Fuzz engine
Two nonlinear clipping stages deliver thick lows, compressed sustain and a raw, commanding voice.
Kraken
Abyssal Sub-Octave Fuzz
Kraken pairs a crushing fuzz core with a deep octave-down voice. At its heart, a low-latency and CPU-efficient polyphonic processor tracks your playing and recreates the character and detail of your sound one octave lower. It goes from thick, punchy riffs to full deep-sea mayhem.
Kraken drags your signal into the abyss. You decide what comes back.
Free beta · No purchases available
FuzzVST3MAC + WINDOWS
Creature lore · Scandinavian maritime folkloreThe myth behind
The myth behind
Kraken.
Sounds it haunts
GuitarBassSynthsParallel distortion
Sailors described the Kraken as a colossal creature dwelling off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. It was so vast that its back could be mistaken for an island and its rising tentacles could swallow a ship.
The plugin turns that abyssal weight into sound. A dense wall of fuzz forms the body, the sub-octave voice moves beneath it, and the original signal remains at the surface through the Blend control.
Inside the
Beast.
Polyphonic sub-octave
A low-latency polyphonic voice follows your playing an octave below, preserving detail with efficient CPU use.
Parallel blend
Mix the complete octave-fuzz chain with the original input for anything from added texture to total destruction.
The controls.
Fast enough for the first idea, deep enough for the final mix.
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CONTROL 01
Main Toolbar
Manage presets, save sounds, and access license and update settings.
CONTROL 02
Tone
Shapes the passive tone network from deep and dark to sharp and cutting.
CONTROL 03
Fuzz
Sets the intensity, compression and length of the fuzz.
CONTROL 04
Volume
Sets the final output level of the beast.
CONTROL 05
Blend
Mixes the fully processed octave-fuzz signal with the original input.
CONTROL 06
Octave Lvl.
Sets the level of the voice one octave below the original signal before the fuzz.
CONTROL 07
Bypass
Turns the effect on or off. When bypassed, the original signal passes through without processing.
CONTROL 08
Sub-Octave
Turns the octave-down voice on or off before the fuzz circuit.
CONTROL 09
Input Trim
Adjusts the level entering the fuzz circuit. Use it to compensate for hotter or quieter inputs.
CONTROL 10
Mode
Normal quality uses less CPU. High quality provides maximum processing quality.
CONTROL 11
Level meters
Shows or hides the lateral level meters.
Tap the numbered points to discover each control. Use the arrow on the interface or the view selector to open the advanced panel.
Technical details.
Everything needed to bring the beast into your setup.
- Formats
- VST3
- Systems
- macOS 12+ · Windows 10+
- Sample rates
- 44.1–192 kHz
- Access
- Free beta · No iLok
- Trial
- 14 days · Fully functional
FAQ.
Everything you need to know before unleashing the Kraken.
Can I use Kraken fuzz on guitar, bass and synths?
Yes. Kraken is designed for guitar and bass, and can also add fuzz, sustain and octave-down weight to synths and drums. Use the Blend control to mix the processed sound with your original signal when you want to retain more attack and definition.
How does Kraken’s polyphonic sub-octave fuzz work?
Kraken generates a polyphonic voice one octave below your input and feeds it into the fuzz circuit. The Sub-Octave switch turns that voice on or off, while Octave Lvl. controls its level before the fuzz. This lets you move from a subtle low layer to a heavier octave-fuzz sound.
Can Kraken preserve my bass’s clean attack and low end?
Yes. Kraken’s Blend control mixes the complete octave-fuzz signal with your original bass signal, helping retain clean attack and low-end definition while adding fuzz and octave-down weight. Turn Blend fully wet when you want only the processed sound.
Can I use Kraken as a fuzz plugin without the sub-octave?
Yes. Turn off the Sub-Octave switch to use the fuzz circuit without the octave-down voice. Shape the fuzz with Tone and Fuzz, set the output with Volume, and use Blend to mix in your original signal.
Does Kraken support VST3 on Windows and macOS?
Kraken supports VST3 on Windows 10 or newer and macOS 12 or newer. Supported sample rates range from 44.1 to 192 kHz.
How can I try Kraken during the free beta?
Join the free beta using the link on this page. Your beta invitation provides download and activation instructions; no purchases are currently available. If your account offers a fully functional 14-day trial, it begins when you activate the plugin, not when you download the installer.
Can I use Kraken offline after activation?
Yes. Kraken can process audio offline after activation. You need an internet connection to activate the plugin or start an available trial through Moonbase.
Does Kraken require iLok, and how do activations work?
No iLok is required. Moonbase manages Kraken licenses and activations. Sign in with the email address associated with your beta invitation to see the licenses and activations available to your account.