VST

AXP SoftAmp PSA v.1.0.02 WIN x64/x86 [FREE]

At a Glance

TypeEffect
CategoryAmp Sim
FormatX64, X86
PlatformWiN
DAWAny
Size5.37 MB

SoftAmp PSA is a virtual-analog guitar preamp plugin that models five distortion stages based on op-amps with zener diodes and overdriven op-amps, followed by a tonestack, speaker simulator, and output level control. Each stage has distinct frequency shaping, and all are implemented as nonlinear filters for accurate response to both frequency and amplitude. Two knobs, Shape and Rolloff, control the speaker simulator; with both at zero, it’s bypassed for use with external impulse loaders. The Asymmetric button swaps the zener diode pair to an unbalanced configuration for even harmonics, while Soft-Clip softens the transition from linear to saturated region on the last two stages. A noise gate with adaptive release and a Learn function sets threshold automatically, and a Squeezo Range compressor before the preamp acts as both upward and downward compressor. Ideal for hobby producers seeking realistic guitar tones in FL Studio, Ableton, or Logic on Windows.