Bad Cat Unleash V3

Unleash makes it easy for players to use the tube amps they love in situations that demand more than just plugging in a speaker cab. At its heart are a reactive load and a transparent Class D power amp, working together seamlessly to deliver all of the nuance, dynamics and harmonic content of an amp, at any volume or through a DI. Its additional real-world features make any set-up more versatile.

All of this is done with no IRs, no digital modelling, no latency; its future-proof.

Connection is simple: Plug the speaker output of any amp up to 150W output into the Unleash and it’s ready to go.

Live

Play with or without a cab, running a tube amp wide open to get big amp feel, at any output level. Play a Plexi at full bore AND keep the sound guy happy? With Unleash it’s a reality.

Make a small amp louder. Suddenly that 5w tube combo becomes 100W, with all the headroom and punch that accompanies it. Headroom, authority.

Use the Purepath DI to feed a mixing desk, or record the performance on a DAW. Add FX into the loop, and footswitch between different master volume levels, each one with an adjustable tonal response. Unleash expands the capabilities of a vintage or stripped back amp far beyond its original design without taking away its character. Now an amp made in ‘63 has a loop and two masters, one for rhythm and one for lead, and it doesn’t need to deafen everyone to sound its best.

Connect a guitar cab and plug a modeller into the Unleash’s FX return to make digital live - No FRFR cabs or PA needed.

Studio

Use the Purepath DI to feed an interface or desk, with or without cab simulation. Mic up a cab and run the amp loud at sensible volumes. Use the footswitchable channels to A/B different levels and tonal responses without constantly adjusting the amp.

At home

Unleash makes playing any amp through headphones a reality. Write, practice and experiment with all the inspiration that comes from an amp sounding as it should, silently.

With the ability to use each feature on Unleash independently it’s the missing link in any guitar amp rig.