Blue Cat’s Destructor 2 is a distortion and amp modeling plugin from Blue Cat Audio that shapes guitars, bass, drums, synths and vocals with distortion types from analog and digital sources.
Blue Cat’s Destructor 2 at a glance
| Developer | Blue Cat Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Distortion |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €78.34 (regular €98.18) |
What Blue Cat’s Destructor 2 does
Destructor 2 covers distortion types from analog and digital sources, guitar and bass amp models, and it also works on clean sounds. A chain of input gate and compressor controls, pre and post tone filters, and an adaptive shape dynamics control adjust how the signal is driven. Tone maps allow a 2D morph between presets, and the plugin can be triggered from an internal or external side chain. Blue Cat’s FreqAnalyst Multi can supply reference curves for tone matching, and the output stage has a brickwall limiter.
Key features
- Distortion and amp models. Distortion types range from analog and digital sources to guitar and bass amplifiers, and the factory set includes distortion and amp sims with a gain range the developer describes as going to 11 and beyond.
- Dynamics and tone controls. An input gate and a compressor sit in the dynamics section, while pre and post filters shape the tone. An adaptive shaper responds to the signal, and the developer describes its response as analog-like.
- Tone maps and presets. Tone maps morph between presets in two dimensions, and hundreds of editable presets are included, many inspired by real-world gear such as amplifiers, cabinets, compressors, pedals and tape.
- Side chain and impulse responses. Distortion can be triggered from an internal or external side chain, and own cabinet and reverb impulse responses can be loaded and blended into the output.
- Visual feedback and styles. Real-time spectrum analysis and a dynamic distortion curve display are shown, reference curves can be loaded, and the interface offers over 600,000 visual styles selectable module by module.
- Rack and EZ mode. Users can build custom racks of pedals from a large selection of knobs, or switch to EZ mode for a rack guitar pedal style control of a handful of parameters.
Compatibility
A Blue Face alternative is listed by Audiority and is available for the same formats.
Blue Cat’s Destructor 2 compared with similar plugins
Blue Face by Audiority is a distortion plugin in the same type, available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. FutzBox Native v7 by McDSP is a distortion plugin with the same format and operating system list, and FutzBox HD v7 from McDSP shares that list as well. Rave Distortion 2 by Rave Generation is a distortion plugin in VST3 and AU formats for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cat’s Destructor 2 | Blue Cat Audio | Distortion | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 (regular €98.18) |
| Blue Face | Audiority | Distortion | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €19.84 |
| FutzBox Native v7 | McDSP | Distortion | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 (regular €118.01) |
| FutzBox HD v7 | McDSP | Distortion | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 (regular €137.84) |
| Rave Distortion 2 | Rave Generation | Distortion | VST3, AU | Windows, macOS | €59.45 |
Price and availability
Blue Cat’s Destructor 2 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €78.34, reduced from €98.18. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Blue Cat's Destructor 2 FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Destructor 2?
Serial keys and keygen tools for Destructor 2 are often searched for alongside the plugin name, and the release is commonly shared as a repack or crack.
Is Destructor 2 available as a torrent or magnet link?
Destructor 2 is often shared as a torrent or magnet link, and the Windows build is typed as x64 crack or x86 crack in those listings.
Where can I download Destructor 2 crack for free?
Destructor 2 crack downloads are listed on file host and direct download link pages, and the macOS build circulates as a .dmg crack.