Modeling guitar amps have revolutionized the way musicians shape their tone, offering a vast range of amp simulations, effects, and digital features in a single, versatile package. Whether you’re practicing at home, recording in the studio, or performing live, these amps provide incredible flexibility, allowing you to dial in everything from classi tones to modern high-gain sounds with precision.
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1. Boss Katana 50 Gen 3

12 amplifier types, integrated BOSS effects and extended connection options.
2 Channels.
Power: 50 watts.
Equipped with: 1 x 12" custom speaker.
Six amp types plus additional voicing selectable, including the new Pushed-Type.
Five independently controllable effect sections.
Four memory locations for individual sounds.
Revised Boss Tone Studio app for setting sounds via computer or smartphone.
Direct recording via USB and line out.
Possible expansion with optional Bluetooth adapter for wireless audio streaming or app control.
Controls: Master, Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb.
Switches: Power, Power Control (Standby, 0.5W, Half, Max), Amp Type Switch, Variation, Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb, Tap, CH1, CH2, Panel.
Effects: Delay, Reverb, Modulation.
Product variations: Katana 50 EX Gen 3.
2. Vox VT40X

Power: 40 W @ 5 Ohm.
Equipped with: 1x 10" Speaker.
Valvetronix tube preamp.
11 Amp models (20 when using Tone Room - editor/librarian software): Deluxe CL, Tweed 4x10, Vox AC30, Boutique OD, VOX AC30TB, Brit 800, Brit OR MKII, Double Rec, Boutique CL, Brit 1959, Boutique Metal.
Effects: Pedal 1-type: 4 (Comp, Chorus, Overdrive, Distortion).
Pedal 2-type: 4 (Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Delay).
Reverb type: 4 (Room, Spring, Hall, Plate).
Memory slots: 33 (60 when using Tone Room - editor/librarian software).
User programs: 8 (2 banks x 4 channels).
Product variations: VT20X.
3. Boss Katana 100 Gen 3

Channels: 4.
Power: 100 W.
Equipped with: 1 x 12" speaker.
6 Amplifier types plus additional voicing selectable
Possible expansion with separately available Bluetooth adapter for audio streaming or app control.
Controls: Presence, Master, Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb.
Switches: Power, Solo, Power Control (Standby, 0.5 W, Half, Max), Cab Resonance (Vintage, Modern, Deep), Amp Type Switch, Variation, Contour, Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb, Tap, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Panel, Stereo Expand.
Effects: Delay, Reverb, Modulation.
Effect loop paths: Send, Return.
Product variations: Katana 100/212 Gen 3.
4. Boss Katana Artist Gen 3

Power: 100 watts.
Equipped with: 1 x 12" speaker.
Six amplifier types and one selectable variation each - including the newly developed Pushed type.
Five independent effect sections.
Solo section with its own level boost and delay effect.
Extensive EQ setting options.
Three cabinet types: Vintage, Modern and Deep.
Eight memory locations for all sound settings.
Boss Tone Studio app for setting sounds via computer or smartphone.
Direct recording via USB and line out.
Possible expansion with optional Bluetooth adapter for wireless audio streaming or app control.
Effects: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb.
5. Positive Grid Spark 40

Delivers a bedroom-filling 40 watts through twin 4-inch ported hi-fi speakers.
Pairs to the powerful Spark App via Bluetooth for greater control.
Over 10,000+ Tone Engine presets for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and bass.
Controls: Amp Type, Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Master, Mod, Delay, Reverb, Output Volume, Music Volume.
USB connection for direct recording.
Product variations: Spark 2, Spark Mini, Spark GO.
6. Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb 1 x 12

Total Power: 100W (0.2W, 0.3W, 1W, 5W, 12W, 22W settings).
Speaker Size: 1 x 12" Jensen N-12K Neo.
Effects: Tremolo, Digital Reverb.
Amp Modeling: Deluxe Tube Amp Emulation.
EQ: 2-band EQ.
7. Yamaha THR30IIW

30-watt, 1-channel 2x3.5" portable guitar amplifier.
Integrated rechargeable battery.
15 excellent guitar tube amplifier emulation settings give you access to every popular amp style.
3 bass amplifier emulations, 3 mic models for your acoustic-electric, and flat modes for everything else.
Great-sounding modulation effects, echoes, and reverbs for polishing your performance.
Bluetooth support for streaming audio and preset editing via Yamaha’s THR Remote app.
USB connection provides 2 channels of recording to your computer and 2 channels of playback from your computer.
Built-in wireless receiver is compatible with the Line 6 G10T transmitter.
Product variations: THR10II, THR5 V2.
8. Fender Mustang GTX100

