7 Great Guitar and Bass Pedals that Support Neural Amp Modeler (NAM)

Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) has redefined how musicians think about guitar and bass tone. This open-source AI platform captures the exact sonic behavior of real amplifiers, pedals, and signal chains. But while NAM runs beautifully in a DAW, many players want those tones in a pedalboard-ready format. That’s where hardware NAM compatible guitar and bass pedals come in.

Over the past year, a wave of devices from compact pedals to full multi-FX units have emerged to bring NAM’s power to the stage. Here are ten of the hottest guitar and bass pedals that support Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) captures.

1. Valeton GP-200

For the serious stage performer, the Valeton GP-200 really does have it all. This rig will feel familiar to anybody who has used a multi-effects amp modeling platform before—it has all the effects, amp models, and presets that a guitarist would expect. But the secret sauce here is that you can also load NAM captures into it as well. While the GP-200 doesn’t yet run native NAM files, it does convert them into a them to a snaptone format during import.

Valeton GP-200: NAM compatibility, onboard expression pedal, multi-effects, and more. Kitchen sink not included.

2. Darkglass Anagram

Darkglass Electronics, known for their boutique approach to making extremely high-quality gear, has built a serious flagship in the Anagram. This NAM compatible pedal is made specifically for bassists, and features a full DSP workstation that runs NAM natively.

With a six-core processor, touchscreen interface, and up to 24 effect blocks, the Anagram brings studio-grade processing to the pedalboard. It also offers all the stuff bassists need in an all-in-one unit, like a built-in tuner and looper. For bassists looking for a live NAM rig with pro-level effects, the Anagram sets the new standard.

“As a pedalboard replacement, the Anagram is exceptional. It’s quick, responsive, and the NAM models load beautifully.” — Sweetwater review

3. NUX Amp Academy Stomp

This gig-ready NAM compatible pedal delivers a ton of features with a tiny footprint. Built around a 32-bit DSP engine with a 96kHz sample rate, it offers ultra-low latency and high headroom. The NUX Amp Academy Stomp doesn’t run NAM natively, but it does integrate via USB audio or effects loop routing, allowing players to process both NAM captures and impulse responses (aka IR’s).

Also included are lots of neat features like Bluetooth integration, MIDI compatibility, and it even works as a USB audio interface.

The NUX Amp Academy Stomp the Swiss Army Knife of NAM pedals.

4. Dimehead NAM Player

The Dimehead NAM Player has quickly earned a reputation as the most stable, performance-oriented NAM hardware available—perfect for players who already have their pedalboard and just need a powerful amp engine. It’s a minimalist, tone-first device designed purely for running NAM profiles with near-zero latency (around 0.5 ms total). It’s been called “the purist’s NAM box.”

It loads full NAM models and IRs directly via USB, includes a few onboard effects (reverb, delay, chorus, tremolo), and updates easily via flash drive. The Dimehead has quickly earned a reputation as the most stable, performance-oriented NAM hardware available.

“It’s simply a solid performance-oriented solution that can run full standard captures with near-zero latency.” — TheGearForum

5. Sonicake Pocket Master

The Sonicake Pocket Master proves that NAM hardware doesn’t have to be expensive. This $65 palm-sized multi-effect can import a handful of NAM captures that are converted internally, meaning the audio quality is slight lower than hardware running NAM natively (48 kHz vs. 48 kHz. Still, for the price of a few sets of strings the Sonicake Pocket Master delivers shockingly good amp tones for its class.

For players experimenting with NAM without breaking the bank, this compact box offers an easy gateway into AI amp modeling.

Sonicake Pocket Master delivers NAM basics on a budget

6. MOD Dwarf (Nano-NAM Support)

The open-source-friendly MOD Dwarf runs Nano NAM profiles, which are lighter versions of NAM captures designed for its onboard DSP. It’s a favorite among experimental players and modular rig builders. Good for those wanting to experiment or use lighter NAM models, but not a full-system choice for heavy full capture usage. For anyone who likes to tinker and chain together complex routing systems, the Dwarf provides a powerful, portable playground for NAM.

MOD Dwarf is the NAM compatible pedal for tinkerers

TONE3000 supports Nano NAM, as well all official architectures of Neural Amp Modeler.

7. Hotone Ampero II Series

Hotone’s Ampero II processors aren’t native NAM players, but they can convert and import NAM captures into their internal DSP environment. Players love the workflow because it’s easy to load a NAM profile, add effects, and go straight to the FOH mixer or recording interface.

Perfect for players who already use an Ampero and want NAM-like realism without replacing their setup.

NAM Served To-Go

Neural amp modeling is evolving at an incredible pace, and the hardware ecosystem is racing to keep up. In just a short time, NAM has moved from a niche open-source project to a global standard for AI-driven tone modeling. Companies like Darkglass, Dimehead, Valeton, and NUX are leading the way with hardware that bridge the gap between high-quality NAM captures and stage-ready reliability. As the technology matures and DSP power continues to expand, expect to see even more pedals, processors, and hybrid systems designed specifically for NAM. The future of guitar tone isn’t just coming. It’s already here, and it’s getting better with every capture.

Ready to explore NAM tones yourself? Search on TONE3000 to download free Neural Amp Modeler amplifier, pedal, and outboard gear captures as well as impulse responses from the world’s most iconic gear.