Pssst Instruments Releases Destruktor Prepared Cello Plugin

Pssst Instruments has released Destruktor, a percussion instrument built entirely from one real cello that could no longer be played. This is the first Pssst instrument to be released as a native plugin, supporting VST3, AU, and Standalone formats for Windows and macOS. No Kontakt is required.

Instead of discarding the cello, the developer prepared it and played it with saws, drills, axes, hammers, bows, and bare hands. Every hit was recorded with extremely close microphones and left almost unprocessed. The result is 88 sounds a cello was never meant to make, including deep body thumps, splintering wood, sharp metallic strikes, and screeching bowed textures.

Features

88 articulations with 5 round robins each
Round robin modes: per key, global, random, or locked
Articulation randomization with step-back
Single-sample and single-key tuning
Built-in effects: compressor, distortion, lo-fi, wow, bitcrusher, rotary, ASR, filters, delay, reverb
Bonus sample pack: 440 WAV one-shots
VST3 / AU / Standalone; Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later

Pssst Goes Native

Destruktor marks a change of direction for the label. All Pssst instruments are moving from Kontakt to native plugins. Preparist: Piano Percussion has already been ported to version 1.6, which is a free update for existing owners. It adds per-sample and per-key tuning, new round robin modes, randomization, preset saving, and a new WOW effect. Both instruments share one engine. Older Pssst libraries are being ported now.

Pricing and Availability

Destruktor is available now at an intro price of $29 (regular $59, ex. tax). The Preparist + Destruktor pack costs $58 (regular $108). Additionally, the whole Pssst catalogue is on sale, with discounts up to 50% off.

Price
Intro: $29.00 (ex. tax)
Regular: $59.00 (ex. tax)

This instrument offers a unique sound palette for producers looking for unconventional percussion. Its native plugin format ensures easy integration without extra software. With its extensive articulation set and built-in effects, Destruktor provides a versatile tool for sound design and experimental music production.