The Unperson Unleashes Aberrant DSP Cataclysm: Digital Mayhem for the Brave

Cataclysm isn’t just another plugin with a fancy GUI and a handful of presets—it’s a full-on signal destruction machine, straight out of a fever dream about malfunctioning test gear and illegal wiretaps. The Unperson wastes no time setting the scene: this beast is inspired by the kind of analog chaos you’d expect from broken lab equipment and classic hardware gone rogue. If you’re after pristine, surgical sound, you’re in the wrong bunker.

Aberrant DSP’s reputation for quirky, affordable plugins is well-earned, and Cataclysm fits right in with their oddball arsenal. The Unperson’s intro makes it clear—this is a tool for the adventurous, not the faint of heart. It’s got attitude, it’s got grime, and it’s itching to turn your clean signals into a glorious mess.

Cataclysm is built like a modular synth in a digital straightjacket, with each section ready to mangle your audio in a different way. The Unperson starts with the pitch module—two voices, pan them, detune them, and suddenly you’ve got a stereo chorus that’s anything but polite. Next up: the drive section. This isn’t your subtle saturation; it’s full-on, teeth-grinding distortion with a blend knob if you’re feeling merciful.

Filters and EQs follow, with resonance and an envelope follower you can map for extra movement. There’s a chorus with multiple wave shapes, an amplitude modulator that’ll ring-mod your sounds into oblivion, and a resonator/delay combo that’s pure filth. The amp sim section brings in crunchy tones, while the looper and hum modules add even more layers of unpredictability. The Unperson doesn’t just list features—he pushes them until they squeal, showing how these modules interact for maximum chaos.

It’s the combination of all these parts that makes Cataclysm a true signal destroyer. You can layer, degrade, reverse, and generally abuse your loops until they’re unrecognisable. The Unperson’s walkthrough is dense, fast, and packed with moments where you can almost hear the plugin begging for mercy. If you want every knob explained, watch the video—this thing’s too deep for a manual in disguise.

Even after a deep-dive, The Unperson admits Cataclysm is a rabbit hole with no bottom. The surface has barely been scratched—there’s a whole world of weirdness waiting for anyone willing to twist a few more knobs. The joy here isn’t just in the destruction, but in the endless possibilities for creative abuse.

If you’re the type who loves discovering new sonic territory, Cataclysm is your ticket. The Unperson’s closing words make it clear: this plugin rewards curiosity and a bit of reckless abandon. For the full experience, you’ll want to see (and hear) the video—some things just can’t be explained, only felt when your speakers start melting.