Reference

Amp Types

GarageBand's Amp Designer includes 25 amp models. Here's what they're based on and when to reach for each one.

British Stack

Modern British Stack

Based on: Marshall JCM800

The 1980s evolution of the Plexi — optimized for hard rock and punk. Tighter gain structure, more aggressive midrange, and enough headroom to stay articulate at high volume. The go-to for anything from Green Day to AC/DC's later work.

Type Head + 4×12 cab
Era 1980s
Best For Punk, hard rock, classic metal
Gain Range Medium to high
Character Tight, aggressive, mid-forward
Controls Gain · Bass · Mid · Treble · Presence · Master · Output

More amp types coming soon. We'll cover all 25 GarageBand amp models with real-world context and suggested uses.