EFEKTOR Custom Bundle

Choose Your Rig

Due to high demand, Kuassa announced their Efektor Custom Bundle. This bundle enables users to choose any five of Kuassa’s current and future Efektor pedal effect software plugins at a reduced price.

After gaining lots of attention since Kuassa's first release in July 2017, until now the total number of Efektor devices is at 12 devices and counting. Efektor devices are Kuassa's culmination of the latest DSP research made after studying an extensive collection of 100+ electronic schemas of the most sought-after guitar effect pedals, comparing them with the actual hardware, then grouping them into distinct categories so that each device can accurately emulate the sound of almost any available guitar effect pedals on the market; Distortions, Modulations, Time Based, Dynamic, Filter, Equalization and Room emulations.

Choose ANY of 5 EFEKTORs

$99 for any 5 EFEKTORs which can be redeemed for any current EFEKTOR licenses and future EFEKTOR products. Available as VST, VST3, Audio Unit and AAX plugin formats and as Amplifikation 360 modules.

EFEKTOR OD3603 Overdrive

The Warm, Crunchy, Cranked Amp Tone

Back in the early days of electric guitars and amplification, guitar players didn’t care if their guitar sound were altered to ‘breaking’ by the very limit of their amps. They pushed the gain on their amps for just one thing LOUD. It resulted in crunchy saturated sound, added sustain, raw, but responded very well to the dynamics of the playing. Straight for rock n roll in a box, you may choose from five models of overdrive:

• Blues Overdrive: Imitates overdriven British amps
• Boutique Overdrive: A custom made overdrive, sounds fat and dynamic
• Mad Overdrive: Hard, thick and retains the dynamic of your playing
• Modern Overdrive: A new model of overdrive that can be pushed into dense distortion
• Pro Overdrive: Warm and tight, the classic screamer sound
• Zepp Fuzz: The vintage British rock sound

Find out more about EFEKTOR OD3603 Overdrive.

EFEKTOR DS3603 Distortion

The Red Hot Chilli for Your Tone

There are always demands for more 'gain’ - the search for the perfect distortion sound that never ends. DS3603 brings five types of massive amount of gain for demolition.

DS3603 Distortion clips the input signal by increasing the signal to maximum overload. Adding musical harmonics and overtones while still maintains the characteristics of the originalsound, or not. You choose. For heavy metal guitars or abrasive and pounding industrial drums, seek from five types of distortion:

• Lead Distortion: Ringing mids for screaming leads
• Heavy Distortion: Penetrates from mild to heavy
• Metal Distortion: Dark and thick, the solid metal gear
• Classic Distortion: Singing leads and rockin’ hard
• Pro Distortion: Fat and sharp edge for your tone

Find out more about EFECTOR DS3603 Distortion.

EFEKTOR FZ3603 Fuzz

The Good Old Fuzzy Woolly Distortion Box

Probably the most primitive type of distortion device. Instantly recognizable from the woolly, gritty, and compressed ‘artificial’ sound. There are five types of buzzy tone benders on the FZ3603.

Kuassa Efektor is a new line of plug-ins which consists of several of most requested effect units. The grandfather of ‘artificial’ effect units. Recognizable from its distinct sound, heavily clipped and compressed to the point where the waveform is squared, adding harsh and complex harmonics and inharmonics, almost synth-like. Select from five models of fuzzboxes:

• Big Fuzz: The gritty and woolly sustaining note
• Sustainer Fuzz: Blistering rhythm and singing leads
• Trans Fuzz: The familiar fuzzy transistor sound
• Vintage Fuzz: Modern recreation of the sound from the 60s
• Zepp Fuzz: The vintage British rock sound

Find out more about EFEKTOR FZ3603 Fuzz.

EFEKTOR CP3603 Compressor

For Firm, Better, Well-Balanced Guitar Tracks

Completing your virtual pedalboard with our Efektor series, now introducing: KUASSA CP3603 Compressor unit. This unit is a result from the endless research of many compressor pedals, a lot of characteristics and finally, we narrowed down everything into one st unit that can represent many other compressor pedals in a straightforward package.

Compressor FX Engine

Will suppress the loudest part of the incoming audio signal, based on the specified threshold. Following the ‘compression’, it will increase the softer signal, narrowing the dynamic range thus delivers a more consistent overall level.

Guitar players. Bass players. They are the same. They love long sustaining notes. A Compressor is the one thing that should help with that desire. It is an effect that does not always sound too obvious, but when taken away, it surely will be missed. A compressor will suppress the loudest part of incoming audio signals, based on the specified threshold. Following the ‘compression’, it will increase the softer signal, narrowing the dynamic range thus delivers a more consistent overall level. And please take note, although this unit is designed specifically for guitar and bass players, you can also use it on any other instruments as well. Well, why not?

