Amp and cabinet
These blocks are the core of the rig. Add your own amp captures and impulse responses in themanager, then choose them in the block.
NAM ModelA Neural Amp Modeler capture of a real amplifier. Load a .nam file. Use its embedded nano model to reduce CPU load.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| NAM model | NAM capture (.nam) | None |
| Input source | L+R Average, Left / Mono, Right | L+R Average |
| Use nano model | On or off | Off |
Dual AmpTwo amp and cabinet lanes in one block. The left lane goes to the left output, and the right lane goes to the right output.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Input source | L+R Average, Left / Mono, Right | L+R Average |
| Left NAM model | NAM capture (.nam) | None |
| Left nano model | On or off | Off |
| Left cabinet IR | Cabinet impulse response | None |
| Left cab level | -60 to 12 dB | 0 |
| Left cab mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Invert left polarity | On or off | Off |
| Right NAM model | NAM capture (.nam) | None |
| Right nano model | On or off | Off |
| Right cabinet IR | Cabinet impulse response | None |
| Right cab level | -60 to 12 dB | 0 |
| Right cab mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Invert right polarity | On or off | Off |
Dual RigTwo independent effect chains from one guitar input. The left chain goes to the left output, and the right chain goes to the right output.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Input source | L+R Average, Left / Mono, Right | L+R Average |
| Left output level | -60 to 12 dB | 0 |
| Invert left polarity | On or off | Off |
| Right output level | -60 to 12 dB | 0 |
| Invert right polarity | On or off | Off |
Cabinet IRA cabinet impulse response. It shapes the amp sound like a real speaker cabinet and microphone. Set its level and dry/wet mix.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Cabinet IR | Cabinet impulse response | None |
| Level | -60 to 12 dB | 0 |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Effects
Ardor has 48 built-in effects in 5 families. Each family has one color, on the pedal and in the manager. Open an effect to see its controls and values.
Drive 3
RAT DistortionA circuit model of the ProCo RAT distortion. The Filter control works in reverse: turn it up for less treble.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Distortion | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Filter | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Volume | 0 to 100% | 70% |
Big Cheese FuzzA circuit model of the Lovetone Big Cheese fuzz. Two transistors drive an asymmetric clipper and a Big Muff style tone control.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Fuzz | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Volume | 0 to 100% | 70% |
Tape MachineA tape machine model after the Studer A800. It adds tape saturation, head bump, flutter, and hiss.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Drive | -12 to 24 dB | 0 |
| Saturation | 0 to 1 :1 | 0.5 |
| Bias | 0 to 1 :1 | 0.5 |
| Tape speed | 15 ips, 30 ips | 15 ips |
| Head Bump | 0 to 1 :1 | 0.5 |
| Flutter | 0 to 1 :1 | 0 |
| Hiss | -120 to -60 dB | -120 |
| Mix | 0 to 1 :1 | 1 |
| Output | -24 to 24 dB | 0 |
Dynamics and tone 6
CompressorA compressor that makes loud and quiet notes more equal. It has knee, makeup gain, a sidechain high-pass filter, and a dry/wet mix.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Threshold | -60 to 0 dB | -24 |
| Ratio | 1 to 20 :1 | 4 |
| Attack | 0.1 to 200 ms | 10 |
| Release | 10 to 2000 ms | 150 |
| Knee | 0 to 24 dB | 6 |
| Makeup | 0 to 24 dB | 0 |
| Input | -24 to 24 dB | 0 |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Sidechain HPF | 20 to 500 Hz | 80 |
| Detector | Peak, RMS | Peak |
| Auto Makeup | On or off | Off |
Noise GateA stereo-linked noise gate. It reduces hum and hiss when you stop playing, and it adds no latency.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Threshold | -80 to 0 dB | -55 |
| Reduction | 0 to 96 dB | 80 |
| Attack | 0.1 to 50 ms | 2 |
| Hold | 0 to 500 ms | 50 |
| Release | 10 to 2000 ms | 150 |
| Hysteresis | 0 to 18 dB | 6 |
| Sidechain HPF | 20 to 500 Hz | 80 |
Transient ShaperA transient shaper. It makes the pick attack and the sustain stronger or softer, at any playing level.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Attack | -100 to 100 % | 0 |
| Sustain | -100 to 100 % | 0 |
| Mix | 0 to 1 :1 | 1 |
| Output | -24 to 24 dB | 0 |
Five Band Parametric EQFive parametric bands with frequency, gain, and width, plus high-pass and low-pass filters. A live graph shows the curve.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| parametric-eq-5 | 5 bands | None |
