7 YouTube Channels to Learn About Neural Amp Modeler

What do guitarists do when we’re trying to figure out some new piece of tech we don’t quite understand? We go to YouTube, of course. In 2025, the most exciting development in guitar tech is neural amp modeling. But what exactly is Neural Amp Modeling, and how does it work? The short answer is that the AI-powered Neural Amp Modeler (aka NAM) is a free plug-in that allows you to capture, save, and share tones from your favorite amps, pedals, and even outboard gear. The long answer is really better suited to some YouTube videos. So, let's check out our favorite 6 YouTube channels to learn about Neural Amp Modeler.

The future of guitar modeling: Neural Amp Modeler

Quick note: Many of these videos mention ToneHunt as the free community for creating and sharing NAM tones. In 2025, ToneHunt rebranded as Tone3000. So now you know where to go!

1. Rhett Shull

Rhett Shull is one of YouTube’s most trusted voices when it comes to guitar gear and tone. His demos always balance deep knowledge with an approachable style, making advanced technology easy to understand. In this video, he breaks down the basics of Neural Amp Modeler, giving guitarists a really simple overview of how the technology works.

“Neural Amp Modeler has a bit of a cult following online…it’s a free open source plug-in that anyone can download and it gives you access to a whole host of features. Like being able to capture and profile your own amps, make your own impulse responses, or like what I did today, which is to go online to TONE3000 {formerly known as ToneHunt} and download a whole host of rigs that people have made.” - Rhett Shull

2. Jason Sadites

Jason Sadites is a master of giving detailed deep-dives into guitar gear, with a focus on making complicated technology easy for guitarists to digest. His Neural Amp Modeler tutorial is one of the best, simplest explanations of how the software works.

“It is free—just go over to the website. You can start loading in these captures and I think you’re going to be very impressed with how these sound.” - Jason Sadites

3. Darkglass Electronics

Darkglass Electronics is a small, boutique manufacturer that specializes in making gear with a heavy focus on serious tone. As the first major manufacturer to offer a purpose-built pedal for playing NAM tones live, they’re way ahead of the curve on how neural amp modeling will be used in the future. This video offers the best (in our opinion) technical breakdown of how the technology works—and why its truly going to be a game changer for guitarists and bassists.

“NAM is the most accurate way of profiling audio equipment on the market. There are a lot of other solutions for profiling gear, but when it comes to the mathematics behind the amplifier and pedal profiles, NAM is by far the best” - Olli Paajanen, Darkglass Electronics

4. Justin Muncy

Justin Muncy’s channel blends honest reviews with sharp industry insight. His Neural Amp Modeler coverage highlights just how disruptive this free plug-in could be to the entire world of amp sims.

“People have been commenting that it sounds as good or better than the Quad Cortex, the Helix, the FM9, the Kemper—you name it. If this free plug-in sounds as good or better than those expensive units, what’s that going to do to the entire amp modelling industry?” - Justin Muncy

5. Steven Kambach

Steven Kambach’s channel is all about straightforward guitar demos and tone comparisons. He doesn’t overcomplicate things, and his perspective on Neural Amp Modeler is both practical and relatable. Spoiler alert: he’s already one of the guitarists who have joined the cult of NAM and Tone3000.

“If I had to pick one amp sim to have on my computer, it would be the Neural Amp Modeler.” - Steven Kambach

6. John Nathan Cordy

John Nathan Cordy brings a casual (and brutally honest) vibe to his guitar content on YouTube. His Neural Amp Modeler review covers the pros and cons, highlights the scientific accuracy behind the tones, and explores the question, “will it be a gamechanger?”

“This thing rivals Kemper Neural DSP and even ToneX, and I think is shown in a bunch of null tests to show that it’s maybe the most accurate type of these things in general. And it’s free.” - John Nathan Cordy

7. Pipp Priss

NAM guru Pipp Priss is one of the most vocal advocates for this new technology, and his YouTube channel offers a ton of easy to follow information on it. Not only does he really get it, he really uses it—he's got his own profile on TONE3000 featuring some incredible tones.

"TONE3000 is as simple as it gets. Just open your browser, go to tone300.com, and you're already on the platform." - Pipp Priss

What Did We Learn?

Hopefully after watching these videos, you’ve picked enough to know what the deal is with Neural Amp Modeler. Using Neural Amp Modeler on TONE3000 (formerly known as ToneHunt) is where you can really unleash its power. Today, TONE3000 is the world's only free community for capturing and sharing NAM tones. This community has developed a cult following online (more than 100,000 free tones have already been shared on the site).

Whether you’re brand new to NAM or you're already experimenting with capturing your own tones, these six channels will give you the knowledge and inspiration you need to get started.