Summary

Cataclysm is an audio signal destruction plugin by Aberrant DSP designed to create chaotic and experimental sound effects. It offers various modules inspired by malfunctioning analog hardware and test equipment, aimed at producing a wide range of tonal and noise effects.

Features

• Central Drive module with waveshaping, gating, and tone controls
• Tone Circuitry module emulating three classic guitar amps
• Time-domain Pitch Shifter with two independent voices
• Lofi Looper with three recording mediums (Tape, BBD, Data) and adjustable quality
• Hum low-frequency drone oscillator
• Stereo Chorus module with bass frequency preservation and 4 waveshapes
• Amplitude Modulation module offering tremolo and ring modulation effects
• Envelope Follower that can modulate Drive, Resonator, and Hum modules
• Delay-Based Stereo Resonator with tunable pitch
• Stereo Delay with three recording mediums
• Global Mix control and instructional computer display
• Custom preset system with 92 factory presets covering a broad range of sound processing

Technical Information

Cataclysm supports 64-bit VST3 and AAX on Windows 10 or later, and AU, VST3, and AAX on macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later (both Intel and Apple Silicon). Installation is via OS-specific installer packages.

User Feedback

The plugin is rated highly by users for its versatility, from subtle to extreme effects, and praised for its unique vintage and post-apocalyptic character tones especially on guitars.