ENGL E765 RT Free Download

If you need the sound of a classic tube amp but don't have the space, budget, or hardware for an ENGL Retro Tube 100, this plugin models it directly in your DAW. The ENGL E765 RT addresses this by emulating that amplifier's circuitry and reactive feel, giving you a free download path to its range of tones from vintage cleans to modern high-gain.

You get an accurate digital model of the original amp that reacts to your playing dynamics and guitar's volume knob, much like the real hardware. It includes advanced speaker simulation via impulse responses and a full set of onboard effects to shape your sound completely inside the box.

Core Amp and Tone Controls

The plugin models the two-channel setup of the physical amp. Channel 1 and Channel 2 each have their own independent Gain and Volume knobs. Each channel also gets a dedicated three-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) for precise tone shaping.

A Tight and Smooth filter section provides Hi-Pass and Low-Pass filters. You can place these either before the amp (Pre) to shape what hits the preamp, or after it (Post) to finalize the sound.

Effects and Signal Processing

Beyond the amp core, you have a built-in noise gate to control hum and hiss. For ambience, there’s a vintage-style lo-fi delay effect. The Brainworx' Advanced IR Technology handles the speaker cabinet simulation, and you can choose from 64 different Recording Chains, which are pre-configured signal paths combining the amp, EQ, and effects.

System Requirements and Compatibility

The plugin works as AAX, AU, VST2, and VST3. It runs on macOS 13 and up, and Windows 10 and up, including support for Apple Silicon and Intel processors. You’ll need a 64-bit CPU, at least 2 GB of RAM, and a minimum display resolution of 1440×900px.

Note that it no longer supports 32-bit systems, Windows 7, or older macOS versions like 10.9 and 10.11.

Who Should Grab This

This is a straightforward choice for guitarists recording direct into their DAW who want the specific character of the ENGL Retro Tube 100. It fits if you're tracking anything from jazz to hard rock and need a responsive amp model that cleans up well when you roll back your guitar's volume. It's also useful for producers who want to re-amp or add authentic tube saturation and crunch to DI tracks across a variety of genres.

Final Verdict

Get this ENGL E765 RT free download if you want a dedicated emulation of the ENGL Retro Tube 100 with a wide selection of onboard IRs and effects. It gives you the amp's expressive, not-too-aggressive response and works well with virtual or physical pedals. The catch is you need a 64-bit system on relatively modern Windows or macOS. If that matches your setup and you're after those tones, it’s a solid, complete amp suite to add to your collection.