Valeton gp200 now supports NAM captures!

4 min readJun 28, 2025

source: MrCrosby (Crosby guitars) on youtube

The budget multi-effects scene just got a serious upgrade!

Valeton has just announced that its flagship GP-200 multi-effects processor now natively supports Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) captures in both amp and FX blocks — a feature previously exclusive to high-end modelers. This shift brings the world of hyper-realistic amp tones and boutique gear emulation into a more affordable, pedalboard-friendly format.

If you’re a GP-200 owner or on the fence about buying one, here’s why this matters.

🎛 What Are Neural Amp Modeler Captures?

Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) is an open-source machine learning project developed by Steven Atkinson. It uses deep learning to capture the behavior of real-world amps, cabs, and even pedals. Unlike traditional modeling — which approximates amp behavior through code — NAM uses AI to learn and replicate the unique nonlinear characteristics of gear with uncanny realism.

Users around the world have created and shared thousands of NAM captures of boutique amps, rare pedals, and unique FX chains. These captures are usually loaded into a software plugin or specialized hardware like the Quad Cortex, Kemper, or Tonex.

🚀 What’s New in the GP-200?

With the latest firmware update, the GP-200 now allows users to:

Load NAM Captures for Amp blocks, replacing traditional amp models.
Use NAM Captures in FX blocks, making it possible to emulate distortion pedals, overdrives, and modulation effects.
Combine NAM blocks with existing GP-200 effects — giving users the best of both worlds.

This means your GP-200 can now sound like a Friedman BE-100, a Klon Centaur, or even a two-rack-unit reverb from the ’80s — depending on the captures you load.

🔧 How It Works

Update Your Firmware: Ensure your GP-200 is running the latest version that supports NAM (check the Valeton website).
Prepare Your NAM Files: Convert your .nam models to the supported format if required. Valeton may provide a utility or documentation on this.
Import to GP-200 via Editor: Use the GP-200 software editor to load NAM captures into your user amp or FX slots.
Dial It In: Once loaded, these models behave like standard blocks. You can tweak gain, level, tone stack, and combine them with cabs, IRs, delays, reverbs, and more.

🧠 Why This Is a Big Deal

Pro-Level Tone on a Budget:
Until now, NAM captures were only usable on more expensive platforms like the Neural DSP Quad Cortex or desktop plugins. Bringing this tech to the GP-200 democratizes access to studio-quality tones.
Unlimited Expandability:
Your gear no longer ends with what’s in the box. With the massive free NAM capture libraries (e.g., ToneHunt, NAM Exchange, or your own DIY captures), the GP-200 becomes a virtually limitless tone library.
Hybrid Modeling Flexibility:
You can blend NAM-based amp or pedal captures with Valeton’s own effects. For instance, combine a NAM-modeled Marshall Plexi with GP-200’s stereo ping-pong delay and shimmer reverb.

⚡ Real-World Applications

Live Gigging: NAM captures sound incredibly real and responsive at stage volume. You can carry an arsenal of amps and effects in one pedal.
Recording: The realism of NAM tones makes the GP-200 a powerful DI tool for studio use, with minimal post-processing needed.
Re-Amping: Capture clean DIs and re-amp through NAM blocks on the GP-200 for realistic amp tones without micing a cab.

🎯 Pro Tips

Use High-Quality Captures: The better the capture source, the better the tone. Look for well-reviewed NAM files or try making your own.
Match Levels Carefully: NAM blocks can have different volume outputs — balance levels for consistent switching.
Cab Matching: Some NAM captures include baked-in cab responses; others don’t. Experiment with pairing external IRs or disabling internal cabs accordingly.

📝 Final Thoughts

Valeton’s move to support Neural Amp Modeler captures on the GP-200 is a game-changer, especially for guitarists who want elite-level tone on a realistic budget. It’s a bold step that positions the GP-200 not just as a value unit — but a serious competitor in the digital modeling arena.

Whether you’re a bedroom player, live performer, or home producer, this update opens up a world of sonic possibility.

Tone is no longer limited by price — it’s only limited by imagination.

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Enjoy!