SoftAmp 3OD
by AXP
4.7 / 5     (15 votes)
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VST
AXP SoftAmp 3OD is a vacuum triode stage simulator.

A single triode stage circuit typical for guitar preamps is captured in this plugin. The model engine is based on system of non-linear ODEs. Some smart calculation techniques are used to reduce the computational load.

This effect could be used to apply mild tube overdrive to add some presence to your tracks, or you could chain a couple of instances together for a full-blown high-gain overdrive. You may want to throw in some EQ as well to better shape the signal.

The plugin UI has the real-time transfer characteristic plot display. It is used to have an overview of the amount of non-linear distortion introduced by the tube. It also has a peak-detecting algorithm that will flash a line when the level exceeds 0dB. The can monitor stereo channels separately or at once by clicking the buttons under the plot display.

16x switchable oversampling is also implemented to reduce the aliasing effects. Please note that for the most time the aliasing is low enough to switch off the oversampling. When oversampling is enabled, the plot display will not be very useful, because of the phase smearing introduced by the oversampling filters.

The model has 3 core controls to configure the circuit.
  • 3 different triode models: 12AX7, 12AU7, 12AT7.
  • 3 different plate voltages: 150v, 250v, 350v.
  • 3 different cathode capacitors: 0.47uF, 1uF, 22uF.
The gain/level controls are combined into a single knob that is operated with left and right mouse buttons.
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Bob Angelo Mar 27 2023
(5 / 5)
Mar 27 2023
Nice ! Can be twicked from subtile to over the top.
Eel Aug 26 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 26 2022
Fantastic plugin, get it!
Regular Response May 06 2022
(5 / 5)
May 06 2022
In use with the "12AU7" tube, highest voltage, capacitor and oversampling (Hifi setting) absolutely excellent results! The sound becomes much more alive! THX!
R Jun 03 2021
(5 / 5)
Jun 03 2021
Coloration en quelques click garantie ! Un must have !!
Булатов Nov 19 2020
(5 / 5)
Nov 19 2020
Лампы и транзисторы? - Нормальная схема. Лампа греется, транзистор характеристики свои меняет от тепла.., - Нормальная схема.
eranmadi84 May 29 2018
(5 / 5)
May 29 2018
it good 4 mastering
Alan Nov 21 2017
(5 / 5)
Nov 21 2017
It has very much 12A** tubes like characteristics. I know because I build tube preamps. Even has the size of caps to select. Impressive.
Jose Soler May 19 2015
(5 / 5)
May 19 2015
Very good. Thanks for your work
hozodj May 02 2015
(5 / 5)
May 02 2015
Really nice plug-in! Can you please maybe consider to make something similiar with power amplifier tubes working in class A and AB? I think a simulation of the differences between 6V6/6L6/EL83/EL34/KT66... will be liked from a lot of users as much as the 2OD. I also got nice results when using 2 2OD's in series. Great work!
IDX Nov 01 2013
(5 / 5)
Nov 01 2013
Esta Excelente.-
U-o Feb 12 2013
(5 / 5)
Feb 12 2013
AXP rulez! Works well on vocals.
Flux Angel Dec 16 2012
Dec 16 2012
This is amazing.....it's so rich sounding
AXP Dec 17 2012
Dec 17 2012
Thank you! Please visit my page at KVR from time to time, I've got more to come soon: http://www.kvraudio.com/developer/axp