Prepare the source.
Set the feel before it branches. Add a gate, gentle compression, EQ or a drive feeding the rest of the patch.
← Audio pluginsOne signal.
TESSEL / MODULAR MULTIBAND EFFECTS
One signal.
Open possibilities.
Give every part of your sound its own direction.
Shape a full-range chain, split the spectrum or blend parallel layers. Tessel brings effects, captures and convolution together for the sounds you want to build.
OPEN BETAWINDOWS X64VST3 / CLAPMONO / STEREO
MULTIBAND WORKSPACEGuitar · Across the spectrumSIGNAL FLOW
Mid band180 Hz – 2.5 kHz
NAM AmpCabinet IR
Add amp character where the guitar speaks. Keep the low end and air on their own paths.
BEFORE Gate→3 BANDS Parallel paths→AFTER EQ · Output
Interactive signal-flow illustration · no audio processing
01 / FOLLOW THE SIGNAL
Complex sounds.
A clear way through.
The structure stays understandable as your patch grows: Before, frequency blocks, then After.
Give it direction.
Use a full-range block or split into 2–8 adjustable bands. Each band has its own effects, level, Solo and Mute.
Bring it together.
Shape the recombined sound with final EQ, space, dynamics or output adjustment.
The order matters.
Blocks run one after another. Bands or parallel branches inside a split run together and merge before the next block. Reordering blocks changes what each one receives.
Understand the routingParallel full-range
Blend complete chains. Keep one direct and stable while the other adds character or atmosphere.
Mid / Side
Work on the shared center and stereo difference separately. A mono source needs a stereo-generating effect to create width.
Left / Right
Process the two channels independently when a stereo recording or a deliberate contrast calls for it.
Dry / Wet
On blend-capable effects, edit the dry and processed paths separately. EQ a reverb tail or compress a delay return.
02 / THE COLOURS IN YOUR CHAIN
Useful first.
Unusual when you want.
Build a dependable instrument chain, finish a bus, or push a simple source into unfamiliar territory.
Amps & drive
Amp voices, overdrive, distortion, fuzz, saturation and tape colour.
Tone & dynamics
EQ, filters, gates, compressors, de-essing and transient shaping.
Modulation & stereo
Chorus, phaser, flanger, tremolo, auto-pan and doubling.
Delay & reverb
Rooms, modulated spaces, shimmer, tape-style and ducked echoes.
Granular & spectral
Pitched grains, spectral freeze, wavefolding and tuned resonators.
NAM & convolution
Captured pedal, amp, rig or outboard behaviour, plus WAV impulse responses.
03 / YOUR GEAR, IN THE CHAIN
Captured character.
Room to shape it.
Load your local files, or explore TONE3000 from inside the plugin.
A NAM model captures the behaviour of equipment. An impulse response captures the response of a cabinet, microphone setup or space. They do different jobs—and Tessel gives each a place in the chain.
Learn the NAM + IR workflowNeural Amp Modeler
Pedal, amp, full-rig and outboard captures. Use a dedicated slot for the job the model performs.
Impulse responses
Pair an amp-only model with a cabinet, or add an acoustic-space response on its own path.
Local comes first.
Built-in effects and saved files work offline. TONE3000’s online browser requires sign-in and service access. External models and IRs are separate downloads, not bundled content.
A full-rig capture may already include a cabinet. Check before adding a second one.
04 / A PLACE TO BEGIN
A library of ideas.
Make one your own.
488 embedded presets, organised by instrument, purpose, character, genre and collection. Find a starting point, then follow what you hear.
Century
100 setups, from clear cleans and edge-of-breakup to high-gain rhythm and leads.
Atlas
100 soundscapes built around bands, stereo space and optional NAM captures.
Laboratory
50 instrument patches for grains, shifting textures and unexpected motion.
Studio
50 starting points for instrument buses, the stereo mix and final shaping.
Factory patches offer built-in alternatives while optional external files are unassigned. Save your own variations with their routing, settings, pins and file references.
05 / FIT THE SESSION
Play the part.
Refine the details.
Choose a processing mode around the task. Check your actual chain’s CPU load and latency in your DAW.
Play
Lighter processing while tracking and exploring a sound. Keeps resource use in view.
FOR THE PERFORMANCEMix
Fuller processing and tails while you balance the source with the rest of the session.
FOR THE CONTEXTRender
The strongest available processing settings and the largest included NAM network.
FOR THE FINAL PASSLatency and CPU demand depend on the modules and models you load. Play is not a guarantee of zero latency. Change modes before playback or rendering; changes can reset effect tails.
AVAILABILITY
Try the open beta.
Follow your sound.
Tessel 0.1.0 is available in open beta for Windows x64 in VST3 and CLAP formats, with an optional standalone application and offline WAV renderer. Choose a download below and use the included installation instructions.
The plugin includes 488 factory presets. The separate Sketchbook Starters pack adds 25 original examples. Have a workflow, a question or a useful test case to share? Get in touch.
At a glance
- Stage
- Open beta
- Formats
- VST3 · CLAP
- Documented platform
- Windows x64
- Channels
- Mono · Stereo
- Local assets
- NAM · WAV IR
- Public download
- Available below
OPEN BETA · Windows x64
Download Tessel.
Version 0.1.0 · 2026-10-15
Choose a format, add a pack, or get everything together.
Free to download. Ko-fi support is optional. Each download opens a short support window before the link becomes available.
All in one
Everything for Tessel
All current Tessel Windows x64 formats, utilities and the optional preset pack.
Plugins & standalone
VST3
Tessel 0.1.0 for Windows x64: VST3. Original instructions and licence notices included.
CLAP
Tessel 0.1.0 for Windows x64: CLAP. Original instructions and licence notices included.
Standalone
Tessel 0.1.0 for Windows x64: Standalone. Original instructions and licence notices included.
All plugin formats
All supplied Tessel formats and utilities, with installation instructions and licences. Optional preset pack is a separate download.
Presets & extra tools
Offline WAV renderer
Tessel 0.1.0 for Windows x64: Offline WAV renderer. Original instructions and licence notices included.
Sketchbook Starters
25 optional starter presets; the 488 factory presets are already embedded. No external NAM/IR assets required.
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you dive in.
Do I need downloaded models?
No. Built-in effects and native preset alternatives work without external captures. NAM and IR files are optional.
Does Tessel capture my own equipment?
Tessel loads existing NAM models and impulse responses. It does not provide a capture or model-training workflow.
Can I automate every control?
Current host automation covers input gain, output gain and bypass. Pinned effect controls are editable and saved with your patch; they are not currently separate host automation parameters.
Will it work on macOS or Linux?
The documented build target is Windows x64. No current macOS or Linux release has been verified, so those platforms are not listed as available.
What happens to missing model files?
Keep downloaded assets alongside your session archive. Patches store paths rather than embedding the files. Factory alternatives help you get started, but a specific saved sound may need its exact model or IR restored.
INDEPENDENT, WITH INTENTION
Help shape what comes next.
Thoughtful feedback, real session notes and a little support all help us build better tools.