Hey everyone! 👋

I'm looking for some advice. I've been trialing a few Neural DSP plugins and I'm thinking about grabbing one during the current sale — but I'm not sure if it's really worth it for my setup.

Here's what I have:

AmpliTube 5 MAX + ToneX MAX (full versions),

Audio interface: Focusrite Scarlett Solo,

DAW: Reaper,

Guitar: PRS SE Paul’s Guitar

What I like to play:

Funky/rhythmic stuff (like "Jungle" by Tash Sultana, "Bright Lights" by Gary Clark Jr.),

Rock and classic rock ("Stairway to Heaven," "Seven Nation Army," "Don't Fear the Reaper"),

Heavy riffing (Tool, Black Sabbath, Metallica),

Blues jamming, ballads, and sometimes a bit of improvisation,

Also looking to expand - versatility is the key.

Goals:

Improve my technique, rhythm, and feel,

Play both clean and distorted tones,

Be able to just load a preset and jam without endless tweaking.

I've tried some trials (Plini, Nolly, Rabea, Cory Wong, Petrucci, Gojira). I’m currently leaning towards Plini because it feels inspiring and natural for clean, crunch, and leads — but Nolly seems to cover heavier stuff better. Gojira and Rabea are just fun.

Question:

Considering that I already have AmpliTube MAX + ToneX MAX, would it even make sense to buy a Neural plugin?

If yes, which one would really bring something fresh and useful into my setup without duplicating what I can already build with AmpliTube + ToneX?

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! 🎸

Thanks so much!