BlackVibe
Key Features
- Shape guitar and keyboard signals with a modeled tube amp
- Combine an F-type preamp with an M-type tone stack and power amp
- Add F-type tremolo with speed and depth controls
- Adjust bass, mid and treble from the amp interface
- Switch the modulation and processing on or off independently
- Pair the amp with a cabinet simulator or impulse response of your choice
- Read knob values and use the touchscreen-compatible interface
Description
BlackVibe is a tube amplifier plugin from Analog Obsession for shaping guitar and keyboard signals, with an integrated tremolo. Its circuit combines an F-type preamp and tremolo with an M-type tone stack and power amp.
The interface gives you bass, mid and treble controls for shaping the amp tone, plus speed and depth controls for the modulation. A volume control and separate bypass and vibrato switches keep the main adjustments close at hand.
BlackVibe does not include a cabinet simulator, so pair it with a separate cabinet plugin or impulse response when you want a complete amp-and-speaker chain. Analog Obsession suggests its KABIN plugin as one option, but you can choose another cabinet or IR to suit the track.
The clean amp character makes it a useful starting point for guitar parts and keyboards that need rhythmic movement without assembling a large effects chain. A listener on the discovery listing recommends using a cabinet IR, while another reports that the amp stays clean rather than breaking up easily.
Version 2.0 brings a redesigned circuit and interface, knob readouts, touchscreen support and M1 support according to the developer. The published compatibility information lists VST, VST3 and AU on Mac and VST and VST3 on Windows; check the developer's stated OS versions before installing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BlackVibe include a speaker cabinet?
No. The developer recommends pairing it with KABIN or another cabinet impulse response for a speaker sound.
Can BlackVibe process instruments other than guitar?
Yes. Analog Obsession also describes it as an amplifier for keyboards, and the discovery listing mentions bass.
How do I control the tremolo?
Use the speed and depth knobs to adjust its movement. The interface also includes a vibrato switch for turning the effect on or off.
