Aurora DSP — Absylon Bundle

Powerful low-tuning duo: an 8-string guitar amp and extended-range bass amp built for djent and death metal.

Overview

The Absylon Bundle from Aurora DSP includes two plugins—Absylon and Absylon Bass—both modeled on 200-watt amplifiers and optimized for extremely low tunings. Whether you're playing 8-string, 7-string, baritone guitar, or a 5/6-string or multiscale bass, these plugins deliver massive, controlled low-end impact ideal for modern metal. Visit product page

Key Components & Features

Absylon (Guitar)

• Designed for 8-string, 7-string, baritone, and multiscale guitars in very low tuning.
• 4-knob tone stack for flexible EQ shaping.
• Grind Mode (Boost): adds extra saturation and aggression for high-gain styles.
• Noise gate for tight, controlled performance.
• Built-in metronome for practice and riff development.
• Onboard riff recorder for quick idea capture.
• IR mixer with two IR slots, pre-tuned for ultra-low frequencies.
• Two independent channels for clean/dirty or layered tone creation.

Absylon Bass

• Built for extended-range bass such as 5-string, 6-string, and multiscale instruments.
• 4-knob tone stack for sculpting deep low-end resonance.
• Grind Mode Boost: thickens the signal with harmonic saturation.
• Multiband adaptive EQ + Mammoth-style processing for clarity even in sub-tuned ranges.
• Noise gate for maintaining tight bass articulation.
• IR mixer with two bass-optimized IR slots.
• Built-in metronome and riff recorder for writing and practicing.
• Two independent channels to handle clean/dirty blending or dual-stage gain.

Why This Bundle Matters

• Extreme Low-End Handling: Specifically voiced for very low tunings on both guitar and bass.
• Perfect for Modern Heavy Music: Ideal for djent, death metal, progressive metal, and any style that needs precise low-end punch.
• Complete Creative Toolkit: Built-in metronome, recorder, IR mixer, gate, and boost save time and streamline workflow.
• Dual-Channel Architecture: Switch between or combine channels for maximum tonal flexibility.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available for all major desktop platforms and iOS.

Technical Notes & Considerations

• Running both plugins with multiple IRs can increase CPU load.
• Grind mode adds heavy saturation and may require proper gain staging.
• IR blending at very low tunings may require fine-tuning to avoid boominess or mud.

Ideal Use Cases

• Low-Tuned Guitarists: 8-string, 7-string, baritone, and multiscale players.
• Extended-Range Bassists: Perfect for 5- or 6-string basses and drop tuning setups.
• Metal Producers: Create tight, controlled, aggressive tones for modern heavy genres.
• Riff Writers: Quickly capture ideas using the built-in recorder and practice with the metronome.

Summary

The Absylon Bundle combines two specialized amps tailored to low-tuned instruments: Absylon for extended-range guitars and Absylon Bass for deep-register bass. Both plugins deliver crushing low-end clarity, tight high-gain articulation, and a full suite of workflow tools. Ideal for heavy and technical music producers who need precision and power at extreme tunings.