# Simple NAM Chain — Guitar amp modeler and IR host

> Mobile guitar amp modeler and impulse response host for .nam captures. (iPhone/iPad app by aziz bou harb.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-nam-chain/id6796775851 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [aziz bou harb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885005681)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-nam-chain/id6796775851/reviews.md

## What is Simple NAM Chain?

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a guitar rig.

Simple NAM Chain plays amp captures in the Neural Amp Modeler format, including A1 and A2. Load a capture, add a cabinet impulse response, and play. It runs on its own, or as an Audio Unit inside GarageBand, AUM and other hosts.

BUILD A CHAIN

Stack up to six blocks in series — a drive pedal into an amp head into a cab, or whatever order you want. Drag to reorder, bypass any block, remove the ones you don't need. Tag each one Full Rig, Amp Head, Pedal, Outboard or IR so the chain reads at a glance.

EVERY BLOCK IS A FULL RIG

Each block has its own input level, noise gate, amp capture, cabinet IR, three-band EQ and output level. The gate, the EQ and the IR each switch off independently.

LOAD WHOLE MODEL PACKS

Captures usually arrive as a folder holding the same amp at a range of settings. Point the app at the folder and step through every capture with the arrows, without going back to a file browser between takes.

Keep your packs anywhere on the device, or drop them into the Full Rig, Amp Head, Pedal, Outboard and IR folders the app creates for you in Files.

GAIN STAGING HANDLED

Captures that carry calibration data are gain-staged automatically as you reorder the chain, so stacking blocks doesn't wreck your levels. Set your interface's input level in dBu once, and pick Raw, Normalized or Calibrated output.

ALSO INCLUDED

• Built-in tuner
• Slim control, to trade a little accuracy for lower CPU on captures that support it
• Live CPU readout
• Recovers cleanly from phone calls, route changes and unplugged interfaces

WHAT YOU NEED

An audio interface to plug your guitar into gives the best results — the built-in microphone works, but isn't meant for playing. You'll need captures in .nam format (A1 and A2 are both supported), and impulse responses as .wav files if you want cabinets; thousands are free at tone3000.com. Headphones or monitors, so the mic doesn't feed back.

FREE FOR THREE DAYS

Everything is unlocked for three days. After that the app stops processing audio until you unlock it, which is a single payment of $4.99. Not a subscription, no accounts, no ads, and nothing is collected about you.

## Key features

- Load .nam amp captures
- Add cabinet impulse responses
- Stack up to six effect blocks
- Reorder and bypass blocks
- Built-in tuner
- Automatic gain staging
- Live CPU readout

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3-day Trial | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-nam-chain/id6796775851/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lil Woodryc

*2026-08-16*

It’s amazing how creative that you made your version of a neural amp modeling plug-in it’s amazing what could be done with an open source plug-in?

## Frequently asked questions about Simple NAM Chain

### What is Simple NAM Chain?

Simple NAM Chain is a mobile application that turns your iPhone or iPad into a guitar rig. It allows you to load amp captures in the Neural Amp Modeler format and add cabinet impulse responses to create custom guitar chains.

### Does Simple NAM Chain have ads?

No, Simple NAM Chain is ad-free. The developer explicitly states that there are no ads included in the application.

### What devices does Simple NAM Chain support?

Simple NAM Chain is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on iOS devices.

### How does the free trial work for Simple NAM Chain?

Simple NAM Chain is free to use for three days, during which all features are unlocked. After the trial period, audio processing stops until you make a one-time purchase to unlock the full functionality.

### What is the cost to unlock Simple NAM Chain permanently?

The permanent unlock for Simple NAM Chain is a single payment of $4.99. This is not a subscription, and there are no recurring charges.

### Can Simple NAM Chain be used with other music apps?

Yes, Simple NAM Chain can be used as an Audio Unit inside other hosts such as GarageBand, AUM, and other compatible applications.

### What file formats does Simple NAM Chain use for amp captures and impulse responses?

Simple NAM Chain plays amp captures in the Neural Amp Modeler format (.nam), supporting both A1 and A2. Impulse responses for cabinets are used as .wav files.

### How often is Simple NAM Chain updated?

Simple NAM Chain was last updated on August 14, 2026, with version 1.0.1. This indicates recent development activity, suggesting potential for future updates and improvements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-14

Improved App Store presentation

### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-12

No release notes.

## More apps by aziz bou harb

- [GP Tone Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gp-tone-builder/id6760564651)

All apps by aziz bou harb: https://appshunter.io/developer/1885005681

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