Nembrini Audio has unveiled its latest addition to their lineup of guitar amp plugins—the Hughes & Kettner Puretone Plugin. Modeled after the Hughes & Kettner Puretone 25W amplifier, this plugin aims to deliver the tonal characteristics and responsiveness of the original tube amp in a digital format.
A Digital Recreation of a Tube Classic
The Hughes & Kettner Puretone Plugin is a faithful digital recreation of the Puretone amplifier, known for its single-channel design that spans a range of tones from clean to overdriven. A standout feature is the “GROWL” control, which bypasses the tone stack to produce an unfiltered, raw sound. This design prioritizes signal integrity to maintain a pure guitar tone throughout.
Key Features
The plugin includes a variety of features aimed at tone shaping and flexibility:
- Amplifier Section: Classic tone controls with the GROWL function for raw, unfiltered sounds.
- Cabinet Emulations: Six cabinet models, paired with four microphone emulations, each offering selectable positions.
- Impulse Response Loader: Users can load up to three IRs simultaneously, providing options for complex tonal combinations. The loader includes a visual graph for better understanding of tonal characteristics.
- Pre-Amplifier Stomp Effects: A suite of tools including a noise gate, filters, and overdrive, with drag-and-drop functionality for customizable signal routing.
- Post-Amplifier Effects: Tools such as an equalizer, tape delay, and spring reverb, all draggable for flexible effect placement.
- Standalone Operation: The plugin can be used independently without requiring a DAW.
Expanded Functionality
The cabinet section includes a built-in mixer for adjusting volume and pan, enabling users to blend cabinet and microphone emulations to their preference. Meanwhile, the post-amplifier effects provide users with tools to further refine their sound, such as the tape delay for vintage echoes and spring reverb for added depth.
Availability and Pricing
The Hughes & Kettner Puretone Plugin is available for both PC and Mac, supporting VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. It is currently being offered at an introductory price of $49.99 until January 31, 2025, after which the regular price will be $139.
For more details or to purchase the plugin, visit Nembrini Audio’s official website.