There are three types of compression style in this unit:

• VCA: Stands for “Voltage Controlled Amplifier”. It’s fast, modern, and sounds very clean. 
• FET: Stands for “Field Effect Transistor”. Known for its aggressive behaviour and also adds distinct colour to the resulting sound. 
• OPTO: Shorts for “Optical”. It has the slowest reaction but gives more characteristics and tightness to the result.

Find out more about EFEKTOR CP3603 Compressor.

EFEKTOR CH3604 Chorus

From Classic to Vast Spectrum Chorusing Effect

Recognisable from its doubling effect, this type of effect is known as a standard built-in effect from gears such as the Roland Jazz Chorus amp and also the Roland Juno synthesiser. 

Choose your favourite chorus sound from these three types:

• Dimension Chorus: Add thickness, 3-dimensional depth, and width from true analogue circuit modelling.
• Ensemble Chorus: A true classic chorusing effect with great tone. soft, deep, and rich.
• Tribunal Chorus: Big spectrum creates rich soundscapes in stereo. The sounds of multiple modulations combined together.

Learn more about EFEKTOR CH3604 Chorus.

EFEKTOR FL3606 Flanger

Howling, Swirly and Flanging Tone

Originated from manipulating tape recorders by slowing down one of its flange (hence the ‘flanger’ name), this effect creates a swooshing sound dubbed as the ‘jet engine’ effect:

• Royal Flanger: The “Vintage” Flanging Effect.
• Jet Flanger: Supersonic Jet Howl or Cool Spacey Stereo Image.
• Electro Flanger: Darker, Swirly, Chorusy, and Trippy Sound.

Learn more about EFEKTOR FL3606 Flanger.

EFEKTOR PH3605 Phaser

The Phase Shifter from Outer Space

Full name, Phase Shifter. Typically more subtle than flanger, but sounds like warblers coming from outer space. Often used on electric piano, and of course by guitarists such as Brian May (Queen) and Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen). 

The Efektor PH3605 Phaser provides three types of sound:

• Phase One: Mild phasing effect, great for a clean tone. Less dramatic sweep.
• Dual Phase: Warm and thick phasing sound that sounds great with distorted guitar tones. Great for many instruments such as guitar, bass, keyboards, and vocals.
• Multi Phase: More intense effect. Offers more than a standard wobbling effect.

Learn more about EFEKTOR PH3605 Phaser.

EFEKTOR TR3604 Tremolo

More Waveform!

Probably one of the oldest effects applied to a musical device. This volume modulating effect is known to be equipped on guitar amps such as Fender Twin Reverb or Vox AC3. Classic volume modulation with greater control over tremolo speed and wave shape.

Choose from three types of wave oscillations:

• Sine Wave
• Square Wave
• Triangle/Sawtooth Wave

Learn more about EFEKTOR TR3604 Tremolo.

EFEKTOR WF3607 Wah-Filter

Wa Wa Wacka Wacka Wacka Wa Wa

In the 1920s guitar players were fascinated by the “wa wa wa” sound made by trumpet players by opening and closing their mutes. Its filtering effect alters the resonance of the instrument and it feels to increase the expressiveness of playing.

More than 40 years later, an accidental invention resulted in a device that continues to change the sound of the guitar. This pedal was eventually known as the Cry Baby*. Next, in the 1970s, an aborted synthesizer project resulted in a similar “wah wah” effect, which later known as Mu-Tron* III envelope filter. These two devices revolutionized almost every genre of music as we know it today

Select from 6 types filter modes:

• CB: Dunlop™ Cry Baby*
• VG: Vox™ Grey Wah*
• AX: Vertex™ Axis Wah*
• MuLP: Mu-Tron™ Low Pass*
• MuBP: Mu-Tron™ Band Pass*
• MuHP: Mu-Tron™ High Pass*

Learn more about EFEKTOR WF3607 Wah-Filter.

EFEKTOR DL3606 Delay

(((ON REPEAT)))

Delay.

It’s probably one of the most essential effects in audio effect processing, even before it was widely used in music. It all started in the 1940s, where studio engineers utilized multiple tape machines to create repeats of a signal for creative uses. Along with the advancement of technology, this particular kind of effect is still developed continuously with more features, new sounds, and modern routing possibilities. On the other hand, many players still seek classic delay sounds that can be heard on a great number of timeless records.

