Punch
Instantly shape your drums using transient shaping to bring out attack and tighten sustain.
Catalyst
Drum Enhancer Plugin
Catalyst brings the warmth and weight of analog
hardware into one plugin. Listen to it in action:
*All demos are exactly volume matched (peak levels)
10 Powerful Analog Inspired Effects
Instantly get the sound used on 20+ Grammy winning records
Analog EQ
This module uses a Pultec style EQ for low-end body and top-end detail with only a few clicks.
Distress
Distress is based on one of the best analog compressors ever. Push it hard for aggressive drums.
Filter Drive
Filter Drive gives your drums and samples an SP-404 style filtered drive character for a dark, vintage crunch.
Overdrive
SP-404 style saturation, body, and tone shaping. Perfect for adding controlled dirt before the clipper.
Drum Machine
MPC 3000 style module that adds drive, body, and grit. Instantly make your drums feel sampled and crunchy.
Tape Saturate
This module adds tape machine saturation, perfect for when your drums are too digital or flat.
Crusher
This module adds filtered bitcrushing that's perfect for hard hitting drums without being over the top.
EQ / Filter
Use the final EQ / filter to clean up the result after saturation, filtering, and compression.
Clipper
Soft clipper with 2 modes: Modern for aggression, and Vintage for a classic sound.
Catalyst Works With:
Or any other DAW that supports VST3 + AU plugins
Production & Sample Credits
The creators of Catalyst have worked on beats and samples used by:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catalyst?
Catalyst is a drum and 808 enhancer plugin built to add analog weight, punch, and movement to your drums with just a few clicks.
Does Catalyst work with any DAW?
Yes. Catalyst works with any DAW that supports the VST3 or AU format.
Does Catalyst work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. Catalyst works on both Mac and Windows, with native support for Apple Silicon and Intel processors.
What inspired Catalyst?
Catalyst was inspired by classic analog drum machines and hardware such as the MPC 3000, SP-404, Pultec EQ, the Distressor, and more.
Is Catalyst only for drums?
Catalyst was created for drums, but its modules can also add color and saturation to loops, melodies, bass, and more.
Are presets included with Catalyst?
Yes. Catalyst includes 50 factory presets, so you can start with professionally dialed-in settings and adjust from there.