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Guitar Rig
Berlin, Germany
What it is
Guitar Rig is a software bundle for processing guitar sound, available as a standalone application and a plug-in. The free Guitar Rig Player edition includes both formats, while Guitar Rig 7 Pro offers an expanded collection of amplifiers, cabinets, and effects. The effect range covers amplifier and cabinet simulation, distortion, delay, reverb, modulation, filtering, dynamics, and EQ. Supported plug-in formats are VST3, Audio Units (AU), and AAX, and the listed operating systems are macOS and Windows. The pricing model is freemium. Guitar Rig Player is listed as free, billed monthly; Guitar Rig 7 Pro has no listed price. The product uses both license models. Native Instruments, the maker, was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The free edition gives musicians a standalone or plug-in option, while the Pro plan is listed with an expanded sound collection.
For and against
For
- Standalone application and plug-in formats are included.
- Free Guitar Rig Player edition is available.
- Supports VST3, AU, and AAX.
- Covers amplifier simulation, effects, dynamics, and EQ.
Against
- Guitar Rig 7 Pro has no listed price.
- The listed platforms are macOS and Windows.
The verdict
Guitar Rig combines amp and cabinet simulation with a broad set of effects in standalone and plug-in forms. Player is free; the expanded Pro collection has no listed price.
Who it suits
Guitar Rig suits musicians seeking guitar sound processing as a standalone application or plug-in. Its free edition supports either format on macOS or Windows.
Plans and prices
Guitar Rig Player
Free edition of Guitar Rig · Standalone application and plug-in
Read 24 Sep 2026 · native-instruments.com
Guitar Rig 7 Pro
Expanded amplifier, cabinet and effects collection · Standalone application and plug-in
Read 24 Sep 2026 · native-instruments.com