In the path to complete the line of Efektor pedal effects software, Kuassa present the Efektor DL3606 Delay. Efektor DL3606 brings five most desirable types of delay effect audio plugins to your DAW, complete with modulation parameter to add life and movement to the repeats or echoes.

Starting from utilizing multiple tape recorders, oil can electrostatic units, portable tape delay machines, to rack units and compact delay pedals; Kuassa Efektor DL3606 Delay provides 5 types of delay pedal effects software at your disposal:

• Digital: Clean and clear, with wide frequency range.
• Analog: Dark and mushy, inspired by the bucket brigade delay pedals
• Lo-Fi: Grainy and dirty, lower bitrate with reduced frequency range
• Tape: Simulated the warm and lush sound of vintage tape units
• Reverse: Repeats the signal backwards for ethereal and ambient effect

Learn more about EFEKTOR DL3606 Delay.

EFEKTOR RV3604 Reverb

Efektor RV3604 Reverb comes with 5 different types of versatile reverbs, found on guitar pedals used on the greatest recordings of the century. RV3604 uses simpler controls so you can create roomy ambience, surfboard crashing waves, far-reaching space, sun-over-the-clouds moments and holy-lights-from-the-sky epicness.

Reverb is the most commonly used effect on every source of every recording. It can be found anywhere from small practice amps to big touring amps. It can also be found on stompbox pedal effects to large studio rack units. Its usage can be somewhat tricky, but reverb is often the fine border between a professional's recording and a beginner’s work. Reverb is a powerful tool to add depth, distance and also to build emotion for the listener. It gives ambience, creates space, and produces a sense of three dimensional to the original sound. 

Taken the algorithms from the sounds of natural spaces to artificially created electrical and mechanical devices, Kuassa Efektor RV3604 Reverb provides five types of Reverb to enhance your recordings:

• Room: Tight and fat roomy sound.
• Hall: Big and wide concert space.
• Plate: Simulated vibrating metal plate. Grainy and unique because the low frequency propagates slower than the high freq.
• Spring: Simulating mechanical springs commonly found on guitar amps.
• Shimmer: Haunting and atmospheric reverb, created by pitch-shifting the reverb tails.

Learn more about EFEKTOR RV3604 Reverb.

EFEKTOR Whammo (Pitch Shifter)

High precision, pitch shifter/bender effect

Experience a pitch-sweeping effect unit that revolutionized music. Divebomb from rumbling lows to squealing highs and control via MIDI.

Over the years, guitarists have searched, tried, and been let down by pitch-shifting/bending effect pedals on the market: crackles, artifacts, grainy-stepped, uneven pitch shifts, and reduced attacks are a common encounter in search of a pitch-shifter/bender plug-in.

As a result of years of development, Efektor Whammo has smooth pitch-shifting and pitch-bending action in either direction, while also maintaining crisp attacks with every pick. The unit can also be controlled via MIDI. When paired, this is the ultimate fun for any guitarist who needs a simple, convenient way to manipulate pitch using their software counterparts.

What about chords? Using pitch-shifted or pitch-bent chords gives a similar result to the "chord mode" from the latest hardware pedal effects. A minor or diminished chord may "flutter" in a musical and somewhat desirable way. The chord flutters in Radiohead's "Iron Lung" are a great example.

Learn more about EFEKTOR Whammo.

EFEKTOR Harmonitron (Harmonizer)

Introducing KUASSA EFEKTOR HARMONITRON – the ultimate pitch shifting and harmonizing tool for sound designers and music producers. Unleash the power of pitch manipulation to add depth and dimension to your soundscapes. With the ability to add extra low-fatness and detune to thicken your riffs, raise different pitch notes to enrich your vocals, or use the swell (slow attack) feature to create an organ or synth-like tone with your guitar.

For decades, the harmonizing pedal effect is used by some of the most renowned artists in the industry, such as The Beatles*, Tom Morello*, Prince*, and Jack White*. It’s also a favorite among goregrind and death metal bands for creating guttural, unnaturally low vocals.

Each slider transposes the pitch up or down in a range from -24 to +24 semitones (-/+ 2 octaves) with +/- 50 cents global detune effects. Featuring quad independent pitch shifting engines with detune, swell, and low-pass filter options, Efektor Harmonitron is a cutting-edge, new product that sets itself apart from any other pitch shifting and harmonizing guitar effect pedal software on the market. It offers a unique set of features, unmatched precision and flexibility that you won’t find in any other product, making it the go-to choice for sound designers and music producers who want to take their sound to the next level.

Whether you’re a professional sound designer or a music producer, Efektor Harmonitron is the essential tool to take your sound to the next level. Don’t miss out, order yours today and elevate your sound game!

Learn more about EFEKTOR Harmonitron.

