Blue Cat's Axiom 2.0 multi-effects and amp simulation plugin interface

Blue Cat's Axiom 2.0: Multi-Effects and Amp Simulation for Guitar and Bass

Blue Cat's Axiom 2.0 is a multi-effects and amp modeling plugin for guitar and bass from Blue Cat Audio. It combines two parallel amp simulation channels with over 100 built-in effects and can also run as a standalone application.

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01Overview

Axiom 2.0 is built around amp simulation and effects processing for guitar and bass. Its amp simulations are powered by Blue Cat's Destructor, and the signal path offers two parallel amp channels with input and master sections. The plugin also hosts third-party VST, VST3 and Audio Unit plugins, so it can serve as a central rig in a session or on stage. The 2.0 release adds an EZ mode for quick control of main parameters and a rack designer for building custom amps and pedals.

Best for

  • Guitar amp simulation
  • Bass tone shaping
  • Live guitar rigs
  • Recording over backing tracks
  • Effects chains for guitar
  • Tone experimentation
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02Key features

What you get

  • Two parallel amp simulation channels with input and master sections
  • Amp simulations powered by Blue Cat's Destructor and fully customizable
  • Over 100 built-in effects including delays, reverbs, distortion and modulation
  • Built-in Re-Guitar, Destructor and Late Replies effects
  • EZ mode for streamlined live control, plus full editing view
  • Configurable macro parameters for simplified effect control
  • Built-in MIDI-controllable looper and high-precision tuner
  • Loads third-party VST, VST3 and Audio Unit plugins
03In depth

Amp Simulation and Signal Flow

Axiom's signal path is built around two parallel amp simulation channels. Each channel can be shaped with its own effects, and the input and master sections give you control over the overall level and tone of the rig.

The amp simulations are based on Blue Cat's Destructor and are fully customizable, so you can adjust the amp and its settings rather than only choosing from presets. Presets cover all sections and built-in effects, and the plugin is delivered with thousands of them.

Axiom reports no latency, and the built-in tuner is designed for precise tuning during a session or a live set.

Effects, Recording and Workflow Options

The plugin includes more than 100 built-in effects, covering wah, delays, reverb, EQ, filters, distortion, compressors, gates, chorus, flanger and phaser. Blue Cat's Re-Guitar, Destructor and Late Replies are included as built-in effects.

The interface can be set to a simple EZ mode for live use or to a detailed editing view. Configurable macro parameters simplify effect control, and a MIDI-controllable looper is included. Impulse responses can be loaded within the amp simulator or the EQ plugin.

In the standalone application, you can record over backing tracks and capture the output to a file with one click. The built-in audio player supports WAV, MP3 and FLAC files.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperBlue Cat Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryMulti Effect
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Blue Cat's Axiom 2.0 support?

Axiom 2.0 is available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit.

What do I need to use Axiom 2.0?

On Windows, you need Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 10 and an SSE2-enabled processor. On macOS, you need macOS 10.9 or newer on Intel or M1 Apple Silicon. The plugin needs a VST, AU or AAX compatible host, while the standalone application needs an ASIO, MME or WASAPI interface on Windows or a Core Audio interface on macOS.

Can Axiom 2.0 load other plugins?

Yes. Axiom supports third-party VST, VST3 and Audio Unit plugins, and you can load third-party virtual instruments to play along.

What is new in Axiom 2.0?

Version 2.0 adds an EZ mode for quick control, a rack designer for creating custom amps and pedals, and direct-to-disk recording with a built-in audio player.

07Developer

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