Electrum guitar amp simulator plugin interface by United Plugins

Electrum: All-in-One Guitar Amp Simulator by United Plugins Free Download

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (514 ratings)

Electrum is a single-window guitar amp simulator from United Plugins that combines amps, cabinets, distortion, modulation, delay and reverb in one interface. It runs as a VST3, VST2, AU or AAX plugin on Windows and macOS.

VST3VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Electrum is built around a single-screen layout, so every amp, effect and setting sits in one window instead of across nested menus. The developer positions it for any electric guitar style, from jazz to modern metal. The plugin covers the signal chain from input conditioning through amplification, cabinet simulation, effects and tuning, and it can be used for rhythm or lead parts.

Best for

  • Rock rhythm guitar
  • Metal lead tones
  • Jazz guitar tones
  • Double-tracked guitar parts
  • Guitar reverb and ambience
  • Reference-matched guitar tone
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02Key features

What you get

  • Five guitar amps sharing a common control layout
  • 16 cabinet types with 21 alterations, over 300 models
  • Three distortion pedals with shared controls
  • 18 reverb algorithms with damping and ducking
  • Merged modulation: chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, sweeper
  • Double-tap delay with sync, modulation and saturation
  • Polyphonic tuner based on spectral analysis
  • Internal 64-bit processing at any sampling rate, up to 192 kHz or higher
  • Freely reorderable module chain
  • Photorealistic and flat GUI styles, resizable interface
03In depth

Amps, Cabinets and Distortion in One Window

Electrum includes five guitar amps with different levels of gain and distortion. They share a common set of controls, which keeps setup consistent when you switch between them.

The cabinet section offers 16 cabinet types combined with 21 alterations, for more than 300 models. You can add resonance and ambience to each cabinet. Electrum also includes three distortion pedals that use the same shared controls as the amps.

An input level analyzer sets gain staging automatically based on how hard you play, and an EQ matching feature can analyze a reference guitar performance and adjust your tone to match it.

Effects, Reverb and Module Routing

The reverb section provides 18 algorithms, including hall, room, plate, cathedral, shimmer and ethereal types, with high and low damping and ducking controls.

The modulation section merges chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo and sweeper into one module so you can blend them. The delay is a double-tap design with sync, modulation and saturation. A 7-band EQ with high-pass and low-pass filters is included, and modules can be reordered freely in the signal chain.

Electrum also includes a polyphonic tuner based on spectral analysis and a doubler for double-tracking guitar parts.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperUnited Plugins
TypePlugin
CategoryAmp Simulator
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Electrum support?

Electrum is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What are the system requirements for Electrum?

On macOS, it requires macOS 10.10 or later, with M1 Apple Silicon and macOS 11 Big Sur supported, and 64-bit hosts only. On Windows, it requires Windows 8 through Windows 11 (64-bit only) and an Intel or AMD processor with SSE2 support.

What do I need to use Electrum?

You need a compatible host that supports VST2, VST3, AAX or AU, depending on your platform and format. Electrum is a plugin, so it loads inside a digital audio workstation.

Does Electrum require an iLok or internet access to activate?

No. Electrum uses licence files for activation, so no iLok, dongle or internet access is required.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, Electrum has a trial available.

08Developer

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