EFEKTOR BASS CRUNCHER (Preamp)

Kuassa put their proprietary third generation tube engine into a single effect unit created to add some spicy tone to bass instruments. Efektor Cruncher brings colors and flavors to enrich your bass and make it scream. Add bright to bite, glow to growl, and everything in between that works well for any genre you play.

Introducing Kuassa's newest addition to the second generation of Efektor products: Bass Cruncher Preamp, Bass Smasher Distortion, and Bass Driver Preamp pedals. As bass players themselves, they understand the importance of having a reliable set of pedals to achieve a variety of distorted bass tones. That’s why they developed these pedals specifically for bass guitar, with the ability to also use them on any low-frequency instrument, from synths to percussion and even vocals.

Their second-generation Efektor series models a more specific effect type, feature sets, and an improved GUI framework. They’ve worked hard to ensure these pedals offer a full spectrum of distorted bass tones to achieve tonal varieties, add bites, and solid aggression to bass tracks. Their aim is to create a set of pedals that retain the original character of the bass while also adding upper harmonic content to the sound, resulting in a fuller and richer tone.

Bass effect pedals are critical for building a solid foundation for a track’s groove, and to a bigger extent; great sounding mixes and masters. That’s why they’ve used our latest analog modeling researches in these pedals, to retain the essential bass frequencies and preserve the unique tone of the original instrument. So whether you’re playing in the studio or on stage, these pedals will give you the power and versatility you need to create the perfect bass tone.

Don’t wait. Get your hands on the new Efektor Bass pedals today and start creating the perfect bass tone!

Learn more about EFEKTOR BASS CRUNCHER.

EFEKTOR BASS DRIVER (Preamp)

Inspired by a renowned bass DI unit, Efektor Driver provides an extensive range of tonal shaping capabilities to satisfy your interest in low and deep sounds. Bring out vintage tube tone, glow up your slap, or just add an extra dirt without sacrificing the bottom end.

Introducing Kuassa's newest addition to the second generation of Efektor products: Bass Cruncher Preamp, Bass Smasher Distortion, and Bass Driver Preamp pedals. As bass players themselves, they understand the importance of having a reliable set of pedals to achieve a variety of distorted bass tones. That’s why they developed these pedals specifically for bass guitar, with the ability to also use them on any low-frequency instrument, from synths to percussion and even vocals.

Their second-generation Efektor series models a more specific effect type, feature sets, and an improved GUI framework. They’ve worked hard to ensure these pedals offer a full spectrum of distorted bass tones to achieve tonal varieties, add bites, and solid aggression to bass tracks. Their aim is to create a set of pedals that retain the original character of the bass while also adding upper harmonic content to the sound, resulting in a fuller and richer tone.

Bass effect pedals are critical for building a solid foundation for a track’s groove, and to a bigger extent; great sounding mixes and masters. That’s why they’ve used our latest analog modeling researches in these pedals, to retain the essential bass frequencies and preserve the unique tone of the original instrument. So whether you’re playing in the studio or on stage, these pedals will give you the power and versatility you need to create the perfect bass tone.

Don’t wait. Get your hands on the new Efektor Bass pedals today and start creating the perfect bass tone!

Learn more about EFEKTOR BASS DRIVER.

EFEKTOR BASS SMASHER (Distortion)

Developed specifically for bass guitar or any other low frequency instrument, Efektor Smasher delivers massive and heavy distortion which covers a broad range of dirty tone. Dial a chunky overdrive, thick and meaty distortion, or muff-like sustained wooly sound from a single effect unit.

Introducing Kuassa's newest addition to the second generation of Efektor products: Bass Cruncher Preamp, Bass Smasher Distortion, and Bass Driver Preamp pedals. As bass players themselves, they understand the importance of having a reliable set of pedals to achieve a variety of distorted bass tones. That’s why they developed these pedals specifically for bass guitar, with the ability to also use them on any low-frequency instrument, from synths to percussion and even vocals.

Their second-generation Efektor series models a more specific effect type, feature sets, and an improved GUI framework. They’ve worked hard to ensure these pedals offer a full spectrum of distorted bass tones to achieve tonal varieties, add bites, and solid aggression to bass tracks. Their aim is to create a set of pedals that retain the original character of the bass while also adding upper harmonic content to the sound, resulting in a fuller and richer tone.

Bass effect pedals are critical for building a solid foundation for a track’s groove, and to a bigger extent; great sounding mixes and masters. That’s why they’ve used our latest analog modeling researches in these pedals, to retain the essential bass frequencies and preserve the unique tone of the original instrument. So whether you’re playing in the studio or on stage, these pedals will give you the power and versatility you need to create the perfect bass tone.

