Built-in gate function allows precise control over feedback and chaos
Tightness knob sharpens low-end attack for heavy riffs and palm mutes
Compatible with VST3, AU, and AAX formats for broad plugin support
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PAINSTAGER – Filthy, Aggressive Distortion Pedal Plugin
*THIS IS A VST/AU/AAX PLUGIN AND NOT A PHYSICAL GUITAR PEDAL*
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
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit supported)
Operating System
Windows 10 64-bit or later, macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
CPU
Multicore Intel/AMD or Apple Silicon
RAM
8 GB minimum
Supported Languages
English
License Type
One-time purchase
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Great sound if you love heavy tones
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MisoMista · April 16, 2026
Like 10 hm2's on one pedalboard
If you are shopping for this you know what it is. It does a whole family of chainsaw distortion, from baby chainsaw to big daddy signal destruction chainsaw. It does have quite the boost on input/output gain and can saturate your signal with the slightest amount so be careful of that.