Mustang series.
1 Channel.
Power: 100 watts.
Equipped with: 12" Celestion G12FSD-100 speakers.
Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Master
Switch: On / Off.
Effects: 40 amp models, stompbox / delay / reverb / modulations.
Product variations: GTX50.
9. Line 6 Catalyst CX 100

Power: 100 Watts.
3 Dual-Channel Combo.
Catalyst combos can be operated like traditional amplifiers.
12 Original amp designs - from perfectly clean to modern high-gain.
6 Banks for 2 channels, i.e. 12 memories.
6 High-quality and authentic reverb effects.
6 Specially developed delay effects.
6 Modulation effects.
6 Pitch shift and filter effects.
Power attenuator (half power, 0.5 W, mute) for reduced volume.
XLR line output for connection to a PA or recording system
Effect loop.
Power amp input for external devices.
4-Channel USB-C Audio Interface.
Product variations: Catalyst CX 60.
10. Positive Grid Spark 2

50W combo amp offers 25% more output than the original Spark.
Angled FRFR speakers and reflex ports yield a generous frequency response.
Contains 33 realistic amp models, 43 cutting-edge effects, and 8 customizable presets.
Bluetooth 5.0 streams audio from any Bluetooth-equipped device.
Wi-Fi enabled for over-the-air firmware updates and seamless connection to the Spark Control X footswitch.
USB-C port and built-in 1-in/2-out audio interface with 24-bit/44.1kHz audio and super-low latency.
Product variations: Spark 40, Spark Mini, Spark GO.
11. Yamaha THR10II

20-watt, 1-channel 2x3" portable guitar amplifier.
15 excellent guitar tube amplifier emulation settings give you access to every popular amp style.
3 bass amplifier emulations, 3 mic models for your acoustic-electric, and flat modes for everything else.
Great-sounding modulation effects, echoes, and reverbs for polishing your performance.
Bluetooth support for streaming audio and preset editing via Yamaha’s THR Remote app.
USB connection provides 2 channels of recording to your computer and 2 channels of playback from your computer.
5 user settings buttons let you take your favorite tone with you.
Includes Steinberg's Cubase AI recording software.
Product variations: THR30IIW, THR5 V2.
12. Line 6 DT50 112

(2) 12AX7 preamp, (2) EL34 power amp (25W/50W).
Simple and straightforward 2-channel design.
Each channel: Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Reverb, Channel Volume.
Master volume.
1x12" Celestion® custom G12H90 speaker.
L6 LINK™ in/thru connection for POD® HD integration.
Product variations: DT50 212, DT25, DT50 Head, DT 25 Head.
13. Positive Grid Spark Mini

10W power and dual-speaker design.
With internal battery, rechargeable via USB-C, with a runtime of up to 8 hours.
Can be used as an audio interface for effortless home recording.
With Spark App and smart features like Smart Jam Live, Auto Chords and 50,000+ sounds.
Bluetooth streaming to listen to your favorite songs with crystal-clear fidelity.
Includes four onboard presets with thousands more available in the app.
Product variations: Spark 40, Spark 2, Spark GO.
14. Blackstar ID:Core 100

Power: 100W / 2x 50 W.
Equipped with: 2x 10" Speakers.
6 Blackstar Voices: Warm Clean, Bright Clean, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD 1 and OD 2.
Variable sound spectrum from British to American sounds via the patented ISF control.
12 Typical vintage effects - delay, reverb, etc.
Up to 36 sounds can be saved.
Built-in looper.
USB port.
Product variations: ID:Core 10 V4, ID:Core 20 V4, ID:Core 40 V4.
15. Fender Mustang LT50

Mustang series.
1 Channel.
Power: 50 watts.
Equipped with: 12" Fender Special Design loudspeaker.
Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Master.
Switch: On / Off.
Effects: 20 amp models, stompbox / delay / reverb / modulations.
Product variations: Mustang LT25, Mustang LT40S.
16. Nux Mighty Space

Power: 30 W.
Speaker: 2x 4" coaxial / bass reflex.
Modeling amplifiers/cabinets/effects for electric guitars and basses.
43 Effects and 3 acoustic guitar IR presets.
7 Presets with active functions.
Effect blocks: Comp, EFX, Amp, IR, EQ, MOD, Delay, Reverb.
Metronome and drum machine function.
Backing track functions via the app.
34 Built-in IRs and 20 third-party memories.
Rechargeable Li-ion battery (11.1 V / 5000 mAh).
Product variations: Mighty Lite BT, Mighty Air.
17. Vox Cambridge 50