Don’t wait. Get your hands on the new Efektor Bass pedals today and start creating the perfect bass tone!

Learn more about EFEKTOR BASS SMASHER.

EFEKTOR Gainia HB (Preamp)

Hot preamp box with clean and drive channel

Kuassa Efektor Gainia-HB is a guitar effects plugin that is crafted  with the utmost care and attention to detail based on a renowned preamp box. This is a plugin that will deliver rich and vintage overdrive tones. You'll be greeted with a warm and dynamic sound that's packed with sustain. Instead of simply amplifying your guitar's signal, Efektor Gainia-HB adds layers of depth and character to your sound that make it truly sing.

With its intuitive and easy-to-use user interface, this plugin puts you in complete control of your tone. Whether you're looking for a subtle boost or a full-blown overdrive sound, the Efektor Gainia-HB has got you covered. The pedal's gain, tone, and volume settings are all designed to be as resourceful and user-friendly as possible, giving you the flexibility to create the exact sound you're after.

Learn more about EFEKTOR Gainia HB.

EFEKTOR Gainia TD (Preamp)

Dual channel tube driven preamp with bias control

Kuassa Efektor Gainia-TD is a guitar pedal effect plugin developed after a renowned tube driver pedal from the 1980s. This plugin is able to recreate the warm and dynamic sound of the original unit, using advanced algorithms to model the behavior of a vacuum tube to capture the subtleties and nuances of the tube-driven overdrive sound

Upon loading the plugin, you will be presented with an intuitive interface that mimics the physical controls of the original pedal. The Drive knob allows for adjustment of the amount of gain and distortion, while the Low and High knobs adjust the overall EQ of the signal. The Bias control can be used to adjust the bias voltage of the virtual tube, affecting the overall tonal character.

Learn more about EFEKTOR Gainia TD.

EFEKTOR Gainia XT (Preamp)

Versatile mid to high gain preamp with boost and edge control

Kuassa Efektor Gainia-XT  is a powerful guitar effect plugin that will deliver heavy, full-bodied, and high-gain tones without sacrificing clarity or definition. Proudly presented for its versatility and the range of tonal options it provides.

One of the things that sets the Efektor Gainia-XT apart is its range of controls. With knobs for gain, boost, and edge controls, guitarists have the ability to fine-tune their sound to their exact specifications. And with the built-in boost function, they can push their distortion even further, adding an extra level of intensity to their playing. Whether you’re playing metal, rock, or any other genre that requires high-gain tones, Kuassa Efektor Gainia-XT has proven to be a reliable and versatile tool.

Learn more about EFEKTOR Gainia XT.

EFEKTOR Meloditron (Smart Harmony)

Imagine having two virtuosos harmoniously jamming alongside you, consistently in perfect sync. Kuassa Efektor Meloditron follows your artistic preferences, delivering flawless harmonized notes in an extensive array of modes and scales.

Unleash perfect harmonies with Efektor Meloditron’s intelligent harmony generation engine, an advanced and sophisticated monophonic harmonizer plugin that incorporates cutting-edge harmony generator engine. Instantaneously generate harmonies that seamlessly align with every note you play. With the Smart Harmonizer feature, simply select your key, and Meloditron will generate single note, diatonic harmonies. This opens up a new dimension to your guitar solos, or any creative possibilities, allowing you to experiment and find the perfect harmonies to suit your music.

Customize your sound even further with individual panning for each harmony, allowing you to create a rich, immersive stereo field. The flawless note tracking ensures every nuance of your playing is captured with precision, while the low-pass filter adds warmth and character to your harmonized tones.

To ensure the highest quality sound, Efektor Meloditron offers up to 8x oversampling, delivering pristine audio reproduction. The straightforward single-screen interface puts all the power at your fingertips, with no hidden functionality to slow you down.

Get ready to dive into a world of harmonization like never before.

Learn more about EFEKTOR Meloditron.

System Requirements

Windows

• Windows 7 or Later (64-bit only)
• Core2Duo, or AMD Phenom ii X4 or better (latest Intel i3, AMD Ryzen, or better is recommended)
• 4 GB RAM
• VST or VST3 compatible host / DAW

Mac

• macOS 10.11 or later (Intel / M1 Apple Silicon supported) (64-bit only)
• Intel Core 2 Duo / M1 Apple Silicon or better (latest Intel i3 recommended)
• 4 GB minimum RAM
• VST, VST3, or Audio Units compatible host / DAW

Important Notes:

• Pro Tools 11 or later is required for AAX format
• Reason 10.1 or later is required for the Rack Extension format