- Publisher: Audiority
- Product: Solidus VS8100
- Version: 1.2.0.R2R
- Format: VST2/VST3/AAX
- Requirements: Windows 7 or higher
That unmistakable rawness of the early ’90s metal scene had as much to do with riffs as it did the unmistakable snap of the Marshall® Valvestate™ 8100. Now resurrected faithfully in plugin format, Audiority Solidus VS8100 brings you virtual, instant access to one of metal’s most ferocious tones, minus the aggravation of hardware and mic placement.
Whether you’re crafting modern death metal or gritty industrial soundscapes, Solidus delivers the saturation, punch, and precision that shaped a generation.
Key Features That Cut Through the Mix
- Dual Channels: Normal & Boost
- Normal Channel with Clean and Crunch modes
- Boost Channel featuring OD1 and OD2 for increasing levels of gain and aggression
- True-to-Circuit Analog Modeling: Faithful recreation of the original Valvestate™ 8100’s solid state circuitry with a 12AX7-driven tone stack for brutal distortion character.
- Modern Enhancements for Ultimate Control
- Noise Gate: Tame unruly high-gain feedback
- Dr Drive: Modern overdrive pedal to tighten and push your tone
- Custom Clean Boost: Craft your own booster with a 10-band EQ section
- Post-Amp 5-Band EQ: Tailor your tone with surgical precision
- Dual Cab Loader: Mix and match IRs from Dr Bonkers, Valhallir.at, and Seacow Cabs for the perfect response
- Fully Resizable UI + Standalone Mode
Bring Professional Quality to Every Track
Solidus VS8100 isn’t just a vintage recreation—it’s a modern production tool designed for today’s demanding guitarists and producers. Whether you’re mixing polished metalcore vocals or tracking downtuned chugs, this amp sim stands up to commercial expectations.
- Tight, punchy low end ideal for palm-muted riffs
- Smoother high-end response that feels at home in a crowded mix
- Responsive dynamics that reward expressive playing
Simplify Your Artistic Process
Do away with the amp stack, pedals, and mic stands. Solidus VS8100 has everything in the box:
- Access tones instantly between sessions
- Eliminate noise and inconsistent tracking
- Save time with integrated cab simulation and EQ stages
Every part of this plugin is designed to accelerate your workflow without sacrificing tone.
Why Professionals Choose Solidus VS8100
Derived from a genre-definitive amp that formed the foundation of early Swedish death metal, grindcore, and industrial. Combines authentic analog modeling with modern digital workflow tools.
It saves space, money, and time—with no sacrifice of tone or flexibility.
“I’ve had the actual 8100 head for years. Audiority got the tone spot-on—the OD1 tone, in particular. This thing packs a punch.”
Carlos M., Mixing Engineer
“Ideal for layering of deathcore guitars. Super tight, no fuss. The cab loader is pure gold.”
Elena G., Producer / Sound Designer
“The contour knob alone makes this worth it. I dialed in my dream 90s tone in 30 seconds.”
Jae R., Game Audio Composer
