THU Expansions

THU Expansions & Artist Packs

Overloud's THU Artist Signature and Expansion Packs are created for THU to create those artists' signature rigs and sound. These packs feature custom-designed amps, cabinet,s and effects emulations, crafted to reflect the artist's personal sound and style. Making the THU Packs perfect for fans or anyone looking to add signature guitar tones to their productions. Each  

THU Artist Signature and Expansion Packs can be purchased as stand-alone products, so your customer does not already need to own any version of THU to purchase them. This is a great way to introduce new customers to the THU Universe without having to spend a lot of money and focus on their tonal needs. 

However, if your customer does own THU Premium they can get them at a greatly reduced price (THU Rock Guy does not have a discount since the price is already so low).

Here are the key points about these packs:

  1. Signature Presets: Each pack contains meticulously crafted presets replicating the artist's unique sound. These tones are ready to use and often showcase a variety of styles, from clean to high-gain, to suit multiple genres.

  2. Designed by Artists: Overloud partners with famous guitarists, producers, or tone specialists to ensure authenticity in the tones. Artists contribute their expertise to make the presets stand out.

  3. Plug-and-Play: The presets are designed to work seamlessly with THU, Overloud's guitar amp simulation and effects platform. No extra tweaking is necessary—just load and play.

  4. Play Through the Artist’s Set-Up: New amp emulations, cabinets, and effects chains are based on the artist’s signature gear and do not already come with THU Premium.

  5. Genre-Focused: The packs often align with the artist’s genre. For example, a signature pack from a metal guitarist will feature aggressive high-gain tones, while a blues artist might focus on vintage amps and smooth leads.

These packs are ideal for guitarists and producers looking for artist-inspired sounds without needing to replicate the gear themselves. 

Each of these packs is designed to provide guitarists and producers with authentic, artist-inspired tones, ready to be integrated into their music production workflow.

THU Artist Signature and Expansion Packs are great ways to expand on the already vast amount of amps, cabinets, and effect in THU or a cost effective way to dive into the THU ecosystem.

Also note, if you have a customer that has any version 1 product of THU, simply by purchasing any Artist Signature and Expansion Pack (or any other THU product) will automatically upgrade all your THU products to THU v2. This is a way to not only get your customers to save money, but also have them expand their THU tones.

 

THU RockGuy Pack

 

 

THU RockGuy Pack is the Classic FX pack that recreates the sound of two legendary guitar processors: the Rockman Sustainor* and its Chorus/Delay unit. These units delivered the distinctive guitar tones of many 80s and 90s bands, like Def Leppard, Boston, and Kiss, and artists like Joe Satriani.

The pack includes the following models:

  • The RockGuy Sustain preamp unit
  • The RockGuy Chorus/Delay unit
  • Seven pedal and rack effects (see the full list below)
  • 26 patches recreating the guitar tone of the most iconic artists using this processor

 

 

 

 

 

 

THU 60s Pack - Everything You Need for 60s Guitar Tone

 

 

THU 60's Pack includes everything you need to recreate the guitar tones of the most influential artists of the 60's. Rock 'n' Roll, Psychedelic, Early Rock, British Rock, Blues and many more musical styles are included in the pack.

The pack includes 22 models selected among the most representative guitar gear of the 60's.

  • Six guitar amplifiers
  • Five speaker cabinets
  • Eleven effects

 

 

 

 

 

ROCK '59 RR AMP & CAB

 

Inspired by a Marshall 1959RR, this model is based on a Super Lead head with the Randy Rhoads mod. In this mod the two input stages are cascaded for additional gain. You can select Input 1 for a more traditional SLP tone, or Input 2 for the modded channel. In this second case, the VOL 1 knob acts as the standard Master Volume and the VOL 2 knob controls the additional gain. Tube models can be changed in THU, to extend its tone palette. The pack also includes the IRs of a 4x12" 1960AW speaker cabinet, with four G12T-75 speakers.

VOCS TOP15 AMP+CAB 

 

Inspired by the 1958 Vox AC15, this amp "started it all". Compared to the AC30, it breaks up at lower levels and offers a slightly brighter tone. Tube models can be changed in THU, to extend its tone palette. It includes the model of its 1x12" cabinet based on a single 12" Celestion/Vox alnico speaker.

