Plugins

GxPlugins.lv2 collects additional LV2 audio plugins from the Guitarix project.

github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2
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About Plugins

GxPlugins.lv2 is a collection of extra LV2 audio plugins designed to complement the Guitarix project. Each plugin is maintained as its own submodule within the repository. The collection is organized mainly into overdrive, fuzz and distortion groups, with many plugins modeled on named guitar pedals and amplifier designs.

The plugins are simulations. The repository states that the product names they model are trademarks of their respective companies, which do not endorse or are affiliated with the simulations. The homepage excerpt does not list supported platforms or installation steps. The repository is listed as open source and includes a LICENSE file.

Key features

  • Collection of extra LV2 audio plugins for use alongside Guitarix
  • Overdrive plugins modeled on named pedals, such as the Boss SD-1
  • Fuzz plugins based on designs such as the Maestro FZ-1B and FZ-1S
  • Tube-style overdrive and distortion plugins, such as GxBoobTube and GxShakaTube
  • Some plugins include a master bypass, marked in the plugin summary
  • Each plugin is a separate submodule within one repository
Best for: Guitarists and audio hobbyists using Guitarix or other LV2-compatible software on Linux or macOS who want additional overdrive and fuzz effect models.
Good for
  • Open source, with a LICENSE file in the repository
  • Wide range of overdrive and fuzz models listed by name in the plugin summary
  • Each plugin is kept as a separate, identifiable component
Watch out for
  • Models are simulations and are not endorsed by or affiliated with the trademark owners
  • Only plugins marked with the plug symbol are stated to include a master bypass
  • Supported platforms and installation steps are not stated in the homepage excerpt

Plugins at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Plugins FAQ

Are the plugins endorsed by the companies whose pedals they model?
No. The repository states that the product names modeled in the software are trademarks of their respective companies, which do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with the simulations.
Do all the plugins include a master bypass?
No. The plugin summary marks only some plugins as including a master bypass.
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