Amplifier with Nutube technology.
Power: 50 W.
Loudspeaker equipment: 12" Celestion.
11 Amplifier models.
8 Effect types (two can be used simultaneously).
Integrated USB-AUDIO interface.
Dynamics and pressure of a tube amplifier thanks to Nutube technology.
2 User memories / 8 user memories when using the VOX VFS-5 foot switch.
Line-out / headphone output with speaker emulation.
Tone Room software for detailed editing of your own sounds.
18. Boss Katana Air

Completely wireless guitar amplifier - with radio transmitter for guitar.
5 Unique amp sounds from the Katana Stage series.
With 50 BOSS effects.
For jamming - stream music via Bluetooth from mobile devices and computers.
6 Onboard memory slots for storing your favourite amplifier and effects setups.
Operates on 8 AA batteries or power adapter (included).
Channels: 6.
Power: 30/20 W (power adapter/batteries).
Equipped with: 2 x 3" (7.5 cm) custom speakers.
Controls: Amp Type - Gain - Volume - Bass - Middle - Treble - Dst/Mod - Delay/FX - Reverb - Master.
Switches: Dst/Mod - Delay/FX - Reverb - Tap - Bluetooth - On/Off - Ch.
Product variations: Katana Air EX.
19. Line 6 Spider V 30 MKII

Power: 30 Watts.
Speakers configuration: 1 x 8" Custom full-range & tweeter.
Classic Speaker Mode for an organic sound and natural playing feel.
Amp presets arranged by renowned sound designers (ex. Dan Boul of 65amps).
New design and improved optics - New front grille fabric and buttons.
Artist and song presets by Bill Kelliher, Josh Smith, Devin Townsend, Dustin Kensrue, Jeff Loomis, Ola Englund, Fluff, Jeff Schroeder, Oz Noy, Vernon Reid.
Full-range speaker mode for acoustic guitar and jam track playback.
Over 200 amplifiers, speaker cabinets and effects.
Free Spider V remote app (Mac, PC, iOS, Android).
Product variations: Spider V 20 MKII.
20. Marshall Code 50

Power rating: 50 Watt.
Equipped with 1x 12" loudspeaker.
100 Adjustable presets.
14 Preamp models.
4 Power amp models.
8 Loudspeaker models.
24 Professional effects.
Up to 5 effects at the same time.
Bluetooth & USB connection available.
Marshall Gateway app compatible.
Product variations: Code 25.
21. Peavey Vypyr X3 1 x 12 100W

Modeling amplifier designed for use with electric, acoustic, and bass guitars.
Built-in instrument modeling with 10 instrument models; 26 onboard effects with parameter controls.
Universal delay and reverb controls.
36 onboard amp models.
Peavey's TransTube technology produces realistic tube amp tone.
Run up to 5 effects simultaneously.
Single custom-voiced 12-inch speaker.
Loaded with over 400 presets.
Headphone output; aux input.
LED screen to monitor and control presets.
USB 3.0 output for connecting to your computer as an audio interface.
Streams songs via Bluetooth.
22. Roland Cube-10GX

Amp modelling: COSM technology.
Power rating: 10 Watt.
Equipped with 8" loudspeaker.
3 Channels.
3 Amp presets: clean, crunch, lead.
3-Band EQ.
Effects: chorus, delay and reverb (plate/ spring).
Product variations: Cube Street EX, Mobile Cube.
23. Hotone Pulze

15W + 15W portable amplifier with CDCM HD and F.I.R.E. digital modelling.
46 amps, 48 cabs, and more than 60 legendary stompbox effects
Hotone overdrive, compressor, filter, modulation, delay, reverb, and acoustic simulation effects.
5 classic speaker impulse responses powered by Celestion Digital.
Support for up to 20 user cabinet IRs.
2 x 3.5-in. full-range speakers and custom-tuned ABS cabinet.
2-in/2-out audio interface with support for loopback and re-amping.
Bluetooth connectivity enables wireless editing, audio streaming, and Bluetooth MIDI.
Easy-to-read 4-in. touchscreen with a customizable user interface.
24. Nux Mighty 20 MKII

Power: 20 watts.
Equipped with: 8" G8-20 custom tuned speaker.
TSAC-HD (White-Box) amp modelling algorithm provides realistic playability and response.
7 Presets with ACTIVE and Pro-SCENE functions: GATE, COMP, EFX, AMP, EQ, MOD, DLY.
RVB effect blocks with free sequence.
White box algorithm EFX provides analogue and natural response.
Patch level function available for each preset.
60 Second phrase loop with automatic tempo detection and built-in drum machine.
Intuitive Mighty Amp app and Mighty Editor edit software for easy customisation.
USB-B port for communication with Mighty Editor edit software.
USB audio streaming and firmware updates.
Includes NBT-1 Bluetooth module for Bluetooth MIDI and audio streaming.
Product variations: Mighty 8BT MK2, Mighty 60 MKII.
25. Vox VX50 GTV