AMERICAN SUPER '66 AMP+CAB

 

Inspired by the 1966 Fender Super Reverb, this amp is loud, proud, and punchy. This darkface 40w amplifier includes the Bright switch, whose response changes according to the Volume settings to provide a solid and well balanced clean-to-crunchy tone. This amp is a standard found in many studios and collections! Tube models can be changed in THU, to extend its tone palette. It includes the model of its 4x10" speaker cabinet. 

 

Artist Packs: Overloud collaborates with top guitarists to create emulations of their signature tones and rigs. These all-in-one guitar plug-in suites feature the artists’ go-to pedal, amplifier, and cabinet setups, with dozens of presets that are pre-configured and ready to load.

THU Artist Packs are the best way to capture the magic of their legendary tones, dialed in and endorsed by the artists themselves! May be used as expansions to THU or as standalone plug-ins.

THU Marty Friedman Pack

 

 

THU Marty Friedman Pack is an all-in-one Amp Sim plug-in suite developed with guitar hero Marty Friedman. The pack includes all the models used to recreate Marty's most famous tones, from Metal's golden era through his modern projects. If you are looking for the iconic, powerful sound that continues to influence modern metal, this is the pack for you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pack includes the following models and captures:

Signature Amps

MF HEAVEN CLEAN

 

 

This head has a super clean, tight and slightly compressed tone. It is Marty Friedman's trademark clean sound found in many of his most popular songs.

 

 

MF DEVIL CRUNCH

 

 

Powerful tone, with tons of clarity and character! The Devil Crunch amp delivers enough gain to create big sounds with the versatility to play clean parts by simply rolling down the volume control on the guitar.

 

MF DEVIL LEAD

 

 

This is Marty's choice for solos, where he needs enough gain, sustain, and dynamics to deliver nuanced performances. This amp also includes a built-in noise suppressor!

 

MARTY FRIEDMAN TORNADO - GOLDEN ERA AMP

 

 

Marty Friedman needed an amp model to recreate his old rigs of the Megadeth golden era. The MF Tornado is the perfect power amp to dive into Marty's legendary Megadeth material. Like MF DEVIL LEAD, this amp also includes a built-in noise suppressor!

 

  

Marty Signature Pedals

MF ETERNITY

 

 

 

 

 

 


Marty Friedman’s clean tones on songs like Tibet or Valley of Eternity were created by using a specific Quadraverb preset, connected straight into a mixing desk. This model features all the effects found on that rack, letting Marty easily dial in the perfect Megadeth clean tone.

 

MF BOOSTER

 

This is perfect for injecting energy when using a crunchy tone over a rhythm part. It will help achieve that right punch for a heavier riff or lead moment. It gives the right input signal boost to turn any crunch tone into a high-gain amp style.

 

SPACE MACHINE

 

Creates wide stereo tones: the Width knob enhances the stereo space of your tone. The Space knob creates a 'doubler' effect for wide and massive tones.

 

 

  

THU Glen Drover Pack

 

 

The signature collection of the Metal hero Glen Drover (Megadeth, Testament, Eidolon). 

The pack includes the following models and captures:

  • The exclusive Libra head and its matched cabinet
  • Eight amps and eight cabs captured from Glen Drover's favorite setups
  • Two exclusive distortion pedals: X-AC and X-BB
  • 12 backing tracks of his most famous hits
  • 20 Presets with the tones used in his songs
  • One Amp, two Cabs and 17 effects including overdrive, compressor, delay, and modulation pedals and racks from the THU Premium collection
  • Eight More Models

 

 

 

 

The pack includes the following models and captures:

Signature Amps

DROVER FT CLEAN 

 

A crystal-clear amp, with an American style, for lush clean tones, matched with a 4x12 cabinet based on bright alnico speakers.

DROVER M4 DIST


A mid-to-high gain amp with a perfectly balanced tone for palm-muting, djent, and power chords. It is matched with a 4x12 cabinet based on V30 speakers for a huge and open sound. Also included is the Solo Beast.

DROVER SX LEAD 

 

A super high gain amp with incredible clarity and playability for metal solos. It is matched with a 4x12 cabinet based on Greenback speakers for increased presence.

 

 

Drover Signature Pedals

DRO-VIBE

Glen’s "mod" of the classic UniVibe pedal, created for more atmospheric soloing and clean tones.

CELESTIAL CHORUS/DELAY

 Glen's favorite modulation and delay into a single pedal with a '90s analog flavor.

DROVERDRIVE GD-1X

Enhances the OD channel of any THU amp, in particular, Glen’s M4 and SX amps.

