The Plexi 1959 preset is famously under-gained by modern standards. For a harder rock tone, search for "JCM800 Hot Mod" in the CS list. 2. Metal Presets (High Gain & Modern) Metal players will find AmpliTube 5's noise gates and boost pedals crucial. Here are the go-to presets for tight chugs.
| Preset Name | Emulates | Best For | Key Gear | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Stevie Ray Vaughan | Thick, stratocaster blues | Tweed Champ + Tube Screamer | | B.B. King Lucille | B.B. King | Sweet, singing leads | Gibson Lab Series + 1x15 cab | | Clapton Woman Tone | Eric Clapton (Cream era) | Fat Les Paul sound | Marshall 1959 + Tone Bender fuzz | | John Mayer Clean | John Mayer | Glassy, compressed | Two-Rock + Dumble style | | Delta Blues | Robert Johnson (acoustic) | Raw slide guitar | Acoustic sim + Spring reverb | amplitube 5 presets list
That’s where the becomes your best friend. Presets (or "Rigs" as AmpliTube calls them) are pre-assembled signal chains designed to emulate specific songs, artists, or tones. Whether you play blues, metal, pop, or experimental ambient music, there is a preset waiting for you. The Plexi 1959 preset is famously under-gained by