50-watt 1 x 8" modeling combo amplifier.
Sealed ABS bass-reflex chassis with 8" speaker and Nutube 6P1 valve.
Onboard USB audio interface, AD/DA conversion: 24-bit/44.1kHz.
11 Preset Programs; 8 Effects Types.
User Programs: 2 (using the optional VFS5 footswitch increases number of user programs to 8).
11 Amp models: Deluxe CL, Boutique CL, Boutique OD, Vox AC30, Vox AC30TB, Brit 1959, Brit 800, Brit VM, SL-0D, Double Rec, Line.
8 Effect Types: Modulation (Chorus, Flanger, Org Phase, Twin Trem), Delay/Reverb (A.Delay, Tape Echo, Spring, Hall).
Access to Tone Room editor/librarian software via USB.
Product variations: VX15 GT.
26. Joyo DC-15S

1 Channel.
Power: 15 watts.
Speaker configuration: 1 x 5.25" and 1 x 2.5" speaker.
9 Amp models: Acoustic, JC clean, clean, overdrive, blues, crunch, lead, rhythm and metal.
6 Digital effects: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Delay and Reverb.
Built-in drum machine with 36 rhythm patterns.
Looper.
Bluetooth.
Rechargeable lithium battery.
27. Mooer Hornet 30i

Transistor / solid-state design.
Class D amplifier with 30 W (RMS).
Speaker: 8".
52 High-quality digital replicas of popular amps based on MNRS technology.
49 Classic and experimental effects.
Built-in chromatic tuner.
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 connection for AUX input.
80 Second looper, synchronisable with drum machine.
40 Variations of drum machines and 10 metronomes.
Dedicated iAMP app for full effects processing, firmware updates and loading sounds to and from the MOOER Cloud.
USB Type-C connection for direct recording or for playing back audio via USB-OGT.
Product variations: Hornet 05i, Hornet 15i.
28. Mooer Hornet Modeling 30W

Power: 30 Watt RMS.
Speaker configuration: 1x Custom 8" (8 Ohm).
9 High-quality digital replicas of the popular amplifiers for electric guitars.
3 Selectable modulation effects: Chorus, phaser and vibrato.
3 Selectable delay types: Analogue, tape echo and digital.
3 Selectable reverb types: Room, hall and church.
2 Operating modes: Live / Preset.
Independent tap tempo input for modulation effects and delay.
Built-in tuner.
9 User presets.
Wireless Bluetooth connection and AUX input for media payback.
Product variations: 15W.
29. Mooer SD 75

Transistor/Solid State Design.
75 W (RMS) Class A/B amplifier.
25 High-quality digital replica of popular amplifiers based on Mooers Digital Preamp Modelling Technology.
8 Selectable overdrive / distortion effects.
9 Selectable modulation effects.
5 Selectable delay effects (with Tap Tempo).
6 Selectable reverb effects.
Integrated chromatic tuner.
Series effects loop.
3-Band EQ.
40 Editable presets.
Bluetooth connection for AUX input.
LED display.
Jam Mode with 150 second looper and drum machine.
Product variations: SD 30, SD 50 Acoustic.
30. Harley Benton HB-40MFX

Power: 40 W.
Class AB power amplifier.
Speaker configuration: 1x 10".
5 Amp voicings, incl. Clean, Crunch, Lead, OD1 and OD2.
4 Fully programmable presets.
Multi-FX DSP with 5 individual digital effects: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo and Phaser, each with adjustable parameters.
Controls for gain, volume, treble, mid, bass and FX as well as a master volume.
Mini-jack connection for aux line and headphones.
Bluetooth audio receiver for playing backing tracks from an external source.
Digital guitar tuner with LED display.
Product variations: HB-20MFX.
31. Behringer HA-20R-UL

20W solid-state combo amp with 8-inch Bugera speaker.
Virtual Tube Circuit (VTC) technology produces an authentic tube-like tone.
3-band EQ for tweaking lows, mids, and highs.
Genuine spring reverb for subtle reflections and washy ambiance.
Built-in headphone and auxiliary jacks make silent practice a breeze.
Line Out function with cab sim for recording directly from the amp.
Product variations: HA-10G-UL.
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