Here are all the modellers with NAM A2 support
You might have heard quite a bit of buzz about the new Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) architecture – NAM A2. It’s been touted as a revolutionarily upgrade to amp capture technology, with marked improvements in efficiency and sound, letting you squeeze tones on par with fully-fledged Neural DSP out of far more affordable hardware, with a much more open approach to compatibility. While those all sound like big claims, earlier this year I took a look at the HeadRush Flex Prime’s NAM A2 update. And it very much lived up to the hype! So, to help you get in on the A2 game, let’s explore a little more about how it works, and explore what hardware modellers currently support the standard.
What is NAM?
Created by Steve Atkinson, Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) is an open-source deep-learning framework that profiles amplifiers and pedals with remarkable accuracy. It is, in essence, doing a similar thing to Neural DSP’s native models – teaching a machine-learning algorithm to behave like a tube amplifier, capturing all of the responsive, dynamic idiosyncrasies of the real deal. While NAM quickly became an industry standard in the software VST space, its original A1 architecture could be a little heavy on its processing power requirements. This made it difficult to run natively on embedded hardware like multi-effects pedals without using external conversion tools.
What’s different with NAM A2?
To solve this hardware limitation, Atkinson and TONE3000 officially unveiled the NAM A2 architecture in June 2026. The new A2 dramatically lowers CPU cost while improving sonic accuracy. The new format comes in two primary tiers: A2-Full, which will give you the best depth and realism, and A2-Lite, a highly optimized version designed specifically to run natively on units with more limited CPU power.
Currently available NAM A2 modellers and multi-effects
HeadRush Prime, Core, and Flex Prime
Price: ~$499 USD (Flex Prime) to ~$1,200 USD (Prime)
NAM Support: A2-Full & A1
Thanks to the Firmware 5.1 update released in August 2026, the modern HeadRush ecosystem now runs NAM A2 captures natively. Users can easily drag and drop .nam files via USB or browse the TONE3000 library directly on the hardware’s touchscreen via Wi-Fi. The flagship Prime, the mid-tier Core, and the compact Flex Prime all support this feature, making HeadRush one of the most accessible ecosystems for high-accuracy A2 models.
Darkglass Anagram
Price: $1,199.99 USD
NAM Support: A2-Full & A2-Lite
The Darkglass Anagram is a powerhouse bass workstation powered by a hexacore DSP architecture. Following a recent firmware update (KosmOS 1.17), the Anagram became the first bass multi-FX to natively support the TONE3000 A2 API. Its massive processing power allows users to run up to 5 A2-Full models or 9 A2-Lite models simultaneously, making an excellent tool for complex, parallel bass signal chains.
Blackstar Beam Mini
Price: ~$200 USD
NAM Support: A2-Lite
The Blackstar Beam Mini is a smart desktop combo amplifier and one of the first consumer amps to feature native NAM A2 integration out of the box. By utilizing the highly efficient A2-Lite architecture, it allows players to load NAM captures directly onto the amp without needing to run conversion software, making it a seamless desktop practice and recording tool.
Dimehead NAM Player
Price: ~$500 USD
NAM Support: A2-Full
A boutique pedal solution aimed at gigging professionals, the Dimehead NAM Player provides enough dedicated processing power to run two NAM models simultaneously. It natively supports the high-accuracy A2-Full architecture while maintaining backward compatibility with older A1 captures. The pedal also includes a convolution reverb, a high-resolution IR loader, and comprehensive MIDI control.
Hotone Ampero Series
Price: ~$400 – $550 USD (Ampero II Stomp & Ampero II Stage)
NAM Support: A2-Lite
Hotone’s Ampero II ecosystem has long been a favorite for players seeking a compact, touchscreen-driven floorboard. Following their late-2026 firmware overhaul, the Ampero II Stomp and Ampero II Stage now natively support the highly optimized A2-Lite format. This integration allows users to run pristine NAM amp profiles alongside Hotone’s expansive library of native delay, reverb, and modulation effects, making it a formidable fly-rig solution.
Mooer GE Series
Price: ~$130 – $160 USD (GE100 Pro / GE100 Pro Li) to ~$300 – $650 USD (GE300 / GE1000)
NAM Support: A2-Lite
Price: ~$130 – $160 USD (GE100 Pro / GE100 Pro Li) to ~$300 – $650 USD (GE300 / GE1000)NAM Support: A2-LiteMooer has successfully updated its flagship multi-effects ecosystem to handle A2-Lite captures natively, creating one of the most comprehensive neural-capture lineups on the market. For touring and studio professionals, the flagship GE1000 and the older GE300 processors provide an intuitive touchscreen UI, extensive I/O routing options, and enough DSP overhead to run complex NAM models alongside the unit’s built-in synth engines and polyphonic pitch shifting.
More recently, Mooer expanded their neural capabilities to the ultra-budget market with the highly compact GE100 Pro and GE100 Pro Li. These highly affordable units not only load NAM A2 captures seamlessly, but also introduce Mooer’s “AI StemLab” for track separation and AI-generated presets. The GE100 Pro Li stands out particularly for mobile players, featuring a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that delivers up to nine hours of playing time, making it an ultimate portable gigging and practice rig that doesn’t compromise on studio-grade A2 amp tones.
Nux MG and Trident Series
Price: ~$150 – $350 USD (MG-30, MG-50Li & Trident)
NAM Support: A2-Lite
Nux provides some of the most highly affordable entry points for guitarists wanting authentic NAM captures in a traditional floorboard format. By adopting the A2-Lite standard, budget-friendly units like the MG-50Li and the gig-ready Nux Trident can now load third-party A2 captures natively. This brings top-tier, neural-captured amp tones to the ultra-budget market, proving that players no longer need thousand-dollar rigs to access studio-grade amp modeling.
Announced Plans for NAM A2 Support
Because A2 is a completely new architecture, hardware manufacturers must explicitly rewrite their firmware integrations to support it. Several brands are actively working on bringing A2 to their platforms:
Valeton: Valeton is expected to follow suit soon, bringing native A2 compatibility to their highly popular GP series of multi-effects processors.
Lava Music: Lava Music has announced plans to integrate A2 models directly into their smart guitars’ onboard digital operating systems.
Boutique & Indie Builders: Brands like Sonulab (StompStation) and Chaos Audio are actively updating their hardware to support the TONE3000 API and native A2 captures.
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