 

 

THU Rob Balducci Pack is an all-in-one Guitar Plug-in Suite developed with instrumental rock guitar virtuoso Rob Balducci. Rob’s go-to pedal, amplifier and cabinet setups are in this THU Pack.

 

The pack includes the following models and captures:

  • Exclusive Libra head and its matched cabinet
  • Eight amps + eight cabs captured from his favorite setups
  • Two exclusive distortion pedals: X-AC and X-BB
  • 12 backing tracks of his most famous hits
  • 20 presets with the tones used in his songs
  • Plus, one amp, two cabs and 17 effects, including overdrive, compressor, delay and modulation pedals and racks

 

 

 

The pack includes the following models and captures:

Libra Head and Cab

libra

The Libra is the head designed by Rob Balducci for his main lead tones. It offers the kind of presence and sustain ideal for instrumental rock melodic solos. The picking attack is sharp and smooth, even at the higher gain settings. It should be used in conjunction with its 4x12 Libra cabinet.

Rob’s Amps and Cabs

The pack includes the captures of Rob's favorite amps and cabinets:

  • Fried Smallbox* 50 + Brit 4x12" with Creamback 75 speakers
  • Fend Bassman* head + 4x12" cab with G12T-75 speakers
  • Bogner* Fish + Bogner 2x12" with G12M speakers
  • Bogner* XTC + Bogner* 4x12" with V30 speakers
  • SLO100 + VHT 4x12" cabinet
  • Boogie* JP2C Petrucci* + Boogie 4x12" recto cabinet
  • Boogie* Mark IIC+ with Boogie 2x12" recto cabinet
  • Twin* Reverb with its 2x12" combo speakers

 

X-AC and X-BB Overdrive 

The X-AC model recreates the tone of a Xotic* AC Booster pedal. It is a highly transparent overdrive, used as a principal gain stage for those who like an organic distortion that cleans up when you roll off the guitar’s volume. The distortion it produces is warm and open and helps articulate your most nuanced playing.

The X-BB model recreates the tone of a Xotic* BB Preamp pedal. Reminiscent of a tube amp breaking up, it is a great-sounding soft distortion and sustain pedal and it has a special place in Rob's pedalboard. It is extremely versatile, and it allows you to get a very wide range of different tones. It will work extremely well as a clean overdrive, or even something heavier like a hard rock overdrive tone.

 
 
 
 
Greg Howe is one of the most influential American jazz-rock and fusion guitarists, having toured with VIP artists like Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake. To date, Greg has recorded 19 albums for major record labels, including nine solo albums.

The Greg Howe Pack includes the following signature models:

  • DV Little GH 250 Tube Clean Signature head
  • DV Little GH 250 Tube Lead Signature head
  • Mr. Howe Plexi head
  • 2x12 DV 212 Greg Howe Signature cabinet
  • CM Plexiphone overdrive pedal
  • In addition to four amps and five cabs, there are 12 effects including overdrive, compressor, octaver, EQ, as well as modulation pedals such as plate reverb, tape delay, flanger, tremolo, and wah

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exclusive Signature Models

DV LITTLE GH 250 TUBE CLEAN

The DV Mark Little GH 250 Tube Clean Signature head and the DV Mark 2x12" Greg Howe cabinet have been designed in partnership between Greg Howe and DV Mark in order to create a guitar amplifier dedicated to the jazz-rock style.

The amp is a two-channel head with a lot of dynamics: it is designed to deliver a well-controlled tone, ideal for playing very technical parts and keeping the guitar tone up in the mix.

2X12 DV 212 GREG HOWE

 

The 2X12 DV 212 Greg Howe features a couple of 12" Neoclassic speakers in a deeper cabinet, offering full and balanced sound. The closed-back design gives warmth, clarity, and an impressive low end punch allowing you to get the 4x12" feel in a smaller size.

MR. HOWE PLEXI

 

For crunch and lead parts with a jazz-rock vibe, the THU Greg Howe pack includes the Mr. Howe Plexi head, a unique amp with a modern mid-gain design. It offers a lot of presence in the upper-mid frequency range, optimized to keep the solo parts in front of the mix.

 CM PLEXIPHONE

 

The CM Plexiphone is an emulation of an overdrive pedal that recreates the tone of a Carl Martin Plexitone*. This is the main pedal on which Greg's tone is built.

