fedDSP has announced the release of a complete guitar suite developed with Konan Hall of Sheffield metal heroes Malevolence.
Built around two original amplifiers, KONVIKT was designed to solve an age-old challenge: how do you get the weight, pressure and aggression of a timeless heavy stack into a digital environment, without losing the addictive rawness that got us all hooked on playing guitar in the first place? That goal shaped every element of this suite, from the earliest R&D through to the finishing touches and details.
From his roots in the Steel City’s iconic DIY hardcore scene through to gracing the world’s most prestigious venues and festivals, Kon has earned a reputation for building and refining modernised rigs that balance the intensity and brutality of his genre with the technical and practical versatility required by his artistry, both on stage and in the studio.
Now, Kon has teamed up with fedDSP to bring that ingenuity into the digital world: building an entirely original rig from the ground up that delivers the character, response, control and impact that his sound and growing legacy demand.
At the heart of KONVIKT are two distinct amp models:
- 7170 delivers the high-gain saturation and barrel-chested low end that has become a staple of the Malevolence sound.
- 777 can stay pristine and modern, or be pushed into a mid-forward British crunch with the authentic harmonic resonance Kon uses to ground the band’s more melodic, atmospheric moments.
One offers touch and articulation, the other gives you sheer power and violence. Together, they make KONVIKT a versatile rig fit for any composition with a heart in heavy music.
Both amps have dedicated Presence, Depth, and Master controls, plus switchable EL84 and 6L6 style power amp voicings for added character and flexibility. Extended options including input filtering, bright cap, and switchable sag give users control over front-end tightness while enabling the natural compression and bloom of a pushed output section, delivering a playing experience that feels dynamic, expressive, and naturally responsive in feel.
Other features include a dual-cab section, 3 original front-of-amps pedals, an integrated FX rack, and more.
KONVIKT features
- All-in-one guitar amp and effects plug-in for recording, production, and live performance, with zero-latency operation and fully original amp designs.
- Two amp models: 7170 delivers the high-gain saturation and barrel-chested low end that has become a staple of the Malevolence sound while 777 covers modern, harmonically rich cleans through edge-of-breakup tones.
- Dual gain/volume staging on each amp for precise control over attack, saturation, and sustain.
- Extended amp controls including HPF, TIGHT, BRIGHT, SAG, and switchable power amp voicing.
- Dual cabinet section with 25 custom speakers, cabinet blending, phase alignment tools, and third-party IR support.
- Three original pedals: KAMI for compression and transient shaping, RAIJU for brutal yet versatile drive and SHI for frequency-specific saturation.
- Integrated FX rack featuring TIME DELAY, FLOOD REVERB, and CIRCLE CHORUS.
- 8-band EQ with high and low-pass filters plus dynamic low-mid shaping via UNMUD.
- Built-in tuner, noise gate, and input/output metering for accurate gain staging.
Available for Windows and macOS (VST3, AU, AAX and standalone), KONVIKT is on sale for the intro price of £90 GBP for a limited time (regular £120 GBP). A free trial version is available to try the plugin.
More information: fedDSP
