AmpliTube L.A. Rocker by IK Multimedia guitar amp and effects plugin interface

AmpliTube L.A. Rocker: Late '80s Hard Rock Amp and Effects Collection by IK Multimedia

AmpliTube L.A. Rocker is a guitar amp simulator collection from IK Multimedia, featuring two amplifiers, two cabinets and six stompbox effects inspired by late 1980s hard rock.

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01Overview

AmpliTube L.A. Rocker is a signature gear collection for AmpliTube Custom Shop, built around the sound of late 1980s Sunset Strip rock and glam. It bundles high-gain and classic rock amp models with a set of stompbox effects, so guitarists can record and play through rigs modeled on the gear that shaped that era. The collection also includes 13 presets for modern sleaze rock and late '80s anthem tones, which can serve as starting points for your own sound.

Best for

Hard rock guitar tones
Glam and sleaze rock
Late '80s lead guitar
Gritty rhythm riffs
Rock guitar presets

Developer: IK Multimedia
Category: Amp Simulators
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Gear collection for AmpliTube Custom Shop
Two amplifiers: AFD 100 and JCM Slash
Two 4x12 cabinets: 1960AV SL and 1960BV SL
Six stompbox effects, including WahDist and X-Chorus
Marshall rigs, plus 6 stomp FX
13 new presets for sleaze and late '80s rock
Built on IK's DSM technology
No previous AmpliTube version required

03In depth

Amp and Cabinet Models for Late '80s Rock Tone

The collection centers on two amplifiers: the AFD 100 and the JCM Slash. Both are paired with two 4x12 cabinets, the 1960AV SL and the 1960BV SL, so you can build a complete guitar rig from amp to cab.

IK Multimedia says this latest update refines the high-gain and classic rock amp models for greater realism. The models are aimed at leads and gritty, hard-hitting riffs.

The JCM Slash name points to its connection with the late 1980s rock sound this collection is built around.

Stompbox Effects and Preset Starting Points

Six stompboxes sit alongside the amps: /Delay, Booster, Gate, OctoBlue, WahDist and X-Chorus. Together they cover the boost, modulation, delay and noise-gate sections of a typical rock signal chain.

The collection includes 13 new presets. The developer describes them as inspired by modern sleaze rock and late '80s Sunset Strip anthems. Use them as a starting point for your own tone or to play along with reference tracks.

AmpliTube L.A. Rocker works with the Custom Shop updates, and no previous version of AmpliTube is required to run it.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	IK Multimedia
Type	Plugin
Category	Amp Simulator
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does AmpliTube L.A. Rocker support?

AmpliTube L.A. Rocker is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. Windows supports VST3 and AAX, while macOS supports AU, VST3 and AAX.

What do I need to run AmpliTube L.A. Rocker?

You need a 64-bit system with 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of hard drive space. Windows requires Windows 10 (64 bit) or newer and an ASIO compatible sound card, while macOS requires macOS 10.15 or newer, or macOS 11 or newer for Apple Silicon. An OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter is required on both platforms, and an internet connection is needed to authorize the application and access ToneNET.