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Testimonials
PAINSTAGER is the perfect solution for quick HM-2 style and fuzz tones. It has a bunch of 'go-to' sounds at the click of a button that would normally take a few steps and a while to dial in; so the option to literally insert the plug-in, pick the sounds that works, and mix it in within mere seconds is hard to beat. Not to mention the ability to blend different types of tones together. PAINSTAGER is a no-brainer if you're into these types of tones. Grab it!
Scott
Chernobyl Audio
“Painstager and Bonestager are absolute BEASTS. As soon as you drop them on a track, everything gets heavier, nastier, and way more unhinged. It’s pure chaos!”
John Arnold
Alpha Wolf
"I always loved to experiment with different combinations of pedals and amps to find new extreme tones for me and the bands I work with - now I can do it in the box with Painstager and Ritual with a couple of mouse clicks. Amazing! "
Jei Doublerice
Doublerice Audio
ALL DRUMMIDI BUNDLE - 23 MIDI PACKS
Includes All Drum Midi Packs:
- DOOMGAZE 11 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- DEATHCORE / METALCORE 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- HARDCORE 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- DEATHCORE 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- BEATDOWN 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- BEATDOWN/HARDCORE 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- HEAVY METAL 11 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- ALTERNATIVE METAL 11 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- 2000s METALCORE 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- EMO SCREAMO 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- NU METAL 11 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- GRINDCORE / HARDCORE 38 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- GRUNGE EMO 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- PUNK / MELODIC HARDCORE 13 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- MODERN METAL/HARDCORE 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- POP PUNK EMO 13 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- 90S PUNK ROCK 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- HEAVY METAL II 8 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- POP ROCK / POP PUNK 10 SONG DRUM MIDI PACK
- MOSH DRUMS 100+ BREAKDOWNS DRUM MIDI PACK
- SLAMLORD DRUM MIDI PACK - 556 MIDI GROOVE LIBRARY
- MY DRUMS OVER YOU DRUM MIDI PACK - 508 MIDI GROOVES LIBRARY
5 STAGER PLUGIN BUNDLE
ALL 5 STAGER PLUGINS IN ONE
- GORESTAGER
- CORESTAGER
- PAINSTAGER
- BONESTAGER
- DRIVESTAGER
GORESTAGER – Extreme Preamp Distortion Engine PLUGIN
Prepare your signal for total annihilation. GORESTAGER is an unhinged, hyper-aggressive distortion plugin built from amp preamp circuits, not soft overdrive pedals—giving you the raw, explosive violence of a real high-gain head pushed past sanity.
Designed to run in front of any amp sim, GORESTAGER is a two-stage weapon where Stage 1 is fully blendable and Stage 2 is permanently maxed-out, injecting constant, brutal saturation into your tone. No subtlety. No safety. No clean boosts. Just relentless, crushing gain.
Loaded with 20 destructive voicings built from modern and vintage preamp designs, GORESTAGER lets you craft tones that range from surgical modern aggression to scorched, blown-out grind chaos. Every voice hits hard, saturates deep, and rips through the mix with savage intensity.
A built-in gate keeps the mayhem under control, while the TIGHT control shapes your low end for percussive chugs, hardcore chunk, and chainsaw-like precision. GORESTAGER is made for players who want their distortion to feel dangerous—overloaded, unstable, and absolutely punishing.
CORESTAGER – Modern Hardcore & Metal Distortion Pedal Plugin
Unleash pure sonic violence with CORESTAGER, a next-generation distortion plugin designed for modern metal, hardcore, beatdown, and every sub-genre that demands maximum aggression. Built to run in front of any amp sim—or stand alone as your primary dirt source—CORESTAGER delivers 20 brutal voicings of overdrive, fuzz, and distortion engineered to cut, crush, and dominate.
From razor-tight overdrives for surgical chugs to blown-out fuzz tones dripping with grime, CORESTAGER gives you full command of your guitar’s attack, saturation, and mix presence. Dial in anything from crunchy boosts to meltdown-level destruction, with precision tools designed to keep your tone massive, focused, and mix-ready.
Shape your sound with dual-stage stacking, blendable wet/dry controls, and a crushing TAME filter that shaves harsh top-end while reinforcing the dense, punishing low mids modern heavy music lives on. Whether you're refining punch or embracing chaos, CORESTAGER keeps your tone explosive and controlled.
