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Blue Cat Free Amp 2.0

Blue Cat Audio / Free

Blue Cat Free Amp 2.0 is a free guitar and bass amp plugin with four models rebuilt on Destructor V2, built in reverb, and custom IR loading.

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Free Amp 2.0 rebuilds its four amps on the Destructor V2 engine, adds built in reverb and custom IR loading, bundles a standalone app, and stays free.

Idéal pour Producers and guitarists who want four solid amp tones for free, with reverb and custom cabinet IR loading, and no account to set up.

Pros

  • Four amp models rebuilt on the Destructor V2 engine, all free
  • Built in reverb and custom IR loading for cabinets and reverb
  • Standalone app included, legacy version 1 models kept

Cons

  • Four amps, not a large named rig collection
  • Fewer pedal and effect models than paid suites

Field notes

Aperçu

Blue Cat Free Amp 2.0 is a free guitar and bass amp plugin, released on 2 October 2026, with four amp models rebuilt on the Destructor V2 engine. It covers a classic clean, a classic drive, a modern drive, and a classic bass amp, each with a built in reverb, and it can load custom impulse responses for the cabinet and the reverb.

Version 2.0 adds a standalone application, keeps the legacy version 1 models for older projects, and expands MIDI and graphics. It installs as VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and standalone on macOS 10.9 or later and Windows Vista through 11, with no registration required. For the full breakdown, see the Free Amp 2.0 first look.

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Spécifications

Type
Free guitar and bass amp simulation
Version
2.0, released 2 October 2026
Amp models
Classic clean, classic drive, modern drive, classic bass
Engine
Destructor V2
Reverb
Built in, one per amp model
Impulse responses
Custom IR loading for cabinets and reverb
MIDI
Notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14 bit CCs, aftertouch
Formats
VST, VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
macOS
10.9 or later, Intel or Apple silicon
Windows
Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, SSE2 CPU
Price
Free, no registration

Dernière vérification 2026-10-03

Quick reference

FAQ

Is Blue Cat Free Amp 2.0 free?

Yes. It is the full plugin, free, with no registration, no dongle, and no newsletter.

What changed in version 2.0?

The four amps were rebuilt on the Destructor V2 engine, each gained a built in reverb, custom IR loading was added, a standalone app was bundled, and MIDI and graphics were expanded. Legacy v1 models are still included.

Can it load my own cabinet impulse responses?

Yes. It loads custom impulse responses for both the cabinet and the reverb.

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