Neural Audio Instruments & Plugins
AUv3 synths, amp/cab sims, and effects plugins using neural DSP for music production.
GigFast Lite: Neural Amp Suite
A capable entry in Neural Audio Instruments & Plugins offering eight parametric neural amp captures plus a full effects chain and .nam import, running as a low-latency on-device rig; it stands out for parametric (not static) captures and Logic Pro on iPad integration.
- +Eight multi-channel parametric neural amp models plus full effects and IR loader
- +Imports your own .nam profiles; MIDI switching and low-latency stage use
- −Real use is gated behind subscriptions or a steep $39.99 one-time unlock
- −Modest 3.8 rating over only 37 reviews
homecrate - Player & Studio
A remarkably deep pick for Neural Audio Instruments & Plugins, bundling a Neural Amp Modeler, synth, drum machine and AUv3 host with on-device AI voice/chat DAW control and AI liner notes in one $9.99 one-time app; the breadth and no-subscription stance set it far apart.
Heavier Metal
A focused pick in Neural Audio Instruments & Plugins that recreates not just the sound but the full knob-by-knob behavior of a 90s HM-style pedal via a fully parametric neural model, with near-zero latency on Apple Silicon.
SpellSynth: Retro Vocal Synth
$2.99Retro speech-synthesis instrument and AUv3 recreating Speak & Spell-era LPC and DECtalk voices; speaks any word live inside your DAW.
Harmovio - AI Copilot for DJs
FreeAI co-pilot for DJs powered by Apple Intelligence: real-time phrase detection, AI setlists, track recommendations, and an in-app DJ coach. Distinctive performance focus.
jAmp Convolve
FreeAUv3 convolution plugin that uses neural-network impulse-response generation to model guitar/bass cabs and reverbs without loading IR files.
WaveStorm
FreeWavetable AUv3 synth with an AI preset assistant: describe a sound in words and it generates a playable preset, powered by Apple Intelligence.
Chromosonic Synth
$22.99Genome-driven AUv3 synth you evolve like DNA, with Genesis, an on-device AI composer that generates new patches from a prompt, nothing leaving your Mac.