High-Gain Tube Amp Emulation

Nembrini Audio has introduced the Hughes & Kettner Coreblade plugin, which they describe as a meticulous digital recreation of the iconic Hughes & Kettner Coreblade amplifier. Here's the details in their own words...

Hughes & Kettner had a reputation as a manufacturer of high quality tube amplifiers for guitars and the Coreblade is the compass flagship amp. Designed to meet the demands of modern metal guitarists, it combines a brutal tone, untamed dynamics and an explosive punch with amazing flexibility.

Renowned for its uncompromising tone and cutting edge flexibility, the original Coreblade redefined what a modern tube amp could be. The plugin captures every detail of the Hughes & Kettner Coreblade amplifiers personality from pristine cleans to face-melting high gain, complete with effects and advanced features for serious players.

The new Hughes & Kettner Coreblade plugin has four fully independent channels, each with its own character and tone shaping circuitry. The intelligent design of the plugin let users sculpt their sound with surgical precision using integrated effects.  The new plugin delivers the same thrilling sonic experience as the original amplifier with professional-grade tone, intuitive control and seamless integration into the recording environment.

The Pre-stomp Section of the plugin includes a Noise Gate to eliminate unwanted noise, Filters for precise tone shaping, a Doubler to create wide stereo from a mono guitar signal and a Screamer overdrive to sculpt tone.  The Cabinet Emulation seamlessly integrates with modern Impulse Response cabinets to deliver authentic speaker simulation for a realistic playing experience. Plus, the Effects Section has a Studio Compressor to control dynamic range and a graphic-parametric Equalizer for precise tonal shaping.

Pricing and Availability:
The Hughes & Kettner Coreblade plugin desktop version is available at the introductory price of $39.99 (normally $139) until June 30th 2025.

More information:

• Hughes & Kettner Coreblade

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