Solidus VS8100 is an amp simulator from Audiority that models the solid-state Marshall Valvestate 8100 head from 1991, with a two-channel layout and an integrated cabinet simulator.
Solidus VS8100 at a glance
| Developer | Audiority |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Amp Simulator |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.8 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 2 GB or more |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €64.46 |
What Solidus VS8100 does
Audiority modelled the amplifier analogue-style and added further shaping tools. The Normal channel covers clean and crunch tones, while the Boost channel offers the OD1 and OD2 overdrive modes. A customizable 10-band clean boost EQ sits before the amp, and a 5-band post-amp equalizer follows it. Integrated cabinets are provided by Dr Bonkers Sound Lab Valhallir.at.
Solidus VS8100 is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP for Windows and macOS, and the crack and keygen search string for this release is often typed as VS8100 crack. A working serial key or keygen is the string queries pair with the name, and VST3 crack and AU crack are the other common pairings.
Key features
- Solid-state amp model. The amplifier section models the Marshall Valvestate 8100, a solid-state head from 1991 built around a 12AX7 tube stage.
- Normal and Boost channels. The Normal channel provides Clean and Crunch modes, and the Boost channel provides OD1 and OD2 overdrive modes.
- Clean boost EQ. A customizable 10-band EQ placed before the amplifier can be set to shape the input for the Boost channel.
- Post-amp EQ. A 5-band equalizer after the amplifier section adjusts the tone of the processed signal.
- Integrated cabinets. A built-in cabinet simulator uses cabinets supplied by Dr Bonkers Sound Lab Valhallir.at.
Solidus VS8100 compared with similar plugins
F-59 Classic Guitar Amp from Fuse Audio Labs is an effects amp simulator available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Amplifikation Caliburn from Kuassa is an effects amp simulator in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Both differ from Solidus VS8100 in their format lists and in the amp models they cover.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solidus VS8100 | Audiority | Amp Simulator | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP | Windows, macOS | €64.46 |
| F-59 Classic Guitar Amp | Fuse Audio Labs | Amp Simulator | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €28.76 (regular €58.51) |
| Amplifikation Caliburn | Kuassa | Amp Simulator | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €44.63 |
| UAD Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amp | Universal Audio | Amp Simulator | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
Price and availability
Solidus VS8100 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €64.46. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Solidus VS8100 FAQ
Does Solidus VS8100 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, with macOS 10.8 as the minimum system.