Find and add effects, NAM models, and IRs
By Landon McCoy · Updated October 3, 2026
Open Add Effect from the Pedalboard to find pre-made effects, your created effects, NAM amp models, and impulse responses.
Applies to: Stratus and Nimbus.
Choose a source
| You want | Where to look |
|---|---|
| A ready-made effect | Your library and Tone Shop categories. |
| An effect you created | My Created FX, using the same Chaos Audio account as FX Builder. |
| An amp or pedal capture | NAM AMP MODELS. |
| A cabinet/microphone response | IMPULSE RESPONSES. |
Add it to your rig
- Open the item and read its description, controls, and any price shown.
- Get or purchase it if it is not already in your library.
- Add it to the Pedalboard and install it to the connected device when prompted.
- Wait for installation to finish. Tap the effect’s virtual footswitch or on/off control so it is enabled, then test it at a comfortable listening level. A downloaded card can be present in the chain while bypassed.
A disabled item or missing effect
Check for a firmware-update message, a CPU limit, or a pending download. The latest app distinguishes these conditions. See installing effects and CPU usage.
Browse or search
Use the shop’s categories or search option to find a sound, then open its details before adding it. In the tutorial, the Pedalboard’s Add Effect picker combines shop/library access with My Created FX, NAM models, and IRs. An item you already own should be available through the appropriate account’s library; check the account before purchasing it again.
Watch this task
From the Full Uncut Stratus Tutorial, recorded October 2, 2026. App screens and available controls can vary by version.
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