Aurora DSP has released Nosferatu, a free plugin with dual-mode distortion, tube power amp with presence and resonance, cab sim with twin voicings, and the built-in GateMate noise gate. Plus tuner, metronome, recorder, transpose, and presets — all packed into one coffin-shaped plugin.
Enter the crypt of tone. Nosferatu is a special Halloween edition preamp plugin — a boutique-inspired distortion beast that brings the undead spirit of tube saturation to your DAW.
Section Overview
- Stomp: It starts with a dual-mode preamp:
- Main Drive — thick, aggressive distortion with classic high-gain character.
- Boost Mode — adds extra bite and voltage for when the night demands blood.
- Power Amp: The tube power amp section gives life to your tone, complete with Presence and Resonance controls that let you shape your attack like a sharpened stake.
- Cab: Paired with a cab simulation featuring two distinct voicings, Nosferatu covers everything from tight modern metal to doomy, decaying sludge.
Additional Tools
- Tuner: Tuner, Recorder, and Metronome – stay in tune and in time, no matter how chaotic the ritual.
- Transpose: Transpose Control – drop your tuning without touching a single tuner.
- Studio Environment: The sonic ambiance of a recording studio with Studio Environment Listening option.
- Presets: Preset System – summon your favorite tones instantly.
- Build-in Gate: GateMate Noise Gate – keeps your signal clean, even when the undead hiss.
- MIDI: Complete MIDI compatibility, enabling seamless integration with a wide range of MIDI devices.
Pricing & Availability
Nosferatu is free and is available for macOS and Windows in standalone and VST3, AU and AAX plugin formats.
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