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Electrum guitar amp simulator plugin interface by United Plugins
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Electrum (Upgrade from ElectrumCore): Guitar Amp Simulator Plugin by United Plugins Free Download

Electrum (Upgrade from ElectrumCore) is a guitar amp simulator plugin from United Plugins that combines amps, cabinets, distortion, modulation, delay, reverb and EQ in a single-screen interface. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Electrum is a guitar processing plugin built around one window. Its amp, cabinet, pedal, reverb and delay modules all sit on the same screen, so you can move from an idea to a usable tone without digging through menus. The developer positions it for any electric guitar style, from jazz to modern metal. This listing is an upgrade offer for owners of the earlier ElectrumCore, so it may suit users who already run that version.

Best for

  • Rock rhythm guitar
  • Metal lead tones
  • Jazz guitar processing
  • Guitar solo reverb
  • Double-tracked guitar parts
  • Guitar tone matching
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02Key features

What you get

  • Single-window interface with amp, cabinet, pedal and effect modules
  • Five amps with shared controls across different gain levels
  • 16 cabinet types with 21 alterations, over 300 cabinet models
  • Built-in double-tracking doubler
  • 18 reverb algorithms with damping and ducking controls
  • Poly-tuner based on spectral analysis
  • EQ Matching to analyze and match a reference guitar sound
  • Photorealistic 3D and flat 2D GUI options
  • Internal 64-bit processing at any sample rate
03In depth

Amp, Cabinet and Pedal Modules

Electrum includes five guitar amps with different levels of gain and distortion. They share common controls, so switching between them keeps the setup simple.

The cabinet section offers 16 cabinet simulation types combined with 21 alterations, for more than 300 models. Users can add resonance and ambience to each cabinet. United Plugins also includes three distortion pedals that share the same control layout as the amps.

The modulation section merges chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo and sweeper into one module, so effects can be blended in combinations.

Reverb, Delay and Routing Options

The reverb section includes 18 algorithms, among them hall, room, plate, cathedral, shimmer and ethereal types. Each includes high and low damping and ducking controls.

The delay is a double-tap design with sync, modulation and saturation. The EQ is a seven-band unit with high-pass and low-pass filters, plus a separate equalizer that the developer describes as going further than a standard seven-band pedal.

Modules can be reordered, so reverb can feed a flanger or distortion can sit after the amp.

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
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Electrum support?

Electrum is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems can run Electrum?

Electrum runs on Windows 8 through Windows 11 (64-bit) and on macOS 10.10 and later, including M1 Apple Silicon Macs and macOS 11 Big Sur. Both systems need an Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon 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. Electrum runs as a plugin inside that host.

Does Electrum require an iLok or internet connection to activate?

No. The developer states that no iLok, dongle or internet access is required, as activation uses license files. A trial version is available.

07Developer

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