It contains a crunch channel and a high gain channel, and on top of that it offers a clean boost channel with up to 20dB of gain.

The crunch channel goes from subtle overdrive to a hard rock gain stage, and the high gain channel goes from rock gain stages to absolute meltdown, with loads of gain and low end.

 

THU All Metal Gears

 

 

Developed exclusively from Andrey Smirnoff's signature sounds. From crisp cleans for wide atmospheres, to perfectly balanced mix-ready high gain tones, the pack explores the most recent trends in Metal guitar.

The pack includes the following models:

  • 4 Amp models designed for different metal styles
  • 2 Cabinets
  • 8 IRs crafted for high gain tones
  • 18 effects, including the Multiband compressor, the Atmosphere and the Space Machine
  • 34 patches recreating all the main Andrey Smirnoff tones
 

 

 

 

 

 

The pack includes the following models and captures:

4 Amps for All Metal Style
 

GERMAN METAL MACHINE


 

"The German Metal Machine amp is aimed to recreate the tone of the German albums I played on. You should choose this one If you are a fan of the Teutonic guitar sound! The GMM-100 can be equally useful for heavy rhythms and leads." - A.Smirnoff

ENG-100

 

"I choose the ENG-100 when I need to get a classic heavy metal tone. Like the EPI-100, this amp features eight IR's covering the entire dynamic range needed by the modern guitarist." - A. Smirnoff

MODERN METAL BEAST


 

Use Modern Metal Beast if you need to serve a modern metal or djent song with a low-tuned guitar. It has enough aggression and attack to make your tracks sit in the mix perfectly. The Modern Metal Beast is designed to be the Boogie of the 21st century.

 EPI-100 


 

The EPI-100 is way more than a modern mod of one of the most famous metal amps in the world. It has a few unique options like none of the others and it works great in nearly every musical context. Use the "hf drive" knob to make your sound even more aggressive with incredible attack and sustain.

 
Unique FX and Cabinets
  • Two Andrey Smirnoff signature cabinets are designed to provide a powerful and open tone
  • The Multiband Compressor allows to compress the bass frequencies separately and keep the tone well balanced when palm-muting or playing djent
  • The Atmosphere pedal is a crystal clear and lush modern reverb for creating glorious intros
  • The Space Machine adds a huge stereo depth to the guitar tracks without adding reverb

 

THU Eric Gales Pack

 

 

Also known as Raw Dawg, Eric Gales is one of the most influential American blues-rock guitarists, originally hailed as a child prodigy. As of now, Eric has recorded eighteen albums for major record labels. Eric's go-to pedals, amplifiers and cabinet setups are in this THU Pack.

The pack includes the following models:

  • DV Mark Raw Dawg Signature head
  • DV Mark 2x12" vertical cabinet
  • EG RAW Drive amp head
  • EG Fuzz pedal
  • EG Shape Booster pedal
  • Two 4x12" Celestion*-based speaker cabinets
  • 13 effects including overdrive, compressor, delay and modulation pedals
  • Also contains 25 patches of Eric's most influential tones, including the famous Dunlop Sessions.

 

 

 

Exclusive Signature Models

DV MARK RAW DAWG AMP AND CABINET

 

The DV Mark Raw Dawg Signature head and the DV Mark 2x12" vertical cabinet have been designed in a partnership between Eric Gales and DV Mark, in order to create a guitar amplifier dedicated to blues-rock.

It is a one-channel head with a lot of dynamics. It includes a built-it shaping filter that adds presence in a very natural way and always keeps the guitar tone up in the mix, making this amp a perfect pedal platform.



EG RAW DRIVE HEAD

 

 

For crunch and lead parts with a rock-blues vibe, THU Eric Gales pack includes the EG RAW Drive head, a unique amp with a modern mid-gain design. It keeps a perfect balance on all six strings, making it particularly suited for playing chords with distortion.



 EG FUZZ AND BOOSTER

 

 

The EG Fuzz is a pedal designed to recreate Eric's distortion tone while used in conjunction with the DV Mark RAW DAWG amplifier. It delivers a very distinctive tone, with crystal clarity and dynamic transients.

The EG Shape Booster is an overdrive pedal with an integrated shaping circuit. By connecting its output to the amplifier input, it allows you to choose the frequencies that will be emphasized by the amp saturation. Lower shape settings are better for warm tones with mild saturation/compression, while higher settings will help your solos stand out in the mix.