourite host

## Key features

- Plays Architecture 2 (A2) and standard .nam files
- Load custom impulse responses (.wav)
- Stereo delay and reverb effects
- Noise gate and global output EQ
- Banks of 5 presets with alternate modes
- Built-in chromatic tuner
- Tone3000 integration for captures and IRs

## Chart rankings

- #136 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nam-live-neural-amp-modeler/id6778012976/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Clunky

*2026-08-13*

At first glance, it appears to be a very competent, well-thought-out plug-in with a browser built-in but nothing you click on behaves the way you think it would. It is one of the worst interfaces I’ve ever used.

### 5/5 — If you’re on the fence, get this app!

*2026-08-13*

You will not find a better guitar suite at this price! The features are rich, the updates are frequent and the value is off the charts! I think it’s important to support small/indie developers who are giving us a lot for our money and understand the importance giving people what they want. Luke has gone above and beyond with this and deserves our support!

### 5/5 — Great Nam port

*2026-08-11*

One of the best, if not the best, NAM ports on iOS. It’s just missing a few modulation effects: a flanger and, please, a wah-wah!

### 5/5 — The best NAM App

*2026-08-08*

I bought Gigfast the minute it was released, and always needed more than it was capable of, enter Nam Live. The grid design is familiar using AxeFx and Helix on the past. The available Fx are amazing. I was blown away by how accurate and fast the Pitch Drop style FX worked and behaved. The developer is completely committed to this project as well and continues to develop constantly. I just downloaded the App and already had 2 updates that keep improving the experience.

I can’t recommend this App enough over all available out there

### 5/5 — Great concept

*2026-08-02*

5 stars for the concept and courage! I will test it the next days. Main point would be a transpose/ octaver with the speed of that in genome! This would set this app apart from any other app.

### 5/5 — The Only One You Need

*2026-07-31*

This is the one that does it all. You provide the guitar and digital interface. This app does the rest. Tone3000 integration, flexible pedal chain, library management, midi integration for switching during live performances, and so much more. And it is under active development with new features dropping every few weeks right now (mid 2026). This software is a bargain at this price.

### 5/5 — Best NAM amp rig out there

*2026-07-30*

Well done! Solid standalone app for my MacOS when I can’t be bothered waiting for my DAW to load. Interfaces directly into Tone3000 - great stuff! Sounds great too!

### 5/5 — This app is like a dream come true

*2026-07-12*

All you need is an audio/MIDI-interface, like the Xsonic Xtone Smart Stomp, and your IOS-device! I‘ve got an old iPad, 8. gen. and the app runs without any problems! Luke, the developer works hard to update the app several times a week! You can load even more than just one NAM-A2-captures and you have all the live-functionality you need! Just 15 bucks to transform your iPad into some kinda Quad Cortex?! Sounds too good to be true, but believe me, this app is really like a dream com true! Thanks to Luke! 🙏❤️

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-07-11*

Just Great, very smart app.

### 5/5 — Great NAM loader+fx

*2026-07-11*

Probably the best guitar suite on the market right now.

## Frequently asked questions about NAM Live

### What is NAM Live?

NAM Live is a mobile application that allows musicians to play and manage their amp rigs on their phones and tablets. It supports the latest Architecture 2 (A2) amp captures and all standard .nam files, along with custom impulse responses and a variety of effects.

### Does NAM Live have ads?

No, NAM Live does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for a seamless user experience without interruptions.

### How much does NAM Live cost?

NAM Live is available for a one-time purchase of $14.99. This grants you full access to all its features for managing your amp rigs and effects.

### What devices is NAM Live compatible with?

NAM Live is compatible with Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across various Apple devices, offering flexibility for musicians.

### Can I use my own amp captures with NAM Live?

Yes, you can add your own .nam and .wav files directly to NAM Live from your device's files. The app also integrates with Tone3000 to manage downloaded captures and impulse responses.

### Does NAM Live support live performance switching?

Yes, NAM Live is built for live use with gapless switching of presets within banks. You can create banks of five presets, each with an alternate mode, and switch between them instantly with no audible gap.

### What audio interfaces work with NAM Live?

NAM Live works with class-compliant audio interfaces. This allows you to plug your instrument directly into your mobile device and use the app as part of your live rig.

### How often is NAM Live updated?

The latest version of NAM Live, 1.2.0, was released on July 18, 2026, indicating regular updates. The app was initially released on June 18, 2026.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.8 — 2026-08-18

** Spring Reverb Block
** Dual cab persistance bug
** Now you can freely delete the cab block 
** Small visual tweaks

### 1.3.7 — 2026-08-14

**NEW: LIBRARY on iPad & Mac
** Browse, preview and download captures in one three-column view  -  The classic library is still there – switch back anytime in
  Settings > Appearance > If you prefer the old look.
** Search by author added and a refresh button for T3000
**A better voiced 3-band EQ tonestack, – the new default for new
  presets; existing presets keep their exact sound
**See your cab's frequency response in the live view and the cab panel, and drag
  the low-cut / high-cut points right on the graph
**Tremolo: smoother depth control, named waveshapes, click-free square wave
**Chorus & Fusion: new Output level controls
**Micro Doubler: cleaner stereo image, fixed detune option
** Grain Delay: new Glide control for evolving textures, runaway feedback fixed
** Clear banners when your input is muted, mic access is denied, or Voice Isolation is on
**Friendlier Tone3000 busy handling, and NAM A2 captures now appear in every search as they were sometimes silently failing previously
** Many small stability improvements

### 1.3.6 — 2026-08-14

** Performance enhancements and improvements.
** MIDI can be used within hosts

### 1.3.5 — 2026-08-13

Bug fixes and performance enhancements. Solved a critical bug where a crash could occur if NAM file was removed and path couldn't be resolved.

### 1.3.4 — 2026-08-12

Bugfixes and minor improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*
