{"product_id":"blue-cat-destructor-2","title":"Blue Cat Destructor 2 Distortion and Amp Modeling Plug-In (Digital Download)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xch-product__header--wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xch-product__name--wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"xch-product__name\"\u003eBlue Cat Destructor 2\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-product__short-description\"\u003eA versatile distortion and amp modeling tool with unmatched customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xch-product__long-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The distortion and amp sims factory that goes to 11, and beyond!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eBlue Cat's Destructor is a powerful distortion and amp sim modeling tool capable of replicating a vast spectrum of distortion styles, from the edgiest digital mayhem to velvety smooth compression, and even pristine guitar amp recreations (yes, it nails those pristine clean tones too!). The best part? It helps you discover and forge your own signature sound for guitars, bass, drums, synths, vocals, or even full mixes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eExperience Destructor, the ultimate tone-sculpting tool, loaded with hundreds of presets and ready-to-rock models. Inspired by iconic gear like guitar and bass amps, cabinets, compressors, pedals, and tape machines, or crafted by our destructive minds, these presets will serve as your sonic playground to build your own tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eBut here's where the magic truly happens: Destructor's customizability knows no bounds. Tweak every parameter of existing presets to create a limitless universe of distortion simulations - no need to purchase additional presets or amp models. And if you want to keep it simple, use tone maps to create new sounds without diving into the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eOur approach, rooted in perceptual modeling rather than electronic designs or impulse responses, streamlines the tone-tweaking process, ensuring it seamlessly fits into your mix. You can also load and transform your own impulse responses to add color to your tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eDestructor boasts an exclusive adaptive shaper, providing an organic, analog-like responsiveness that musicians yearn for. Yet, it also ventures into uncharted digital territory, offering a realm of effects that transcend the boundaries of the \"real\" world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eTailor the plug-in's appearance with over 600,000 visual styles, selectable module by module. Choose \"EZ mode\" for rack or guitar pedal-style control with just a handful of parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eFor precision tone matching, import reference curves measured with Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eIf you are seeking a comprehensive amp simulation package with built-in effects, check out Blue Cat's Axiom. To delve into frequency-selective or multiband distortion, you can seamlessly pair the plug-in with Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eTypical applications: Distortion modeling, guitar amp simulation, non-linear tone shaping channel strip, overdrive, bit crushing, analog compression, hard \u0026amp; soft clipping, coloring, tape saturation, Lo-fi, fuzz, digital noise, aliasing, filter effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"xch-heading\"\u003eBlue Cat Audio Standards\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xch-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eAvailable in most plug-in formats for Mac and Windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eFull MIDI control and automation support, MIDI Learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eNo CPU load on idle: processing shuts down when fed with silence (optimal CPU usage).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eCustomizable user interface with transparency \u0026amp; zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eSmooth Bypass: noiseless plug-in activation \/ deactivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eUndo\/Redo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eFull featured integrated presets manager.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eCopy\/paste the state of the plug-in between instances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eAny sample rate supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"xch-heading\"\u003eVersion 2.02\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xch-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eRevamped 3D HD Graphics: Enjoy an enhanced visual experience with additional knobs and backgrounds that add a touch of sophistication to your sound crafting journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eRack Designer: Customize presets like never before with our brand-new Rack Designer, offering a staggering selection of over 600,000 styles. Tailor the look and feel of your presets to match your unique artistic vision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eRandom GUI Component Selection: Get creative effortlessly with the option to randomly select GUI components in the Rack Designer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eEnhanced Filtering Precision: Elevate your sound precision with added peak and comb filters in the Preamp and Post Filter modules, giving you more control over your sonic canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eDrive Dynamics Parameter: Fine-tune your distortion dynamics by adjusting the influence of the drive parameter on the waveshaper curve, ensuring your tones hit just right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003ePerceived Loudness Control: Choose the gain reduction applied when increasing the drive parameter to keep perceived loudness equal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eTailored EQ Controls: Select the EQ controls to display in easy view (pre, post filter, or no EQ).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eNew BASS\/MID\/TREBLE parameters that follow the eq displayed in easy view for MIDI or automation control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eHundreds of presets and module settings have been updated to take advantage of the new DSP capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eGuitar \u0026amp; Bass Presets Overhaul: We have given our guitar and bass amps and pedal presets a makeover, enhancing filtering, drive response, EQ frequencies, and EQ placement for an even more authentic and satisfying experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eHigh-Gain Tone Revamp: Explore high-gain guitar tones that have been meticulously rebuilt from the ground up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eNew Guitar Amps and Pedals: Dive into new creative possibilities with our latest additions to the guitar amps and pedals presets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eImproved tone maps computation efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eSynchronize multiple MIDI controllers: when \"all channels\" (0) is used for MIDI input control and \"send MIDI events when parameters values change\" is active, the plug-in now sends MIDI events to all other channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eFully compatible with Destructor V1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eFixed Graphical User Interface performance issues on Mac OS Sonoma (caused by an Apple bug)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eWindows: Multi monitor High DPI scaling support for high resolution displays (4K monitors, hi-res laptops...) for Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary Edition) and newer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eMac: Improved Retina display support, with crispier graphics at all resolutions and zoom levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-list-item\"\u003eMac: fixed random GUI refresh issues in Reaper on Retina displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-product__notes\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xch-product__features\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"xch-heading xch-heading--main xch-product__features\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xch-features__list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-feature\"\u003ePowerful distortion and amp modeling tool for versatile sound sculpting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-feature\"\u003eDistortion diversity: wide spectrum of distortion types, from analog to digital, guitar and bass amps, saturation, clipping, bit crushing, compression, and even clean tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-feature\"\u003eWorks for \"clean\" sounds too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-feature\"\u003eInspired Presets: Kickstart your creativity with hundreds of editable presets, 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