IK Multimedia's AmpliTube 5 includes a massive library of over 2,500 presets in its AmpliTube 5 MAX v2 version, ranging from historical recreations of classic rock tones to modern high-gain metal textures. Key Preset Categories
How to browse, load and manage presets
- Inside AmpliTube 5: use the Preset Browser panel — filter by category, instrument, style, author, and tag; audition presets with the built-in demo player or load directly into your chain.
- ToneNET integration: search and preview presets in-app, download and import with one click; follow authors and save favorites.
- Local management: create folders, rename and tag presets, save multiple variations of a rig (snapshots), export/import preset files for sharing.
The "Holy Grail" Presets: Community Favorites
Beyond the factory list, the Amplitube community has voted on the best stock presets. Here are four you should load immediately:
- Slash – "Appetite" : A slightly overdriven JCM800 with a Specific EQ curve. Great for GNR covers.
- Dimebag Darrell – "Cowboy from Hell" : Uses the Randall Warhead model. Massive scooped mids.
- Brian May – "Bohemian" : Six treble boosters into an AC30. Instant Queen solo tone.
- Satriani – "Satch Surf" : High headroom clean with a specific delay slapback.
Built-in Preset Browser: Within the software, the preset browser on the left-hand side categorizes presets by: Collections (e.g., Fender, Ampeg, Orange) Artists (e.g., Slash, Jimi Hendrix) Style/Genre (e.g., Clean, Crunch, Lead) Default File Locations
Signature Artist Series: Includes curated tones from legends like Joe Satriani, Brian May, and Slash.
✨ Pro Tip: If a preset sounds too "dark" or "boomy," check the Cabinet Section. Changing the microphone placement (moving the SM57 toward the edge of the speaker cone) can transform any preset in the list.