Waves GTR Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Waves GTR for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Guitar Rig. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Deplike Guitar Effects & Amps or Amplifikation 360. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Waves GTR and 16 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Waves GTR are AmpliTube, BIAS FX, ToneLib GFX and Ampkit.

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  1. Guitar Rig icon
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    Get perfect custom tone with a complete guitar studio in your computer. Guitar Rig features stunning amps and effects – exquisitely modeled in a powerful and intuitive virtual effects rack. Premium sound quality, maximum flexibility, and total control for guitar, bass and more.

    30 Guitar Rig alternatives

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  2. AmpliTube icon
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    AmpliTube is a guitar amplifier and effects modeling plug-in that serves as a comprehensive toolkit for guitarists. The software incorporates a range of models including Amp, Stomp, Cabinet + Mic, and Rack FX, providing a wide array of options for users.

    28 AmpliTube alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. BIAS FX icon
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    BIAS FX is a world-class, guitar amp-and-effects processor for desktop and iPad use. It gives you an endless collection of insanely great-sounding guitar pedalboards, ultra-high definition stereo rack effects, dual amps and dual signal chain.

    29 BIAS FX alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • iPad
     
  4. ToneLib GFX icon
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    Virtual suite for guitar amps, cabinets, and effects, available as standalone app or plugin, with major DAW integration, third-party IR support, flexible routing, both clean and distorted tones, user-friendly interface, and minimal CPU load for live or studio use.

    29 ToneLib GFX alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Ampkit icon
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    Amps and effects done right, right on your Mac. Beautiful, immersive, powerful, audibly wonderful.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Hardcore icon
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    Hardcore provides a collection of 10 classic effects designed with Guitarists in mind, available in VST effect format or as an FL Studio plugin. The classic stomp-boxes can be neatly arranged on the Hardcore pedalboard along with an 8-band...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • FL Studio
     
  7. Axiom is an effects processor and amp simulation for guitar and bass that includes 44 built-in effects that can be loaded in any of the 32 plug-in slots, including a built-in version of Late Replies for creative delays and reverbs, and a built-in version of Destructor to add...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. TH-U icon
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    TH-U offers a massive suite of high-quality guitar amps and effects, the world's largest collection of models in a single software. Expanding on the design of the original TH3 suite, TH-U features 239 models and a huge list of advanced capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. AmpBox icon
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    Mercuriall Ampbox is a next-gen VST/AU/AAX + standalone amp modeling plugin for PC/Mac. It's an ever-evolving platform for all* Mercuriall products, current and future. The platform has everything needed to create perfect tones with just one plugin.

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  10. Ampire icon
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    Ampire is PreSonus’ State Space Modeled guitar amp/cab/stompbox simulator, included in Studio One Professional 4.6 and later, and now also available in other DAWs in VST3, AAX, and AU formats!

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. AMPHUB icon
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    STL AmpHub is an all encompassing electric guitar suite in software format, featuring an ever expanding set of stomp-box, amplifier, cabinet, microphone and effect models, covering every possible guitar player needs for any genre.

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    • Paid
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