Gong Amp is a virtual instrument by AudioThing that emulates the Métallique, a gong-fed electronic instrument built on a 1932 idea by Maurice Martenot.
Gong Amp at a glance
| Developer | AudioThing |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €28.76 (regular €58.51) |
What Gong Amp does
Gong Amp is a virtual instrument from AudioThing modeled on the Métallique, the proto-synthesizer design in which Maurice Martenot placed a gong behind amplifier circuitry instead of a paper cone horn. The developer describes the result as resonances and brilliant overtones. It is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP for Windows and macOS (64-bit), and it requires 4 GB of RAM. A trial is available.
The developer lists complex mixture convolution processing, physical modeling and feedback systems as the methods used, and the sound was recorded and measured in Hainbach’s studio from a rare discontinued amplifier. Eowave’s 2011 Metallik Resonator, a later rebuild of Martenot’s invention, is named as a separate reference point in the developer’s notes.
Key features
- Gong Amp emulation. The core of the instrument is an emulation of the gong-driven amplifier, with resonances that sustain and overlap as a gong does.
- Chains and pillow sets. Thick and thin chains can be hung on the gong, producing sympathetic rattling that ranges from soft shimmer to clangorous noise, and a pillow can be added to damp the sound.
- Dynamic, pitch, modulation and howl. Dynamic, pitch, modulation and howl controls shape the response to playing, and two gain settings are offered for the dynamic behavior.
- Performance adjustment. The sound can be adjusted to suit the playing style, and the pillow addition is described by the developer as making the instrument suitable for arpeggio playing.
- Mono and stereo perspectives. A mono setting gives a documentary perspective and a stereo setting gives the width of a ribbon microphone, with the reverb feeding the stereo image.
- Preset system and randomizer. Presets are organized in a preset system, and a randomizer generates new starting points from the same controls.
Compatibility
Gong Amp comes as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native Apple Silicon support listed, minimum macOS 10.9 and Windows 7.
Price and availability
Gong Amp was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €28.76, reduced from €58.51. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Gong Amp FAQ
Does Gong Amp run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, with a minimum of macOS 10.9.
Which formats does Gong Amp come in?
It is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP for Windows and macOS (64-bit).
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Gong Amp?
Serial key and keygen searches pair with the Gong Amp name, but the developer's trial is the documented way to test the instrument.
Is Gong Amp available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link listings for Gong Amp appear online, and they are not provided by the developer.