Must have DAW plugins

[fractalz]

Of course, I'm also missing the obvious source of "plug-ins" you have which is your Axe-FX II!!!

You can run your tracks through any of the awesome FX including compressors (of all types), reverbs, time and modulation effects, mic pre-amps (in the cab block), etc.

 

[PerChr]

I'm sure iZotope Elements Suite will be a great start.
It's $ 67.15 at jrrshop.com (via groupbuyauto-discount)
https://www.jrrshop.com/izotope-elements-suite

And there are plenty of good free vst's around too.
Here's a nice list of various free ones; https://techraver.com/best-free-vst-plugins/
Free LABS-series sample instruments from Spitfire Audio : https://www.spitfireaudio.com/labs/

Per