Stereo WidenerA mid/side stereo widener. It makes the stereo image wider and keeps the bass in the center, so the sound stays mono-safe.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Width | 0 to 2 :1 | 1 |
| Side Delay | 0 to 30 ms | 0 |
| Bass Mono | 0 to 500 Hz | 0 |
| Level | -24 to 12 dB | 0 |
GCB-95 WahA circuit model of the GCB-95 wah. Move the Position control with an expression pedal for the classic sweep.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Position | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | -24 to 24 dB | 0 |
Modulation 16
ChorusA short delay with pitch modulation. It makes the sound wider and thicker.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Speed | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Delay | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Type | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
FlangerA comb filter that sweeps up and down. More regeneration gives a stronger, metallic sound.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Speed | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Regen | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Type | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Manual | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Stereo | 0 to 100% | 50% |
RotaryA rotating speaker model with separate horn and drum speeds.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Fast Rate | 0 to 100% | 54% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Drive | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Rotor | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Balance | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mic Spread | 0 to 100% | 0% |
VibeA photocell vibe. It gives a soft, pulsing phase movement.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Speed | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Regen | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Lag | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
PhaserAll-pass stages that sweep notches through the sound. Choose the number of stages for a subtle or strong sweep.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Speed | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Regen | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Stages | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Stereo | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Polarity | 0 to 100% | 0% |
Vintage TremAn amp-style tremolo. It moves the volume up and down with a choice of shapes.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Speed | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Shape | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Type | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Stereo | 0 to 100% | 0% |
Poly OctaveA polyphonic octave generator. It adds one octave up and one or two octaves down, also on chords.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Attack | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Oct Down 2 | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Oct Up | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Oct Down | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Dry | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Pattern TremA rhythmic tremolo that follows a pattern. Set the tempo and the note division.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Tempo | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Pattern | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Division | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Smooth | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Swing | 0 to 100% | 0% |
Auto SwellAn automatic volume swell. It removes the pick attack, so each note fades in.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Attack | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Boost | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Release | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Doubling | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
FilterA resonant filter that an envelope or an LFO moves. Use it for auto-wah and synth sounds.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Speed | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Resonance | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Shape / Source | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Type | 0 to 100% | 0% |
Ladder SweepA four-pole resonant low-pass filter that sweeps in time with the song.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Tempo | 0 to 100% | 40% |
| Sweep | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Cutoff | 0 to 100% | 38% |
| Resonance | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Waveform | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Drive | 0 to 100% | 25% |
FormantA vowel filter. It moves the tone through vowel shapes such as "ah", "ee", and "oo".
