For years, the Hughes & Kettner Coreblade has been the undisputed champion of modern metal tone, a fire-breathing behemoth of an amp revered for its bone-crushing gain and articulate punch. It’s the sound that has powered countless iconic records, defined genres, and left stages in smoldering ruin. The only problem? Caging this beast in the studio required serious investment and an isolated space to truly let it roar.

Nembrini Audio, in collaboration with Hughes & Kettner, has meticulously captured the soul of this legendary amplifier in a flawless plugin emulation. This isn’t just another digital model; it’s a sonic recreation built with groundbreaking hybrid modeling technology. The result is the Hughes & Kettner Coreblade plugin, delivering all the searing high-gain, percussive attack, and three-dimensional depth of the original hardware, directly to your desktop. And for a limited time, this devastating tonal weapon can be yours, completely free.

The Modern Metal Powerhouse, Reimagined
At the heart of the Coreblade plugin lies four channels of pure, unadulterated aggression. This isn’t your granddad’s blues amp. This is a precision-engineered tool for the modern guitarist who demands clarity in the chaos. Whether you’re crafting palm-muted riffs that could shake a skyscraper or soaring leads that cut through the densest mix, the Coreblade provides the articulate, dynamic response that was once the exclusive domain of high-end tube amps.

From crystal-clear cleans that shimmer with harmonic richness to a devastating Ultra High Gain channel, the Coreblade covers the full spectrum of modern rock and metal. Each channel is a testament to Hughes & Kettner’s engineering prowess, offering a responsive feel and a harmonically complex saturation that reacts to your playing dynamics just like real tubes.

Your Complete Arsenal for Sculpting Brutal Tones
A great amp is only part of the equation. A truly colossal guitar sound is forged by the entire signal chain. That’s why Nembrini Audio has armed the Coreblade plugin with a comprehensive suite of professional-grade tools, giving you unprecedented control over every facet of your tone.

Pre-Amplifier Stompbox Suite
Before your signal ever hits the main amp, shape it to perfection with a chain of essential, draggable stomp effects. The routing is completely flexible, allowing you to build your ideal virtual pedalboard.

• Noise Gate: Tame the hiss and hum inherent in extreme gain settings. This ultra-responsive gate clamps down on unwanted noise between notes, ensuring your staccato riffs are surgically tight and your sustained chords decay into perfect silence.
• Filters: Carve out your space in the mix. Use the high- and low- filters to tighten up a flubby low-end or roll off any harsh, fizzy high frequencies for a polished, professional sound that sits perfectly with the bass and drums.
• Screamer: The legendary green overdrive pedal, reborn. Use it to slam the front end of the amp for tighter, more aggressive rhythm tones or to push your solos with added saturation and midrange focus. It’s the secret ingredient for that classic, modern metal “chug.”
• Doubler: Achieve massive stereo width from a single mono guitar track. This isn’t a simple chorus effect. The Doubler uses a sophisticated combination of dynamic panning, subtle pitch detuning, and micro-time offsets to create a genuine, wide-tracked stereo image that sounds immense and authentic.

World-Class Cabinets and Mics
The Coreblade plugin includes a curated library of six meticulously captured cabinet emulations. These aren’t just generic impulse responses; they are faithful sonic snapshots of legendary speaker cabinets, chosen to perfectly complement the amp’s aggressive character. From tight 4x12s to oversized behemoths, you have the right foundation for any metal subgenre.

Paired with the cabinets are four studio-standard microphone models. You can select your mic and experiment with its position to find the tonal sweet spot, just as you would in a high-end recording studio. Blend the sounds using the intuitive mixer section, complete with volume and pan controls, to craft a truly unique and customized speaker tone.

Infinite Possibilities with the IR Loader
While the onboard cabinets are phenomenal, we know that many players have their own prized collection of Impulse Responses. The integrated IR Loader empowers you to take your tone even further. Load up to three of your favorite IRs simultaneously, blending them to create complex, multi-dimensional cabinet sounds that are uniquely yours. A clear visual graph represents the waveform of each loaded IR, giving you an intuitive understanding of how they are interacting.

Polish Your Sound to Perfection with Post-Effects
Once you’ve dialed in your core amp and cabinet tone, it’s time for the final polish. The Coreblade plugin provides a rack of studio-grade post-processing effects to ensure your guitar sound is mix-ready and impactful. Like the stompboxes, these effects are draggable, allowing you to customize your signal flow.

• Graphic Parametric EQ: This is your sonic scalpel. With multiple bands, selectable filter types (peak, shelf, cut), and precise frequency, Q, and gain adjustments, you have the power to perform surgical tonal enhancements. Boost the mids for more presence, cut problematic frequencies, or gently shape the overall character of your sound.
• Studio Compressor: Glue your guitar tone together and control its dynamics for a powerful, consistent performance. A well-dialed compressor can even out the attack of your picking, increase sustain, and ensure your guitar sits prominently in the mix without overwhelming it.

Beyond the DAW: Standalone Power
Inspiration doesn’t always strike when you’re in the middle of a full recording session. The Hughes & Kettner Coreblade plugin includes a fully functional standalone version. This allows you to plug in your guitar and play anytime, anywhere, without needing to launch your Digital Audio Workstation. It’s the perfect tool for practice, songwriting, or simply losing yourself in the raw power of a world-class metal amp.

The era of compromising on your digital guitar tone is over. The Hughes & Kettner Coreblade plugin by Nembrini Audio gives you the keys to one of the most sought-after amplifiers in modern metal. It’s a complete, professional, and endlessly versatile tool for crafting the heavy tones you’ve always heard in your head. it now and redefine what’s possible.