Green Reaper GR9 by Audiority analog-modeled overdrive plugin interface

Green Reaper GR9: Analog-Modeled Overdrive Plugin by Audiority Free Download

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Green Reaper GR9 is an analog-modeled overdrive plugin from Audiority, based on the Tube Screamer style of circuit. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Audiority built the Green Reaper GR9 around a model of the TS-808 pedal, the first unit in the Tube Screamer series. The original was released in 1979 and is hand-wired by MAXON engineers, a company that worked as Ibanez's production partner until 2002. The plugin keeps the three-control layout of the pedal and adds extras such as Pre and Post gain, a Mix control and a noise gate. It is a software-only product for online download.

Best for

Guitar overdrive
Tube Screamer-style tones
Amp-style gain chains
Blues and rock leads
Creative drive shaping

Developer: Audiority
Category: Distortion
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Analog-modeled overdrive based on the TS-808 circuit
Drive, Tone and Level controls
Pre and Post effect gain for gain staging
Mix control for blending processed and dry signal
Built-in noise gate
Twelve different circuit types
"To Amp" output mode
Resizable interface

03In depth

Sound Character and Circuit Types

The core of the GR9 is an analog-modeled overdrive. Audiority says the original pedal became popular for one of the smoothest and most responsive overdrive tones, achieved with just three controls. The plugin keeps that foundation and adds twelve different circuit types, including several modified versions of the original circuit. This gives you a range of drive characters from one plugin, without changing the basic overdrive approach.

Because the pedal has been cloned and modified many times, the model is aimed at users who know the Tube Screamer sound and want a familiar starting point.

Controls, Gain Staging and Workflow

The main controls are Drive, Tone and Level, which follow the pedal's layout. The plugin adds Pre and Post effect gain, so you can shape how hard the signal hits the overdrive stage and how loud it comes out. A Mix control lets you blend the processed signal with the dry signal. A noise gate is included to help manage unwanted noise. The resizable interface makes the controls easier to read at different window sizes.

A "To Amp" output mode is also available for routing the plugin into an amp-style chain.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Audiority
Type	Plugin
Category	Distortion
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is the Green Reaper GR9?

It is an analog-modeled overdrive plugin from Audiority. It is based on the TS-808 pedal, the first unit in the Tube Screamer series, and is sold as a software download.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit only.

What do I need to run the GR9?

You need a 64-bit host that supports the plugin's format. On Windows, the listed minimum is Windows 7 64-bit or later with an Intel i5 or higher and 2GB RAM. On macOS, Intel Macs need OS X 10.8 or later and Apple Silicon Macs need macOS 11 or later with an Apple M1 or higher.