PAINSTAGER – Filthy, Aggressive Distortion Pedal Plugin
Unleash chaos with PAINSTAGER, a distortion pedal plugin inspired by the legendary Boss HM-2. Designed to sit in front of any amp sim, PAINSTAGER brings filthy, aggressive distortion with a level of control and versatility that goes far beyond the original.
With 19 distinct voicings modeled from iconic HM-2 circuits, plus the ability to chain two voices in series, PAINSTAGER delivers monstrous layers of tone. Whether you want a wall of grinding filth or a razor-sharp attack, this plugin gives you complete command of sonic destruction.
The built-in gate keeps feedback under control (or lets you unleash it at will), while the tightness knob locks down your low end for chugs and palm mutes that slice through the mix. Perfect for hardcore, metal, grind, and any style where aggression is non-negotiable.
BONESTAGER – Bass Preamp & Pedal Plugin
Command the low end with BONESTAGER, a powerful bass preamp and pedal plugin built to run in front of any amp sim. From tight, pokey bass tones to filthy, overdriven fuzz, BONESTAGER gives you total control of your bass sound—whether you’re locking into a mix or pushing it into chaos.
With 20 versatile voicings modeled from classic bass preamps, drives, and fuzz circuits, plus the ability to stack two stages in series, BONESTAGER delivers endless tonal possibilities. Shape your sound from articulate, clean punch to thick, distorted grind, with precision tools designed to keep the low end massive and defined.
The TAME knob lets you roll off the top end and emphasize only the bottom frequencies, giving you chest-rattling subs and an earth-shaking foundation. Paired with the tightness control for additional low-end shaping, BONESTAGER ensures your tone stays crushing, deep, and mix-ready.
DRIVESTAGER – Dynamic Overdrive Pedal Plugin
Shape your tone with DRIVESTAGER, a versatile overdrive pedal plugin designed to run in front of any amp sim. From subtle grit to crushing saturation, DRIVESTAGER delivers raw, dynamic drive that adapts to any style—whether you’re chasing classic warmth or modern aggression.
With 20 unique voicings modeled from iconic overdrives and distortion pedals, plus the ability to stack two stages in series, you’ll unlock endless tonal combinations. Dial in smooth overdrive, gritty breakup, or all-out distortion, and refine your sound with precision controls that put gain staging completely in your hands.
The built-in gate keeps noise under control, while the tightness knob sharpens the low end for punchy chugs, precise riffs, and articulate palm mutes. Perfect for players who want full control of their tone—from vintage-style breakup to massive, modern saturation.
Compatibility
- Formats: VST3, AAX & AU (64-bit)
- OS: Windows 10+ (64-bit), macOS 10.15+ (Catalina or later)
- CPU: Multicore Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon — 8GB RAM recommended
Let customers speak for us
from 227 reviewsi am not professional just recording some demo as work versions of our band. it is a very easy choice! just add this FX to the track and sounds well.
This thing goes hard and will tear you a new one when placed in front of an amp sim. The Tight control is great for removing mud from cheap guitars and the gate control tames the noise enough to keep me out of the asylum (just).
GP5 al toque porfavor
Painfully effective and one of my new favorite flavors.
The tones in this pack are brutal! Loved the ENGL captures and it’s amazing that I can use on my Hotone Ampero II Stomp.
I own all your s#%t! It’s awesome
The VA Mercy Denied Tone Pack is extremely impressive. This pack significantly upgrades the sound of my digital multi-effects unit
Amazing pack!! So brutal and has so many options to help compose. Highly recommended
Love how brutal this makes everything sound.
Brutal, aggressive, perfect for toeing the line between hardcore, death metal, and crust punk
Love this plugin. I put it before the Bogren Amp Knob III then GGD Zilla Cabs. In the Fkn Maxed mode, amp knob gate turned up, tightness turned up a little, Swedish Grind preset on the cab/mic emulator, it sounds so gnarly that the bassist and I are fighting with the vocalist about allowing it on the album. That’s how I know it’s a sweet pedal
The besr 5150III tonex captures!
Good stuff for brutality sound
Just a great product!
I play non-stop using these profiles because they sound fantastic, I never thought I could get that sound at home on my laptop. Thanks to the author for this wonderful experience!