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Speed | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Resonance | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Vowel | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
QuadratureQuadrature modulation with four modes: ring modulation, pitch vibrato, and frequency shift up or down.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Frequency | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Blend / Spread | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mode | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
DestroyerA bit crusher and sample-rate reducer. It adds lo-fi grit and digital noise.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decimation | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Bits | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Filter Resonance | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Noise | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
WhammyA pitch shifter that an expression pedal controls. It has ten Whammy presets and nine harmony presets.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Glide | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Harmony Level | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 100% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Pedal | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Preset | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Detune | 0 to 100% | 0% |
HarmonizerA harmonizer that follows the key. It shifts by scale steps, so a third stays in the key.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Tracking | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Scale | 0 to 100% | 70% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Interval | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Key | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Level | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Interval 2 | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Voice 2 Level | 0 to 100% | 80% |
Delay 10
Digital DelayA clean digital delay with a filter, saturation, and modulation.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Time | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Repeats | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Filter | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Saturation | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Rate | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Tape DelayA tape echo. It adds saturation and flutter to the repeats.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Time | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Repeats | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Filter | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Saturation | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Flutter Rate | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Flutter | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Dual DelayTwo delay voices. Use ping-pong for repeats that move between left and right.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Time | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Repeats | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Filter | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Ping-Pong | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Rate | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Filter DelayA delay with a resonant filter in the feedback path. The filter sweeps, so the repeats change over time.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Time | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Repeats | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Resonance | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Filter Type | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Sweep Rate | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Sweep Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Lo-fi DelayA delay with reduced bandwidth and bit depth. The repeats sound old and gritty.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Time | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Repeats | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Anti-alias | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Crush | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Rate | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Bucket Brigade DelayA bucket-brigade analog delay model. Each repeat is darker than the one before it.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Time | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Repeats | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Filter | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Drive | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Rate | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Duck DelayA ducking delay. The repeats become quieter while you play and louder when you stop.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Time | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Repeats | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Filter | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Ducking | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Rate | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Pattern DelayA multi-tap delay that follows a rhythmic pattern.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Time | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Repeats | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Filter | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Pattern | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Rate | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Swell DelayA delay that fades in each repeat, so the repeats have no hard attack.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Time | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Repeats | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Filter | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Threshold | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Attack | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Release | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Tremolo DelayA delay with a tremolo on the repeats.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Time | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Repeats | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Filter | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Shape | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Trem Rate | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Trem Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 100% |
Reverb 13
Convolution ReverbA convolution reverb. It uses a room, plate, or hall impulse response from your asset library.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Reverb IR | Reverb impulse response | None |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 35% |
| Level | -60 to 12 dB | 0 |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 500 ms | 0 |
| Low Cut | 20 to 2000 Hz | 20 |
| High Cut | 500 to 20000 Hz | 20000 |
Room ReverbA natural room reverb with a short decay.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Size | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Diffusion | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Hall ReverbA concert hall reverb with a long, smooth decay.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Diffusion | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mid EQ | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Plate ReverbA bright, dense studio plate reverb.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mod Rate | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Character | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Spring ReverbA spring tank reverb, like the reverb in many vintage amps.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Wobble | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Dwell | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Springs | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Bloom ReverbA reverb that becomes louder after the note, then decays.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Bloom Time | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Feedback | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Cloud ReverbA diffuse, dark reverb for ambient pads.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Diffusion | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Darkness | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Shimmer ReverbA reverb with pitch-shifted voices, such as an octave up. It makes long, bright tails.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Shimmer | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Pitch 1 | 0 to 100% | 67% |
| Pitch 2 | 0 to 100% | 53% |
Chorale ReverbA modulated reverb with a vowel filter. It gives a choir-like texture.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Vowel | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Resonance | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Nonlinear ReverbA gated or reverse reverb. The tail stops early or rises instead of decaying.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Shape | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Diffusion | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Swell ReverbA reverb that fades in, so the tail rises slowly behind the note.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Mod Depth | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Rise Time | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Direction | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Magneto ReverbA tape drum echo and reverb. It has several heads and adjustable spacing.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Decay | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Feedback | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Diffusion | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Heads | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Spacing | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Reflections ReverbEarly reflections only. It puts the guitar in a defined space without a long tail.
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|
| Level | 0 to 100% | 45% |
| Pre-delay | 0 to 100% | 15% |
| Mix | 0 to 100% | 25% |
| Tone | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Motion | 0 to 100% | 0% |
| Depth | 0 to 100% | 50% |
| Width | 0 to 100% | 50% |
Product names such as ProCo RAT, Lovetone Big Cheese, Studer, Whammy, and GCB-95 belong to their owners. Ardor uses them only to identify the circuits that its models follow.
See how these blocks connect in Signal Chain & Routing.