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Blue Overdrive
The iconic overdrive of the blue driver pedal
A versatile overdrive inspired by the iconic Blue driver pedal, crafted to recreate the warmth, responsiveness, and rich harmonics of classic tube saturation. Featuring a JFET soft-clipping stage and smooth, touch-sensitive breakup, it delivers everything from subtle grit to soaring leads, making it an essential tool for guitarists seeking expressive and natural overdrive tones.
10 Top Drive Mods of "Blue" Overdrive Pedal
Experience the rich, dynamic overdrive of a true classic with Efektor Blues River, a plugin that brings the soulful character of a legendary drive pedal into your digital rig. Developed around a JFET soft-clipping stage, it replicates the warm, tube-like breakup of a cranked amp, responding effortlessly to your touch—play softly for crisp, articulate notes or dig in for smooth, harmonically rich saturation.
With the expanded tonal range from ten popular modded versions of the original pedal, Efektor Blues River preserves the natural voice of your guitar, enhancing its tone without overpowering it. Whether you need a subtle boost, vintage-inspired grit, or a full-bodied bluesy drive, this plugin delivers the expressive, amp-like feel of the beloved circuit—right inside your DAW.
Types
- ORIGINAL BLUES : Original circuit
- WZ CRAFT : Redesigned circuit
- OP-AMP MOD : Op-amp modification
- KLY MOD : R.K’s modification
- FAT MOD 1 : Phat modification
- FAT MOD 2 : More phat modification
- B.M. MOD : Bass modification
- TWEED MOD : Tweed modification
- SCREAMING BLUES : Digi Screaming
- SCREAMING BASS BOOST : Digi Screaming with bass boost
Features
- Based on the ‘Blue’ overdrive pedal with JFET soft-clipping
- 10 types of top drive modifications
- Up to 8x oversampling
- Dry/wet control
- Resizable window
- User friendly interface: Straightforward single screen GUI.
- Available as an Amplifikation 360 module
System Requirements
Mac
- Mac OSX 10.11 or later (64 bit)
- Core2 Duo, or better (latest Intel i3 recommended)
- 4GB minimum RAM
- Native Apple M1 & M2 Compatible
- VST, VST3, or Audio Units compatible host/DAW
- Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
Windows
- Windows 7 or Later (64 bit)
- Core2 Duo, or AMD Phenom ii X4 or better (latest Intel i3, AMD A4, or better is recommended)
- 4GB minimum RAM
- VST or VST3 compatible host/DAW
- Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
Note: This product is a plugin and a VST/VST3/AU/AAX compatible host/sequencer is required to run this software.
Installation Instructions
1. Visit - https://member.kuassa.com/ - and create/log into your Kuassa account.
2. After creating your account, confirm via email and then log into your account.
3. Once you have logged in, click 'Register New Product.'
4. Enter your product serial which is available in your User Account.
5. You will receive a notification that your registration was successful - click 'Close.'
6. Click 'Download' to obtain your licence file.
7. Now, download and launch your installer. Click 'Next.'
8. Read the licence agreement and if happy, click 'I Accept the Agreement' and then click 'Next.
9. Select where you wish your plugin to be installed, then click 'Next.'
10. Select where you wish to place the programs shortcut and then click 'Next.'
11. Check you are happy with your installation and then click 'Install.'
12. Click 'Finish.'
13. Open your plugin within your DAW > click 'File' and then 'Import Licence.'
14. Locate your licence file, highlight then click 'Open.'
Your Software is Now Authorised and Ready for Use Within Your DAW!
