Axiom v2

Blue Cat’s Axiom is a powerful and open multi effects processor and amp simulation software for guitar and bass. Based on the acclaimed Destructor plug-in for amp simulations, Axiom offers an infinite number of exceptional tones for your axe.

Main Features

• Powerful and unlimited multi-effects processor and amp modeling software for guitar and bass.
• Realistic and fully customizable amp simulation based on Blue Cat’s Destructor.
• Flexible routing: 2 parallel amp simulation channels with effects + input and master sections.
• 40 high quality built-in effects: wah, delays, reverb, pitch bender, EQ, filters, distortion units, compressor, gate, chorus, flanger…
• Includes Blue Cat’s Destructor and Late Replies as built-in effects.
• Built-in high precision tuner.
• Open and extensible: load any third party VST, VST3 or Audio Unit (AU) plug-in.
• Delivered with thousands of presets for all sections and built-in effects.
• Load third party virtual instruments to play along.
• Global stereo spread control.
• Lock sections to prevent changes when loading presets.
• No latency.

It includes two amp simulations channels (with pre and post effects) that can be mixed together or used alternatively like a real amp.

You can choose your amp models from hundreds of presets or launch the amp editor to build your own, with complete control over the tone. Additional input and master sections let you adjust the tone at the input and the output of Axiom, with 4 additional effect slots each and an integrated high precision tuner.

A brickwall limiter also protects the output from overshoot. Axiom includes 40 built-in effects that can be loaded in any of the 32 plug-in slots, including a built-in version of Late Replies for creative delays and reverbs, and a built-in version of Destructor to add your own distortion pedals, cabinets or additional amp simulations.

Blue Cat’s Axiom is not limited to its built-in effects: these slots can also host third party Audio Unit, VST or VST3 plug-ins: you can use your favorite plug-ins anywhere in the signal chain and expand Axiom’s capabilities. And because playing alone is not so much fun, we have added a tools section with 3 additional slots to load virtual instruments: add a metronome, a drum machine, sequencer or your keyboardist’s favorite synthesizer there to get it mixed with your guitar.

What’s new for Axiom 2.2

• Enhanced Wah Plug-in: Updated built-in “Miaow Wah” now includes an LFO to modulate the filter with host sync options, brand new presets, and custom color support.
• New Factory Presets: Showcase the latest Wah plug-in features and modulation effects.
• EZ View Enhancements: Select which plug-ins appear in the EZ view pedalboard, simplifying live setups and large effect chains.
• New Built-in Phase Flip Plug-in: Quickly address phase issues in complex rigs.
• MIDI Sync Support: Full MIDI Clock and MIDI Timecode (MTC) sync for transport and tempo – both Send and Receive supported.
• Synchronized Recording and Playback: Keep backing tracks and recording tightly in sync with global transport.
• Advanced MIDI Support: Now supports SysEx MIDI events for both the app and hosted plug-ins.
• Latency Display: Reported latency now visible in the bottom-right status bar.
• MIDI Loopback: New internal MIDI Loopback port to route events from hosted plug-ins back to Axiom’s input.
• Learn Once Mode: Easily set up MIDI and macro controls with persistent learning behavior across sessions.
• MIDI Without Audio Interface: Send/receive MIDI even when no audio hardware is selected.
• Bank Select & Program Change Sync: UI changes send MIDI messages to keep external gear synced.
• Preset Navigation & Discovery: Locate the active preset in menus (with checkmarks in folders) and reveal it directly in Finder/Windows Explorer.
• Preset Cycling: Cycle through presets in the current bank using new next/previous options.
• Network Audio Improvements: Adjust compression settings and activate UpnP for Connector Slave devices; plug-ins now report latency in network mode.
• Plug-in Drag & Drop: Bypass state now follows the plug-in when moved between slots.
• VST3 Performance: Improved program change handling and efficiency for VST3 plug-ins and hosts.
• UI & Stability Fixes: Minor knob graphics update; resolved playback sync issue in Audio Player when resampling; fixed bypass reset, crash issues with GUI load and MIDI device names (unicode), and other UI quirks.
• Audio Unit Compatibility: Resolved registration issues in Logic and GarageBand after demo version usage.