Quagliardi Pro Audio releases BoomBlender: from hardware to the box

Quagliardi Pro Audio brings its signature hardware sound to software at NAMM 2026

Quagliardi Pro Audio has released BoomBlender: a machine learning based model of the “BOOM” function from the renowned Quagliardi 576 FET Compressor. That BOOM circuit is known for its distinctive expansion–compression–distortion behavior, adding body and personality to sources like drum buses, vocals, bass, and more. A key part of the concept is that, using the Mix control, you can keep the weight and saturation while bringing back the original transients, so you don’t lose the natural punch and dynamics.
In the digital domain, that same idea expands into a broader, more flexible toolset, while staying fast and intuitive to use.

BoomBlender is the full, expanded version of BoomBlender Lite, originally introduced at NAMM 2025.

BoomBlender is built around a simple dry/wet workflow. Its “one knob” approach is intentionally not minimal in results: it blends the amount of compression and related processing applied, making it quick to dial in musical tone-shaping without slowing down decisions.

501+ THD
BoomBlender includes three THD flavors modeled to match the harmonic distortion behavior of the Quagliardi 501+ Preamp. These modes let you choose how much character is introduced to the dry signal before the compression stage.

Style
BoomBlender includes four compression styles, designed to cover common use cases without overcomplicating the workflow. Whether you’re leveling a vocal, fattening a bass track, or parallel-crushing drums, the styles are easy to audition and pair naturally with the Mix control.

Mid/Side Mode
In addition stereo operation, BoomBlender includes a Mid/Side matrix, enabling processing on the mid or side channel. This opens up practical mix options for controlling center focus versus width, and for more creative spatial shaping.

If you’re after a tool that makes it easy to integrate compression, expansion and harmonic distortion into a modern workflow, BoomBlender aims to deliver that signature “BOOM” attitude with the speed and flexibility of a plugin.

Price: $89.99 (release price: $34.99)

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