Blue Cat’s Axiom V2 is the ultimate multi-effects and amp simulation software for guitar and bass, designed to push the boundaries of your sound. Building on the renowned Blue Cat’s Destructor plug-in, Axiom offers unmatched versatility for creating and refining your guitar and bass tones. Whether you are recording in the studio, performing live, or designing complex soundscapes, Axiom gives you the tools to shape your sound to perfection.
Key Features:
- Authentic Amp Simulations: Two parallel amp channels with pre and post effects for lifelike amp experiences, customizable with the integrated amp editor for complete tone control.
- Over 100 Built-in Effects: Choose from delays, reverbs, distortions, fuzz pedals, modulation effects, EQs, filters, and more. Create your own unique effects with the built-in version of Late Replies, Destructor, and Re-Guitar.
- Third-party Plugin Support: Seamlessly integrate VST, VST3, and Audio Unit plug-ins to expand your sound palette indefinitely.
- Advanced Routing and Signal Flow: Versatile routing options with input and master sections that each feature four effect slots. A built-in brickwall limiter ensures your output remains clean and controlled.
- High Precision Tuner and MIDI Controllable Looper: Tune your guitar or bass with the fast and accurate tuner, and create dynamic performances with the built-in MIDI-controllable looper.
- Full-rig Presets: Thousands of presets for electric and acoustic guitar and bass, ready to use right out of the box, with an option to customize every parameter to your liking.
- Standalone Application: Use Axiom as a standalone app to play over backing tracks and record your performance with a single click.
- Virtual Instrument Support: Load virtual instruments in the tools section, such as metronomes, drum machines, and synthesizers, for a complete performance setup.
System Requirements
Compatible with both macOS and Windows platforms. Specific plugin formats and hardware requirements apply.
Operating System:
- Windows: Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10
- Mac: OS X 10.9 or newer
Hardware:
- CPU: Intel or Apple Silicon (Mac), SSE2-enabled processor (Windows)
- Audio Interface: For the standalone application: Core Audio (Mac) or ASIO, MME, WASAPI compatible audio interface (Windows, ASIO recommended)
- Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX
Axiom has been optimized for performance and stability in all major DAWs, with no CPU load during idle time.